Portugal to Spain River Cruise: Porto, Douro Valley, Salamanca & More
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Prices:
- On request
FIRST-CLASS | CRUISE: Portugal may not be the first name you think of for a European cruise, but a journey up the Rio Douro might just change your mind. Set sail from Porto, travelling all the way up to Spain before returning.
Please see LEFT BAR for ship details and other cruise info.
This 8-day cruise through Northern Portugal takes you through some of the country’s most spectacular wine regions, taking you all the way up to the Salamanca region of Spain.
Your departure port, Porto, is one of Europe’s up and coming highlight cities. The birthplace of port wine, it’s also one of the oldest cities in Europe, and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a night-time and day-time tour, and perhaps discover the fascinating history of the city’s trams. Then travel up the Douro to Regua, enjoying dinner on board, and an excursion out to Guimaraes, another of Portugal’s most historic towns (it also ticks another World Heritage site off your list).
Sailing on to Vila Real, take a walk through the gardens of Mateus Palace, a relatively new (18th century), but nonetheless opulent and fascinating structure designed by Italian artist and architect Nicolau Nasoni. The splendor continues aboard ship during the night with a flamenco show as you approach the Spanish border.
Stop in Barca d’Alva, where a tour takes you to explore the city’s cathedral. Or perhaps you’d prefer to explore Salamanca by bike. Barca d’Alva is just 2 kilometres from the Salamanca, so adding a touch of the Spanish countryside to your Portugal vacation is easy. Return to the ship, which takes you on to a wine tasting excursion where you can savour the famous flavours of Porto. Your final day trip takes you to Lamego, a key city during the Portuguese Barroque period of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Bid farewell to Portugal with an evening of traditional entertainment before you disembark back in Porto.
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Prices:
- On request
Itinerary View Trip Map
Porto
Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 5:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, you will be introduce to the crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight, you'll join on an excursion by coach for both packages: Tour of Porto "by night".
| Meal Plan | Dinner |
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| Duration | 7 Nights |
| Accommodation |
MS Infante don Henrique |
| Location | View map |
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MS Infante don Henrique
The 142-passenger Infante Don Henrique is one of three CroisiEurope river vessels that sail on Portugal's Douro.
The 142-passenger Infante Don Henrique is one of three CroisiEurope river vessels that sail on Portugal's Douro.
Facilities
- Bar
- Dining Room
- Lounge
- Radar
- Sundeck
Photo gallery
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Porto to Regua
Join the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Porto, one of the oldest cities in Europe.
DISCOVERY: Touring Porto via tram and visiting the tram museum.
The afternoon is free to do as you please, or you can ask to be dropped off to the city center via rabelo boat. You'll return on board for dinner and an evening of Fado entertainment.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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Regua to Vega de Terron
Join the excursion for both packages: Discover the formal gardens at the Mateus Palace and Vila Real. The afternoon will be spent cruising. Enjoy an evening of Flamenco entertainment.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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Barca d'Alva to Salamanca
Join the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Discover Salamanca and its unusual cathedral.
DISCOVERY: Discover Salamanca's old town by bike.
Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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Barca d'Alva to Ferradosa to Pinhao
The morning will be spent cruising. Join the excursion for both packages: Discover the Porto wines, including tasting*. Tonight's the gala dinner and evening.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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Pinhao to Porto
Join the excursion to Lamego. The afternoon will be spent cruising. Enjoy an evening of traditional folk entertainment.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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Porto
Join the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Aveiro, a charming medieval town surrounded by salt marshes, beaches and lagoons.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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Porto
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of the services.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast |
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Other Information
DEPARTURES:
2023:
MS Infante don Henrique: Apr 3, 10; May 1, 15, 22, 29; Jun 5, 12, 19, 26; Jul 3, 10, 17, 31; Aug 7; Sep 4, 11; Oct 9
MS Gil Eanes: Apr 5, 12, 19; Jun 1, 30; Jul 7, 14, 21, 28; Aug 4, 11, 18
MS Miguel Torga: Apr 4, 16; Jul 5, 12, 24; Aug 5
MS Amalia Rodrigues: Apr 7, 21; May 10; Jun 5; Jul 4, 11, 18, 30, Aug 6, 13, 20; Oct 14
MS Vasco de Gama: Apr 3, 10, 17, 24; Oct 2, 16
PRICE INCLUDES:
- 8-day river cruise including:
- 6 nights in double-occupancy cabin with private bathroom
- 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners (including Gala dinner), Welcome cocktail, drinks with all meals
- Guided excursion and experiences in Porto, Vila Real, Salamanca, Porto wine route and tasting, Lamego, Fado show, Aveiro
- On-board entertainment
- Free Wifi onboard ship in lounge and bar
- On-board entertainment
- All port fees
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Travel insurance
- Visas if required
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
- Transfers
- Booking fees
- All international and domestic airfares and airfare taxes unless specified
- Drinks on the wine list, champagne at the bar, drinks served during excursions/transfers
- Cancellation and baggage insurance
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please enquire.
16 Oct 2023
