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Experience the “sunny side" of Europe, starting in radiant seaside Lisbon and following the Douro River through Portugal and into Spain. Breathe the sea air in Lisbon, the city that launched a host of renowned navigators, including Vasco da Gama. Climb the steep hills and hear the sound of fado music fill the streets as you sip a bica (espresso) at a café. Enjoy a quintessential Portuguese lunch in majestic Coimbra (birthplace of six of Portugal’s kings). And in Porto’s ancient Ribeira district, find picturesque rabelo boats, cutting-edge cuisine and a thriving art scene. Sail from Porto through the breathtaking, UNESCO designated Douro Valley, where vines cling to precipitous hillsides. Visit charming quintas and meet the winemakers who operate them. See Salamanca, “The Golden City," and visit its famed university (where Columbus planned his pivotal journey) before enjoying a flamenco show. Then return to Portugal with a visit to the walled village of Castelo Rodrigo and historic Guimarães. Revel in the captivating cities and striking scenery of the serene Douro River Valley on this perfectly paced cruise/tour. Who will enjoy this cruise/tour Wine connoisseurs hoping to indulge in this region’s most celebrated beverage, Port, and those wanting to discover Europe’s best-kept secret, the Douro River, with its spellbinding natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Important Terms
- * Rates quoted are in Australian dollars.
- Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes unless otherwise stated.
- Advertised price includes any bonus nights, special offers or discounts listed in the inclusions.
- Surcharges may apply due to demand, Christmas & New Year's Eve, school or public holidays, trade shows, special events & other unforeseen circumstances.
- Prices may be based on Dynamic Rates and as such, may fluctuate at anytime without notice, due to matters outside our control, such as adverse currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, taxes and airfare increases, or at the property's discretion.
Itinerary
Day 1:
Lisbon
Day 2:
Lisbon
Day 3:
Lisbon
Day 4:
Lisbon, Coimbra, transfer to Porto (embark)
Day 5:
Régua, Pinhão
Day 6:
Vega de Terrón (Castelo Rodrigo)
Day 7:
Vega de Terrón (Salamanca, Spain), Barca d’Alva
Day 8:
Pinahão
Day 9:
Porto
Day 10:
Porto (Guimarães)
Day 11:
Porto (disembark), transfer to the airport
