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PORTUGAL - River Cruise
Portugal's Douro River Cruise
8 days
from
£899
NEW FULL BOARD
PRE-BOOKABLE EXCURSION PACKAGE AVAILABLE
Optional Excursions Oporto by Night Braga Oporto Vila Real Salamanca Port Wine Lamego
Relax aboard your excellent river cruiser and enjoy a delightful scenic voyage down the River Douro through the heart of Portugal. Along the way you'll discover charming towns amidst terraced vineyards and a host of wonderful attractions.
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - Depart on your flight to Oporto. On arrival transfer to your river cruiser, the MS Infante D. Henrique. Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner on board this evening, plus there's an optional panoramic tour of Oporto by night. DAY 2 - Morning at leisure in Oporto. In the afternoon join our optional excursion to Braga, one of the most delightful towns in Portugal, known locally as `Portuguese Rome'. Take time to visit the marvellous church of Bom Jesus do Monte from where you can enjoy panoramic views. Dinner is on board followed by a traditional folklore show. DAY 3 - This morning join our optional tour of Oporto, Portugal's second city, known worldwide as the home of port wine. After a walk through the steep, winding streets of the old town, it's on to Vila Nova de Gaia, where you will visit a wine cellar for a tasting of the famous port wine. In the afternoon your cruise begins, taking you through the spectacular scenery of the Douro Valley through the Crestuma and Carapatello locks, the highest in Europe, to the town of Regua. Dinner is on board this evening followed by a night of dancing and folk music. Overnight at Regua. DAY 4 - This morning you are free to relax or join our optional excursion to Vila Real. The town is famed for its Gothic cathedral and a 16-arch Roman bridge. You can enjoy a walk through the gardens of Solar de Mateus, before rejoining the ship in Pinhão, the centre of the port producing region. This afternoon your ship continues through steep, terraced vineyards and the locks of Valeira and Pocinho, arriving in the evening at Barca d'Alva, located on the Portuguese/Spanish border. Dinner is followed by a show with Flamenco dancers. DAY 5 - At leisure or join our optional full day excursion to the old university city of Salamanca, the Spanish equivalent of Oxford and Cambridge. You'll marvel at the historic university buildings, beautiful squares, ornate palaces and two magnificent cathedrals. Rejoin the ship for dinner and entertainment on board as you sail towards Vega de Teron. DAY 6 - Morning departure, returning back through the Valeira and Pocinho locks en route to Ferradosa. From here we offer an optional Port Wine excursion to discover the route of the vineyards and enjoy a tasting in a local quinta. Return to your river cruiser early evening in time for dinner and gala evening. Overnight in Pinhão. DAY 7 - After breakfast join our optional excursion by coach to the medieval town of Lamego, with visits to the Nossa Senhora de Remedios sanctuary, the medieval castle, the church of Almacave and the cathedral. Return to the ship in time for lunch and an afternoon cruise back to Oporto. Themed evening including dinner on board your cruiser. DAY 8 - Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. YOUR RIVER CRUISER The excellent MS Infante D. Henrique has a lounge, dining room, large sun deck and swimming pool. There are three grades of cabin available, situated on the main, middle and upper decks. All cabins feature private facilities, radio, TV, hairdryer and safe. Dining on board is one of the highlights of a river cruise, with buffet breakfast, lunch and evening meals all included, and featuring local and international dishes.
Fly from
Gatwick
What's Included
Return scheduled flights to Oporto Transfers to and from the ship Services of an air-conditioned executive coach Seven nights' full board accommodation aboard MS Infante D. Henrique Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager Cruise itinerary as detailed Evening entertainment as detailed All UK and overseas airport/port taxes and security charges
OPTION
Pre-Bookable Excursions
Take advantage of our pre-booking facility and purchase all seven optional excursions for a superb value-for-money £120 per person.
HOLIDAY REF: FPRC
Dates, Prices & Flight Information
Holiday ref: FPRC
Gatwick
TAP Depart 1350 hrs Return arr. 1555 hrs
Vila Real Peso da Régua Lamego Pinhão Salamanca
Main Deck
`08 June 16 June 30 £899 £929 Aug 25 £899
Middle Deck
`08 June 16 June 30 £959 £989 Aug 25 £959
Upper Deck
`08 June 16 June 30 £969 £999 Aug 25 £969
Deposit £150 per person A small number of single cabins are available at a supplement of £220 For insurance information, please see Important Information Booklet. All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities ALSO FLY FROM... Regional connecting flights are also available. Please see pages 6-7 for details. TRANSFERS MAKE YOUR OWN WAY Transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approx. 30 mins. Save £150. Please see page 7 for further details.
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