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Lisbon
Régua Pinhão Barca d’Alva
PORTUGAL
Day 0
Fly USA to Porto, Portugal
castle which have great views of the olive groves and vineyards of the valley. From the castle you will stroll through the center of the town, where you can still see traces of the Jewish population who lived here during the Spanish Inquisition. The tour ends with visits to the little church. Re-board the ship in Vega de Terrón for overnight.
Day 4 Vega de Terron - Salamanca (B, L, D)
Today you will delight in your included full day excursion to Salamanca, Spain! Salamanca’s history extends several thousand years back in time, and
the historic center of the city is on UNESCO’s world heritage site. The University of Salamanca is one of the oldest and most famous in Europe. Here, scholars from Christian, Arab and Jewish cultures met from
the 1200s to the 1400s while there was religious persecution elsewhere in Europe. On arrival to
Plaza Mayo and a brief orientation about the city’s attractions, shops and cafes, you will have time to explore the city on your own before meeting for lunch at a local restaurant which will include a fabulous flamenco show! After lunch you will tour the main sites of Salamanca, including the “new” cathedral, built
8 days from Porto, Regua, Pocinho, Barca de Alva, Pinhao, Entre of Rios and Porto
Arrive Porto Embarkation (WR)
Check in after 4 pm. Prior to dinner, meet your fellow passengers and Cruise Staff for a cocktail, and crew introduction followed by an information meeting. Then enjoy your first dinner on board, followed by a well- deserved rest.
Day 2 Regua – Pinhao (B, L, D)
Enjoy a relaxing morning on board while the ship sails down the river and through the locks of Pocinho and Valeria. Now we are sailing through the heart
of the wine district in the Douro valley. On both sides of the river there are terraced vineyards up the steep valley sides. Around lunch time, we arrive at Regua, which is beautifully surrounded by vineyards that produce some of the country’s best port wines. After lunch depart on your included excursion to Quinta
Do Vallado. Demarcated and regulated way back in 1756 by Marquis de Pombal, this region is known for one of the first “classic” wines in this part of the world. Your tour of the vineyard will include tasting of some of the best wines of the region. Return to the ship in Pinhão. Take the opportunity to take a stroll in the old town of Pinhão on your own. The city’s old railway station, famous for its beautiful azulejos (traditional Portuguese tiles), is well worth a visit. Overnight.
Day 3 Pocinho (B, L, D)
Enjoy a quiet morning while the ship sails further
up the valley towards the border with Spain. After lunch we arrive at Pocinho. From here, we depart on an included excursion to the small town of Castelo Rodrigo home to an ancient Roman fort. The town was part of Spain before it came under the Portuguese kingdom in 1297. Throughout the centuries, Jews, Arabs and Christians lived in peaceful coexistence here. Your first stop will be at the ruins of the old
Day 1
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Included Features
• Arrival & departure transfers if air purchased through us.
• Accommodation in outside river view staterooms, in cabin category of your choice.
• 20 Meals: 7 buffet breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners including special meals.
• FREE Drink package: mineral water, soft drinks, local house white and red wine, beer, coffee or tea for all on board lunches and dinners.
• 24h complementary coffee/tea station.
• Welcome and Farewell cocktail party and Captain’s Farewell Dinner
On Board Activities
• Portuguese Lesson in the Lounge*.
• Portuguese traditional dinner.
• Douro Presentation.*
• Cooking presentation.*
• English speaking guides throughout.
• Dipping pool on sun deck.
• TV channels in all cabins via satellite
• Non-smoking environment (smoking is permitted on special designated areas outside)
*On board activities subject to pas- senger interest and participation.
7 Tours Included
• Regua
• Pocinho
• Barca De Alva
• Salmanca, Spain • Pinhao
• Rios
• Porto
3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites included