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P or t o, P or t u g a l
Porto, Portugal

Portugal & Spain on the Douro River

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11 DAYS 23 MEALS FROM $7,399 incl. AIRFARE Active Activity Level ●●●●○

ATTRACTIONS & HIGHLIGHTS provided admission to two museums of your choice,
such as Planet Cork and Porto Region Across the Ages.
» 7 nights aboard our » Porto guided city tour Later, we board our privately chartered CroisiEurope
privately chartered feat. Bolsa Palace, ship, Amalia Rodrigues, for the next seven nights with
CroisiEurope Amalia Church of Saint Francis all onboard meals included and meet the staff at an
Rodrigues feat. free Wi-Fi & wine tasting
& beverage package with » Douro Valley introductory cocktail reception. MEALS L+D
all meals included scenic cruising 7 nights aboard CroisiEurope’s Amalia Rodrigues
» Ports of Call: Porto, » Vila Real guided Day 3: Porto & Douro Valley
Portugal; Regua, walking tour feat.
Portugal; Vega de Terron, Cristas de Galo tasting This morning, our exploration starts in Portugal’s
Spain; Barca d’Alva, & The Mateus Palace second-largest city as we drive across the famous
Portugal; Ferradosa, 19th–century Dom Luis I Bridge. At Bolsa Palace, also
Portugal (to Pinhao); » Salamanca tapas called the Stock Exchange Palace, ascend a grand marble
Pinhao, Portugal walking tour & stairway to see the former Tribunal Room, Golden Room,
time at leisure and Arab Room, decorated in a Moorish Revival style.
» Flamenco, fado & Next, we visit the 12th-century Church of Saint Francis,
traditional folk entertain- » Cima Corgo region known as the Golden Church due to its lavish gold decor.
ment aboard the ship wineries & tastings Before reboarding the ship, our taste buds indulge in
» Vila Nova de Gaia » Lamego & Guimaraes world-famous wine at a local cellar. This afternoon, gaze
feat. World of Wine guided walking tour upon breathtaking vistas of rolling hills and vineyards as
District & admission » Fatima & Lisbon we cruise through the Douro Valley. We dock in the quaint
to 2 museums guided city tours town of Regua this evening. MEALS B+L+D
of your choice
Day 4: Vila Real & Vega de Terron
Today’s shore excursion takes us to the tranquil town
Day 1: Fly to Portugal of Vila Real, where aristocrats built grand palaces. Our
Our journey begins with an overnight flight across the guided tour features fascinating landmarks and a tasting
Atlantic Ocean. of the region’s Cristas de Galo, a sweet artisanal pastry.
We also visit The Mateus Palace, Northern Portugal’s
Day 2: WOW District & Set Sail most beautiful manor set among carefully curated
Upon arriving in Porto, our expert local guide greets us gardens. The rest of the day is spent cruising into the
at the airport. We then drive across the river to the World heart of famous vineyards in Vega de Terron, Spain.
of Wine (WOW) District, a vibrant cultural destination Tonight, attend a traditional flamenco performance on
within Vila Nova de Gaia. Get to know fellow travelers board to witness the passionate music and dancing that
over a Welcome Lunch, then enjoy time to explore with is emblematic of Spain. MEALS B+L+D

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