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Cruise along the Douro, between medieval villages and famous vineyards

Looking for a holiday with a change of scenery, relaxation, exclusivity and a wealth of cultural visits?

By Léa MLODUCHOWSKI expert of your cruises
A unique holiday
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Main features
Boat type: péniche
Number of cabins: 57
Maximum capacity: 118 travelers
Crew members: 33

Cabins

Junior suite balcony
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Suites offering elegant relaxation areas with private balconies.
Deluxe balcony cabin
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins offering elegant relaxation with private balcony.
Deluxe bay window cabin
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with bay windows offering panoramic views, a bright and elegant space.
Comfort cabin rear window
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with rear windows, offering an intimate setting with a view of the horizon.
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NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice for technical reasons (captain's decision).

Itinerary

Porto
Departure for Porto on a scheduled flight. On arrival, welcome and transfer to the port of Porto... more+ (Vila Nova de Gaia). Boarding. Installation and welcome cocktail. Dinner on board. 
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Diner
Porto Regua Pinhao
The boat begins its journey through the Douro valley, where small villages seem to hang amid... more+ vineyards and olive groves. Lunch on board.
Early afternoon, arrival in Regua. Located in the heart of the valley, Regua was the center of the port wine trade in the 13th century. Visit the Douro Museum. Housed in a former warehouse, this modern territorial museum aims to preserve and promote the heritage of the Upper Douro wine region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Departure for Casa de Mateus. Visit this elegant 18th-century manor house, a veritable jewel of Baroque art, and discover its gardens. Featuring flowered paths, exotic plants and a magnificent cypress tunnel, they are a marvel of landscape art. The lake, in which the sumptuous residence is reflected, is a perfect extension of the ensemble.
Dinner* and evening at a quinta in the heart of the vineyards. Return to Pinhao and overnight at the quay.
*Dinner may be replaced by lunch. 
Activités incluses : Casa de Mateus, more+
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Diner
Pinhao Barca d'Alva Castelo Rodrigo Barca d'Alva
Morning sail to Barca d'Alva, on the Spanish border, through the deep, steep-sided valleys of the... more+ Douro. At this point, the river has been widened by successive dams that regulate its flow and produce much of the electricity consumed in the country. In the afternoon, departure for Castelo Rodrigo. From the top of a hill, this small medieval village dominates the plateau that stretches towards Spain to the east and the Douro valley to the north. Stroll through the narrow, steep streets of the village, whose houses feature pretty 16th-century facades and Manueline-style windows.
Overnight at the quay. 
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Barca d'Alva Salamanca Pocinho
Spend the day discovering Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for the splendour of its old... more+ town. Panoramic tour of the city, passing through the Plaza Mayor, one of Spain's most beautiful monumental squares. Visit to the University, founded in 1215 on the Patio de las Escuelas. Visit the new cathedral, built between the 16th and 18th centuries in a blend of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. The façade, highlighted by delicate stone lacework, protects an interior of richly decorated vaults. Lunch of local specialities in a local restaurant. Free time in the afternoon to stroll around this ancient city. Return on board and resume navigation to Pocinho. 
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Pocinho Lamego Regua
In the morning, the boat continues its journey through the lush Douro valley, in a unique landscape... more+ of vineyards stretching over every inch of the mountains.
After lunch on board, visit a quinta (winery) and taste wine in an exceptional setting. Continuation by coach to Lamego, where the sovereignty of Afonso Henriques was recognized in 1143. Visit the imposing 12th-century cathedral, which has undergone numerous modifications over the centuries, and today offers a veritable blend of architectural styles.
Then visit the Lamego Museum, housed in a former 18th-century episcopal palace. It features precious collections of sculptures, paintings and tapestries.
Folklore show on board. 
Activités incluses : Discovery of a quinta and wine tasting, Visit to Lamego, more+
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Lunch
Diner
Regua Porto
In the morning, continue sailing to Porto. Lunch on board. In the afternoon, departure for a visit... more+ to Porto. At the mouth of the Douro, the city dominates the river and bears witness to two millennia of rich history. Its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its bridges and monuments, its azulejos, its flower-filled balconies and its shopping streets, the city has no shortage of attractions. Visit the Sé cathedral, whose forecourt offers a superb view of the river and the city's rooftops. This Romanesque fortress church, remodeled in the 17th and 18th centuries, is one of the city's oldest monuments. Nearby, the railway station houses more than 20,000 tiles depicting the history of Portugal. Next, a visit to the Palais de la Bourse, located in the heart of the historic center and listed as a National Monument. Construction of this neo-classical building began in 1842 on the ruins of the Franciscan convent, which had been destroyed by fire. The palace boasts some remarkable rooms, the most impressive of which is undoubtedly the Moorish Salon, inspired by the Alhambra. The city tour ends with a wine tasting at one of Vila Nova de Gaia's wine cellars. After dinner, enjoy an evening of Fado on board. 
Activités incluses : Visit Porto, more+
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Porto Braga Guimaraes
In the morning, departure by coach for Braga to discover the exceptional heritage of this city,... more+ once known as the "Rome of Portugal". Braga is still one of the country's main religious centers.
Discover the Sanctuary of the Good Jesus. The grand staircase leading to the top has 17 levels decorated with symbolic fountains, allegorical statues and other Baroque decorations. The monumental ensemble dominates the city, offering a breathtaking panorama of the city and its surroundings.
Stroll through the historic center to admire the many churches and historic buildings, and visit the Sé, the city's cathedral. Built in the 12th century, it is the symbol of the city and the oldest cathedral in the country.
Lunch in a restaurant. In the afternoon, the tour continues to Guimaraes, north-east of Porto and birthplace of Portugal's first king, Afonso Henriques. Discover the historic center along the largo da Oliveira, a remarkably well-preserved medieval ensemble, then visit the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, whose architecture is reminiscent of Burgundy castles.
Return to Porto and overnight at the quay. 
Activités incluses : Braga, Rome of Portugal, Visit Guimaraes, more+
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Diner
Guimaraes Porto
After breakfast, disembark and transfer to Porto airport. Flight
to France on a scheduled flight.
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Diner

included

The price includes
Air taxes currently €110 (Paris and regional airports) and port taxes (currently €80), variable and subject to change
Folklore evening
Drinks with meals during excursions: water, tea, coffee, soft drinks, local wine
Flights France/Porto/France on scheduled economy class flights with or without stopovers (TAP Air Portugal, Easyjet, Transavia, Vueling)
Transfers
Beverages with meals on board: water, tea, coffee, soft drinks, local beer, local wine
The conferences
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Supplements for flights departing from the region
Gratuities for on-board personnel (€10/day/person recommended)
Travel insurance
Customary tips for guides and drivers
Business class flights available on request
Other beverages then the aforementioned
Meals not included in the program
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request

Activities

Casa de Mateus
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Discovery of a quinta and wine tasting
included
Visit to Lamego
included
Visit Porto
included
Braga, Rome of Portugal
included
Visit Guimaraes
included

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