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The Douro Inexhaustible jewel and ancestral traditions

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

By Marie Le Saint expert of your cruises
A unique holiday
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Main features
Boat type: river boat
Number of cabins: 66
Maximum capacity: 132 travelers
Crew members: 26

Cabins

Intermediate Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with French balconies and sliding windows. Premium location cabins.
Main Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with windows . Premium location cabins.
Upper Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with French balconies and large sliding panoramic windows. Premium location cabins.
Superior Deck - Suite - Cat A
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Cabins with French balconies and large sliding panoramic windows. Premium location cabins.
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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
Boarding at 5pm. Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail.
In the evening, optional... more+ authentic excursion/experience: Porto "by night". During a panoramic coach tour, you'll discover one of Europe's oldest cities, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Maritime epics opened it up to the world and gradually transformed it. Today, the city reveals the splendor of its past, and you'll see the Sao Bento train station, famous for its azulejos.
Night stopover. 
Optional services: Porto "by night", more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Porto Regua
Morning sailing to Régua. You'll sail through the Douro Valley. Bordered by vineyards for almost... more+ 200 km, the golden river reveals itself to travelers, with its wild, unspoiled nature. To tame the river, dams and locks calm its course. You'll pass through the gigantic Carrapatello lock, the highest in Europe at 35m.
Arrival in Régua in the afternoon.
Optional authentic excursion/experience: Lamego. A panoramic coach tour of this small town with its pretty 16th- and 18th-century bourgeois houses, before reaching the Baroque sanctuary of Notre-Dame-des-Remèdes, 600m above the town. The most courageous can climb the 700 steps of the double-flight staircase, whose 9 landings are adorned with azulejos. 
Optional services: Guided tour of Lamego, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Regua Porto Antigo
In the morning, optional authentic excursion/experience: Douro Museum and Quinta do Tedo. Housed in... more+ a building emblematic of the region, this museum traces the history of the Douro wine-growing region, a World Heritage Site, and provides an insight into the cultivation and exploitation of wine in the valley. The tour continues with a discovery of olive oil. Olive trees, symbols of the Mediterranean and southern cultures, are omnipresent on the banks of the Douro, alternating with vineyards planted in staircases. Visit a quinta that produces both the famous Porto wine and its olive grove to produce oil, a complementarity of production that reflects navigation in the valley of the Golden River. Discover production methods and taste different varieties of Port wine and olive oil.
Afternoon sailing to Porto Antigo. Overnight stopover. 
Optional services: Douro Museum and olive oil and wine tasting in a quinta, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Porto Antigo Porto
Morning sailing to Porto. Enjoy this last glimpse of the magnificent Douro Valley and let yourself... more+ be transported to these man-made lands. Optional excursions: Authentic Porto. Departure by coach to Porto city center. Visit the Church of St. Francis (interior), a stone's throw from the banks of the Douro, one of Porto's most symbolic religious buildings. Drive to the Stock Exchange Palace (interior). Visit this magnificent 19th-century mansion located in the heart of the city's historic center, a marvel of neoclassical architecture steeped in history. Then, you will visit an azulejo workshop. The magnificent azulejo tiles that you will see in Porto and throughout Portugal are the result of an art form that has a long history in the country and began during the Arab occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. Taking their name from the Arabic word "Zellige" - polished stone, the tiles and mosaics are painted and decorated with botanical, animal and historical motifs in shades of blue and white. A unique opportunity to discover this ancient art. Return to the boat.
Experience: Porto by tram and the Portuguese Tram Museum. Take the tram through the picturesque streets of Porto to the mouth of the Douro River. A stop at the tram museum will allow you to see a unique collection that traces a century of Porto's tram history. A tasting of local specialties will conclude the visit. Return to the ship. Gala evening. 
Optional services: Porto by streetcar and visit to the Portuguese streetcar museum, Guided tour of Porto and visit to an azulejo workshop, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Porto Guimaraes Porto
Free morning in Porto. Optional excursions: Authentic: Guimarães. Departure by coach to... more+ Guimarães. Considered the cradle of Portugal, Guimarães was the birthplace of Afonso Henriques, the country's first king. The medieval heart of the city, located within the city walls, has been classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Experience: the typical neighborhood of Afurada. This unusual walk will take you to the typical neighborhood of Afurada. Visit to the Afurada Heritage Interpretation Center. Located in the old fishing district, this space was designed to promote ocean-related traditions and crafts. Through permanent and temporary exhibitions related to the village's traditions, such as fishing tools and traditional costumes, it allows visitors to learn about the daily life and cultural characteristics of this community. Free time in the Afurada neighborhood, a charming little fishing village that has retained its soul. In a popular atmosphere, stroll through the narrow streets lined with colorful houses and azulejos. A tasting of seafood is a must. Return to the boat. Folkloric evening on board. 
Optional services: Explore Guimarães, The typical neighbourhood of Afurada, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Porto
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am. End of our services.
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Unlimited tea and coffee on board
Mineral water available
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
Onboard entertainment
The gala evening
Port taxes
Welcome cocktail
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Folklore evening
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Personal expenses
Drinks on special menus
Beverages taken with meals during excursions or transfers
Cancellation/luggage insurance
Routing
Airport Transfer
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Additional information
Excursions must be added at least two weeks before the cruise departure date. Any changes made after the reservation has been confirmed will incur a €50 change fee per booking
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request
Activities and excursions upon request more+

Activities

Porto "by night"
A unique opportunity to admire the city of Porto by night during a panoramic tour by bus. You will love the old, preserved districts of this city of immense character, classed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Porto is not only a city rich in vestiges from... more+ a glorious past, but also the young-spirited, warm capital city of a region marked by its winemaking as well as its closeness to the ocean. During the tour of the historic center, your guide will schedule a stop at the Sao Bento railway station to look at its magnificent azulejos. Return on board by coach. PLEASE NOTE The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 34 € / people
Guided tour of Lamego
Departure by coach from Regua to Lamego for a guided tour of the city center by coach and on foot. Lamego is a charming episcopal and commercial town where you'll get to discover the Nossa Senhora dos Remedios Sanctuary. This 18th century church stands... more+ out with its white façade dominating a baroque staircase with 686 steps ending in a shrine built in the rocaille style and adorned with azulejos. The first stone was laid on February 14th, 1750 and gave way to the construction of a massive temple overlooking the city and providing a breathtaking view over the misty mountains of the surrounding landscape. Return on board in Regua. PLEASE NOTE Good walking shoes are recommended. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate. Please dress appropriately to visit the sanctuary.  
Not included 65 € / people
Douro Museum and olive oil and wine tasting in a quinta
This tour will begin on foot, accompanied by our onboard host or hostess. The first stop is the Douro Museum to learn about the passionate history and winemaking heritage in the region. Afterwards, we'll leave by coach for the Quinta do Tedo, a magnificent... more+ 18th-century estate that offers dramatic views of rivers on each side of the terraced hill it sits on. We'll visit the estate and enjoy a tasting of its wine and olive oil.*PLEASE NOTE*Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.If not available, visit another quinta.The order of the visits can change.Times are approximate. 
Not included 56 € / people
Porto by streetcar and visit to the Portuguese streetcar museum
We'll leave from Vila Nova de Gaia by coach for downtown Porto. Once we arrive, we'll board one of the city's trams and partake in this urban-tourism experience all the way to the mouth of the Douro. Our visit will include a stop at the tram... more+ museum (Museu do Carro Eléctrico), housed in a former thermo-electric power plant. The museum collection comprises the oldest cars pulled by horses, called "Americanos,” to the last trams from the 1950s and 1960s. We'll finish up our excursion with a tasting of some of the local specialties*. At the end of our tour, we'll return to the ship by coach. PLEASE NOTE Times are approximate. The order of the visits can change. Good walking shoes are recommended. *Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.  
Not included 119 € / people
Guided tour of Porto and visit to an azulejo workshop
Departure by coach for downtown Porto. Visit to the Church of St. Francis (interior), just a stone's throw from the banks of the Douro, one of Porto's most symbolic religious buildings. Drive to the Stock Exchange Palace (inside). Visit this magnificent... more+ 19th-century manor house in the heart of the city's historic center, a marvel of neoclassical architecture steeped in history. The Stock Exchange was built in 1834 by the Porto Commercial Association, which still occupies it today. After taking a beautiful granite and carved marble staircase, you'll visit the former Commercial Court room, the Golden Room and the Arab Salon, oval in shape and decorated with stained glass, arabesque and wood carvings to imitate Arab stucco (a material that imitates marble). You will then visit an azulejo workshop. The magnificent azulejo tiles you'll see in Porto and throughout Portugal are the result of an art form that has a long history in the country, beginning during the Arab occupation of the Iberian Peninsula. Taking their name from the Arabic “Zellige” - polished stone, the tiles and mosaics are painted and decorated with botanical, animal and historical motifs in shades of blue and white. A unique opportunity to discover this ancestral art. Return to the boat. 
Not included 76 € / people
Explore Guimarães
We'll leave by coach from Porto for Guimarães. With our guide, we'll begin the tour of this university town on foot to discover its historical treasures. We'll get the chance to discover the Nossa Senhora de Oliveira Church (outdoors), the... more+ most important religious building in the city. The medieval heart of Guimarães is a labyrinth of lanes and picturesque plazas framed by 14th-century buildings. We'll continue on to the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, a medieval estate and former residence of the first Dukes of Braganza with striking architecture. The palace is closed on May 1 and Easter Day. At the end of our visit, we'll return on board in Porto. PLEASE NOTE Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes. The order of the visits can change. Times are approximate.  
Not included 58 € / people
The typical neighbourhood of Afurada
We’ll leave by coach for the mouth of the Douro River to set off on an atypical stroll to Afurada, located on the southern bank. We'll visit the Afurada Heritage Interpretive Center. The space was designed to keep the local traditions and livelihoods in... more+ the fishing village alive. Permanent and temporary exhibits showcase fishing tools and traditional clothes so that each visitor understands the daily life and cultural distinctions in the community. Enjoy some time on your own in this charming village. Lose yourself in the backstreets lined with colorful homes. Don't forget to sample delicious seafood dishes at a local tavern! We’ll return to the ship.PLEASE NOTEAlcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.The order of the visits can change.Times are approximate. 
Not included 83 € / people

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