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From Porto to Spain, the Douro Valley and Salamanca

Looking for a vacation with a change of scenery, relaxation, exclusivity and a wealth of cultural visits, all while letting yourself be carried away?

By Angelica REGGI your cruise expert
A unique vacation
Who is the cabin cruise for?
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Main characteristics
Type of boat: river boat
Number of cabins: 66
Maximum capacity: 132 travelers
Crew members: 25

Cabs

Intermediate Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with French balconies and sliding windows. Premium location cabins.
Main Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with windows. Premium location cabins.
Upper Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with French balconies and large sliding panoramic windows. Premium location cabins.
Superior Deck - Suite - Cat A
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with French balconies and large sliding panoramic windows. Premium location cabins.
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NB: The photos, information and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The indicated itinerary and program may be modified without prior notice for technical reasons (decision of the captain).

Sailing itineraries

Porto
Boarding at 5pm. Introduction to the crew and welcome cocktail. Optional authentic... see+ excursion/experience: Porto "by night". On 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", see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Porto Regua
Morning optional excursions:
Authentic: Porto. Departure by coach for downtown Porto. Visit to the... see+ 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 19th-century manor house in the heart of the city's historic center, a marvel of neoclassical architecture steeped in history. You'll 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.
Experience: Porto by streetcar and the Portuguese streetcar museum. Take a streetcar ride through Porto's picturesque streets to the mouth of the Douro River. Stop off at the streetcar museum to see a unique collection retracing a century of Porto streetcar history. The tour ends with a tasting of local specialties.
Afternoon sailing. Sail through the Douro Valley. Bordered by almost 200 km of vineyards, the Golden River reveals itself to travelers in a wild and unspoiled natural setting. To tame the river, dams and locks calm its course. You'll pass through the gigantic Carrapatello lock, the highest in Europe at 35 m.
Arrival in Régua in the evening.
Overnight stopover. Dance or free evening in Régua. 
Optional services: Porto by streetcar and visit to the Portuguese streetcar museum, Guided tour of Porto and visit to an azulejo workshop, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Regua Vega de Terron
In the morning, optional authentic excursion/experience: Vila Réal and Casa de Mateus. Nicknamed... see+ the "royal city", this elegant little town has preserved its patrician mansions adorned with coats of arms and traditional wrought-iron balconies. To tantalize your taste buds, try the local pastry "cristas de galo". Then on to the Solar de Mateus manor house, a magnificent 18th-century Baroque edifice. Take a stroll through the splendid formal garden.
Return to Pinhão.
Afternoon sailing to Vega de Terron. You'll sail through the heart of Porto's most famous vineyards. It's here that men have carved out the mountains to shape terraces with undulating lines covered in vines. Nourished by the mists of the river and flooded with sunshine, they produce the famous Port wine. You will pass through the Valeira and Pocinho locks.
Arrival in the evening.
Overnight stopover. Flamenco evening on board. 
Included activities: Flamenco evening, see+
Optional services: Vila Réal and Casa de Mateus see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Vega de Terron Barca d'Alva Salamanca
Optional day excursion:
Authentic: Salamanca. Salamanca's joie de vivre and dynamism are... see+ outstanding. Not to be outdone by its architectural heritage, its historic heart has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a walking tour of the city, the cathedral and the famous university, which today boasts an international reputation. Founded in the 12th century, it's one of those must-see places.
Experience: Salamanca Tapas tour. Departure by coach to Salamanca. Meet your local guide for a tapas tasting at several establishments in the heart of the city. Lunch in a local restaurant to extend this Spanish culinary immersion. Free time to stroll around the city.
Return on board to Barca d'Alva.
Overnight stopover. Evening entertainment. 
Optional services: Salamanca tapas tour, Day trip to Salamanca, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Salamanca Barca d'Alva Ferradosa Pinhao
Morning sail to Ferradosa. You're back in the magnificent Douro valley, covered with trellised... see+ vineyards plunging masterfully into the river. From curves to meanders, it's a sight you'll never tire of.
Late morning arrival in Ferradosa.
In the afternoon, optional authentic excursion/experience: Pinhão and Port wine tasting. The small town of Pinhão lives to the rhythm of the great river. The town has a treasure trove not to be missed: one of the country's most beautiful railway stations. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, its azulejo-decorated facades depict the region's vineyards and landscapes. Stop off at a quinta (wine cellar) to taste the famous Porto*. This escapade is also an opportunity to discover the region and its beautiful landscapes.
Return on board at Ferradosa and sail to Pinhão, which you will reach in the late afternoon. This small town lives to the rhythm of the great river. Pinhão has a treasure trove not to be missed: one of the country's most beautiful railway stations. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its azulejo-decorated facades depict the work of the vine and the landscapes of the region.
Night stopover. Gala evening. 
Optional services: Pinhao and port wine tasting, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Pinhao Porto
In the morning, optional authentic excursion/experience: visit to Lamego. Take a panoramic coach... see+ tour of this small town, with its pretty 16th and 18th-century bourgeois houses, before reaching the Baroque sanctuary of Notre-Dame-des-Remèdes, 600 m above the town. The most courageous can climb the 700 steps of the double-flight staircase, whose 9 landings are adorned with azulejos.
Return on board to Régua.
Afternoon sailing to Porto. Enjoy this last glimpse of the magnificent Douro Valley and let yourself be transported to this land shaped by man.
Overnight stopover. Fado evening on board. 
Included activities: Fado evening, see+
Optional services: Guided tour of Lamego see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Porto
Free morning in Porto. On the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal's second-largest city offers... see+ visitors a unique character. The city's maze of staircases and laundry-cluttered alleyways reveal illuminated walls adorned with azulejos. These typical frescoes in blue earthenware tiles tell the story of the Ribeira district, its life, its past and its beliefs.
In the afternoon, optional excursions:
Authentic: Guimarães. Departure by coach for Guimarães. Considered the cradle of Portugal, Guimarães was the birthplace of Alphonse Henriques, the country's first king. The medieval heart of the city, located within the city walls, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Experience: hike to Vila Nova de Gaia and wine tasting. This atypical walk takes you through Porto's old town, in its lower part with the Douro quays lined with unusual houses adorned with azulejos. Then on to Vila Nova de Gaia, where you'll be transported back to the 17th century, when English merchants set up their winery here. This is where you'll find some of Porto's most famous wineries. Cellar visit followed by wine tasting.
Return to the ship. Overnight stopover. Folklore evening on board. 
Optional services: Explore Guimarães, Hike to Vila Nova de Gaia and wine tasting, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Porto
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am. End of our services.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

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
Flamenco evening
Fado evening
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
The activities included in the program
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
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Further 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
The guides speak French and English
Languages spoken on board: French
Optional excursions are subject to availability and must be booked in advance before departure
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request
Activities and excursions on request see+

Activities

Flamenco evening
Included
Fado evening
Included
Porto "by night"
Set off on an excursion to discover Porto by night. Enjoy the beauty of one of Europe's oldest cities, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a panoramic bus tour. World-renowned among wine lovers, Porto is beautifully situated at the mouth of the Rio Douro. Known... see+ as the "city of granite," its narrow streets wind between the hills and the meandering river. It has managed to preserve the riches of its commercial past. But Portugal's second city is also a young, welcoming city, the capital of a region that is both wine-growing and oceanic. You will of course stop to visit Sao Bento Station, famous for its azulejos. These ceramic tiles form large frescoes that narrate key moments in the city's past or depict traditional scenes from Portuguese life. Return to the coach. NOTES The order of visits may be changed. Times are given as a guide only.  
Not included $40 / pers.
Porto by streetcar and visit to the Portuguese streetcar museum
From Vila Nova de Gaia, depart by coach to Porto city center. You will board the Porto tram and discover the city along the tram line that will take you to the mouth of the Douro River. The tour will include a stop at the Tram Museum (Museu do Carro... see+ Electrico), housed in a former thermoelectric power station along the Douro River. The museum will take you on a journey through time. It has a rich collection of trams and various means of transport once used in Porto. You will end your trip in Porto's old town with a tasting of local specialties*. Return by coach. NOTES WEAR APPROPRIATE CLOTHING The order of visits may be changed. Times are given as a guide only. *Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, please drink responsibly.  
Not included $140 / pers.
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... see+ 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 $89 / pers.
Vila Réal and Casa de Mateus
Not included
Salamanca tapas tour
Depart by coach with the Barca d'Alva entertainment team to Salamanca. Meet your local guide for a tapas tasting tour of several establishments in the heart of Salamanca. You will discover the Spanish way of life by sampling a variety of tapas, small... see+ appetizers usually served as an aperitif. Among the most famous are patatas bravas, a variety of salads, and charcuterie (chorizo, lomo, Iberian ham), accompanied by a glass of Spanish wine to enhance the flavors. Lunch at a local restaurant to continue this Spanish culinary immersion. Free time to stroll around the city. Return to the Vega de Terron.NOTESBring good walking shoes.Lunch in a restaurant included (excluding drinks).The order of visits may be changed.Times are given as a guide only. 
Not included $170 / pers.
Day trip to Salamanca
Departure by coach with our guide from Barca d'Alva to Salamanca, where you will meet up with the city guides. During this day trip, you will explore the city of Salamanca on foot with your guides. Since 1988, the old town of Salamanca has been listed as a... see+ UNESCO World Heritage Site. The listed area, which follows the zoning of the Plan Especial de Protección y Reforma Interior (the equivalent of a French conservation area), covers most of the city as it existed until the mid-20th century. Since receiving this distinction, Salamanca has enjoyed growing success. You will visit its cathedral, whose successive extensions have created a mixture of styles ranging from late Gothic to Baroque and Renaissance. Then you will visit the university, which opened its doors in 1218, making it one of the oldest universities in the world. Also known as "Escuelas Mayores," the university building has a sumptuous portal carved with the city's most famous motif: a skull topped by a frog (the symbol of the sin of lust punished after death). From a glass-enclosed vestibule, you can admire the prodigious library, whose shelves are filled with manuscripts and publications dating back to before the 19th century. You will have lunch in a restaurant before enjoying some free time to stroll around the city. Return to the side of the boat at Vega de Teron. NOTES Bring good walking shoes. Lunch in a restaurant included (excluding drinks). The order of visits may be changed. Times are given as a guide only.  
Not included $121 / pers.
Pinhao and port wine tasting
Departure by coach to the Porto wine route. Vines have been cultivated in the open sea in Portugal since Roman times. In 1756, the Marquis of Pombal created the General Company of Viticulture of the Alto Douro region, whose function was to define the world's... see+ first demarcated region. The winding road runs through hillsides with stunning scenery, with the Douro River flowing at the bottom of the valley between the mountains. Continue to Pinhão, stopping at a quinta for wine tasting. Then, visit Pinhão station, one of the historic sites of the Douro Valley, renowned for its superb Azulejo frescoes. Return to the boat.NOTES*Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, please drink responsibly.Please note that the roads are winding, so those prone to motion sickness should take care.The order of visits may be changed.Times are given as a guide only. 
Not included $71 / pers.
Guided tour of Lamego
Departure by coach from Regua to Lamego for a guided tour by coach and on foot of the city center. Lamego is a pretty little episcopal and commercial town. You will discover the sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, whose 18th-century whitewashed... see+ façade highlights the elegant curves of the granite and dominates the staircase with crossed railings, decorated with azulejos and bristling with a multitude of pinnacles. The first stone of the building was laid on February 14, 1750, giving rise to a temple that dominates the town from the top of its 700 steps and offers a magnificent view of the misty mountains. Return to the side of the boat in Régua. NOTES Bring good walking shoes. Appropriate attire is required to enter the sanctuary. The order of visits may be changed. Times are given as a guide only.  
Not included $77 / pers.
Explore Guimarães
From Porto, you will travel by coach to the city of Guimarães. Guided foot tour of Guimarães, a charming town where medieval and modern neighborhoods have developed. You will have the opportunity to discover the Nossa Senhora de Oliveira Church,... see+ the most important religious building in the city. It dominates the square and is characterized by a diversity of architectural styles (exteriors). Then, visit the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, built in the 16th century by the first Duke of Braganza. The architecture of this palace is one of the most remarkable on the Iberian Peninsula. (Palace closed on May 1 and at Easter) Return to the side of the boat in Porto. NOTES Please wear comfortable shoes. The order of visits may be changed. Times are given as a guide only.  
Not included $68 / pers.
Hike to Vila Nova de Gaia and wine tasting
Not included
The typical neighbourhood of Afurada
Departure by coach to the mouth of the Douro River. An unusual walk will take you to the typical neighborhood of Afurada. Visit the Afurada Heritage Interpretation Center. Located in the old fishing district, this space was designed to promote ocean-related... see+ traditions and trades. Through permanent and temporary exhibitions related to village 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.NOTESAlcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, please drink responsibly.The order of visits may be changed.Times are given as a guide only. 
Not included $98 / pers.

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