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Porto and the Douro Valley

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

Singular vacations
Who is cabin cruising for?
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Main characteristics
Model of the boat: River boat
Type:
Number of cabins: 66
Maximum capacity: 132 travelers
Crew members: 25

Cabin

Intermediate Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Cabins with French balconies and sliding windows. Premium location cabins.
Main Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Cabins with windows. Premium location cabins.
Upper Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Cabins with French balconies and large sliding panoramic windows. Premium location cabins.
Superior Deck - Suite - Cat A
Cabins with French balconies and large sliding panoramic windows. Premium location cabins.
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.
 
Activities: Optional services: Porto "by night", see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Porto Regua
On the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal's second-largest city offers visitors a unique... see+ character. The city's maze of staircases and laundry-cluttered alleyways reveal illuminated walls adorned with azulejos. In the Ribeira district, these typical frescoes in blue earthenware tiles tell the story of life, past and beliefs.
Morning optional excursions:
Authentic: Porto. Departure by coach for a guided tour of Porto. You'll visit the Stock Exchange Palace, where you'll see the gilded hall covered in gold leaf and the Moorish salon inspired by the Alhambra, then the Sao Francisco church, a Gothic and Baroque masterpiece. At the end of your visit, you'll head to one of the city's famous wine cellars for a tasting session.
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 Tramway Museum to see a unique collection that traces a century of Porto tramway history. The tour ends with a tasting of local specialties.
Afternoon sailing. Sail through the Douro Valley. Bordered by vineyards for almost 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 with a 35 m drop.
Arrival in Régua in the evening.
Overnight stopover. Evening entertainment.
 
Activities: Optional services: Guided tour of Porto and wine tasting, Porto by streetcar and visit to the Portuguese streetcar museum, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Regua Vega de Terron
Morning: optional authentic excursion/experience: Vila Réal and Casa de Mateus. Nicknamed the... see+ "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 Teron. 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. Spanish-themed evening on board.
 
Activities: Optional services: Vila Réal and Casa de Mateus, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Vega de Terron Salamanca Senhora da Ribeira
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 and set sail for Senhora da Ribeira. You're back in the magnificent Douro valley, covered with trellised vineyards plunging masterfully into the river. From curves to meanders, it's a sight you'll never tire of.
Night stopover. Gala evening.
 
Activities: Optional services: Salamanca tapas tour, Day trip to Salamanca, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Senhora da Ribeira Leverinho
Optional authentic excursion/experience: Pinhao and port wine tasting. The small town of Pinhao... see+ 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 wine. This escapade is also an opportunity to discover the region and its beautiful landscapes. Return on board.
Afternoon sailing. Enjoy this last glimpse of the magnificent Douro Valley and let yourself be transported to a land shaped by man.
Overnight stopover. Folklore evening on board.
 
Activities: Optional services: Pinhao and port wine tasting, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Leverinho Porto
Buffet breakfast on board. Disembarkation at 9am. End of our services.
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
The price includes
Spanish-themed evening
Water
unlimited tea and coffee on board
Onboard entertainment
Assistance from the onboard entertainment team
Welcome cocktail
The gala evening
Folklore evening
Port taxes
Assistance / repatriation insurance
Bed linen, towels, shower gel and shampoo
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Personal expenses
Cancellation/luggage insurance
Routing
Beverages taken with meals during excursions or transfers
Drinks on special menus
Activities not included in the program
Meals not included in the program
Tips for guides and/or crew
Optional services
Flights not included in the program are available on request
Activities and excursions on request see+

Activities

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