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The Douro Inexhaustible jewel and ancestral traditions

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 Jasmin Behr your cruise expert
A unique vacation
Who is the cabin cruise for?
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Main characteristics
Type of boat: péniche
Number of cabins: 71
Maximum capacity: 138 travelers
Crew members: 25

Cabs

Intermediate Deck - Double Cabin - Cat A
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with high-opening 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.
Intermediate Deck - Single - Cat A
Capacity: 1 Bed maximum
Cabins with high-opening 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.
In the evening, optional... see+ 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", see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Porto Regua
Morning sailing to Régua. You'll sail through the Douro Valley. Bordered by vineyards for almost... see+ 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, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Regua Porto Antigo
In the morning, optional authentic excursion/experience: Douro Museum and Quinta do Tedo. Housed in... see+ 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, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Porto Antigo Porto
Morning sailing to Porto. Enjoy this last glimpse of the magnificent Douro Valley and let yourself... see+ 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 pitch 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. With the tram's rigging, explore 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, see+
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Porto Guimaraes Porto
Free morning in Porto. Optional excursions: Authentic: Guimarães. Departure by coach to... see+ 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 traits 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 the side of the boat. 
Optional services: Explore Guimarães, The typical neighbourhood of Afurada, 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
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
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

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.
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.
Douro Museum and olive oil and wine tasting in a quinta
Depart on foot from the boat accompanied by our guide for a visit to the Douro Museum. Located on the side of the boat, this museum combines tradition and modernity, allowing you to discover the fascinating history of the Douro and the winemaking methods of... see+ this beautiful region, classified as a World Heritage Site. After the visit, departure by coach to Quinta do Tedo, a magnificent 18th-century estate consisting of two terraced manor houses offering a magnificent view of the Douro River on one side and the Tedo River on the other. Tour and tasting of olive oil and wine* from the estate.NOTESThe order of visits may be changed.If unavailable, visit to another quinta.Times are given as a guide only.*Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, please drink responsibly. 
Not included $66 / 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.
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.
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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