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The magic of the Douro: a six-day journey through heritage, flavors, and unique landscapes

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 Martina DANNA 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

Double Cabin - Middle Deck - Cat A
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with French balconies and sliding windows. Premium location cabins.
Double Cabin - Main Deck - Cat A
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with windows. Premium location cabins.
Double Cabin - Upper Deck - Cat A
Capacity: 2 Beds maximum
Cabins with French balconies and large sliding panoramic windows. Premium location cabins.
Suite - Upper Deck - 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
On the side of the Atlantic, Portugal's second city offers visitors a unique charm. Among its maze... see+ of stairways and narrow streets hung with laundry, illuminated walls adorned with azulejos come into view. These typical blue ceramic tile murals in the Ribeira district tell the story of its life, its past, and its beliefs.
In the morning, optional excursions: Authentic Porto. Departure by coach to Porto city center. Visit to the Church of St. Francis (interior), a pitch from the banks of the Douro River, 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 rigging of the tram, 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 tram history in Porto. A tasting of local specialties will conclude the visit. Afternoon sailing. You will sail through the Douro Valley. Hauled in by the vines for nearly 200 km, the golden river reveals itself to travelers and boasts unspoiled wilderness. To tame the river, dams and locks calm its course. You will pass through the gigantic Carrapatello lock, the highest in Europe with a 35 m drop.
Arrival in Régua in the evening. Overnight stop. Evening entertainment. 
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
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. 
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. 
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. 
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

Included

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
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.
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.

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