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CroisiCruise: POP_PP
8 Days
Porto | Regua | Vega De Terron | Barca D'alva | Ferradosa | Pinhao | Porto
Climb aboard an unforgettable cruise through the magnificent Douro Valley, where each port of call promises captivating adventure and enriching discoveries. Get ready for breathtaking scenery, history-laden locations, and unique experiences in this emblematic region. You'll begin your journey in the lively city of Porto, which oozes an exceptional charm and captivating atmosphere. Next stop will be Regua, where you'll dive into the region's history and winemaking traditions. You'll also cross the border into Spain, for an exciting trip to remarkable Salamanca. For wine connoisseurs, the Port Wine Route will be heaven on earth. You'll wrap up your vacation with stops in Lamego, Guimarães, and the charming village of Afurada—destinations packed with cultural heritage, gorgeous architecture, and genuine friendliness.
THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE
- Gala dinner and evening : Welcome cocktail
- All meals included : Refined European cuisine, with table service for lunch & dinner
- Drinks included : With meals
- Open bar : Including Cocktails, Mocktails, Regional wines, Beer, Spirits & Soft drinks (excluding premium list)
- Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
- Headsets included for excursions
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Onboard activities
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included
- Prepaid Classic Sightseeing package
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore the Dour Valley from Top to Bottom
- THE MUST-SEE SITES:
- Tour Porto by tram and step back in time at the Tramway Museum
- The Casa de Mateus and the Douro museum in Regua
- Guimarães and its Gothic Quarter
- Itinerary
- Important Information
Day 1: Porto
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 5:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabin, you will be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight, join an excursion by coach for both packages to see Porto by night.
Day 2: Porto - Regua
Join us for the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Porto, one of the oldest cities in Europe, with a historic center that is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
DISCOVERY: Touring Porto via tram and visiting the tram museum followed by a tasting of some of the local specialties in the old city.
In the afternoon, cruise through the Duoro Valley with its fabulous landscapes. An evening of dancing or time at leisure in Regua tonight.
Day 3: Regua - Vega De Terron
Join us for the excursions proposed for both packages: the Casa de Mateus and the Douro museum. Leave on foot for the Douro Museum to learn about the passionate history and wine-making heritage in the region, an experience combining traditional and modern approaches. Continue on by coach for Mateus Palace, a beautiful 18th-century manor in Vila Real. This baroque-style manor belonged to the same family until a foundation was set up to preserve it in 1970. The dramatic splendor and details of the complex offer a unique visual relationship between geometry and space. Take a stroll through the magnificent tree- and hedge-lined gardens, which include a romantic Mexican-cedar topiary tunnel.
After, your tour you will return to the ship in Pinhão by coach. In the afternoon, the cruise continues to the heart of the most famous vineyards in Porto to Vega de Terron. Arrive in the evening. Enjoy an evening of Flamenco entertainment.
Day 4: Vega De Terron - Salamanca - Barca D'Alva
Join us for the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Salamanca. This town of dazzling beauty houses some extraordinary Roman, Arabic, and Christian architectural treasures.
DISCOVERY: Salamanca tapas tour.
Return on board in Barca d'Alva. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Day 5: Barca D'Alva - Ferradosa - Pinhao
This morning will be spent cruising. Join the excursion for both packages: Port Wine Route and Pinhão. Tonight is a gala dinner and evening.
Day 6: Pinhao - Porto
Join us on an excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Lamego.
This afternoon will be spent cruising. Enjoy an evening of Fado-themed entertainment.
Day 7: Porto
This morning, time at leisure in Porto.
In the afternoon, join the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Discover Guimaraes.
DISCOVERY: Quaint Afurada
Enjoy an evening of traditional folk entertainment.
Day 8: Porto
One last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
INCLUSIONS:
- Your Cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day
- Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from the special lists)
- Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
- Assistance from the onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
- Welcome cocktail
- Gala dinner
- Onboard entertainment (Flamenco entertainment, Fado entertainment. traditional folk entertainment)
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees
- Prepaid classic sightseeing package
EXCLUSIONS:
- Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
- Cancellation and baggage insurance
- Optional excursions (must be reserved and paid for on board or at travel agency)
- Transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points
- Personal expenses
For navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise itinerary. The number of moorings on the Douro is limited. Out boats may be moored side by side. Arrival times at ports of call and the order of the excursions can change.
Trip prices and dates are correct at the time of the website going live, however all offers are subject to reconfirmation at the time of booking. All featured tour itineraries and offers may be subject to change due to seasonal variations without notice, or due to local conditions or other conditions. Please confirm all details at time of booking. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Innovative Travel bookings. All passports must be valid for 6 months prior to your return to your home country. Visas are the responsibility of the traveller. Special VIP meet and assist offers are available in some destinations for New Zealand passport holders, for other nationalities please check at the time of booking. For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Booking Conditions page.