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CroisiCruise: PLI_PP
8 Days
(2 nights Lisbon / 5 nights cruise)
Lisbon | Porto | Regua | Porto Antigo | Porto | Guimarães | Porto
Lisbon is a city of incomparable beauty, marked by a rich history and a great culture. Pastel houses, blue waters and trams that evoke San Francisco will captivate you. The Portuguese capital is a city that has crossed history with brilliance, perfect combination of a rich past that gives it its charm and attractive modernity. You will spend 3 days in Lisbon before joining the POB cruise in the heart of Portugal.
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
- LISBON PACKAGE INCLUDED
- Tour of Lisbon, the Portuguese capital, and enchanting Coimbra
- Cruising in the spectacular Douro Valley
- Discover some of the most beautiful Portuguese cities:
- Porto, the pearl of Portugal
- Guimarães and its medieval center
- Quaint Afurada, authentic, picturesque atmosphere
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- Itinerary
- Important Information
Day 1: Lisbon
At the end of the day, check in to a 4-star hotel in Lisbon. After dinner, the evening is free to do as you please.
Day 2: Lisbon
This morning, set out for a guided tour of Lisbon. Discover the Belém Cultural Center and its famous Belém tower, an architectural jewel and a symbol of the Age of Discovery. You will also visit the Jeronimos Monastery, a masterpiece of Manueline architecture. In the afternoon, take a panoramic tour of Lisbon, also known as "the City of the Light”. Perched on a hill, you'll see the Sao Jorge castle towering over the pastel-colored houses of the Alfama district, the maze of picturesque alleyways leading down to the Tagus River. Afterwards, return to your hotel. The evening is free to do as you please.
Day 3: Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto
Departure by coach to Coimbra, a romantic source of inspiration to many a poet. This afternoon, discover this charming city that cascades down the hillside to the Rio Mondego. After your tour, you'll hit the road again towards Porto, boarding the ship at 5:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabin, you will be introduced to the \crew at a welcome cocktail. In the evening, join an excursion by coach for both packages: Tour of Porto by night.
Day 4: Porto - Regua
This morning will be spent cruising. Join us on an excursion proposed for both packages: Guided tour of Lamego. Enjoy an evening of dancing.
Day 5: Regua - Porto Antigo
Take part in the excursion proposed for both packages: The Douro Museum and a tasting of olive oil and wine in a quinta.
Spend the afternoon cruising and enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
Day 6: Porto Antigo - Porto
You will spend the morning cruising. This afternoon, join us on the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Porto, one of the oldest cities in Europe, whose historic center was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
DISCOVERY: Touring Porto via tram and visiting the tram museum. Board one of the city's trams and partake in this urban-tourism experience all the way to the mouth of the Douro. Finish up your excursion with a tasting of some of the local specialties.
DISCOVERY: Touring Porto via tram and visiting the tram museum. Board one of the city's trams and partake in this urban-tourism experience all the way to the mouth of the Douro. Finish up your excursion with a tasting of some of the local specialties.
The evening is free to do as you please.
Day 7: Porto - Guimaraes - Porto
Enjoy time at leisure this morning to discover Porto at your own pace. This afternoon, join the excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Tour of Guimarães. Begin the tour of this university town on foot to discover its historical treasures. You will get the chance to discover the Nossa Senhora de Oliveira Church (outdoors), the most important religious building in the city. The medieval heart of Guimarães is a labyrinth of lanes and picturesque plazas framed by 14th-century buildings. Continue on to the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, a medieval estate and former residence of the first Dukes of Braganza with striking architecture. The palace is closed on May 1 and Easter Day.
DISCOVERY: Quaint Afurada. Leave by coach for the mouth of the Douro River to set off on an atypical stroll to Afurada, located on the southern bank. Visit the Afurada Heritage Interpretive Center. Spend some time on your own in this charming village. Lose yourself in the backstreets lined with colorful homes. Don't forget to sample delicious seafood dishes at a local tavern!
Return to the ship for tonight's our gala evening and dinner followed by traditional folk entertainment.
Day 8: Porto
One last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9.00 a.m. End of our services.
INCLUSIONS:
- Accommodation on half-board basis at a 4-star hotel in Lisbon from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 3
- Lunch on Day 2 and Day 3
- Guided tours of Lisbon and Coimbra
- Cruise with all meals from dinner on Day 3 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
- All port fees
- Prepaid classic sightseeing
EXCLUSIONS:
- Drinks from the special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
- Cancellation and baggage insurance
- Transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points
- Prsonal expenses
- For navigational reasons and passenger safety, the company and the captain reserve the right to modify the cruise itinerary if necessary.
- The number of moorings on the Douro is limited. Our 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.