Porto, the Douro valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain)  (port-to-port cruise)
Porto, the Douro valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain)  (port-to-port cruise)

Porto, the Douro valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise)

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$3,089.00
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$3,089.00

CroisiCruise: POF_PP

6 Days

Immerse yourself in the festive and warm atmosphere of Portugal and Spain where you will discover a unique way of life. You will visit Porto, a subtle mixture of modernity and history famous for its wine, or Salamanca and its cathedral, Spain's "golden city". It has a rich architectural, religious and gastronomic culture.

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

  • All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
  • Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
  • Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
  • Headsets are 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

  • Cruising in the Douro Valley all the way to the Spanish border
  • An unusual way to discover Portugal and Spain
  • Discover(1):
    • Porto, radiant and colorful city
    • The wine route* with its unique landscape listed by UNESCO
    • The golden glow of Salamanca, source of knowledge
    • Vila Real and the formal gardens at the Mateus Palace

Day 1: Porto

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 5:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight, join us on an optional excursion by coach for both packages: Tour of 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, whose historic center was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
DISCOVERY: Touring Porto via tram and visiting the tram museum. We'll board one of the city's trams and partake in this urban-tourism experience all the way to the mouth of the Douro. We'll finish up our excursion with a tasting of some of the local specialties.
After our tours, we'll return on board and spend the afternoon sailing. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

Day 3: Regua - Pinhao - Vega De Teron (Spain)

Join us on an excursion for both packages : Discover the formal gardens at the Mateus Palace and Vila Real.
Tonight's evening will have a Spanish flair

Day 4: Barca D'Alva - Salamanca - Senhora Da Ribeira

Join us for the excursions proposed :
CLASSIC: Discover Salamanca, its unusual cathedral and its famous university dating back to 1218, making it one of the oldest in the world.
DISCOVERY: Discover Salamanca's old town by bike.
Tonight's our gala evening and dinner.

Day 5: Senhora Da Ribeira - Ferradosa - Folgosa - Leverinho

Join us on an excursion for both packages : Discover the Porto wine route*.
We'll spend the afternoon cruising. Enjoy an evening of traditional folk entertainment.

Day 6: Leverinho - Porto

Enjoy 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 our special lists) - double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - onboard 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 - transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points - personal expenses.

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. Note prices usually display available discounted rates if any, (eg. Early Bird Deals if applicable). All featured tour itineraries and offers maybe 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 valid 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.

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