From Portugal to Spain: Porto, the Douro Valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise)

Regular price: $3,180.00
Sale price: $3,180.00

Departure Date

Cabin Type

Sightseeing Package

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CroisiCruise: POP_PP

8 Days

Be carried away by the charm of the Mediterranean countries. From Portugal to Spain, you will visit Porto, a lively and fascinating city where you can taste its famous wine, or Guimarães, the beating heart of Portugal with a remarkable history that gives it today all its charm. We will guide you throughout this journey through the unique landscapes of the Douro but also cities with a rich heritage such as Lamego, Salamanca or Vila Real.

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

Intoxicating getaway between vineyards and the river
Heritage, flavors, dances and traditional songs
Fado, flamenco, and traditional evenings on board

Itinerary

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 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, we'll cruise through the Duoro Valley with its fabulous landscapes. Enjoy 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: Vila Réal, a town with a great variety of religious buildings and architecture. In the afternoon, the cruise continues to the heart of the most famous vineyards in Porto to Vega de Terron. We'll arrive in the evening. Enjoy an evening of Flamenco entertainment.

Day 4: Barca D'Alva - Salamanca

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. We'll 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 us on an excursion for both packages: "wines of Porto" excursion followed by a wine-tasting session*. Tonight is our 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 us for the excursions proposed for each package: CLASSIC: Discover Guimaraes. DISCOVERY: Hiking along the Atlantic coast all the way to Villa Nova de Gaïa, followed by a wine-tasting session*. Enjoy an evening of traditional folk entertainment.

Day 8: 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 (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

Enquire About This Itinerary

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