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CHARMING DOURO
Our cruise starts in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Porto. From there we will set sail towards the interior of northern Portugal. On the way we will pass through gorges dotted with vineyards, green riverbanks populated by a very hospitable people, the highest lock in Europe (36 metres high) and enjoy unspoilt landscapes. During the cruise you will be able to visit another World Heritage city in the Spanish territory, Salamanca.
Dates
| Departure | From | Arrival | From | Price From | Reserve |
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| 29-08-2023 | Porto | 05-09-2023 | Porto | 1379.00 € |
RESERVE |
Itinerary
| Charming Douro | ||
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| Duration | 8 days | |
| Departure date | 29-08-2023 | | |
| Cities | Porto-Regua-Vega de Terrón-Pinhao-Barca d'Alva-Douro Marina | |
| Rivers | Douro | |
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INCLUDED: accommodation in outside cabins; full board from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day; coffee/tea at lunch and dinner on board; snack in the lounge at 18:30 and 22:00; welcome and farewell cocktail (including 1 drink per person); coffee and tea with biscuits at indicated times; live music daily; Captain's dinner; port and tourist taxes; porters on board. NOT INCLUDED: optional excursion package; beverages not mentioned; individual transfers; flights; insurance; gratuities (50€ pax/cruise); wi-fi; laundry service; minibar. TOUR PACKAGE (min. 25 pax): Visit to Avessadas Farm with dinner Excursion to Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo Excursion to Salamanca Excursion to Quinta do Tedo and Douro Museum Panoramic tour of Porto IMPORTANT: Minimum group size for each tour: 25 pax. If the required minimum is not met, the tours may be cancelled and the money will be refunded through your travel agency. OPTIONAL TRANSFERS (from/to Porto airport): 1-2 persons: 150 eur/trip 3-5 people: 250 eur/trip 6-9 persons: 350 eur/trip Important: maximum waiting time at the airport - 1h. In case of delays, missed flights or lost luggage, please inform Crucemundo on the emergency number. 1 hour after the scheduled arrival of the flight, if passengers do not meet the driver, the transfer will be considered cancelled without refund. POSSIBILITY TO CHOOSE A CONCRETE CABIN NUMBER: 50 eur/cabin. Otherwise, the numbers are assigned randomly. |
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| Day 1 | DAY 1 PORTO Boarding from 15:00 in the town of Leverinho. After arrival formalities, time to relax on board. In the evening, presentation of the crew and welcome dinner. Overnight stopover in the village. Dinner and overnight on board. |
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| Day 2 | DAY 2 PINHAO Full board on board. At breakfast time we will leave Leverinho in the direction of Pinhao. Take advantage of the sailing hours to admire the wonderful views of the Douro Valley. In the afternoon, we will arrive in Pinhao, a town considered to be the centre of the Douro Designation of Origin Region and it is here that many of the Port wine producing estates are located, some of which offer accommodation in the form of rural tourism. Also worthy of mention is the railway station building, built at the end of the 19th century, the interior of which is entirely covered with tiled panels. Optional visit to an inn in Avessadas with dinner. Overnight stopover in the town. Dinner and overnight on board. |
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| Day 3 | DAY 3 FERRADOSA / VEGA DE TERRÓN Full board on board. In the morning, we dock in Ferradosa, a small village located in the northern region of Portugal, known for its beautiful natural environment and rich cultural heritage. The village is located in the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its stunning scenery and traditional wine culture. There are several historical monuments and museums in the area, for example the medieval castle of Freixo de Espada à Cinta and the Wine Museum in Tabuaço, which provide a fascinating insight into the rich history and cultural heritage of the region. In the afternoon, we will arrive at the Vega de Terrón wharf, which is located where the Águeda River flows into the Douro. The old frontier wharf became a river wharf at the end of the 19th century and was rebuilt at the end of the 20th century for tourist and commercial purposes. The wharf belongs to the municipality of La Fregeneda in the province of Salamanca and is located in the most attractive tourist area known as the Arribes del Duero Natural Park. La Fregeneda was the last railway station before the border. The railway linked the town of Boadilla with the Portuguese town of Barca d'Alva. From this point, through the railway hub of Pocinho, it was possible to reach the Atlantic in Oporto. Nowadays, this track is closed and forms part of the Arribes greenway. Overnight stopover in the town. Dinner and overnight on board. |
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| Day 4 | DAY 4 BARCA D'ALVA Full board on board. It is a small village that was for a century the point where the railway lines connecting Salamanca with Oporto joined. An iron bridge over the river Águeda allowed the railway to pass between the two countries and linked this station with the Salamanca station of La Fregeneda. Barca d'Alva is located within the Natural Park of Duero Internacional with its impressive gorges of the rivers Duero and Águeda that serve as a natural border between Spain and Portugal. Optional excursion to Salamanca. Overnight stopover in Salamanca. Overnight on board. |
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| Day 5 | DAY 5 RÉGUA (LAMEGO) Full board on board. During the morning, take advantage of the sailing hours to admire the marvellous views of the Douro Valley. In the early afternoon, we will arrive at the town of Régua. Here, in 1756, the Royal General Agricultural Company of the Douro Vineyards was founded, which established the world's first wine-producing region with denomination of origin. In this region, the terraced vineyards on the slopes next to the river offer beautiful panoramas that can be admired from the many viewpoints in the area, including San Leonardo in Galafura and San António do Loureiro. Nearby, the thermal resort of Caldas de Moledo, situated on the right bank of the Douro, has its own jetty and is a pleasant place for a relaxing holiday. Optional excursion to Quinta do Tedo and the Douro Museum. Overnight stopover in the village. Dinner and overnight on board. |
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| Day 6 | DAY 6 RÉGUA / DOURO MARINA Full board on board. Morning at Douro Marina, considered as the nautical gateway to the Douro tourist region and to the North of Portugal. It is the driving force behind an innovative concept that reflects the importance of sport, leisure, well-being and a deep respect for nature. In the surrounding area, there are restaurants and terraces where you can enjoy the scenery and the tranquillity of the Douro River. In the afternoon, we move to the dock in Leverinho, a district of Porto. Porto is a real joy for the eyes, a city that is able to conquer from the first moment thanks to its slopes, its decadent houses, but with a magical atmosphere and especially thanks to the Ribeira district, from where you can admire an incredible view and the boats passing under the Ponte Dom Luis I, an iron construction made by a close collaborator of Gustave Eiffel. Overnight stopover in the town. Dinner and overnight on board. |
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| Day 7 | DAY 7 DOURO MARINA Full board on board. Morning at Douro Marina, considered as the nautical gateway to the Douro tourist region and to the North of Portugal. It is the driving force behind an innovative concept that reflects the importance of sport, leisure, well-being and a deep respect for nature. In the surrounding area, there are restaurants and terraces where you can enjoy the scenery and the tranquillity of the Douro River. In the afternoon, we move to the dock in Leverinho, a district of Porto. Porto is a real joy for the eyes, a city that is able to conquer from the first moment thanks to its slopes, its decadent houses, but with a magical atmosphere and especially thanks to the Ribeira district, from where you can admire an incredible view and the boats passing under the Ponte Dom Luis I, an iron construction made by a close collaborator of Gustave Eiffel. Optional panoramic tour of Porto. Overnight stopover in the city. Dinner and overnight on board. |
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| Day 8 | DAY 8 PORTO Disembarkation after breakfast. End of our services. |
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Ship MS "Douro Cruiser"
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