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Portugal's Douro River (MS Fernao de Magalhaes)
8 DAYS FROM £1160
Enjoy a relaxing cruise through stunningly beautiful countryside, vine steeped terraces and traditional villages.
Cruise Highlights
Oporto
Regua
Barca d'Alva
Vega de Teron
Ferradosa
Pinhão
Your Price Includes
Flights: UK - Oporto - UK
Accommodation as per cruise ship details
Meals: Full board on cruise ship
Tea & coffee with meals
Transfers between the overseas airport and cruise ship
All local and airport taxes/service charges & port taxes
Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Oporto.
Fly to Oporto where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your ship. Enjoy a welcome cocktail party and a chance to meet the crew. In the evening there is an optional excursion to see Oporto by night. (D)
DAY 2: Oporto - Regua.
After breakfast, there is an optional guided tour of medieval Oporto, Portugal's second largest city. After a tour through the steep, winding lanes of the town, with grand archways and magnificent churches, travel to Villa Nova de Gaia, where you will visit one of the producers of the port wine that the region is famous for, followed by a wine tasting. In the afternoon, begin cruising through the spectacular scenery of the Douro Valley to Regua. In the evening you can take part in the organised entertainment or alternatively, enjoy an evening stroll at leisure through Regua. (B, L, D)
DAY 3: Regua - Barca d'Alva.
This morning, enjoy an optional excursion to Vila Real for a visit to the beautiful manor and gardens of Solar de Mateus. In the afternoon, rejoin your ship in Pinhão, the geographical centre of the demarcated port wine making region. Later, your ship continues cruising amidst the steep, terraced vineyards that line the banks of the river, en route to Barca d'Alva. Enjoy a flamenco evening on board. (B, L, D)
DAY 4: Vega de Teron.
After breakfast, there is a full day optional excursion to the Spanish city of Salamanca, home to one of the oldest universities in the world. The city has been well-preserved and has beautiful stone-built noblemen's houses, convents and palaces scattered among the faculty buildings. The architecture reflects its Roman, Arabic and Christian past, and it is also said to have the most impressive town square in the whole of Spain. You rejoin the ship in Vega de Teron for a Spanish themed evening. (B, L, D)
DAY 5: Vega de Teron - Ferradosa - Pinhão.
Spend the morning continuing your journey through the stunning countryside of the Douro Valley, arriving in Ferradosa after lunch. There is an optional excursion in the afternoon that takes you through vineyards where grapes are grown for the production of local wines before heading to a Quinta to taste Port wine. You rejoin the boat in Pinhão before dinner, where you will have time to look at the local train station, built at the end of the 19th century, the inside of which is entirely lined with panels of patterned tiles, or azulejos. (B, L, D)
DAY 6: Pinhão - Oporto.
This morning there is an optional excursion to the ancient town of Lamego, 12kms from the banks of the Douro. This includes a visit to the Nossa Senhora dos Remedios sanctuary, 600m above the town, the medieval castle, the church of Almacave with its azulejo lined walls and gilded woodwork on the altars, and the Cathedral. After lunch onboard, the ship continues its journey to Oporto. There is a fado evening on board this evening, where you can hear the traditional songs of Lisbon. (B, L, D)
DAY 7: Oporto.
The morning is yours to discover the city of Oporto at leisure. In the afternoon, there is an optional excursion to Portugal's religious centre, Braga. Here you will have a chance to see the remains of the medieval city walls, city gates and towers, and various examples of imposing Baroque architecture that embellish the palaces and monuments built by archbishop Rodrigo de Moura Teles. After dinner enjoy a folk evening on board. (B, L, D)
DAY 8: Oporto - UK.
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport in Oporto for your return flight to the UK. (B)
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View Deck PlansMS Fernao de Magalhaes
Sail in complete comfort on the MS Fernao de Magalhaes, operated by CroisiEurope. Please note that most of the guiding is done by satellite navigation and is available in English. The crew will also translate any announcements into English.
Public Rooms & Facilities
Large partially covered sundeck with swimming pool (July and August only), lounge, with TV/Video and a restaurant. Lift between the main, middle and upper deck.
Dining
Your cruise includes full board from the evening you arrive until breakfast on the last day. There is an evening programme of entertainment and a welcome cocktail on the first night. Whilst on board you will be looked after by the ship's hostess and purser.
Cabins
Accommodation is in 2-berth lower deck cabins with shower, wc and large window. All cabins are equipped with TV, radio, safe and hairdryer and air-conditioning.
Options/Upgrades
Cabin Categories & Descriptions:
Twin/double main deck cabin with large window
Twin/double middle deck cabin with large window
Twin/double upper deck cabin with large window
Holiday Extensions
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View Holiday PhotosAdd a week in Povoa de Varzim - 7 Extra nights from £260
Why not enjoy a week's stay in pretty Povoa de Varzim, giving you the chance to relax and enjoy this lovely coastal resort after your cruise. On day 8, after disembarkation, you will be transferred to the Grande Hotel Povoa de Varzim, before being transferred to Oporto one week later for your return flight.
Accommodation on Extensions
Add a week in Povoa de Varzim - 7 Extra nights from £260
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View Holiday PhotosGrande Hotel
The Grande Hotel Povoa de Varzim is an attractively furnished, modern hotel and provides all the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay.
Location: The Grande Hotel Povoa de Varzim is set in a seafront position, close to the local amenities including the casino, in the town of Povoa de Varzim.
Facilities: Air-conditioned restaurant; bar; laundry service; minibar in bedrooms.
Price includes: Half board in a twin room with bath and wc; satellite TV; radio; safety deposit box; air-conditioning and hairdryer.
Options: Single room.
Official category: 3 star.
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