Magical Douro Cruise (Small Group Tours)

Summary:

Soak up the beauty of one of Europe's most impressive River landscapes as you sail through the Douro Valley, the world's oldest demarcated wine region!

Duration

9 Days

Next Departure

14-May-2025

Starting at (with flight)

USD 2,204.00

Price per day

USD 245.00

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Indus

Operator Indus Travels Tour Magical Douro Cruise Travel Style Small Group Tours Group Size 1 - 30 Categories See All DetailsVisit Operator Website→ click here

Summary Soak up the beauty of one of Europe's most impressive River landscapes as you sail through the Douro Valley, the world's oldest demarcated wine region! Day 1 Usa/Canada-Porto Day 2 Arrival Porto Embarkation Day 3 Porto-Caldas De Aregos Day 4 Caldas De Aregos-Pinhao Day 5 Pinhao-Barca De Alva Day 6 Barca De Alva- Pocinho Day 7 Pocinho-Regua Day 8 Regua-Porto Day 9 Porto-Usa/Canada Details Experience the magnificent river cruise on the Douro River. The Douro Valley is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with one of the most beautiful canyons in the world containing gorgeous, terraced vineyards that can only be truly admired from the river. Enjoy magnificent views of rocky landscapes and a region of fine wine production from the comfort of your river cruise. Start your cruise with the UNESCO World Heritage town of Porto, the birthplace of Port Wine. Next visit the sleepy town of Pinhao, situated at the scenic confluence of Douro and Pinhao Rivers, it is known for its terraced vineyards. You'll have the chance to explore Vila Real, a city rich in heritage and tradition. Sail to the quaint little villages of Barca D' Alva and Pocinho on the northern Spanish border where you will have an opportunity to visit the 16th Century Castelo Rodrigo, one of the historical parishes of Portugal. A short excursion gives you an opportunity to visit pilgrimage town of Lamego, with its impressive Cathedral and ‘stairway to heaven'. Cruise ends with the sail back to Porto.
Highlights STYLE: River Cruise Explore Porto, the Birthplace of Port Wine, a UNESCO World Heritage site Experience the Douro Valley, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site Visit Regua, a port wine region of Portugal in production since the 18th century Enjoy walking through the narrow and steep medieval streets of Castelo Rodrigo historical parish Discover Vila Réal and the formal gardens at the Mateus Palace near Pinhão Tour Lamego a charming episcopal and commercial town with its “impressive stairway to heaven'
Included in Price 07 NIGHTS: Standard Main Deck Cabin 20 MEALS: Full Board Meal Plan on Cruise CRUISE: MS Douro Queen FLIGHTS: International Flights Included 07 nights accommodation on twin sharing basis at listed Superior vessel Full board meal plan while on board cruise Coffee/tea after lunch and dinner Welcome and farewell reception by the captain On board entertainment Guided tour in Pinhao and visit to a traditional Quinta Services of an experienced and multilingual Cruise Director and local tour guides Complimentary use of Swimming Pool Luggage service between pier and cabin during embarkation and disembarkation International roundtrip airfare from various gateways All port and passenger taxes Passenger and Port Taxes All Cruises taxes and fuel surcharges
NOT included in price Items of personal nature, tips and gratuities Arrival and departure transfers Baggage fees may apply and vary by carrier Visa fees if applicable Items not mentioned as being included
Travel Package Coming from Going to 1. Departure flight New York Porto 2. Tour... Porto Porto 3. Return flight Porto New York
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