Douro River Cruise: Porto to Salamanca
3-10 April 2024
8 Days / 7 Nights
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Portugal and Spain will unveil their treasures on a unique cruise along the Douro to Spain, on board the premium ship MS Gil Eanes. Enjoy its sun deck, equipped with a swimming pool, chairs and deckchairs, allowing you to cool off while enjoying panoramic views of the magnificent landscapes.
Fado and Flamenco traditional entertainment on board with free drinks* at meals and in the lounge bar.
Itinerary includes:
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Same day flights to Porto via Gatwick.
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8-day, 7-night cruise, full board with dancing and entertainment in the lounge.
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Welcome cocktail and dinner on boarding with optional coach excursion of Porto by night.
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Optional morning tour of the historic centre of Porto, a UNESCO world heritage site, or a tour by tram with a tasting of local specialities.
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Cruise to Régua.
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Optional excursion to Vila Real. Cruise to the famous vineyards in Vega de Terron.
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Flamenco evening in the Lounge.
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Cruise to Salamanca in Spain. Optional tour of this historic city with Roman, Arabic and Christian architecture or optional tapas tour.
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Cruise to Barca d’Alva, Ferradosa and Pinhão. Optional excursion to taste the wines of Porto.
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Gala dinner on Board.
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Cruise to Pinhão with optional guided tour of Lamego. Evening Fado-themed entertainment.
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Cruise to Porto. Free morning in Porto. Optional afternoon tour of Lamego or a hiking tour along the coast to Villa Nova de Gaia with wine tasting.
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Evening of traditional folk entertainment.
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Return flights to Jersey via Gatwick.
*Free drinks exclude Champagne and some other speciality drinks.
Cabin upgrade available at extra cost
Only Middle Deck cabins available at this point
Optional excursions incur an extra cost