Porto and the Douro Valley
Porto and the Douro Valley
Cruise in the heart of Portugal and the Douro Valley. You’ll have the chance to explore Lamego, city rich in heritage and tradition, or Guimarães considered the beating heart of Portugal. You will also be amazed by the striking history of the tram museum in Porto or the Quaint Afurada.
What’s Included
- Booking advice from your Travel Escapes travel advisor
- 5 nights onboard the Premium Grade MS Miguel Torga based on two sharing
- Refined French cuisine onboard on a full board basis from Dinner on the 1st day to Breakfast on the last day
- DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
- Gala dinner and evening
- Welcome cocktail
- Traditional folk evening on board
- Free wifi onboard
- Port taxes included
- Onboard activities
- Return flights from Dublin to Porto with 10kg carry-on bag per person plus underseat bag
- All Airport taxes, charges, and transfers
See our featured River Cruises
- Discover some of the most beautiful Portuguese cities (1):
- Porto, the pearl of Portugal
- Guimarães and its medieval center
- Quaint Afurada, authentic, picturesque atmosphere
See the full itinerary for full details of this popular river cruise.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- Cruising in the spectacular Douro Valley
- Traditional folk evening on board
Discover some of the most beautiful Portuguese cities: (Optional Excursions)
- Porto, the pearl of Portugal
- Guimarães and its medieval center
- Quaint Afurada, authentic, picturesque atmosphere
Holiday Highlights
MS Gil Eanes
The 5 Anchor, Premium, MS Gil Eanes, names after the 15th-century Portuguese navigator and explorer, sails the Duoro from Portugal and Spain.
RESTAURANT
Located on the main deck, the restaurant is where all meals are served during your cruise. It seats all guests at tables which vary in size with a panoramic view. The atmosphere is casual but elegant.
RECEPTION DESK
Perfect place to meet up with friends before excursions or to ask any information you may need to the staff. The Gift Shop is also located here, you’ll find a wide assortment of souvenirs, CroisiEurope products and post cards.
LOUNGE BAR WITH DANCEFLOOR
The lounge tastefully decorated has panoramic views and is spanning the bow of the ship. Cocktails and games, dancing, and other forms of entertainment all happen here.
FITNESS
Start your day joining us for a morning fitness class on the sun deck.
SUN DECK
Do not miss it to unwind! It is equipped with a swimming pool, recliners and deck chairs, so that you can enjoy the best views of your cruise.
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Booking Remarks
Optional insurance (conditions apply)A non-refundable, non-transferable booking deposit of €250 per person is required. Full payment if departure within 16 weeks.
Gratuities are not included and are payable at your discretion at the end of your cruise onboard.
Holidays & offers are subject to availability at the time of booking
These prices are guidelines only and are subject to change and availability. Pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.
Office Use: POB
Good to Know
Included on board your cruiseYour cruise with all meals from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 6 - double-occupancy cabin with shower in private bathroom - onboard entertainment - assistance from the onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - all port fees
Not Included
Cancellation and baggage insurance - optional excursions - personal expenses.
Itinerary
Porto, Portugal
Following your flight, you will be transferred to the ship. In the evening, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We’ll enjoy dinner on board.
In the evening, join us on an optional CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion by coach: Tour of Porto “by night”.
Porto, Portugal
Regua, Portugal
This morning will be spent cruising. Join us on an optional CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Guided tour of Lamego. Enjoy an evening of dancing.
Regua, Portugal
Porto Antigo, Portugal
Take part in our optional CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: The Douro Museum and a tasting of olive oil and wine in a quinta. We’ll spend the afternoon cruising. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
Porto Antigo, Portugal
Porto, Portugal
We’ll spend the morning cruising. This afternoon, join us on the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Porto. We’ll leave for Porto’s city center by coach. Our first stop will be a tour of St. Francis Church. A stone’s throw from the Douro riverbank, it is among the most symbolic buildings in Porto. We’ll then head over to see the inside of Bolsa Palace—also known as the Stock Exchange Palace—a magnificent, neoclassical mansion in the heart of the historic downtown. We’ll ascend the magnificent marble and granite staircase to visit the Golden Room and the lavishly decorated Arab Room, where official receptions are still held. The next stop will be an azulejo tile workshop. This tour is a unique occasion to discover this age-long art form. We’ll return to the ship.
DISCOVERY: Touring Porto via tram and visiting the tram museum. We’ll board one of the city’s trams and partake in this urban-tourism experience all the way to the mouth of the Douro. We’ll finish up our excursion with a tasting of some of the local specialties.
The evening is free to do as you please.
Guimarães, Portugal
Porto, Portugal
Enjoy time at leisure this morning to discover Porto at your own pace. This afternoon, join us for the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Tour of Guimarães.
DISCOVERY: Quaint Afurada. We’ll leave by coach for the mouth of the Douro River to set off on an atypical stroll to Afurada, located on the southern bank. We’ll visit the Afurada Heritage Interpretive Center. Enjoy some time on your own in this charming village. Lose yourself in the backstreets lined with colorful homes. Don’t forget to sample delicious seafood dishes at a local tavern! We’ll return to the ship.
Tonight’s our gala evening and dinner followed by traditional folk entertainment.
Porto, Portugal
Following breakfast onboard, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Ireland.
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