From Portugal to Spain, Porto, the Douro Valley & Salamanca
Enjoy this fantastic 7-night cruise across Portugal and Spain visiting the beautiful Porto, the Douro Valley and Salamanca.
What's Included
- Booking advice from your Travel Escapes travel advisor
- Return flights from Dublin to Porto
- All transfers from the Airport to the quay to board your river cruiser
- 7 nights on the CroisiEurope river cruiser, based on 2 sharing a main deck cabin (unless stated)
- 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 (except for drinks from our special lists)
- Free Wifi in the lounge and bar
- Onboard activities
- 1 bag prepaid of 20kgs per person
POP
Be carried away by the charm of the Mediterranean countries. From Portugal to Spain, you will visit Porto, a lively and fascinating city where you can taste its famous wine, or Guimarães, the beating heart of Portugal with a remarkable history that gives it today all its charm. We will guide you throughout this journey through the unique landscapes of the Douro but also cities with a rich heritage such as Lamego, Salamanca or Vila Real.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- Intoxicating getaway between vineyards and the river
- Heritage, flavors, dances and traditional songs
- Fado, flamenco, and traditional evenings on board
River Cruisers
MS Gil Eanes – 5 star Cruiser
MS Infante Don Henrique – 4 star Cruiser
MS Miguel Torga – 5 star Cruiser
MS Amalia Rodrigues – 5 star Cruiser
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.
CroisiEurope
Agent
Booking Remarks
Adequate travel Insurance is requiredA non-refundable, non-transferable booking deposit of €350 per person is required. Full payment if departure within 14 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 time of booking
These prices are guidelines only and are subject to change and availability. Pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.
Itinerary
Porto, Portugal
Following your flight from Dublin, you will be transferred to the quay to board your ship. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight, join us on an optional excursion by coach for both packages: Tour of Porto “by night”.
Porto, Portugal
Join us for the optional excursions proposed :
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Porto, one of the oldest cities in Europe.
DISCOVERY: Touring Porto via tram and visiting the tram museum.
The afternoon is free to do as you please, or you can ask to be dropped off to the city center via rabelo boat. We’ll return on board for dinner and an evening of Fado entertainment.
Regua, Portugal
Join us for the optional excursions proposed :
CLASSIC: Tour of Guimaraes.
DISCOVERY: Hiking along the Douro River.
The afternoon will be spent cruising. Enjoy an evening of dancing or a stroll through Regua by night on your own.
Regua, Portugal
Vega De Terron, Portugal
Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Discover the formal gardens at the Mateus Palace and Vila Real. The afternoon will be spent cruising. Enjoy an evening of Flamenco entertainment.
Barca D’alva, Portugal
Salamanca, Spain
Join us for the optional excursions proposed :
CLASSIC: Discover Salamanca and its unusual cathedral.
DISCOVERY: Discover Salamanca’s old town by bike.
Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Barca D’alva, Portugal
Pinhao, Portugal
The morning will be spent cruising. Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Discover the Porto wines, including tasting*. Tonight’s our gala dinner and evening.
Pinhao, Portugal
Porto, Portugal
Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Lamego. The afternoon will be spent cruising. Enjoy an evening of traditional folk entertainment.
Porto, Portugal
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Ireland.
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