Discover the Douro

Discover the Douro

Cruise the gorgeous Douro Valley and sample Spanish and Portugese culture at its most authentic. From Porto, one of Europe’s oldest cities, to the traditions and architecture of Salamanca and Vila Real, this cruise is full of ancient charm, whilst you can also enjoy the wonderful port wines that the area is renowned for.

8 days from only £909

Holiday highlights
• World Heritage city of Porto
• Discover Douro Valley wines
• Salamanca’s extraordinary architecture
• Traditional entertainment

Optional excursions
• Porto by night
• Discovering Porto
• Wines of Porto
• Vila Real
• World Heritage Site of Salamanca

Inclusive drinks on board the MS Fernão de Magalhães
• Drinks include local beer, wine, water, fruit juice, tea and coffee

Holiday Itinerary by Air
Day 1 UK to Porto - Flight from the UK to Porto, transfer to the Mecure Porto Centre for your overnight stay.
Day 2 Porto - After breakfast, time to explore Porto, transfer to your ship and a welcome cocktail in the lounge. Dinner on board is followed by an optional excursion by coach to explore Porto by night.
Day 3 Porto to Regua - An optional tour, ‘Discovering Porto’, in the morning, one of Europe’s oldest cities and a World Heritage Site. Narrow winding streets, arcaded houses, numerous churches and unspoilt old quarters give Porto a real charm of its own, while a highlight is undoubtedly its fine port wines, so a chance to visit a famous cellar is also included. An afternoon cruise to Regua passes the lush vineyards along the Douro and takes in Europe’s highest locks at Crestuma and Carrapatelo. Gala dinner on board in the evening.
Day 4 Regua to Vega de Teron (Spain) - An early morning departure sees us head to Tavora for the optional ‘wines of Porto’ excursion. Lunch is provided in Ferradossa before the cruise to Vega de Teron past rugged landscapes and mighty rocky gorges.
Day 5 Vega de Teron - After breakfast there’s an optional excursion to the World Heritage Site of Salamanca, a beautiful old town full of Romanesque, Arab and Christian architecture.
Day 6 Vega de Teron – Ferradossa – Tavora – Bitetos - An early morning departure to cruise to Pinhão for the optional Vila Real excursion, where the stunning religious architecture can be enjoyed. Further down river there’s an opportunity to explore the beautiful gardens of Solar de Mateus, before returning on board for the sail to Bitetos.
Day 7 Bitetos to Porto - A return sail to Porto before disembarkation after breakfast and a transfer to Mercure Porto Centre for an overnight stay. Spend your day at leisure exploring this wonderful Portugese city.
Day 8 Porto to UK - Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

EXTEND YOUR STAY
After your Douro Cruise, why not extend your stay in Portugal with 7 nights on the beach at the Ofir Beach Resort Hotel. Prices from £210. Call for details quoting  RAPTAMA

By air - whats included
• 5 nights full board cruise
• 2 nights in hotel bed & breakfast
• Return flights & resort transfers