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Cruise and Hikes in The Douro Valley, A Nature Lover's Dream
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PORTO - REGUA - PINHAO - VEGA DE TERRON - Salamanca - BARCA D'ALVA - SENHORA DA RIBEIRA - FERRADOSA - PINHAO - REGUA - BITETOS - PORTO
Embark on a cruise through the heart of authentic Portugal and explore beautiful and unspoilt areas such as the Douro Nature Park and the Portuguese vineyards. Our hiking and walking programs offer you the opportunity to contemplate the natural beauty of these magical places. Far from the hustle and bustle of city life, this cruise is ideal for the nature and scenic enthusiasts.
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CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- Walking tours with a qualified mountain guide:
- Hike to Provesende
- The Portuguese vineyard
- The Douro National Park all the way to the Vultures' Cliff
- Along the coastline in Porto
- Non-walkers' program:
- Casa de Mateus and the Douro Museum in Régua
- Figueira de Castelo Rodriguo, one of Portugal's 12 historic villages in Portugal
- Guimarães and its medieval heart
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THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE
- All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
- Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- Headsets are included for excursions
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Onboard activities
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included
Route
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PORTO
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 5:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Presentation of our hiking program. In the evening, depending on the weather, we'll cruise to the mouth of the Douro River.
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D1
PORTO - REGUA
We'll set out for a guided tour of Porto and visit of an azulejos workshop. The afternoon will be spent sailing towards Regua. Enjoy an evening of dancing or a stroll through the city on your own.
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D2
REGUA - PINHAO - VEGA DE TERRON
Hikers' Program: Hike to Provesende. You’ll wind your way up through the low brush, green forests, and rolling hills to the one of the oldest villages in Portugal, Provesende. (2.5- to 3-hour hike, 4.3 miles (7 km), 1,050-foot elevation gain (320 m).)
Non-hikers' Program:Mateus Palace and the Douro Museum.
The afternoon will be spent sailing through the very heart of the most famous vineyards in Porto. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
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D3
VEGA DE TERRON - Salamanca - BARCA D'ALVA
Join us on a guided tour of Salamanca, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. We'll return on board in the end of the afternoon. Enjoy an evening of Flamenco entertainment.
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D4
BARCA D'ALVA - SENHORA DA RIBEIRA
Hikers' Program: "Vultures' Cliff" This hike begins in a wild mountainous setting with magnificent panoramic views of the Douro River and Spain. Picnic lunch. (Length 3 hours, 8 km (5 miles) with about 530m (1,740 ft) of elevation gain.)
Non-hikers' Program: Excursion to Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo.
We'll return on board. The afternoon will be spent sailing to Senhora da Ribeira. Tonight's our gala evening and dinner
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D5
SENHORA DA RIBEIRA - FERRADOSA - PINHAO - REGUA - BITETOS
Hikers' Program: Hike through the vineyards. Discovery of a real paradise where nature has been protected (picnic lunch). (Length 4 hours, 14 km (8.6 miles) with about 500m descent (1,650 ft.))
Non-hikers' Program: PortWine Route and Pinhão.
We'll cruise to Bitetos, reaching it in the evening. Enjoy an evening of Fado entertainment.
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D6
BITETOS - PORTO
This morning will be spent sailing to Porto.
Hikers' Program: Hike along the banks of the Douro River to its estuary, admiring breathtaking views of the city and the ocean. (Length 2- to 2,5-hour hike, 8 km (5 miles) on flat, level ground)
Non-hikers' Program: Excursion to Guimaraes, birthplace of Portugal in the 12th century.
Enjoy an evening of traditional folk entertainment.
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D7
PORTO
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
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D8
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- Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%
- 30% off for the 3rd occupant of the triple cabin
- Under 2 years of age, meals and accommodation are provided free of charge by CroisiEurope
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For the safety of our passengers, the captain and crew of the boat may decide to modify the navigational itinerary. The number of moorings on the Douro is limited. Our boats may be moored side by side. Arrival times at ports of call and the order of the excursions can change.
Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.