Lisbon, Porto and the Douro Valley | CroisiEurope Cruises

# Description

Cruise

LISBON - COIMBRA - PORTO - REGUA - PINHAO - VEGA DE TERON (Spain) - BARCA D'ALVA - SENHORA DA RIBEIRA - FERRADOSA - FOLGOSA - LEVERINHO - PORTO

Cruise from Lisbon to Leverinho via Coimbra, Porto, Vila Real and Salamanca, you will discover the magnificent cities along our cruise. You will visit Porto and its famous wine route as well as Lisbon. The Portuguese capital has managed to find the subtle balance between its past heritage and modernity and will seduce you with its beautiful panoramas.

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All inclusive on board

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 in lounge and bar
Headsets are included for excursions
Official welcome from the captain and crew
Onboard activities
Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
All port fees included

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

An unusual way to discover Portugal and Spain
INCLUDED: 2 nights in Lisbon
- Guided tours of Lisbon, the Portuguese capital, and Coimbra, famous for its university
EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
- Porto, radiant and colorful city
- The wine cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia
- The wine route* with its unique landscape listed by UNESCO
- The golden glow of Salamanca, source of knowledge
- Vila Real and the formal gardens at the Mateus Palace

Day 1

LISBON

You'll check into your 3-star hotel in Lisbon at the end of the day.

Day 2

LISBON

In the morning, join us for a guided tour of Lisbon, and a panoramic tour of Lisbon by coach in the afternoon.

Day 3

LISBON - COIMBRA - PORTO

We'll leave by coach for Coimbra, once the medieval capital of Portugal and the site of the country's largest university. Passengers are welcome to board our ship in Porto. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight, join us on an excursion by coach for both packages: Tour of Porto "by night".

Day 4

PORTO - REGUA

Join us for the excursions proposed :
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Porto, one of the oldest cities in Europe, whose historic center was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
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.
After our tours, we'll return on board and spend the afternoon sailing. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

Day 5

REGUA - PINHAO - VEGA DE TERON (Spain)

Join us on an excursion for both packages : Discover the formal gardens at the Mateus Palace and Vila Real.
Tonight's evening will have a Spanish flair.

Day 6

BARCA D'ALVA - Salamanca - SENHORA DA RIBEIRA

Join us for the excursions proposed :
CLASSIC: Discover Salamanca, its unusual cathedral and its famous university dating back to 1218, making it one of the oldest in the world.
DISCOVERY: Discover Salamanca's old town by bike.
Tonight's our gala evening and dinner.

Day 7

SENHORA DA RIBEIRA - FERRADOSA - FOLGOSA - LEVERINHO

Join us on an excursion for both packages : Discover the Porto wine route*.
We'll spend the afternoon cruising. Enjoy an evening of traditional folk entertainment.

Day 8

LEVERINHO - PORTO

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

Dates & Prices

Choose your departure date

Start Date

End Date

Ship

Anchors

From *

START IN 2018

Departure 09/02/2018

Arrival 09/09/2018

MS Gil Eanes

$ 2,727 per person per person

FROM $ 2,727 per person per person

Ship : MS Gil Eanes Anchors : 5

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Departure 09/12/2018

Arrival 09/19/2018

MS Gil Eanes

$ 2,448 per person per person

FROM $ 2,448 per person per person

Ship : MS Gil Eanes Anchors : 5

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* Price based on double occupancy

Sales

Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%
3rd person discount in triple cabin : - 30%

Formalities

Valid passport required. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate.

Included :

Not included

Accommodation at a 3-star hotel in Lisbon including dinners and breakfasts - lunch on D2 and D3 - tours of Lisbon and Coimbra - your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom - excursions included in the package selected - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - onboard entertainment - traditional folk entertainment - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.

Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points - personal expenses.

Shore Excursions

No shore excursion on the non listed days

Packages

5 Shore excursions

DISCOVERY EXCURSIONS PACKAGE

Included in tour package Porto by night Touring Porto via tram and visiting the tram museum Porto Wine Route (tasting) Salamanca by bike (day trip - lunch included) Vila Real and the Solar de Mateus Manor (outdoor)

Discovery

Discover

Porto by night

A unique opportunity to admire the city of Porto by night during a panoramic tour by bus. You will love the old, preserved districts of this city of immense character, classed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Porto is not only a city rich in vesti...

Duration 1h15

Touring Porto via tram and visiting the Tram Museum

We'll leave from Vila Nova de Gaia by coach for downtown Porto. Once we arrive, 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. Our visit will include a stop at the t...

Duration 4h00

Vila Real and Mateus Palace

We'll leave from Regua or Pinhão for Vila Real, where aristocrats built grand palaces during the 16th and 17th centuries. The architecture of the religious buildings is here extremely varied. We'll take a panoramic tour of the city by coach, followe...

Duration 4h00

Salamanca by bike

You'll leave by coach with your host/hostess from Barca d'Alva for Salamanca where you'll meet up with your guides. Is there a more unusual way to tour this Spanish city than on a comfortable bike? Along with your guide, you will ride alo...

Duration 10h30

Wines trail of Porto

Departure from Ferradosa for our excursion along the Porto wine route. We'll discover this incredible vineyard extending over 100 km along the Douro river all the way to the Spanish border. We'll visit San Salvador do Mundo and Sao Joao da Pe...

Duration 4h00

5 Shore excursions

CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE

Included in tour package Porto by night Porto (tour and tasting) Porto Wine Route (tasting) Salamanca (day trip - lunch included) Vila Real the Solar de Mateus Manor (outdoor)

Classic

Discover

Porto by night

Duration 1h15

Guided tour of Porto and wine tasting

Departure by coach from the Villa Nova de Gaia Quay, facing Porto from across the Douro river and the famous Dom Luis I Bridge, built between 1881 and 1886 by French engineer Theophile Seyrig, one of Gustave Eiffel's pupils. Porto, the second lar...

Duration 4h00

Vila Real and Mateus Palace

Duration 4h00

Guided tour of Salamanca

Departure by coach towards Salamanca where you'll meet up with your guides. Since 1988, the Old Town of Salamanca has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The classified area extends on the major part of the city as it used to be until th...

Duration 10h30

Wines trail of Porto

Duration 4h00

Ships

Several ships available for this cruise

MS Gil Eanes

MS Gil Eanes

3 Decks

For navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise 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.