Experiences in 9 destinations
APT's Freedom of Choice Inclusions in 2 locations
Luxury dining - a total of 22 meals
A wide range of onboard beverages
Expert APT Tour and Cruise Directors
Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities
9 Day Douro Delights
Experiences in 9 destinations
APT's Freedom of Choice Inclusions in 2 locations
Luxury dining - a total of 22 meals
A wide range of onboard beverages
Expert APT Tour and Cruise Directors
Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities
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Optional Flexible Date Change
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7-Day Cooling Off Period
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Award Winning Customer Support
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Covid Safety and Wellbeing
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Olá and welcome to Portugal! Board your river ship together and settle in with a welcome dinner. Your river ship has the best vantage point to see the sights as you embark on an illuminations cruise around Porto.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE Tonight you’ll head to the Palácio da Bolsa for a cocktail reception, followed by a traditional Fado performance in the Arabian Hall.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Sightseeing Explore Porto’s iconic 16th-century Old Town and take a cable car ride before sampling a few selections of port. Alternatively, head to Matosinhos and pop in at a traditional restaurant for a cooking demonstration, or set off on foot for a walking tour through the medieval streets and the old harbour quarter of Ribeira.
Today gives you the chance to do what strikes your fancy the most.
This morning we’ve lined up an excursion for you to Guimarães. The evolution of medieval settlement is on show here, and you will learn all about it with a tour. Back on board, cruise through the Douro Valley on your way to Entre-Os-Rios. When you arrive, take the chance to visit Quinta da Avelada, a family business that has been producing wine in the Douro region since the 1870s. Explore their gardens, and tie off the day with a sampling of wine and cheese.
Cruising to Régua this morning, take some time to soak up the sun. Once you’ve arrived, you’ll visit the Douro Museum which provides an incredible insight into the culture of the Douro Valley wine region.
FREEDOM OF CHOICE™ - Sightseeing On a tour of Lamego, you’ll visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies and sample a local speciality, bola de Lamego. Smoked ham, home-baked bread, and gooey cheese - how could you go wrong? Otherwise, you might visit Quinta da Pacheca for a picnic with views over the Douro River and Régua.
After your morning activity, kick back on board and continue cruising to Pinhão.
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE Visit the vineyard, Quinta da Roêda for a traditional lunch and tasting of port.
Take a trip to Palacio de Mateus, located near the city of Vila Real. Portuguese architect, Nicolau Nasoni, played a pivotal role in the palace’s construction in the 18th century. It is also well known, courtesy of the bottles of Mateus Rosé wine that feature the palace on its label. At the end of it all, you’ll be treated to the captain’s farewell dinner.
On a tour of the town of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, you’ll stop to visit the castle ruins. Returning on board, dig in to a delicious dinner. Your thoughts will be fixed on Spain during your final night on board.
In Barca d’Alva you’ll disembark your ship and say goodbye to life on board. Hit the road and travel to the ancient city of Salamanca for a tour. You’ll see the University of Salamanca and the House of Shells before continuing to your hotel in Madrid. Tonight is yours to spend as you please.
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