£1,154.00

Sku: 210267

What do you have in mind when it comes to Portugal? Spectacular cliffs, the taste of port wine or melancholic fado? Everything’s right. From 2019 on a new puzzle piece will be added: Our new A-ROSA vessel. Come aboard, discover the beauty of the Douro and have a look directly into the soul of Portugal! The port of departure and destination of our trips on the Douro is Porto. So you have plenty of opportunities to stroll through the beautiful old town, enjoy the view from Portugal’s highest church tower or enjoy one of the 365 Bacalhau dishes, Portugal’s favourite dried fish. And don’t miss out on a trip to Salamanca in Spain, which is an UNESCO World Heritage City with its university from the 13th century.

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Start and end in Porto! With the River Cruise tour PREMIUM Experience the Douro 2023, you have a 8 days tour package taking you through Porto, Portugal and 5 other destinations in Europe. PREMIUM Experience the Douro 2023 includes accommodation, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.

Additional Information:

Tour Operator: A-ROSA
Ship capacity: 206
Age range: 2 to 99
Operated in: English, German
Tour id: 210267
Hygiene Measures: Included 

Itinerary:

Day 1: Porto

A dream of granite that has become a city – in Porto you will find new, exciting perspectives after every bend. Discover the shining azulejo facades on church walls and town houses, just few of the landmarks of Portugal’s second largest city. The old town, which has been declared a Unesco World Heritage Site, is pure poetry.

Start point
Cais de Gaia • 161 Vila Nova de Gaia • 4400 Gaia/Porto, Portugal, Cais Capelo E Ivens 760, 4400-087 Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal15:00

Day 2: Porto – Regua – Pinhao

A dream of granite that has become a city – in Porto you will find new, exciting perspectives after every bend. Discover the shining azulejo facades on church walls and town houses, just few of the landmarks of Portugal’s second largest city. The old town, which has been declared a Unesco World Heritage Site, is pure poetry.Régua is the largest city on the banks of the Douro in this wine-growing valley. It is such a beautiful place that the Alto Douro region has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. The town played a fundamental role in the production and marketing of port wine – which was transported away by sailing boat – as early as the 18th century.The little town of Pinhão is located in the famous port wine region, in the area where the Douro and its surrounding landscape are at their most picturesque. It is surrounded by enchanting vineyards and the quintas that produce the wine. You can visit them from Pinhão and enjoy tours and wine tasting.

Day 3: Pinhao – Vega Terron

The little town of Pinhão is located in the famous port wine region, in the area where the Douro and its surrounding landscape are at their most picturesque. It is surrounded by enchanting vineyards and the quintas that produce the wine. You can visit them from Pinhão and enjoy tours and wine tasting.

Day 4: Vega Terron – Barca d’Alva

Traveling back from Vega Terron and docking in Barca d’Alva

Day 5: Barca d’Alva – Pocinho – Pinhao

Good morning Barca d’Alva! Start your day in the hilly landscape of the Parque Natural do Douro. Trains of the Linha do Douro used to stop here daily on their way from Porto to Salamanca – the station is still to be found here today.Excursion stop. On your Douro cruise you will stop in Pocinho. Today, this small town is the terminus of the “Linha do Douro” railway. The railway station and the railway bridge that crosses the Douro are listed monuments.The little town of Pinhão is located in the famous port wine region, in the area where the Douro and its surrounding landscape are at their most picturesque. It is surrounded by enchanting vineyards and the quintas that produce the wine. You can visit them from Pinhão and enjoy tours and wine tasting.

Day 6: Pinhao – Regua – Bitetos

The little town of Pinhão is located in the famous port wine region, in the area where the Douro and its surrounding landscape are at their most picturesque. It is surrounded by enchanting vineyards and the quintas that produce the wine. You can visit them from Pinhão and enjoy tours and wine tasting.Régua is the largest city on the banks of the Douro in this wine-growing valley. It is such a beautiful place that the Alto Douro region has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. The town played a fundamental role in the production and marketing of port wine – which was transported away by sailing boat – as early as the 18th century.

Day 7: Bitetos – Porto

A dream of granite that has become a city – in Porto you will find new, exciting perspectives after every bend. Discover the shining azulejo facades on church walls and town houses, just few of the landmarks of Portugal’s second largest city. The old town, which has been declared a Unesco World Heritage Site, is pure poetry.

Day 8: Porto

The departure point for your Douro cruise is Porto. A mesmerising city carved in granite: in Porto you’ll find new, exciting perspectives at every turn. The gleaming azulejo tiles adorning church walls and townhouse facades are one of the typical sights of Portugal’s second-largest city. The old town – a UNESCO World Heritage Sight – is pure poetry. Let the Douro welcome you with open arms, while you soak up the ship’s atmosphere on the sun deck and enjoy your first hours in Portugal. Welcome aboard!
End point Cais de Gaia • 161 Vila Nova de Gaia • 4400 Gaia/Porto, Portugal, Cais Capelo E Ivens 88, 4400-087 Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal09:00

Included:

Accommodation

River cruise in the booked cabin category and choice of your preferred cabin (subject to availability)

A-ROSA ALVA

Guide

English and German speaking cruise guide

COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures

Meals

FullboardPlus: breakfast and lunch buffets, in the evening you choose your starters and desserts from the delicious buffet, the main courses are served at the table.

High-quality drinks throughout the day: tea, coffee and coffee specialities, soft drinks, beers, sparkling wine and a selection of wines, cocktails and long drinks. Excluded are specialities and drinks subject to surcharges as well as champagne.

Additional Services

Discount for children 25% (limited)

A-ROSA travel cancellation insurance (booking until 30.11.2021)

Wifi free of charge

15% discount on treatments in our SPA-ROSA

Free use of on-board facilities such as sauna & fitness

Mineral water in the cabin

entertainment programme

Transport

A-ROSA cruise ship

Transfers between Porto airport and ship

Ship

Not Included:

Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Additional Services

Other activities and services are not included.

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