Start and end in Porto! With the River Cruise tour Scenic Hike in Porto and Salamanca, you have a 8 days tour package taking you through Porto, Portugal and 7 other destinations in Europe. Hike in Porto, the Douro Valley (Portugal), and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise) includes accommodation, an expert guide, insurance, meals, transport and more.
Additional Information:
Tour Operator: CroisiEurope River Cruises
Ship capacity :160
Age range: 1 to 99
Operated in: English
Tour id: 93641
Itinerary:
Day 1: 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.
Day 2: PORTO – REGUA
We’ll set out for a guided tour of Porto. The afternoon will be spent sailing towards Regua. Enjoy an evening of dancing or a stroll through the city on your own.
Day 3: REGUA – PINHÃO – VEGA DE TERRON (Spain)
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: Trip to Vila Réal and stroll through the beautiful gardens of the Mateus Palace.The afternoon will be spent sailing through the very heart of the most famous vineyards in Porto. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Day 4: 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.
Day 5: 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.
Day 6: SENHORA DA RIBEIRA – FERRADOSA – PINHÃO – 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: “Wines of Porto” excursion with a tasting of Porto wines.We’ll cruise to Bitetos, reaching it in the evening. Enjoy an evening of Fado entertainment.
Day 7: 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 2½ hours, 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.
Day 8: PORTO
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
Included:
Accommodation
double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
Guide
Services of a qualified mountain guide
Official welcome from the captain and crew
Insurance
Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
Meals
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)
Welcome cocktail
Gala dinner
All meals included – DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
Refined French cuisine – Gala dinner and evening – Welcome cocktail
Additional Services
Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
All excursions and hikes listed in the itinerary
Assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
Onboard entertainment
Flamenco entertainment
Fado entertainment
Traditional folk entertainment
Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
All port fees.
Free Wi-Fi onboard
Headsets are included for excursions
Onboard activities
All port fees included
Transport
Cruise ship
Ship
Not Included:
Flights
International flights are not included
Optional
Other activities and services are not included
Additional Services
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
all other services not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
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