Portugal's Golden River - cruises on the River Douro

Kingdom of the Golden River - A 6-day trip along the historic River Douro from Porto to Spain and back

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Cruise the Douro Valley from Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe’s oldest towns, to Vega de Teron in Spain. Sail through the wonderful high hills in the very heart of the Porto vineyards and onwards through quaint villages and towns. A truly delightful journey through an untouched landscape.

The beautiful River Douro

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E181: Cruise Departure Dates 2010/11

2010: Sep 2, 7, 12; Oct 3, 8;
2011: Apr 12, 24; Jun 13; Jul 2, 7, 17, 29;
Aug 3, 8, 13, 25, 30; Sep 4, 9, 30;
Oct 5, 10

E181: POF - Kingdom of the Golden River 2010/11£ price per person

Exclusive savings of 10% on all dates

Prices above are per person based on two sharing a cabin.

Single Supplement: £311

The cruise price includes

Five nights en-suite accommodation on board ship in an air-conditioned twin/double cabin

All meals aboard ship

Drinks with lunch and dinner onboard (beer, wine, fruit juice, mineral water, tea/coffee)

Cruise itinerary as described

Welcome cocktail

Entertainment on board

Cruise Manager

Gala farewell dinner

Port taxes

Salamanca

Additional Information

For increased flexibility we let you make your own travel arrangements - choose your own airport and take advantage of low-cost airline flights to Porto.

The following airlines operate flights to Porto: Air Portugal - from London Heathrow; Air Berlin - From London Stansted; RyanAir - from Liverpool and Stansted; BMI Baby - from Cardiff

Extra night hotel days in Porto before or after your cruise, Please contact us for advice and assistance.

CroisiEurope is the leading French river cruise company. Their cruises have a distinctly French flavour, the service and the food having received much praise from Blue Water Holidays customers. Staff and passengers come from many European countries. There may be other English speaking passengers on board this cruise, and depending on their numbers excursions with an English-speaking guide may be available.

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E181-POF: Kingdom of the Golden River Itinerary

Day 1

Porto

Embark your cruise ship in Porto from 5pm. This evening enjoy a welcome cocktail and dinner onboard, followed by an optional coach tour of Porto by night.

Day 2

Porto – Regua

After a buffet breakfast onboard, you may wish to join the optional tour of Porto, Portugal’s second largest town, and one of Europe’s most ancient and historic towns. Porto also represents the port wine with its vineyards along the Douro. We visit one of the greatest cellars in Villa Nova de Gaia, where you will have the opportunity to taste the wines. Back on board for lunch and an afternoon of relaxed cruising as we admire the wonderful landscapes of the Douro Valley. We pass the locks of Crestuma and Carapatello (the highest in Europe, at 36 metres). Arrive in Regua around 8pm. Dinner aboard and evening with a folk dancing group.

Day 3

Regua - Vega de Teron

The cruise then departs towards Tavora. Breakfast buffet on board. There is then an optional excursion to experience the “Wines of Porto”. Then return to the ship for lunch. We will then continue in the direction of Vega de Teron and will arrive in the evening before dinner on board the ship.

Day 4

Vega de Teron

Today there is a full day optional excursion to the Spanish city of Salamanca, a Unesco World heritage site with its Roman, Arabic and Christian architectural treasures. Re-join the ship in Vega Teron for dinner and a Spanish theme evening.

Day 5

Vega de Teron - Pinhao - Regua - Bitetos

We will then cruise early in the morning from Vega de Teron. Breakfast will be served on board before heading to Pinhao. Lunch on board. In the afternoon, there will be an optional excursion to Villa Real with its variety of religious architecture. A short while later you will take a walk in the beautiful gardens of “Solar de Mateus”. Return on board at Regua before continuing in the direction of Bitetos. Throughout this journey, you may enjoy the passing wild landscape and rock faces. Dinner and a traditional evening on board.

Day 6

Bitetos - Porto

Early this morning our ship sets sail for Porto, where we disembark after breakfast.For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary

For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary

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The cruise price does not include

Travel and transfers to and from cruise ship - we can book your flights and transfers, if required.

Optional Excursions, including: Porto by night; Porto half day city tour; Vila Real and Casa de Mateus; Salamanca full day tour, including lunch; Wines of Porto half day excursion. These excursions can either be pre-booked with your cruise or booked on board.