The beautiful River Douro
Solar de Mateus
Blue Tile frescos at the Pinhao railway station
Journey through Portugal's untouched picturesque Douro valley on this short break from Porto, home of the Port wine trade, upstream to the Spanish border
Sail the River Douro through an untouched landscape of high hills, vineyards famous for producing Port wine, and onwards through the amazing cliffs and gorges of the upper Douro river.
After exploring Porto, with an optional visit and tasting at a Port wine shippers, cruise upriver through the deepest lock in Europe to the riverside town of Regua. From there maybe visit Vila Real and the Solar de Mateus, famous for its portrayal on the Mateus wine bottles but also noted for beautiful gardens.
The ship calls at the riverside village of Pinhao, whose railway station has blue-tiled frescos of riverside scenes, before cruising upriver through stunning scenery to the Portuguese border. Next day join the optional excursion to Salamanca, noted for its beauty and architecture, before cruising back downriver to Porto.
E181 Operated by CroisiEurope
Cruise Includes
- Includes
- Five nights accommodation on board on a full-board basis
- Unlimited complimentary house wine, beer, mineral water and soft drinks on board
- Cruise itinerary as described
- Welcome cocktail
- Entertainment on board
- Cruise Manager
- Gala farewell dinner
- Port taxes
- Excludes
- Cruise only prices do not include flights or transfers
- Optional Excursions (must be pre-booked at least 4 weeks before departure or bookable on board subject to availability)
- Gratuities
- Personal insurance and expenses
- Special Features
- CroisiEurope is the leading French river cruise company. Their ships 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 and there may be other English speaking passengers on board.
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Itinerary
Dates and Prices
Price Information
Single Supplement - £485
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