Day 2: Porto - Régua - Pinhão
Depart Porto: 7:00am | Arrive Régua: 1:00pm | Depart Régua: 2:00pm | Arrive Pinhão: 5:00pm
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. Overnight stay in Pinhão.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Pinhão - Vega Terron, Spain
Depart Pinhão: 1:00pm | Arrive Vega Terron: 7:00pm
Vega Terron is located along the Douro River in Spain and the gateway to the ancient city of Salamanca, a UNESCO world heritage site.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Vega Terron - Barca d'Alva
Depart Vega Terron: 12:00pm | Arrive Barca d'Alva: 12:30pm
Barca d'Alva is a gateway to the walled town of Castelo Rodrigo and Spain's Salamanca. This tranquil town is shadowed by mountains and offers a peek into a sun-baked, slow-paced corner of Portugal, that is steeped in medieval history and surrounded by terraced vineyards and picturesque olive and almond groves.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Barca d'Alva - Pocinho - Pinhão
Depart Barca d'Alva: 9:00am | Arrive Pocinho: 11:15am | Depart Pocinho: 12:15pm | Arrive Pinhão: 5:30pm
Leave Barca d'Alva behind this morning and journey to the small village of Pochinho. Your cruise then continues back to Pinhão, a lovely town in the heart of Port wine country, situated at the confluence of the Douro and Pinhão rivers in northern Portugal.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Pinhão - Régua - Bitetos
Depart Pinhão: 7:00am | Arrive Régua: 9:00am | Depart Régua: 2:00pm | Arrive Bitetos: 6:30pm
This morning, cruise from Pinhão back to Régua. This town ran the world’s first demarcated wine region, resulting in Régua’s fortunes having been tied to this beverage for more than 250 years. After lunch, depart Régu and continue onto Bietos, a tiny port nestled in the Douro River valley.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Bitetos - Porto
Depart Bitetos: 6:45am | Arrive Porto: 11:00am
Today, journey back to Porto, the second-largest city in Portugal and one of the Iberian Peninsula's major urban areas. This vibrant city is fast becoming one of Western Europe's most popular destinations. This mesmerising city carved in granite will introduce you to exciting perspectives at every turn.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Porto
After breakfast, disembark the ship. Make your own way to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Cruise Package Includes:
- River cruise in the booked cabin category and choice of your preferred cabin (subject to availability)
- Including flight from/to Germany: The flight to Porto and back from many German airports is already included
- Transfers between Porto airport and ship
- Full-board Plus: 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
- Discount for children 25% (limited)
- English and German-speaking cruise guide
- 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
- Many other services
Not Included:
- Tips
- Insurance
- Personal expenses
- Arrival and departure transfers to/from the ship
- Port charges
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Cruise Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and cruises are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations.