Lisbon, Porto and the Douro valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise)

7 nights from £1,843pp commencing Sunday 27th Apr 2025

Cruise from Lisbon to Leverinho via Coimbra, Porto, Vila Real and Salamanca, you will discover the magnificent cities along our cruise. You will visit Porto and its famous wine route as well as Lisbon. The Portuguese capital has managed to find the subtle balance between its past heritage and modernity and will seduce you with its beautiful panoramas.

Itinerary

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					Arrive	Depart
	27th27	AprApr	202525	2 nights accommodation before your cruise, staying in Lisboa
	29th29	AprApr	202525	Porto, Portugal, embark on the MS Gil Eanes
Lively, commercial Oporto is the second largest city in Portugal after Lisbon. Also called Porto for short, the word easily brings to mind the city's most famous product - port wine. Oporto's strategic location on the north bank of the Douro River has accounted for the town's importance since ancient times. The Romans built a fort here where their trading route crossed the Douro, and the Moors brought their own culture to the area. Oporto profited from provisioning crusaders en route to the Holy Land and enjoyed the riches from Portuguese maritime discoveries during the 15th and 16th centuries. Later, port wine trade with Britain compensated for the loss of the spice trade and the end of gold and gem shipments from Brazil. In the 19th century, the city went through a period of new prosperity with the rise of industries. In its wake followed the building of workers' quarters and opulent residences. Since the declaration of Oporto as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the city aims to build up a cultural reference that will provide it with a new image, based on deep historical roots. Among the attractions that make Oporto such an interesting place are its graceful bridges spanning the Douro River, a picturesque riverfront quarter and, most notable, its world-famous port wine lodges. Although Oporto is a bustling centre and home to many different businesses, the source of its greatest fame is the rich, sweet fortified red wine we know as port. We'll leave by coach for Coimbra, once the medieval capital of Portugal and the site of the country's largest university. Passengers are welcome to board our ship in Porto. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight, join us on an optional excursion by coach for both packages: Tour of Porto 'by night'.
	30th30	AprApr	202525	Régua, Portugal
Join us for the optional excursions proposed :CLASSIC: Guided tour of Porto, one of the oldest cities in Europe, whose historic center was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.DISCOVERY: Touring Porto via tram and visiting the tram museum. We'll board one of the city's trams and partake in this urban-tourism experience all the way to the mouth of the Douro. We'll finish up our excursion with a tasting of some of the local specialties.After our tours, we'll return on board and spend the afternoon sailing. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
	1st01	MayMay	202525	Vega de Terrón, Spain
Join us on an optional excursion for both packages : Discover the formal gardens at the Mateus Palace and Vila Real.Tonight's evening will have a Spanish flair.
	2nd02	MayMay	202525	Senhora da Hora, Portugal
Join us for the optional excursions proposed :CLASSIC: Discover Salamanca, its unusual cathedral and its famous university dating back to 1218, making it one of the oldest in the world.DISCOVERY: Salamanca tapas tour.Tonight's our gala evening and dinner.
	3rd03	MayMay	202525	Leverinho, Portugal
Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Pinho and tasting of port wine.We'll spend the afternoon cruising. Enjoy an evening of traditional folk entertainment.
	4th04	MayMay	202525	Porto, Portugal, disembark the MS Gil Eanes	09:00
Lively, commercial Oporto is the second largest city in Portugal after Lisbon. Also called Porto for short, the word easily brings to mind the city's most famous product - port wine. Oporto's strategic location on the north bank of the Douro River has accounted for the town's importance since ancient times. The Romans built a fort here where their trading route crossed the Douro, and the Moors brought their own culture to the area. Oporto profited from provisioning crusaders en route to the Holy Land and enjoyed the riches from Portuguese maritime discoveries during the 15th and 16th centuries. Later, port wine trade with Britain compensated for the loss of the spice trade and the end of gold and gem shipments from Brazil. In the 19th century, the city went through a period of new prosperity with the rise of industries. In its wake followed the building of workers' quarters and opulent residences. Since the declaration of Oporto as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the city aims to build up a cultural reference that will provide it with a new image, based on deep historical roots. Among the attractions that make Oporto such an interesting place are its graceful bridges spanning the Douro River, a picturesque riverfront quarter and, most notable, its world-famous port wine lodges. Although Oporto is a bustling centre and home to many different businesses, the source of its greatest fame is the rich, sweet fortified red wine we know as port. Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

MS Gil Eanes

Launch Year

2015

Tonnage

1,200

Capacity

132

Cabins

Accessible

Sun Deck

Upper Deck

Middle Deck

Main Deck

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Main Restaurant

Located on the main deck, the restaurant is where all meals are served during your cruise. It seats all guests at tables which vary in size with a panoramic view. The atmosphere is casual but elegant.

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Sun Deck

Take advantage of the sun deck to relax! It is equipped with chairs and deckchairs, allowing you to cool off while enjoying a panoramic view of the magnificent landscapes.

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Holiday Summary

	2 nights in a hotel before your cruise
	5 nights cruising on the Douro
	All meals included
	Drinks included with meals & at the bar
	Gala dinner & evening welcome cocktail
	Free Wi-Fi in lounge & bar
	Headsets included for excursions
	Travel Assistance & Repatriation Insurance
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Oceanview staterooms from		£1,843pp
A_GLS_P2	Cat A (Middle Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,843pp

	Oceanview	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Thu 17th Jul 202517 Jul 25	1,666	1,904
Sun 19th Apr 202619 Apr 26	1,614	2,013
Fri 1st May 202601 May 26	1,776	2,117
Mon 8th Jun 202608 Jun 26	1,719	2,117
Thu 16th Jul 202616 Jul 26	1,591	1,980
Fri 2nd Oct 202602 Oct 26	1,719	2,117