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

5 nights from £1,202pp departing Sunday 30th Jun 2024

Immerse yourself in the festive and warm atmosphere of Portugal and Spain where you will discover a unique way of life. You will visit Porto, a subtle mixture of modernity and history famous for its wine, or Salamanca and its cathedral, Spain's 'golden city'. It has a rich architectural, religious and gastronomic culture.

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	30th30	JunJun	202424	Porto, Portugal, embark on the MS Gil Eanes	17:00
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. 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. Tonight, join us on an optional excursion by coach for both packages: Tour of Porto 'by night'.
	1st01	JulJul	202424	Porto, Portugal		13:00
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. 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	JulJul	202424	Régua, Portugal	19:30
	2nd02	JulJul	202424	Régua, Portugal		09:00
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	JulJul	202424	Pinhão, Portugal	11:45	17:00
	2nd02	JulJul	202424	Vega de Terrón, Spain	21:00
	3rd03	JulJul	202424	Vega de Terrón, Spain		16:00
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 dinner and evening.
	3rd03	JulJul	202424	Barca d’Alva, Portugal	16:30	17:00
	3rd03	JulJul	202424	Senhora da Hora, Portugal	20:30
	4th04	JulJul	202424	Senhora da Hora, Portugal		07:45
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	JulJul	202424	Ferradosa, Portugal	08:45	17:00
	4th04	JulJul	202424	Folgosa, Portugal	12:30	17:00
	4th04	JulJul	202424	Leverinho, Portugal	20:00
	5th05	JulJul	202424	Leverinho, Portugal, disembark the MS Gil Eanes
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

1,000

Capacity

132

Cabins

Accessible

Sun Deck

Upper Deck

Middle Deck

Main Deck

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

Double Cabins

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
C_GLS_PP	Cat C (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,202	£1,202
B_GLS_P2	Cat B (Middle Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,397	£1,397
A_GLS_PS	Cat A (Upper Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,502	£1,502

All cabins are located above water level and offer panoramic views of the scenery. Spacious and comfortable, they offer guests twin or a double bed, with a bathroom including a shower, WC and washbasin, and with towels provided onboard. They are also equipped with satellite television, radio, hairdryer and safe. The cabins located on the upper deck have large picture windows.

There is one cabin on board suitable for passengers with reduced mobility.

AMENITIES

TV
Telephone (for internal calls only)
Bathroom with shower and toilet
Towels
Safe
Independent air-conditioning
Electricity 220V
Wi-Fi

Please note that there is no laundry service on board the ship.

Suite

Spacious and comfortable, the Suites offer guests twin or a double bed, with a bathroom including a shower, WC and washbasin, and with towels provided onboard. They are also equipped with satellite television, radio, hairdryer and safe.

Two out of the four Suites have terrace balconies, offering stunning panoramic views all from the comfort of your lounger.

AMENITIES

TV
Telephone (for internal calls only)
Bathroom with shower and toilet
Towels
Safe
Independent air-conditioning
Electricity 220V
Wi-Fi

Please note that there is no laundry service on board the ship.

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

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.

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

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.

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

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Holiday Summary

	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	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Thu 13th Jun 202413 Jun 24	1,435
Fri 26th Jul 202426 Jul 24	1,097
Thu 10th Apr 202510 Apr 25	1,139	1,515
Tue 29th Apr 202529 Apr 25	1,139	1,515
Sun 25th May 202525 May 25	1,425	1,606
Wed 18th Jun 202518 Jun 25	1,278	1,606
Mon 30th Jun 202530 Jun 25	1,120	1,482
Sat 19th Jul 202519 Jul 25	1,120	1,482
Thu 4th Sep 202504 Sep 25	1,234	1,606
Sun 5th Oct 202505 Oct 25	1,234	1,606
Fri 24th Oct 202524 Oct 25	1,139	1,515