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

5 nights from £1,097pp departing Monday 5th Aug 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

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					Arrive	Depart
	5th05	AugAug	202424	Porto, Portugal, embark on the MS Miguel Torga	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'.
	6th06	AugAug	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.
	6th06	AugAug	202424	Régua, Portugal	19:30
	7th07	AugAug	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.
	7th07	AugAug	202424	Pinhão, Portugal	11:45	17:00
	7th07	AugAug	202424	Vega de Terrón, Spain	21:00
	8th08	AugAug	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.
	8th08	AugAug	202424	Barca d’Alva, Portugal	16:30	17:00
	8th08	AugAug	202424	Senhora da Hora, Portugal	20:30
	9th09	AugAug	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.
	9th09	AugAug	202424	Ferradosa, Portugal	08:45	17:00
	9th09	AugAug	202424	Folgosa, Portugal	12:30	17:00
	9th09	AugAug	202424	Leverinho, Portugal	20:00
	10th10	AugAug	202424	Leverinho, Portugal, disembark the MS Miguel Torga
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

MS Miguel Torga

Launch Year

2016

Tonnage

1,200

Capacity

132

Cabins

Accessible

Sun Deck

Upper Deck

Middle Deck

Main Deck

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Main Restaurant

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 a swimming pool, chairs and deckchairs, allowing you to cool off while enjoying a panoramic view of the magnificent landscapes.

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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 staterooms from		£1,097pp
B_GLS_PS	Cat B (Upper Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,330pp
C_GLS_PP	Cat C (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,097pp

Suite staterooms from		£1,586pp
A_SU2_PS	Cat A Suite (Upper Deck, 2 Single Beds)	£1,586pp

	Oceanview	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Fri 12th Jul 202412 Jul 24	1,292	1,487
Wed 17th Jul 202417 Jul 24	1,391
Tue 8th Apr 202508 Apr 25	1,139	1,515
Sun 20th Apr 202520 Apr 25	1,139	1,515
Sat 12th Jul 202512 Jul 25	1,120	1,482
Thu 7th Aug 202507 Aug 25	1,120	1,482
Tue 19th Aug 202519 Aug 25	1,120	1,482
Sun 24th Aug 202524 Aug 25	1,120	1,482