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

5 nights from £1,301pp departing Saturday 12th Jul 2025

As a family, immerse yourself in the heart of the festive and warm atmosphere of Portugal and Spain where you can 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
	12th12	JulJul	202525	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. Boarding. We'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Optional CLASSIC package excursion: Porto by night.
	13th13	JulJul	202525	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. Optional excursions: - CLASSIC package: Porto - FAMILY package: World of Discoveries We'll begin our cruise to Peso da Rgua this afternoon.
	13th13	JulJul	202525	Régua, Portugal	19:30
	14th14	JulJul	202525	Régua, Portugal		09:00
Optional CLASSIC/FAMILY package excursion: Vila Real and Mateus Palace. We'll spend the afternoon cruising to Vega de Terron. Enjoy a Spanish-themed evening on board.
	14th14	JulJul	202525	Pinhão, Portugal	11:30	17:00
	14th14	JulJul	202525	Vega de Terrón, Spain	21:00
	15th15	JulJul	202525	Vega de Terrón, Spain		16:00
Optional excursions:- CLASSIC package: Salamanca- FAMILY package: Pool time in SalamancaWe'll cruise to Senhora da Ribeira.Tonight is our festive gala evening.
	15th15	JulJul	202525	Barca d’Alva, Portugal	16:30
	16th16	JulJul	202525	Barca d’Alva, Portugal		03:45
Optional CLASSIC package excursion: Pinho and tasting of port wine.The ship will cruise to Leverinho in the afternoon.Enjoy an evening of traditional entertainment on board.
	16th16	JulJul	202525	Ferradosa, Portugal	08:45	17:00
	16th16	JulJul	202525	Folgosa, Portugal	12:30	17:00
	16th16	JulJul	202525	Leverinho, Portugal	20:00
	17th17	JulJul	202525	Leverinho, Portugal		07:15
The ship will cruise to Porto. Disembarkation.
	17th17	JulJul	202525	Porto, Portugal, disembark the MS Miguel Torga	08:45
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.

MS Miguel Torga

Launch Year

2017

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		£1,301pp
A_GLS_PS	Cat A (Upper Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,396pp
B_PMR_P2	Cat B (Middle Deck, Double Bed, Wheelchair Accessible)	£1,301pp
B_GLS_PS	Cat B (Upper Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,335pp

	Oceanview	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Thu 7th Aug 202507 Aug 25	1,154	1,482
Tue 19th Aug 202519 Aug 25	1,154	1,482