Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley

10 nights departing Sunday 4th Apr 2021

An extraordinary journey designed for culturally curious travelers. Following the Douro River through Portugal and into Spain, you’ll cruise past steeply terraced hillsides, quaint villages and acres of ripe vineyards. Dine on traditional fare in majestic Coimbra, the birthplace of six Portuguese kings; enjoy private tastings of Port; and explore Porto’s historic Ribeira district, home to iconic rabelo boats, cutting-edge cuisine and a thriving art scene. Wind your way through the dramatic landscapes of the UNESCO-designated Douro Valley, heading ashore to visit charming quintas and meet ...

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					Arrive	Depart
	4th04	AprApr	202121	Porto, Portugal, embark on the S.S. São Gabriel
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. Arrive in Porto, the port city at the mouth of the Douro.
	5th05	AprApr	202121	Porto, Portugal
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. Portugal’s second city (after Lisbon), Porto gave its name to the nation’s most famous export, Port wine, and to the nation itself. Today, choose between two distinctively Portuguese ways to explore Porto.
	6th06	AprApr	202121	Régua, Portugal
Today is all about wine, which has been cultivated in the Douro River Valley since ancient Roman times. Get a crash course on the history of Port during your visit to the Douro Museum.
	7th07	AprApr	202121	Pinhão, Portugal
Head ashore for a choice of excursions, including a tasting at a prestigious Port wine estate or a vineyard hike with a wine tasting at a local quinta. Later, lace up your hiking boots and unleash your inner Indiana Jones with an up-close gander at some prehistoric carvings at an archaeological park.
	8th08	AprApr	202121	Vega de Terrón, Spain
Today, you can visit the historic university town of Salamanca—the “Golden City”—famous for its sand-colored buildings and abundance of churches. Feel the centuries fall away as your ship winds its way through the pristine, dramatic UNESCO-protected landscapes of the Douro River Valley.
	9th09	AprApr	202121	Barca d’Alva, Portugal
Go medieval today at Castelo Rodrigo, both the name of a hilltop castle as well as the village that surrounds it. The view from the top is incredible and the village is a charming place to ramble, relax and replenish.
	10th10	AprApr	202121	Porto, Portugal
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. Explore Guimarães, the town where Portugal was born. Its well-preserved architecture and stylish young residents make it a pleasure to visit. Or opt for a leisurely walking tour through Ribeira’s quaint cobbled streets.
	11th11	AprApr	202121	Lisbon, Portugal, disembark the S.S. São Gabriel
Set on seven hills on the banks of the River Tagus, Lisbon has been the capital of Portugal since the 13th century. It is a city famous for its majestic architecture, old wooden trams, Moorish features and more than twenty centuries of history. Following disastrous earthquakes in the 18th century, Lisbon was rebuilt by the Marques de Pombal who created an elegant city with wide boulevards and a great riverfront and square, Praça do Comércio. Today there are distinct modern and ancient sections, combining great shopping with culture and sightseeing in the Old Town, built on the city's terraced hillsides. The distance between the ship and your tour vehicle may vary. This distance is not included in the excursion grades. Disembark the ship and board a motorcoach, heading south through Portugal’s picturesque countryside to Lisbon where you will check in to your hotel.
	11th11	AprApr	202121	3 nights accommodation following your cruise, staying in Lisbon
	14th14	AprApr	202121	Check out of accommodation

S.S. São Gabriel

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2020

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Holiday Summary

	7 nights cruising on the Douro
	3 nights in a hotel following your cruise
	Return airport transfers
	All alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages included
	Gratuities Included
	Choice of shore excursions in every port
	Exclusive special events
	Speciality restaurants included
	Bikes for passenger use
	In-room mini bar
	Free Wi-Fi included
	Room Service (category dependant)
	Self-service laundry
	Butler Service (category dependant)
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

	Oceanview staterooms
	CLASSIC	Classic
	DELUXE	Deluxe

	Balcony staterooms
	FRNCH	French Balcony

	Suite staterooms
	SUITE	Suite
	GRANDSTE	Grand Suite

	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Sun 11th Apr 202111 Apr 21	Please call for availability
Sun 18th Apr 202118 Apr 21	3,799	5,299	6,099
Sun 25th Apr 202125 Apr 21	5,799	7,299	8,099
Sun 2nd May 202102 May 21	5,799	7,299	8,099
Sun 9th May 202109 May 21	5,599		7,899
Sun 16th May 202116 May 21	5,799	7,299	8,099
Sun 23rd May 202123 May 21	5,999	7,299	8,099
Sun 30th May 202130 May 21	5,399	6,899	7,699
Sun 6th Jun 202106 Jun 21	5,799	7,299	8,099
Sun 13th Jun 202113 Jun 21	4,059	5,109	8,099
Sun 13th Jun 202113 Jun 21	4,059	5,109	8,099
Sun 13th Jun 202113 Jun 21	4,059	5,109	8,099
Sun 20th Jun 202120 Jun 21	5,699	6,999	7,799
Sun 27th Jun 202127 Jun 21	5,699	6,999	7,799
Sun 4th Jul 202104 Jul 21	4,999	6,499	7,299
Sun 11th Jul 202111 Jul 21	4,099	5,399	6,199
Sun 18th Jul 202118 Jul 21	4,999	6,299	7,099
Sun 25th Jul 202125 Jul 21	4,999	6,299	7,099
Sun 1st Aug 202101 Aug 21		6,499	7,299
Sun 8th Aug 202108 Aug 21	4,799	6,299	7,099
Sun 15th Aug 202115 Aug 21	4,099	5,399	6,199
Sun 22nd Aug 202122 Aug 21	5,499	6,799	7,599
Sun 29th Aug 202129 Aug 21	3,849		7,799
Sun 29th Aug 202129 Aug 21	3,849		7,799
Sun 29th Aug 202129 Aug 21	3,849		7,799
Sun 5th Sep 202105 Sep 21	5,799	7,099	9,099
Sun 12th Sep 202112 Sep 21	5,799	7,299
Sun 19th Sep 202119 Sep 21	5,799
Sun 26th Sep 202126 Sep 21	5,799	7,299
Sun 3rd Oct 202103 Oct 21	5,799	7,299	8,099
Sun 10th Oct 202110 Oct 21	Please call for availability
Sun 17th Oct 202117 Oct 21	5,599		7,899
Sun 24th Oct 202124 Oct 21	5,399	6,899	7,699
Sun 31st Oct 202131 Oct 21	6,099	7,599	8,399
Sun 7th Nov 202107 Nov 21	3,709	4,759	7,599
Sun 7th Nov 202107 Nov 21	3,709	4,759	7,599
Sun 7th Nov 202107 Nov 21	3,709	4,759	7,599
Sun 14th Nov 202114 Nov 21	6,299	7,599	8,399
Sun 3rd Apr 202203 Apr 22	3,431	4,575	5,279
Sun 3rd Apr 202203 Apr 22	3,431	4,575	5,279
Sun 10th Apr 202210 Apr 22	Please call for availability
Sun 17th Apr 202217 Apr 22	3,431	4,575	5,279
Sun 17th Apr 202217 Apr 22	3,431	4,575	5,279
Sun 24th Apr 202224 Apr 22	5,015	6,423	7,127
Sun 24th Apr 202224 Apr 22	5,015	6,423	7,127
Sun 1st May 202201 May 22	Please call for availability
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Sun 15th May 202215 May 22	5,015	6,423	7,127
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Sun 22nd May 202222 May 22	5,015	6,423	7,127
Sun 22nd May 202222 May 22	5,015	6,423	7,127
Sun 29th May 202229 May 22	5,015	6,423	7,127
Sun 29th May 202229 May 22	5,015	6,423	7,127
Sun 12th Jun 202212 Jun 22	5,015	6,423	7,127
Sun 12th Jun 202212 Jun 22	5,015	6,423	7,127
Sun 19th Jun 202219 Jun 22	5,015	6,423	7,127
Sun 19th Jun 202219 Jun 22	5,015	6,423	7,127
Sun 26th Jun 202226 Jun 22	5,015	6,423	7,127
Sun 26th Jun 202226 Jun 22	5,015	6,423	7,127
Sun 3rd Jul 202203 Jul 22	4,399	5,807	6,511
Sun 3rd Jul 202203 Jul 22	4,399	5,807	6,511
Sun 10th Jul 202210 Jul 22	4,399	5,807	6,511
Sun 10th Jul 202210 Jul 22	4,399	5,807	6,511
Sun 17th Jul 202217 Jul 22	4,399	5,807	6,511
Sun 17th Jul 202217 Jul 22	4,399	5,807	6,511
Sun 24th Jul 202224 Jul 22	4,199	5,799	6,599
Sun 31st Jul 202231 Jul 22	3,959	5,103	5,807
Sun 31st Jul 202231 Jul 22	3,959	5,103	5,807
Sun 7th Aug 202207 Aug 22	4,399	5,807	6,511
Sun 7th Aug 202207 Aug 22	4,399	5,807	6,511
Sun 14th Aug 202214 Aug 22	4,399	5,807	6,511
Sun 14th Aug 202214 Aug 22	4,399	5,807	6,511
Sun 21st Aug 202221 Aug 22	4,399	5,807	6,511
Sun 21st Aug 202221 Aug 22	4,399	5,807	6,511
Sun 28th Aug 202228 Aug 22	4,999	6,599	7,399
Sun 4th Sep 202204 Sep 22	5,015	6,423	7,127
Sun 4th Sep 202204 Sep 22	5,015	6,423	7,127
Sun 11th Sep 202211 Sep 22	5,015	6,423	7,127
Sun 11th Sep 202211 Sep 22	5,015	6,423	7,127
Sun 18th Sep 202218 Sep 22	5,015	6,423	7,127
Sun 18th Sep 202218 Sep 22	5,015	6,423	7,127
Sun 25th Sep 202225 Sep 22	5,015	6,423	7,127
Sun 25th Sep 202225 Sep 22	5,015	6,423	7,127
Sun 2nd Oct 202202 Oct 22	5,015	6,423	7,127
Sun 2nd Oct 202202 Oct 22	5,015	6,423	7,127
Sun 9th Oct 202209 Oct 22	5,015	6,423	7,127
Sun 9th Oct 202209 Oct 22	5,015	6,423	7,127
Sun 16th Oct 202216 Oct 22	5,999	7,299	8,099
Sun 23rd Oct 202223 Oct 22	5,699	7,299	8,099
Sun 30th Oct 202230 Oct 22	5,399	6,999	7,799
Sun 6th Nov 202206 Nov 22	5,399	6,999	7,799
Sun 13th Nov 202213 Nov 22	4,399	5,807	6,511
Sun 13th Nov 202213 Nov 22	4,399	5,807	6,511