Portugal's River of Gold

9 nights from £7,395pp commencing Saturday 5th Apr 2025

Itinerary

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					Arrive	Depart
	5th05	AprApr	202525	2 nights accommodation before your cruise
	7th07	AprApr	202525	Porto, Portugal, embark on the Viking Hemming
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.
	8th08	AprApr	202525	Régua, Portugal
	8th08	AprApr	202525	Pinhão, Portugal
	9th09	AprApr	202525	Cruising
	9th09	AprApr	202525	Barca d’Alva, Portugal
	10th10	AprApr	202525	Salamanca, Spain
	11th11	AprApr	202525	Pinhão, Portugal
	11th11	AprApr	202525	Régua, Portugal
	12th12	AprApr	202525	Régua, Portugal
	12th12	AprApr	202525	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.
	13th13	AprApr	202525	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.
	14th14	AprApr	202525	Porto, Portugal, disembark the Viking Hemming
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.

Viking Hemming

Launch Year

2014

Tonnage

4,000

Capacity

106

Cabins

Accessible

Sun Deck

Upper Deck

Middle Deck

Main Deck

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Veranda Stateroom (A) & (B)

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
B	Veranda Stateroom	£7,395	£7,395
A	Veranda Stateroom	£7,495	£7,495

Stateroom size: 185 sq ft (includes private veranda)
River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
12 PM Embarkation
Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
110/220 volt outlets
Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
Telephone, safe, refrigerator
Individual climate control
Bottled water replenished daily
Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
Under-bed suitcase storage space
Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers

Veranda Suite (AA & AB)

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
AB	Veranda Suite	£9,395	£9,395
AA	Veranda Suite	£10,195	£10,195

Stateroom size: 302 sq ft (includes private veranda)
River-view suite with full-size veranda off a spacious, separate sitting room, and French Balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) in sleeping quarters
12 PM Embarkation
Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
Additional 32" flat-screen TV in sitting room
110/220 volt outlets
Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
Premium Freyja® toiletries
Plush robes & slippers
Telephone, safe, refrigerator
Individual climate control
Bottled water replenished daily
Welcome champagne; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate
Binoculars
Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
Complimentary laundry & shoe shine services
Under-bed suitcase storage space
Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers

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The Restaurant

Located on the Middle Deck, the Restaurant is where all meals are served during the cruise. Gaze at the breathtaking scenery through the restaurant’s panoramic windows as you dine on regional specialties and contemporary cuisine. Enjoy open seating and share the day’s discoveries with your favourite guests or discover someone new each day. The atmosphere is casual yet elegant, with high-quality table linens, china, cutlery and glassware at every meal.

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The Lounge

With floor-to-ceiling glass windows and large, comfortable chairs, the Observation Lounge is the heart of the ship - a gathering place for guests to view the scenery, have a drink, take in lectures and lore, and enjoy local music.

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Holiday Summary

	Return flights including luggage allowance
	Overseas Transfers
	2 nights in a hotel before your cruise
	7 nights cruising on the Douro
	Deluxe ensuite accommodation with river view
	Beer, wine and soft drinks at lunch & dinner
	Alternative restaurant with lighter meals
	One complimentary shore excursion in every port
	Free Wi-Fi included
	Complimentary tea and coffee
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Sat 12th Apr 202512 Apr 25			10,195
Sat 12th Apr 202512 Apr 25			10,195
Sat 12th Apr 202512 Apr 25			10,195
Sat 12th Apr 202512 Apr 25			10,195
Sat 12th Apr 202512 Apr 25			10,195
Sat 12th Apr 202512 Apr 25			10,195
Sat 12th Apr 202512 Apr 25			10,195
Sat 12th Apr 202512 Apr 25			10,195
Sat 12th Apr 202512 Apr 25			10,195
Sat 12th Apr 202512 Apr 25			10,195
Sat 12th Apr 202512 Apr 25			10,195
Sat 12th Apr 202512 Apr 25			10,195
Sat 12th Apr 202512 Apr 25			10,195
Sat 17th May 202517 May 25		8,195
Sat 17th May 202517 May 25		8,195
Sat 17th May 202517 May 25		8,195
Sat 17th May 202517 May 25		8,195
Sat 17th May 202517 May 25		8,195
Sat 17th May 202517 May 25		8,195
Sat 17th May 202517 May 25		8,195
Sat 17th May 202517 May 25		8,195
Sat 17th May 202517 May 25		8,195
Sat 17th May 202517 May 25		8,195
Sat 17th May 202517 May 25		8,195
Sat 17th May 202517 May 25		8,195
Sat 17th May 202517 May 25		8,195
Sat 31st May 202531 May 25		6,895
Sat 31st May 202531 May 25		6,895
Sat 31st May 202531 May 25		6,895
Sat 31st May 202531 May 25		6,895
Sat 31st May 202531 May 25		6,895
Sat 31st May 202531 May 25		6,895
Sat 31st May 202531 May 25		6,895
Sat 31st May 202531 May 25		6,895
Sat 31st May 202531 May 25		6,895
Sat 31st May 202531 May 25		6,895
Sat 31st May 202531 May 25		6,895
Sat 31st May 202531 May 25		6,895