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PORTUGAL CRUISE

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Discover the sights, sounds, and flavors of Portugal on this magnificent river cruise vacation. Your trip begins with free time in Lisbon, Portugal's vibrant capital, before you travel to Oporto to embark on your 7-night cruise. Float along the scenic Douro River and truly immerse yourself in the local culture with included flamenco and authentic Portuguese shows on board your ship, and with a hearty Portuguese meal at the 14th-century former Benedictine monastery in Bitetos. Cruise to Régua for excursions to visit Lamego's Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies shrine and the Mateus wine estate. In Pinhão, experience the center of the Port winemaking region with a visit to the Wine Academy and a wine tasting. A guided walking tour of Salamanca, Spain, reveals the 16th-century House of Shells, former bullfighting arena at Plaza Mayor, and the ornate cathedral. Pause in medieval Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo to explore the steep, narrow streets lined with almond trees, to visit the castle, and to watch for storks, the symbol of this quaint village. Back in Oporto, take a guided sightseeing tour, then travel along the picturesque Atlantic coast and stop at a Port wine lodge to visit the cellars and sample the excellent wine. Return to Lisbon for a guided sightseeing tour and the finale of your exciting Portuguese cruise vacation!

City Highlights
Lisbon:
Welcome drink

Vila Nova de Gaia:
Welcome cocktail

Régua:
Excursion to Lamego, visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies

Pinhão:
Dinner at Vintage House; visit the wine academy

Barca d - Alva:
Full-day excursion to Salamanca with guided sightseeing, visit the cathedral; lunch with local show

Vega Terron:
Onboard flamenco show; guided sightseeing of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, visit the castle

Pinhão:
Onboard Portuguese show

Régua:
Guided tour of Mateus wine estate, visit the palace

Bitetos:
Specialty dinner at Alpendurada Monastery

Oporto:
Guided sightseeing, cathedral, visit a Port wine cellar

Lisbon:
Guided sightseeing, visit Jeronimos Monastery and the Alfama

Note:

• Deluxe 7-night cruise from Vila Nova de Gaia to Vila Nova de Gaia in outside stateroom with hotel-style beds on the Douro Cruiser
• In the event of water level problems on stretches of the river, it may be necessary to operate part of the itinerary by motorcoach