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Portugal, Spain, & the Douro River Valley 2009
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Highlights LisbonCoimbraPortoReguaSalamancaPinhaoVega de TerronBitetosPortugal, Spain, & the Douro River Valley Cruise/Tour Package Includes: 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the intimate Douro Queen2-night hotel stay in the deluxe Tiara Park Atlantic Hotel (or similar) in Lisbon with breakfastAll meals onboard.Complimentary fine wine during dinner during your cruise7 shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking guidesState-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions2 dinners and 2 lunches onshore featuring traditional cuisine in unique settingsCaptain's DinnerExciting onboard entertainment and insightful lecturesAn experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staffAll transfers on arrival and departure daysComplimentary Transfers Arrival Transfers: Arrival Transfers: Flights must arrive between 0700 and 1400 on the day the cruise departs, or on the day any included land program begins in order to receive airport to ship transfers. These transfers are group transfers and passengers may experience a waiting period of up to 2 hours or more between transfers.Passengers will need to make their way to the meet and greet area where they will be met by a representative holding a TRAFALGAR UNIWORLD sign. Passengers arriving outside the official dates of arrival will need to make their own arrangements or purchase a private transfer.Departure Transfers: Departure Transfers: Flights must depart between 0700 and 1700 on the day that the cruise or the included land package ends in order to receive the ship to airport transfer. Passengers departing later than this must make their own arrangements or purchase private transfers.Passenger flight details must be given to Trafalgar 45 days days prior to departure in order to qualify for these tranfers.Important Note: Complimentary transfers will vary on certain tours especially if a Land portion is included on the tour. Please contact Trafalgar or your Travel Agent at time of booking to confirm the Complimentary transfer status on your selected tour. |
| Call (800) 311-7838 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7259825 | | Trafalgar Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart Home Gateway City to Lisbon | Depart Home Gateway City to Lisbon | | Day 2 | Lisbon | Lisbon
: Arrive at Lisbon's Portela Airport where you?ll be transferred to the hotel. | | Day 3 | Lisbon | Lisbon
: Featured Excursion: Lisbon city tour
Become acquainted with the historic district of Bel?m and Bel?m Tower, built to commemorate Vasco da Gama's expedition. Explore the Royal Coaches Museum, housed in an 18th-century riding academy, and the ornate 16th-century Jer?nimos Monastery. (Buffet Breakfast)
| | Day 4 | Porto | Lisbon, Coimbra, Porto
: Featured Excursion: Coimbra tour with family style lunch
En route to Porto, stop in Portugal's third largest city, Coimbra, birthplace of six of Portugal's kings and home to one of the oldest universities in Europe and its gem of a library, the Biblioteca Joanina. Enjoy lunch in a local pousada before continuing on to the ship docked in Porto. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner) | | Day 5 | Bitetos | Porto, Bitetos
: Featured Excursions: Porto city tour, dinner at Alpendurada Monastery
Traipse through the UNESCO World Heritage designated medieval city center of charming Porto, and see Porto's impressive Romanesque cathedral. Later, sail to Bitetos for a spectacular dinner at the former 14th-century Benedictine Monastery of Alpendurada, perched high above the river. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner) | | Day 6 | Pinhao | Bitetos, Regua (Lamego), Pinhao
: Featured Excursion: Lamego tour
Be amazed by the breathtaking scenery of the Douro River Valley as we cruise from Bitetos to Regua in the morning. Our next stop is the old Episcopal city of Lamego with its impressive 18th-century pilgrimage church, Nossa Senhora dos Rem?dios, which is an 11th-century castle. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
| | Day 7 | Barca d'Alva | Pinhao, Barca d'Alva
: Featured Excursion: Port wine tasting at the Wine Academy
The small town of Pinhao is the epicenter of the Port winemaking area and a place where the soil and climatic conditions are considered to be at their very best. Visit the famous Wine Academy at the Vintage House and learn about the history of Port and the Port winemaking process, which goes back to the 17th century. Sample this country's most celebrated beverage. You?ll have some leisure time before sailing to Barca d'Alva in the afternoon. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Captain's Dinner) | | Day 8 | Vega de Terron (Salamanca) | Vega de Terron (Salamanca)
: Featured Excursion: Full-day Salamanca tour with traditional Spanish lunch
From Vega de Terron, where the ship docks, travel overland to Salamanca, one of the best preserved medieval cities in Spain. Visit the historic university founded in 1218, and stroll through one of Spain's largest and grandest squares?Plaza Mayor. After an authentic lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy free time in this magical city. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner) | | Day 9 | Pinhao | Vega de Terron (Castelo Rodrigo), Pinhao
: Featured Excursion: Castelo Rodrigo tour and dinner at the Vintage House
Visit the picturesque medieval walled city of Castelo Rodrigo which dates back to the 12th century, and learn about its Jewish heritage. Be amazed by the breathtaking scenery of the Douro River Valley as you cruise to Pinhao in the afternoon. In the evening, be our guest at a delicious dinner which takes place at the Vintage House Hotel, a magnificent converted 18th-century mansion overlooking the Douro River. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
| | Day 10 | Porto | Regua, Porto
: Featured Excursion: Mateus Palace and Gardens
Visit the impressive baroque Mateus Palace and Gardens, world-famous for being featured on the label of Mateus Ros? wine. This impressive facade features beautiful rooftop pinnacles and an ornate stairway, all reflected in a pond in front. (Buffet Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner)
| | Day 11 | Depart Porto | Depart Porto
: Disembark the ship and transfer to Porto Airport for your flight home. |
| | * A limited number of singles are available for an additional supplement.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
- All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page. |
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