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From Portugal to Spain: Porto, the Douro Valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise)

Portugal and Spain will unveil their treasures along a unique cruise over the Douro. Discover Porto, a city full of charm where its heritage is perfectly combined with the modern, cosmopolitan and intimate at the same time. You will visit the charming city of Lamego where breath-taking landscapes of green hills offer an interesting change of scenery. You will also discover Guimarães and its fascinating stories that are reflected in the many monuments and historic buildings surrounding the town.

Trip code : POP_PP

Duration : 7 days

Destination :

Travel Dates :2023/2022

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

  • All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
  • Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Headsets are included for excursions
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Onboard activities
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Intoxicating getaway between vineyards and the river
  • Heritage, flavors, dances and traditional songs
  • Fado, flamenco, and traditional evenings on board

DAY 1

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 5:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. In the evening, we'll set out on an optional excursion by coach for both packages to see Porto by night.

Join us for the optional excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided tour of Porto. Discover one of the oldest cities in Europe, with a historic center that is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. DISCOVERY: Touring Porto via tram and visiting the tram museum followed by a tasting of some of the local specialties in the old city. In the afternoon, we'll cruise through the Douro Valley with its fabulous landscapes. Enjoy an evening of dancing or time at leisure in Regua tonight.

Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Vila Réal, a town with a great variety of religious buildings and architecture. In the afternoon, the cruise continues to the heart of the most famous vineyards in Porto to Vega de Terron. We'll arrive in the evening. Enjoy an evening of Flamenco entertainment.

Join us for the optional excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Salamanca. This town of dazzling beauty houses some extraordinary Roman, Arabic, and Christian architectural treasures. DISCOVERY: Salamanca by bike. We'll return on board in Barca d'Alva. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

This morning will be spent cruising. Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: "wines of Porto" excursion followed by a wine-tasting session*. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening.

Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Lamego. This afternoon will be spent cruising. Enjoy an evening of Fado-themed entertainment.

DAY 7

This morning, enjoy time at leisure in Porto. In the afternoon, join us for the optional excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Discover Guimaraes. DISCOVERY: Hiking along the Atlantic coast all the way to Villa Nova de Gaïa, followed by a wine-tasting session*. Enjoy an evening of traditional folk entertainment.

DAY 8

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

FAQ & Travel Blog

Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - onboard entertainment - Flamenco, Fado and traditional folk entertainment - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.

CLASSIC
CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2022

Included in tour package:Porto by nightPorto (tour and tasting)Vila Real and the Solar de Mateus Manor (outdoor)Salamanque (day trip - lunch included)Porto Wine Route (tasting)LamegoGuimaraes

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 616 AUD

On-board : 721 AUD

DISCOVERY
DISCOVERY EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2022

Included in tour package:Porto by nightTouring Porto via tram and visiting the tram museumVila Real and the Solar de Mateus Manor (outdoor)Salamanca tapas tourPorto Wine Route (tasting)LamegoHiking al

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 627 AUD

On-board : 737 AUD

DISCOVERY
DISCOVERY EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2023

Included in tour package:Porto by nightTouring Porto via tram and visiting the tram museumVila Real and the Solar de Mateus Manor (outdoor)Salamanca tapas tourPorto Wine Route (tasting)LamegoHiking al

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 793 AUD

On-board : 928 AUD

CLASSIC
CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2023

Included in tour package:Porto by nightPorto (tour and tasting)Vila Real and the Solar de Mateus Manor (outdoor)Salamanque (day trip - lunch included)Porto Wine Route (tasting)LamegoGuimaraes

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 651 AUD

On-board : 763 AUD

1 TRIPS OF DAY
PM
Wines trail of Porto- 2023

Departure from Ferradosa for our excursion along the Porto wine route. We'll discover this incredible vineyard extending over 100 km along the Douro river all the way to the Spanish border. We'

DURATION 04:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 93 AUD

On-board : 103 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
DAY
Guided tour of Salamanca (lunch included)- 2023

Departure by coach towards Salamanca where you'll meet up with your guides. Since 1988, the Old Town of Salamanca has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The classified area extends on

DURATION 10:30 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 147 AUD

On-board : 163 AUD

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AM
Guided tour of Porto and wine tasting- 2023

Departure by coach from the Villa Nova de Gaia Quay, facing Porto from across the Douro river and the famous Dom Luis I Bridge, built between 1881 and 1886 by French engineer Theophile Seyrig, one of

DURATION 04:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 0 AUD

On-board : 116 AUD

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EVENING
Porto by night- 2023

A unique opportunity to admire the city of Porto by night during a panoramic tour by bus. You will love the old, preserved districts of this city of immense character, classed as a World Heritage Site

DURATION 01:15 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 46 AUD

On-board : 51 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Guided tour of Lamego- 2023

Departure by coach from Regua to Lamego for a guided tour of the city center by coach and on foot. Lamego is a charming episcopal and commercial town where you'll get to discover the Nossa Senhora

DURATION 04:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 93 AUD

On-board : 103 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
PM
Hiking along the Douro- 2023

We'll leave by coach for the mouth of the Douro River. Here, you'll set out with your guide for a hike along the Douro, passing through the traditional fishing village of São Pedro da A

DURATION 03:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 105 AUD

On-board : 0 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Vila Real and Mateus Palace- 2023

We'll leave from Regua or Pinhão for Vila Real, where aristocrats built grand palaces during the 16th and 18th centuries. The architecture of the religious buildings is here extremely varie

DURATION 04:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 117 AUD

On-board : 130 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Touring Porto via tram and visiting the Tram Museum- 2023

We'll leave from Vila Nova de Gaia by coach for downtown Porto. Once we arrive, we'll board one of the city's trams and partake in this urban-tourism experience all the way to the mouth of

DURATION 04:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 180 AUD

On-board : 200 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
DAY
Salamanca by bike- 2022

You'll leave by coach with your host/hostess from Barca d'Alva for Salamanca where you'll meet up with your guides. Is there a more unusual way to tour this Spanish city than on a comforta

DURATION 10:30 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 186 AUD

On-board : 207 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
PM
Guimaraes- 2023

We'll leave by coach from Porto for Guimarães. With our guide, we'll begin the tour of this university town on foot to discover its historical treasures. We'll get the chance to dis

DURATION 04:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 88 AUD

On-board : 98 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
DAY
Salamanca tapas tour- 2023

You’ll leave by coach with our team from Barca d’Alva for Salamanca, where you’ll meet up with the local guide for a tapas food tour in several eateries in the city center. Discover

DURATION hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 201 AUD

On-board : 224 AUD

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