Embark on your enchanting Douro Discovery cruise and immerse yourself in the picturesque landscapes of Portugal.
Explore the Mateus Palace gardens in Régua and enjoy traditional Portuguese folk music in Pinhão. Discover Salamanca, relish a flamenco show, tour Quinta do Seixo for port wine tastings, and more!
Discover the Douro and all her natural beauty while you relax aboard your luxury cruise ship, embarking on an adventure filled with unforgettable blend of culture and excitement.
Your carefully-crafted cruise itinerary offers a delightful blend of cultural experiences and scenic wonders. You’ll explore stunning gardens, indulge in traditional Portuguese cuisine, and be captivated by the rhythms of folk music. Discover the heart of Spain in Salamanca, savour port wine at a renowned winery, and explore historic sites like Lamego’s Gothic cathedral. Wonders abound aboard your Douro Discovery cruise.
Fly to Oporto and board the Douro Spirit.
After a morning cruise, visit the Mateus Palace gardens in Régua. Arrive at Pinhão in the evening and enjoy a Portuguese folk music show after dinner.
Join an afternoon excursion to Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo. Taste a traditional Portuguese dinner on board your ship.
Go on an excursion to Salamanca, Spain: lunch and a flamenco show are included. Moor in Barca d’Alva overnight.
After a morning sail to Cais Foz do Tavora, visit Quinta do Seixo for a tour and port wine tasting. Embark on an evening visit to a local quinta for dinner.
Cruise to Régua and take a coach trip to Lamego for sightseeing. Alternatively, visit the Gothic cathedral. Return to your ship in Régua and sail to Bitetos.
Sail back to Oporto. Tour Oporto and visit a port wine cellar for a tasting. Remain moored in Vila Nova de Gaia overnight.
After breakfast, disembark the Douro Spirit and catch your return flight to the UK.
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