Enticing Douro By AmaWaterways from US$3,409

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Included Tax + Daily Excursions

ITINERARY DETAILS:

Day 1 Porto

EMBARKATION

Board the ship for your Enticing Douro cruise.(D)

Day 2 Régua

Mateus Palace & Gardens visit

This tranquil village offers an authentic slice of Douro River life. Today, visit the Baroque-style Palacio de Mateus and its gardens. Inside the house, you’ll see interesting furnishings, paintings and a ceiling of intricately carved wood. The gardens here are considered some of the most beautiful in Portugal. (B,L,D)

Day 3 Vega de Terrón

Castelo Rodrigo tour with tasting of regional fare

OR Castelo Rodrigo hike with tasting of regional fare

In the morning, spend time soaking up the beauty of this picturesque port before you visit Castelo Rodrigo, a small fortified village perched high on a hilltop with centuries-old walls, steep narrow streets and fantastic views. You can also opt to hike up to the village should you wish a more active exploration. (B,L,D)

Day 4 Vega de Terrón

Salamanca excursion

Drive to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built of golden sandstone, Salamanca is known as a “living museum,” and you will have an opportunity to step back in time to the Middle Ages during your escorted tour, which includes the city’s elegant university buildings, the New Cathedral, the intriguingly decorated House of Shells and Plaza Mayor. (B,L,D)

Day 5 Pinhão

Quinta de Avessada lunch

Local quinta wine tasting

Spend time soaking up the beauty of the Douro River as you cruise to Pinhão. Be treated to an exclusive lunch at Quinta da Avessada, where you’ll enjoy an authentic and traditional dining experience complete with entertainment. Quinta da Avessada is also a fascinating interactive museum commemorating the history and culture of wine in the Alto Douro region, so you’ll have fun discovering all the various stages of wine production as well as doing plenty of tasting. Savor the flavors of Portugal’s renowned fortified wine, vinho do porto, made exclusively in the Douro Valley. Head to a local quinta for your authentic Port-wine tasting experience and enjoy the sweet nectar of this fascinating region. (B,L,D)

Day 6 Régua

Lamego tour and Bôlas tasting

OR Holy Staircase hike and Bôlas tasting

Lunch at a local quinta

Travel to picturesque Lamego, home to one of the most important pilgrimage sites in all of Portugal, where you’ll go to the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies). The shrine features a staircase of nearly 700 steps, beautifully decorated with white and blue tiles, which the more active adventurer will want to climb on a guided hike. Concluding both tours, you will have the opportunity to sample local traditional specialties, such as bôlas de Lamego, bread filled with smoked ham; presunto, a type of dry-cured ham; and Espumante, a Portuguese sparkling wine. Afterwards, head to a local quinta for a delicious lunch. (B,L,D)

Day 7 Porto

“City of Bridges” tour

OR Porto hike

Port Wine Tasting

Porto Illuminations cruise

The colorful city of Porto blends the best of old and new, which you can discover on an escorted tour of the historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the Cathedral, one of the city’s oldest monuments; and the São Bento Railway Station, known for its blue and white tile panels depicting scenes from Portuguese history. If you prefer to get more active, you can go on a guided hike. In the afternoon, you’ll also enjoy a tasting of Port, Portugal’s most renowned contribution to the world of wine. When the sun sets, enjoy the illuminated landscapes of Porto on a scenic cruise aboard your ship.(B,L,D)

Day 8 Porto

DISEMBARKATION

Disembark the ship and prepare for your flight home. (B)

Ships:

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7Nights

4Destinations

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Days 1, 2

Porto

Days 2, 3

Peso da Régua

Days 3, 4, 5

Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Days 5, 6

Pinhão

Days 6, 7

Peso da Régua

Days 7, 8

Porto

Day 1 Porto EMBARKATION

Board the ship for your Enticing Douro cruise.(D)

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Day 2 Régua

Mateus Palace & gardens visitThis tranquil village offers an authentic slice of Douro River life. Today, visit the Baroque-style Palacio de Mateus and its gardens. Inside the house, you’ll see interesting furnishings, paintings and a ceiling of intricately carved wood. The gardens here are considered some of the most beautiful in Portugal. (B,L,D)

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Day 3 Vega de Terrón

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Castelo Rodrigo tour with tasting of regional fare OR Castelo Rodrigo hike with tasting of regional fareIn the morning, spend time soaking up the beauty of this picturesque port before you visit Castelo Rodrigo, a small fortified village perched high on a hilltop with centuries-old walls, steep narrow streets and fantastic views. You can also opt to hike up to the village should you wish a more active exploration. (B,L,D)

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Day 4 Vega de Terrón

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Salamanca excursion Drive to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built of golden sandstone, Salamanca is known as a “living museum,” and you will have an opportunity to step back in time to the Middle Ages during your escorted tour, which includes the city’s elegant university buildings, the New Cathedral, the intriguingly decorated House of Shells and Plaza Mayor. (B,L,D)

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Day 5 Pinhão

Quinta de Avessada lunchLocal quinta wine tastingSpend time soaking up the beauty of the Douro River as you cruise to Pinhão. Be treated to an exclusive lunch at Quinta da Avessada, where you’ll enjoy an authentic and traditional dining experience complete with entertainment. Quinta da Avessada is also a fascinating interactive museum commemorating the history and culture of wine in the Alto Douro region, so you’ll have fun discovering all the various stages of wine production as well as doing plenty of tasting. Savor the flavors of Portugal’s renowned fortified wine, vinho do porto, made exclusively in the Douro Valley. Head to a local quinta for your authentic Port-wine tasting experience and enjoy the sweet nectar of this fascinating region. (B,L,D)

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Day 6 Régua

Lamego tour and Bôlas tastingOR Holy Staircase hike and Bôlas tastingLunch at a local quintaTravel to picturesque Lamego, home to one of the most important pilgrimage sites in all of Portugal, where you’ll go to the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies). The shrine features a staircase of nearly 700 steps, beautifully decorated with white and blue tiles, which the more active adventurer will want to climb on a guided hike. Concluding both tours, you will have the opportunity to sample local traditional specialties, such as bôlas de Lamego, bread filled with smoked ham; presunto, a type of dry-cured ham; and Espumante, a Portuguese sparkling wine. Afterwards, head to a local quinta for a delicious lunch. (B,L,D)

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Day 7 Porto

“City of Bridges” tourOR Porto hikePort Wine TastingPorto Illuminations cruiseThe colorful city of Porto blends the best of old and new, which you can discover on an escorted tour of the historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the Cathedral, one of the city’s oldest monuments; and the São Bento Railway Station, known for its blue and white tile panels depicting scenes from Portuguese history. If you prefer to get more active, you can go on a guided hike. In the afternoon, you’ll also enjoy a tasting of Port, Portugal’s most renowned contribution to the world of wine. When the sun sets, enjoy the illuminated landscapes of Porto on a scenic cruise aboard your ship.(B,L,D)

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Day 8 Porto

DISEMBARKATION: Disembark the ship and prepare for your flight home. (B)

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Meeting point

Porto-Porto

Itinerary

Day 1: Porto

Day 2: Porto, Peso da Régua

Day 3: Peso da Régua, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Day 4: Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

Day 5: Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, Pinhão

Day 6: Pinhão, Peso da Régua

Day 7: Peso da Régua, Porto

Day 8: Porto

Included

SPACIOUS STATEROOMS

7 nights luxury accommodation in an outside stateroom (most with French balconies)

Entertainment-On-Demand in all staterooms featuring free high-speed internet access, movies, a music library and English language TV stations

Desk and sitting area

Bottled water replenished daily

AN ARRAY OF AMENITIES

Wellness Activities with a dedicated Wellness Host leading various exercise classes as well as discussions on healthy eating and relaxation techniques, both on board and on shore.

Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during both cruise and land packages

Internet and Wi-Fi access

Sun Deck whirlpool and walking track

Fitness room, massage services and hair salon

Main Lounge with panoramic views and bar

Daily entertainment including cultural performances

AWARD-WINNING DINING

All onboard dining in a variety of venues

Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients

The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant

Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner, La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Dinner, Captain's Cocktail and Gala Dinner

La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs exclusive dining experience

Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner

Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast

Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks

Tapas, sandwiches, snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge

A WORLD OF EXPLORATION

Immersive tours in every destination

Gentle, regular, active and late-riser tour options

Bike tours and hikes

Special interest tours

Knowledgeable guides

Personal headset for easy exploration

Airport transfers with purchase of air from AmaWaterways

Excluded

International Flight

Airport Transfer

Mini-Bar Drinks

Gratuities

Visa

Any other service not mentioned above

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