Lisbon to Porto - 11 days |
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Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Lisbon
Arrive at Lisbon’s Portela Airport where you’ll be transferred to the hotel.
Day 2:
Lisbon
Featured Excursion: Lisbon city tour
Your guided exploration of the city takes you to one of the most historical districts of the city, Belem, where you’ll see the Belem Tower, a fortress that kept careful watch over the great navigators who left Portugal to seek their fortunes elsewhere. You’ll relive the opulence of the former times with a visit to the Royal Coaches Museum and the 16th-century ornate Jerónimos Monastery. (BB)
Day 3: Lisbon
Spend leisure time enjoying this cosmopolitan city often referred to as the "City of Seven Hills". Uncover a treasure trove of old world architecture , or simply relax in one of the many cafes in Lisbon's popular Rossio Square. (BB)
Day 4: Lisbon, Coimbra Porto (Embarkation)
Featured Excursion: Coimbra tour with family style lunch
En route from Lisbon to the ship in Porto, you’ll learn about Portugal’s third largest city on a tour of Coimbra, the birthplace to six of Portugal’s kings and home to one of the oldest universities in Europe. Be amazed by the Biblioteca Joanina, the jewel of Coimbra University. You’ll enjoy lunch in a local pousada before continuing on to Porto to meet the ship. (BB, L, D)
Day 5: Porto, Bitetos
Choice of Porto city tour -OR- Ribeira District walking tour
Birthplace of Henry the Navigator, who launched Portugal's voyages of exploration, and longtime hub of the trade in Port wine, Porto combines well-preserved historic buildings with cutting-edge architecture and a booming cultural revival. Your tour will take you to the 19th century Placio da Bolsa, with its famous Moorish Revival-style Arab Room; the austere hilltop cathedral with its amazing views of the city below; and the vivacious pedestrian shopping street, Santa Catarina.
If you prefer, you can explore the UNESCO-designated Ribeira district on foot; the colorful heart of the old port city entices you with Medeival lanes and zigzagging stairways. After lunch, stop by the prestigious Port wine cellars in Cais de Gaia for an introduction on the country's namesake wine. Then, it's all hands on deck-or perhaps in your luxurious stateroom - as the ship sets up sail up the Douro for Bitetos. (BB,L,D)
Day 6: Régua, Pinhão
Featured Excursions: Mateus Palace and Gardens, and dinner at Quinta da Avessada
After a morning lecture at the Douro Museum, visit the impressive Mateus Palace and Gardens, with one of the most beautiful gardens in the world. Later, enjoy dinner at the family-owned winery Quinta da Avessada in the heart of the Douro region, built a century ago, and producing Moscatel, the treasure of the region. (BB, L, D)
Day 7: Pinhão, Vega de Terrón (Spain)
Featured Excursion: Wine tasting at a local quinta
Pinhão is the epicenter of the Port winemaking, so it is only fitting you visit a quinta to learn the history of, and sample, the country’s most celebrated beverage. In the afternoon, enjoy the breathtaking scenery while sailing the remote Douro Valley. (BB, L, Captain’s Dinner)
Day 8: Vega de Terrón (Salamanca, Spain)
Featured Excursion: Full-day Salamanca city tour with typical Spanish lunch and flamenco show
From Vega de Terrón, on the Spanish border, travel overland to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage city. This charming town is untouched in its architectural purity, and throughout the centuries the sandstone buildings have gained an exquisite golden glow, giving the city the nickname the “Golden City.” Visit Salamanca’s historic university before having lunch with a flamenco show at
a local restaurant. (BB, L, D)
Day 9: Barca d'Alva (Castelo Rodrigo), Régua
Featured Excursion: Tour of medieval Castelo Rodrigo
Visit the 12th-century walled village of Castelo Rodrigo, a charming and captivating place with Medieval streets, thick stonewall houses, and a remarkably distinctive fountain, Chafariz dos Pretos. (BB, L, D)
Day 10: Porto
Choice of Guimarães city tour -OR-
"Hidden Treasures of Porto" waling tour
Visit historic Guimarães, Portugal's first capital back in the 12th century and home to its first king, Don Afonso Henriques. It has been called the birthplace of the Portuguese nation. Dominated by Afonso Henriques's grand castle, Guimarães was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its extraordinarily well-reserved city center. Or opt to discover some of Porto's hidden treasures, visiting such highlights as the church of São Francisco, with its amazing gilded woodwork and the beautiful Art Nouveau bookstore Lello - with a coffee break at a traditional pasteleria. Later, enjoy dinner while sailing to the mouth of the Douro River. (BB,L,D)
Day 11: Porto (Disembarkation)
Disembark the ship and transfer to the Porto Airport for your flight home.
Departures & Pricing
Advisements:
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A valid passport is required for travel.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
2013 & 2014 Departures
|
Start City |
Rates are in $ USD and are PER PASSENGER sharing a twin cabin. |
From Lisbon |
Program Start Date |
Cruise Embarkation Day (in Porto) |
Cat. 3 - Lower Deck aft w/ fixed window
|
Cat. 2 - Lower Deck w/ fixed window
|
Cat. 1- Middle Deck w/ french balcony
|
Jr. Suite - Upper Deck w/ full balcony |
Suite - Upper Deck aft w/ full balcony |
16-May-2013 |
19-May-2013 |
$3,699
|
$3,949 |
$4,449 |
$5,194 |
$6,694 |
23-May-2013 |
26-May-2013 |
$3,699 |
$3,949 |
$4,449 |
$5,194 |
$6,694 |
30-May-2013 |
2-Jun-2013 |
$3,699 |
$3,949 |
$4,449 |
$5,194 |
$6,694 |
6-Jun-2013 |
9-Jun-2013 |
$3,699 |
$3,949 |
$4,449 |
$5,194 |
$6,694 |
13-Jun-2013 |
16-Jun-2013 |
$3,499 |
$3,749 |
$4,249 |
$4,994 |
$6,494 |
20-Jun-2013 |
23-Jun-2013 |
$3,499 |
$3,749 |
$4,249 |
$4,994 |
$6,494 |
27-Jun-2013 |
30-Jun-2013 |
$3,449 |
$3,699 |
$4,199 |
$4,944 |
$6,444 |
4-Jul-2013 |
7-Jul-2013 |
$3,349 |
$3,599 |
$4,099 |
$4,844 |
$6,344 |
11-Jul-2013 |
14-Jul-2013 |
$3,349
|
$3,599 |
$4,099 |
$4,844 |
$6,344 |
18-Jul-2013 |
21-Jul-2013 |
$3,349 |
$3,599 |
$4,099 |
$4,844 |
$6,344 |
25-Jul-2013 |
28-Jul-2013 |
$3,349 |
$3,599 |
$4,099 |
$4,844 |
$6,344 |
1-Aug-2013 |
4-Aug-2013 |
$3,349 |
$3,599 |
$4,099 |
$4,844 |
$6,344 |
8-Aug-2013 |
11-Aug-2013 |
$3,349 |
$3,599 |
$4,099 |
$4,844 |
$6,344 |
15-Aug-2013 |
18-Aug-2013 |
$3,399 |
$3,649 |
$4,149 |
$4,894 |
$6,394 |
22-Aug-2013 |
25-Aug-2013 |
$3,599 |
$3,849 |
$4,349 |
$5,094 |
$6,594 |
29-Aug-2013 |
1-Sep-2013 |
$3,999 |
$4,249 |
$4,749 |
$5,494 |
$6,994 |
5-Sep-2013 |
8-Sep-2013 |
$3,999 |
$4,249 |
$4,749 |
$5,494 |
$6,994 |
12-Sep-2013 |
15-Sep-2013 |
$3,999 |
$4,249 |
$4,749 |
$5,494 |
$6,994 |
19-Sep-2013 |
22-Sep-2013 |
$3,899 |
$4,149 |
$4,649 |
$5,394 |
$6,894 |
26-Sep-2013 |
29-Sep-2013 |
$3,899 |
$4,149 |
$4,649 |
$5,394 |
$6,894 |
3-Oct-2013 |
6-Oct-2013 |
$3,899 |
$4,149 |
$4,649 |
$5,394 |
$6,894 |
10-Oct-2013 |
13-Oct-2013 |
$3,699 |
$3,949 |
$4,449 |
$5,194 |
$6,694 |
24-Oct-2013 |
27-Oct-2013 |
$3,299
|
$3,549 |
$4,049 |
$4,794 |
$6,294 |
31-Oct-2013 |
3-Nov-2013 |
$3,199 |
$3,449 |
$3,949 |
$4,694 |
$6,194 |
7-Nov-2013 |
10-Nov-2013 |
$3,099
|
$3,349 |
$3,849 |
$4,594 |
$6,094 |
27-Mar-2014 |
30-Mar-2014 |
$3,799 |
$4,074 |
$4,649 |
$5,394 |
$6,794 |
3-Apr-2014 |
6-Apr-2014 |
$3,899 |
$4,174 |
$4,749 |
$5,494 |
$6,894 |
10-Apr-2014 |
13-Apr-2014 |
$3,899 |
$4,174 |
$4,749 |
$5,494 |
$6,894 |
17-Apr-2014 |
20-Apr-2014 |
$3,899 |
$4,174 |
$4,749 |
$5,494 |
$6,894 |
24-Apr-2014 |
27-Apr-2014 |
$3,949 |
$4,224 |
$4,799 |
$5,544 |
$6,944 |
1-May-2014 |
4-May-2014 |
$4,199 |
$4,474 |
$5,049 |
$5,794 |
$7,194 |
8-May-2014 |
11-May-2014 |
$4,199 |
$4,474 |
$5,049 |
$5,794 |
$7,194 |
15-May-2014 |
18-May-2014 |
$4,199 |
$4,474 |
$5,049 |
$5,794 |
$7,194 |
22-May-2014 |
25-May-2014 |
$4,199 |
$4,474 |
$5,049 |
$5,794 |
$7,194 |
29-May-2014 |
1-Jun-2014 |
$4,199 |
$4,474 |
$5,049 |
$5,794 |
$7,194 |
5-Jun-2014 |
8-Jun-2014 |
$4,199 |
$4,474 |
$5,049 |
$5,794 |
$7,194 |
12-Jun-2014 |
15-Jun-2014 |
$3,999 |
$4,274 |
$4,849 |
$5,594 |
$6,994 |
19-Jun-2014 |
22-Jun-2014 |
$3,999 |
$4,274 |
$4,849 |
$5,594 |
$6,994 |
26-Jun-2014 |
29-Jun-2014 |
$3,949 |
$4224 |
$4,799 |
$5,544 |
$6,944 |
3-Jul-2014 |
6-Jul-2014 |
$3,849 |
$4,124 |
$4,699 |
$5,444 |
$6,844 |
10-Jul-2014 |
13-Jul-2014 |
$3,849 |
$4,124 |
$4,699 |
$5,444 |
$6,844 |
17-Jul-2014 |
20-Jul-2014 |
$3,849 |
$4,124 |
$4,699 |
$5,444 |
$6,844 |
24-Jul-2014 |
27-Jul-2014 |
$3,849 |
$4,124 |
$4,699 |
$5,444 |
$6,844 |
31-Jul-2014 |
3-Aug-2014 |
$3,849 |
$4,124 |
$4,699 |
$5,444 |
$6,844 |
7-Aug-2014 |
10-Aug-2014 |
$3,849 |
$4,124 |
$4,699 |
$5,444 |
$6,844 |
14-Aug-2014 |
17-Aug-2014 |
$3,899 |
$4,174 |
$4,749 |
$5,494 |
$6,894 |
21-Aug-2014 |
24-Aug-2014 |
$4,099 |
$4,374 |
$4,949 |
$5,694 |
$7,094 |
28-Aug-2014 |
31-Aug-2014 |
$4,499 |
$4,774 |
$5,349 |
$6,094 |
$7,494 |
4-Sep-2013 |
7-Sep-2014 |
$4,499 |
$4,774 |
$5,349 |
$6,094 |
$7,494 |
11-Sep-2014 |
14-Sep-2014 |
$4,499 |
$4,774 |
$5,349 |
$6,094 |
$7,494 |
18-Sep-2014 |
21-Sep-2014 |
$4,399 |
$4,674 |
$5,249 |
$5,994 |
$7,394 |
25-Sep-2014 |
28-Sep-2014 |
$4,399 |
$4,674 |
$5,249 |
$5,994 |
$7,394 |
2-Oct-2014 |
5-Oct-2014 |
$4,399 |
$4,674 |
$5,249 |
$5,994 |
$7,394 |
9-Oct-2014 |
12-Oct-2014 |
$4,199 |
$4,474 |
$5,049 |
$5,794 |
$7,194 |
16-Oct-2014 |
19-Oct-2014 |
$3,899 |
$4,174 |
$4,749 |
$5,494 |
$6,894 |
23-Oct-2014 |
26-Oct-2014 |
$3,799 |
$4,074 |
$4,649 |
$5,394 |
$6,794 |
30-Oct-2014 |
2-Nov-2014 |
$3,699 |
3,974 |
$4,549 |
$5,294 |
$6,694 |
6-Nov-2014 |
9-Nov-2014 |
$3,599 |
3,874 |
$4,449 |
$5,194 |
$6,594 |
13-Nov-2014 |
16-Nov-2014 |
$3,599 |
3,874 |
$4,449 |
$5,194 |
$6,594 |
For Single Traveler: Single Supplement applies. Please Inquire. |
Port Charges: Additional $140 per passenger. |
For 7 nights Cruise Only (no Lisbon): Subtract $500 from above per person rates. |
Transfers at the Start/End of the program are available. Transfers are subject to transfer terms and guidelines. Please inquire for details. |
2014 Pay-in-Full Savings: book and pay in full at time of reservation any 2014 departures and SAVE $800 per couple on Suites and Category 1 staterooms; SAVE $600 per couple on Category 2 and 3 staterooms. Port charges are not included in the discount. Offer expires June 30, 2013 and cannot be combined with other promotions. |
2014 Early Booking Discount: Book and deposit at time of reservation any 2014 departures and SAVE $300 per couple off the cruise price. Port charges are not included on the discount. Offer expires June 30, 2013. Cannot be combined with other promotions. |
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