Portugal’s Douro River

8 days from £1,749

Porto's terraced old town of red rooftops rising above the Douro, with the great double-deck iron arch of the Dom Luís I bridge to the right
Porto and the Dom Luís I Bridge
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Suggested Itinerary#

Your itinerary is exclusively yours to tailor to suit your group's interests and profile of your members. Here is our suggested itinerary:

Day 1 – UK to Porto

Scheduled flight to Porto from your preferred airport – transfer in our private executive coach to the MS Fernão de Magalhães which we board at 17:00.

Day 2 – Guided tour of Porto & wine tasting at Vila Nova de Gaïa

Sail from Porto to Regua

Day 3 – Vila Réal

Sail from Regua to Pinhao and on to Vega de Terron. An evening of Flamenco entertainment.

Day 4 – Salamanca

Sail from Vega de Terron to Barca d’Alva.

Day 5 – Porto Wine Route & wine tasting

Sail from Barca d’Alva to Ferradosa and on to Pinhao. Tonight enjoy the gala evening and dinner.

Day 6 – Guided tour of Lamego

Sail from Pinhao to Porto. An evening of Fado entertainment.

Day 7 – Aveiro

An evening of traditional folk entertainment.

Day 8 – Porto

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 09:00 – transfer to Porto Airport for our scheduled flight back home.

Remember, every element of this itinerary can be adjusted. If you'd like to change the days, add different activities, or adjust the pace, just let us know.

Features#

What's included in this tour is entirely yours to customise to suit your group's budget and preferences. Here is what we've suggested:

  • 8 day cruise aboard MS Fernão de Magalhães

  • All meals on board included

  • Welcome cocktail

  • Gala dinner & evening

  • Drinks included with meals & at the bar

  • Scheduled flights to Porto

  • Airport coach transfers to/from the ship

  • One free place per 15 paying passengers

Tailor your Features#

If you'd like to adjust what's included, perhaps a different hotel standard, more or fewer days, or different excursions, here are some alternatives:

Like this holiday but want to change it to suit your group’s budget or preferences? You could enjoy a pre or post-cruise stay in Porto or include an exclusive cocktail evening for your group or include some of the optional excursions.

Remember there will be cost consequences depending on your preferences but once we have sent you our initial offer, we can amend it as required by you until you have a tour with an itinerary and at a price which matches the interests and profile of your members.

Alternatively, there are a vast range of different river cruises available throughout Europe. Call us to discuss the possibilities.

Sights#

The places your group visits are exclusively yours to decide. Here are the main sights we've suggested:

  • Guided tour of Porto

  • Wine tasting at Vila Nova de Gaïa

  • Vila Réal

  • Salamanca

  • Porto Wine Route & wine tasting

  • Guided tour of Lamego

  • Aveiro

Tailor your Sights#

If you'd prefer to visit different places, or if you'd like to add extra attractions that match your group's specific interests, here are some more suggestions:

Remember that this tour is just our suggestion to provide inspiration and whet your appetite. Every one of our tours is tailor made exclusively for your group and your group alone. So if you like the look of this tour but want to alter it to suit your group, that’s fine. Tell us how you want to change it and we’ll send you a proposal that meets the exact requirements for your group tour. Then, combining our experience with your understanding of the profile and interests of your members, together we can fine tune the itinerary so that you get the perfect tour at the right price for your group.

Accommodation#

Where you stay is entirely yours to choose to match your group's preferences. Here is our suggested accommodation:

Seven nights on full board basis on the MS Fernão de Magalhães, an intimate-sized standard ship, measuring 75 metres long and 11.40 metres wide. It can accommodate 138 passengers, in 71 cabins spread over three decks. The ship has a lounge, bar, restaurant and a swimming pool and sundeck. The price is based on cabins on the main deck. All cabins have en suite shower and WC, and are equipped with TV, Wi- Fi, safe and air conditioning.

Extras#

The costs on top of your tour price can be tailored to suit your group's needs. Here is what we've listed as extras:

  • Middle deck cabin supplement £169 per person

  • Upper deck cabin supplement £219 per person

  • Single cabin supplement £429

  • Optional excursions & guided tours

  • Drinks from the ‘special lists’

  • Insurance

Many of these can be included in the tour price if you'd prefer. For example, we can include entrance fees, gratuities, or audio headphones as part of your overall cost.

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