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Portugal Douro River cruise
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Lisa McLaren
Lansdale, PA Travel Agent· 8 Years of Experience
LISAFIT Travel, an independent agent with Cruises & Tours, Unlimited, a Travel Leaders Network Affiliate Agency
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COUNTRIES VISITED:On the River, Portugal, Spain
PLACES VISITED:Douro River, Pinhao, Porto, Salamanca, Vega Terron
SUGGESTED DURATION:7 Days
Day 1: Porto
•Arrival in Porto: Embark.
Day 2: Porto – Regua
•Porto City Tour: Explore the vibrant city of Porto with a guided tour, including a visit to the historic Ribeira district and a local wine cellar for a port wine tasting.
•Cruise to Regua: Enjoy the scenic views as you cruise along the Douro River to Regua.
Day 3: Regua – Vega de Terron
•Mateus Palace: Visit the beautiful Mateus Palace and its gardens.
•Cruise to Vega de Terron: Continue your journey along the Douro River, passing through picturesque landscapes.
Day 4: Vega de Terron – Salamanca
Day 5: Pocinho – Pinhão
Day 6: Pinhão – Porto.
Day 7: Porto
Day 8: Porto
•Disembarkation: After breakfast, disembark the Scenic Azure and transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
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DAY1
Porto
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Embarkation
Time to get on the Scenic Azure to start our Douro river journey!
HIGHLIGHTS:
The beauty of the town is amazing
DAY2
Porto
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Wine tasting in the village of Ribeira
Wonderful Port and Vino Verhde wine tasting
HIGHLIGHTS:
beautiful little village
DAY3
Vega Terron
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Mateo Palace
Beautiful Palace and gardens
HIGHLIGHTS:
beautiful scenery along the way!
DAY4
Salamanca
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Visit to the university town
Beautiful city with a gorgeous old university. Oldest in Spain!
HIGHLIGHTS:
the architecture!
DAY5
Pinhao
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travel along the countryside with a special demonstration
We got to travel to a little village to visit an original farmhouse and a roasted almond demonstration
HIGHLIGHTS:
The pretty little village
DAY6
Douro River
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Sailing along the Douro
Wonderful scenery and nice weather as we sailed along the Douro seeing the vineyards and countryside
HIGHLIGHTS:
Scenery!!!
DAY7
Porto
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night in the city
We spent the night back in Porto and the city was beautiful at night
HIGHLIGHTS:
The buildings
FINAL THOUGHTS
I will never forget the utter beauty of the Douro River and surrounding countryside. Porto is a city I want to return to someday soon!