Douro Discovery Douro Queen

Includes insurance and cancellation cover§ Price reduction available if not required. – see pages 144-149 for details

Cathedrals, palaces and port – cruise the Douro through a vineyard-clad river valley and explore the many sides of Portugal…

The buildings of Oporto reflected in the Douro

Day 1: UK to Oporto. Fly to Oporto and embark your ship at Vila Nova de Gaia on the Douro’s south bank. Remain moored overnight. Day 2: Oporto to Régua to Pinhão. This afternoon travel by coach from Régua to Lamego, one of the most attractive cities in Portugal. You’ll see the elaborate Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, set atop nine steep terraces overlooking the town. There’ll be free time to explore this baroque church and walk down into the city using the ornate staircase – but be warned, there are almost 700 steps! Alternatively, take the coach down to the city and visit the Gothic cathedral, which in parts dates back to the 12th century! Re-join your ship in Régua and cruise to Pinhão.

Day 3: Pinhão to Vega de Térron. Sail to Vega de Térron. This afternoon, join an included excursion to Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, a small medieval village with a scenic hilltop location. See the 18th-century baroque church and stroll around the village in your own time. Back on board ship look forward to a traditional Portuguese dinner.

Day 4: Vega de Térron to Barca d'Alva.

Enjoy an included excursion across the border to the city of Salamanca in Spain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its historic university buildings. The journey usually takes about two hours, during which your guide will give a commentary on Spanish history. After a little free time in the city, join a walking tour to the Plaza Mayor, one of the finest town squares in Spain. You’ll also see the famous cathedral, built in two parts. The 12th-century Catedral Vieja is now incorporated into the much larger 16thcentury Catedral Nueva. Lunch is at a local restaurant, followed by a flamenco show. Return to the Douro Queen in Barca d’Alva and moor overnight. Day 5: Barca d'Alva to Pinhão. Depart Barca d’Alva and enjoy the panoramic views as you spend the morning sailing towards Pinhão, arriving after lunch. This afternoon visit Quinta do Seixo, a local winery, for an included tour of the estate, followed by an opportunity to taste their port wines. This evening you’ll visit a local quinta for dinner, with wine and entertainment included. The ship remains moored in Pinhão overnight.

Day 6: Pinhão to Régua to Entre-os-Rios.

Cruise to Régua for an included visit to Mateus Palace gardens. Your guide will give you an introduction to the palace which features on the Mateus rosé wine label. Admire the exterior and explore the exceptional formal gardens. This afternoon relax on board as the Douro Queen departs Régua. Look forward to a traditional Portuguese folk music show after dinner. Moor overnight in Entre-os-Rios. Day 7: Entre-os-Rios to Oporto. Sail back to Oporto this morning. Discover the history of Portugal’s second-largest city on an included tour. This famous centre of port wine production is located on the Douro estuary. The coach tour includes a visit to Sé Cathedral, which dates from the 12th century and a visit to a port wine cellar where you’ll learn about the production of this famous drink and enjoy a tasting. Remain moored in Vila Nova de Gaia overnight. Day 8: Oporto to UK. Disembark after breakfast and travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

EXTEND YOUR HOLIDAY

Oporto and/or a Pousada in Guimares. 2 nights each from £279 with breakfast included. Please see page 143 for details.

ADD A HOTEL STAY

Enjoy three nights in Lisbon before following the same cruise itinerary. Holiday code: DU003. Please see page 143 for details.

SOLO TRAVELLERS

On November 16, 2022 travel in the company of other solo travellers and a Solos host, who will organise an additional drinks party and enjoy an All Inclusive seven-night cruise. Holiday code: AF728.

The beautiful Douro Tour the port wine cellars

Nossa Senhora dos Rémedios in Lamego Admire the cathedrals of Salamanca

Régua

Oporto

Entre-os-Rios Douro

Mateus Palace Salamanca

Pinhão

Barca d’Alva Vega de Terron Quinta do Seixo

PORTUGAL SPAIN

SPECIAL INTEREST DEPARTURES

Walking themed holiday is available on Sep 28, 2022.Holiday code: AK240. Please call for details.

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on Mar 16-Apr 27, Jul 6-Aug 24, Nov 2-Nov 16 2022 departures or HALF PRICE on all other 2022 departures

SO MUCH INCLUDED…

Included travel insurance

VIP door-to-door travel service – see page 155

20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners

Free bar open 12 hours a day†

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Plus… Return flights and transfers • Captain’s dinner and drinks reception • Entertainment and activities on the ship • Complimentary Wi-Fi on board.

INCLUDED EXCURSIONS

• Tour of Lamego • Visit Figueira Castelo de Rodrigo • Sightseeing in Salamanca • Visit to Quinta de Sexio • Dinner at a local quinta • Casa de Mateus Palace • A tour of Oporto including a port wine cellar visit.

Prices are £s per person from: Mar 16, 2022 Mar 23 Apr 6 Apr 13 Apr 20 May 4 May 11 May 18 Jun 1 Jun 8 Jun 29 Main Deck Twin (Aft - MA) 1749 1649* 1799 1599 1849 1649 1899 1699 1949 1749 1999 1899 1999 1799 2049 1849 2099 1899 2099 1899 2049 1849 Main Deck Twin (M) 1829 1629 1879 1679 1949 1749 1999 1799 2049 1849 2099 1899 2099 1899 2149 1949 2199 1999 2199 1999 2149 1949 Upper Deck Twin Balcony (Aft - UA) 1949 1749 1999 1799 2049 1849 2149 1949 2249 2049 2299 2099 2299 2099 2349 2149 2399 2199 2399 2199 2349 2149 Upper Deck Twin Balcony (U) 2049 1849 2099 1899 2149 1949 2249 2049 2349 2149 2399 2199 2399 2449 2249 2499 2299 2499 2299 2449 2349 Main Deck Sole occupancy (M) 2299 2099 2349 2149 2449 2249 2499 2299 2549 2349 2599 2599 2499 2649 2449 2699 2699 2499 2649 2549 Upper Deck Sole occupancy, Balcony (Aft - UA) 2449 2249 2499 2299 2649 2449 2699 2499 2799 2599 2849 2649 2849 2649 2899 2699 2949 2749 2949 2749 2899 2699 Upper Deck Sole occupancy, Balcony (U) 2899 2699 2949 2749 3049 2849 3099 2899 3199 2999 3249 3049 3249 3049 3299 3199 3349 3149 3349 3149 3299 3099 Cruise codes DU002 Prices are £s per person from: Jul 6 Jul 13 Jul 27, Aug 3 Aug 10 Aug 17 Aug 24 Sep 7 Sep 14 Oct 5, 12 Oct 19, 26 Nov 2 Main Deck Twin (Aft - MA) Sold Out 1999 1899 1949 1749 1949 1749 1949 1849* 1999 1799 2129 1929 2129 1929 1949 1749 1899 1699 1849 1649 Main Deck Twin (M) 2099 1999 2099 1899 2049 1849 2049 1849 2049 1849 2099 1899 2229 2029 2229 2029 2049 1849 1999 1799 1949 1749 Upper Deck Twin Balcony (Aft - UA) 2249 2049 2249 2049 2199 1999 2199 1999 2199 1999 2249 2049 2429 2229 2429 2229 2249 2049 2149 1949 2049 1849 Upper Deck Twin Balcony (U) 2349* 2349 2149 2299 2099 2299 2199 2299 2099 2349 2249 2529 2429 2529 2329 2349 2149 2249 2049 2149 1949 Main Deck Sole occupancy (M) 2599 2599 2399 2549 2349 2549 2349 2549 2349 2599 2399 2729 2529 2729 2529 2549 2349 2499 2299 2399 2199 Upper Deck Sole occupancy, Balcony (Aft - UA) 2799 2599 2799 2599 2749 2549 2749 2549 2749 2549 2799 2599 2979 2779 2979 2779 2799 2599 3099 2899 2699 2499 Upper Deck Sole occupancy, Balcony (U) 3199 3099 3199 2999 3149 2949 3149 2949 3149 2949 3199 2999 3379 3179 3379 3179 3199 2999 3499 3299 3099 2899 Cruise codes DU002 Douro Discovery. 7 nights. *These cabins have limited availability ^ For full details see pages 150-155. Other departures are available in 2022. §If you choose to opt out of the included insurance and cancellation cover, a reduction applies of £20 – see page 150 for details. TRAVEL OPTIONS: Prices based on return flights from Gatwick to Oporto with the scheduled services of British Airways or TAP Portugal depending of the departure date.