PORTUGAL CALLING WINE LOVERS
DATE PORT ARR DEP
Wed Direct flight to Porto Time at Leisure and overnight
Thu Embarkation in Porto
Price per person includes:
• Flight to Porto (small bag + 20kg checked in luggage)
• Return flight to Malta via Lisbon (10kg hand luggage + 20kg checked in luggage)
• 1 nights pre cruise accommodation in Porto, on B&B basis
• 7 nights cruise on board DUORO QUEEN on Full Board basis
• Daily entertainment and use of on-board facilities
• Airport, Port taxes & fuel surcharge
• Protection by the Insolvency Fund
Not Included:
• Transfers Airport/Hotel/Porto/Airport
• Drinks package €190 per person
• 4-Excursion Package €175 per person
• Recommended gratuities €10/€13 per person per day
• Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
• Priority & 2 Cabin Bags on flight to Porto €25 per person
Drinks on your cruise: Open house wines by the glass (white, rosé and red), Open house sparkling wine by the glass, Draft and bottled beers, Non-alcoholic beer, Cocktails and long drinks, All open non-alcoholic beverages. Cabin water and daily excursion water. All coffee specialties (without alcohol), Hot chocolate and Tea.
ABOUT THE SHIP
Welcome aboard our DOURO QUEEN, where you are guaranteed the best views! Relax on the sun deck and enjoy the beautiful landscape of the Portuguese Douro Valley with its terraced vineyards. The swimming pool on deck invites you to take a refreshing dip from time to time. And we also value comfort on board in other respects! The stylishly furnished cabins have a private balcony with seating on the upper deck. In the cozy restaurant you can enjoy excellent local and international cuisine as well as fine wines from this world-famous wine region. Completely refurbished in Summer 2023.
4-EXCURSION PACKAGE
PORTO WITH WINE TASTING IN A WINE CELLAR
Porto gave its name to one of the noblest wines in the world: port wine, which must be tasted during a visit to a typical port wine cellar. Afterwards, discover the narrow streets and centuries old buildings as well as the city’s trademark, the Iron Bridge, built under the direction of Gustav Eiffel. From the cathedral on Penaventosa Hill you have a breathtaking view over the river. Equally unique is the view from the Pilar Monastery, located on a hill above the town of Vila Nova de Gaia.
MATEUS PALACE IN VILA REAL WITH ITS PARK-LIKE GARDEN
Between the 15th and 17th centuries, numerous members of the nobility settled in Vila Real. The main attraction of the town is Mateus Palace, the mansion of the last count of Vila Real. The baroque building is located in a lovingly park with bizarrely trimmed hedges and ancient trees. The gardens of the count belong to the most beautiful places in Europe. You will also enjoy the tour of the palace City tour of Würzburg with residence.
CASTELO RODRIGO, WITH ITS HISTORIC CASTLE RUINS.
Come with us to Castelo Rodrigo, one of the 12 historic parishes of Portugal, about 670 meters above sea level. For centuries Jews, Arabs and Christians lived here peacefully together. Because of the almond trees the medieval town is known as “the white town”. Visit with us the ruins of the castle and the palace, wander through the cobblestone streets and discover 16th century facades and window ornaments in the famous Manuelino style.
€175
PER PERSON
PILGRIMAGE TOWN OF LAMEGO
Lamego originated in the Portuguese Baroque period. The Saint of Remedies found his last resting place in Lamego. If you like, you can walk down some 600 steps from the pilgrimage site to the town on the flight of steps. There, the Gothic cathedral and the local museum with an impressive collection of paintings are particularly worth seeing. Lamego is also known for various specialties: smoked ham, Bola de Lamego (bread filled with smoked ham), smoked kid and the sparkling wine Raposeira.