Portugal Calls Wine Lovers

25 JUL - 01 AUG

€50

€75

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DISCOUNT DISCOUNT PER PERSON PER PERSON 14/02/2024

14/02/2024

PORTUGAL CALLS WINE LOVERS on board Duoro Queen 8 days | Porto - Douro Valley - Porto

Steep slopes with fabulous wine terraces are typical of the Douro Valley and one of the reasons why it has UNESCO World Cultural Heritage status. On our cruise you will discover the beauty of Porto’s architecture and be enchanted by the wonderful medieval towns in the Portuguese outback.

DAY 25-Jul 26-Jul 27-Jul 28-Jul 29-Jul 30-Jul 31-Jul 01-Aug Price per person includes: • Return Lufthansa flight with transit with 23kg checked in luggage & hand luggage • Return transfers • 7 nights cruise on board DUORO QUEEN on Full Board basis • Daily entertainment and use of on-board facilities • Tour Manager subject to minimum number reached • Airport, Port taxes & fuel surcharge • Protection by the Insolvency Fund

MAIN DECK WINDOW

UPPER DECK OPEN-AIR BALCONY

€1749

€2269

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25 JUL

PORT ARR DEP Flight to Porto with Transit Transfer to port & embarkation Porto 14:30 Caldas De Aregos 19:00 Caldas De Aregos 11:00 Pinhão 08:00 Pinhão 14:00 Barca d’Alva/ Vega Térron 08:00 Barca d’Alva/ Vega Térron 20:00 Pocinho 18:00 Pocinho 14:30 Régua 07:00 Régua 14:00 Porto 07:00 Disembarkation in Porto Transfer to the Airport & return flight with transit to Malta Not Included: • Drinks package €203 per person • 4-Excursion Package €175 per person • Recommended gratuities €10/€15 per person per day • Travel Insurance (highly recommended) Drinks included in the Drinks Package: Open house wine by the glass, draft and bottled beers, Cocktails and long drinks, non-alcoholic beverages, water, all coffee specialties (without alcohol), Hot chocolate and Tea.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Nicko Cruises caters primarily to the German market and main language on board is German; however, on our selected sailings all services are also provided in English.

Prebooking the excursion package is highly recommended. All other excursions are bookable on board and these are subject to a minimum number reached.

Excursion Package with 4 excursions €175 per person CITY TOUR OF PORTO WITH WINE TASTING IN A WINE CELLAR

Fishermen, sailors, merchants and shipbuilders from Porto were involved in the voyages of Portuguese explorers. In the century, 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.

EXCURSION TO THE 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.

EXCURSION TO 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.

EXCURSION TO THE 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.

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