European river cruises THE DOURO, OPORTO & SALAMANCA
Commencing in the Roman city of Oporto the home of Port wine, Portugal’s once wild river Douro has been tamed by locks into resembling a series of Finger Lakes adding greatly to the valleys ambience. Leaving behind the Atlantic influenced greenery of the coast you are soon immersed in a Mediterranean-land of olives, vines, and picturesque, medieval hilltop villages. Our destination is the higher reaches of the valley from where we visit Salamanca – home of one of Europe’s oldest universities, two of its finest cathedrals, Spain’s finest city square and even the Inquisition! You will visit some of Iberia’s most beautiful medieval towns, monasteries and vineyards and feel you have been away for months!
FULLY ESCORTED PRICE INCLUDES:
◆ Flight from a choice of regional airports ◆ Beautifully appointed five-star cabins with hotel standard beds, private bathrooms and river views on the five-star Douro Elegance, Douro Serenity or Douro Splendour ◆ Guided tour of Oporto with visit to Port Wine cellars ◆ Scenic cruising through the picturesque Douro Valley with its dramatic cliffs and vineyards ◆ Enjoy a full day excursion to Salamanca with guided tour and Flamenco show ◆ Tour to the castle and medieval village of Castelo Rodrigo ◆ Traditional music recital with dance display ◆ Guided tour of Mateus Palace and gardens ◆ Experience dinner at a typical Portuguese quinta ◆ Visit to the picturesque town of Lamego and its Sanctuary of Our Ladies of Remedy church ◆ Lunch at Alpendurada Monastery overlooking the river ◆ Full-board from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your final day ◆ Services of a cruise director and tour manager. On selected departures you may choose to extend your holiday with our three-night tour to Lisbon, Portugal’s elegant and eccentric capital city. 4 day Lisbon Extension from £399pp. Selected departures April to November 2018.