Douro Dreams - A River Adventure in Portugal

Welcome to Portugal!!!

Flights into Porto must arrive by 3:00 pm. Guests must be on board by 5:00 pm.

Your day in Porto is free to explore at your leisure. You may choose to join an afternoon guided culinary tour if arriving early today. Experience some of Porto's most famous sites and most delectable dishes with regional wine. Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board.

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Sample green wine and famous pastries with stops en route to Regua. 

DISCOVERY: Step back in time within the wals of the interpretation Centre of the Romanesque with a fascinating introduction to its symbolism and architure. Enjoy an excursion with an excluive visit to one of the most iconic monasteries of the Romanesque era with entrance toa XIII centure chruch and be enchanted by sounds of Gregorian Chant from the high choir

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CLASSIC: Enter a world of Celtic history and the reign of Cesar Augustus where five roads diverged to form an empire with a full-day guided tour of Braga. Marvel at the magnificent castle and San Miguel church in Guimareas, a UNESCO World heritage Site. Celebrate your experience with a stop at one of the area's many wine farms and enjoy a tasting. 

Overnight docking in Porto Antigo

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You have an opportunity to enjoy free time in Pinhao to browse the artisanal markets for woven textiles, terra cotta creations, and culinary delights, or consider joining an optional excursion to learn about the Douro Valley's "liquid gold" at a traditional olive oil mill. 

DISCOVERY: Experience life on one of the oldest farms in the Douro Valley with a personal tour by the owner, inluding an olive oil and wine tasting

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CLASSIC: Take a guided walking tour of the charming town of Regua-with its religious architecture, narrow streets, beautiful tiles, and stained-glass windows of Casa do Douro. Continue to Lamego to visit the cathedral, followed by a delicious tasting of bola de Lamego and sparkling wine in a local pastry shop. 

This evening, consider an optional excursion to enjoy an authentic Portuguese dinner hosted by local farmers.

Overnight docking in Pinhao

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Enjoy a relaxing cruise to Pocinho for a day in the Terra Quente region. 

DISCOVERY: Discover Vila Nova de Foz Coa at the eastern terminal of the legendary Douro Railway Line. Marvel at the amazing archaeological site along the River Coa where a wealth of remarkable prehistoric rock paintings and carvings were discovered as the most significant collection of open-air Paleolithic figurations known today. Before returning to ship, enjoy a tasting of the unique wine of the region

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CLASSIC: Join a guided tour of Freixo de Numao. a charming village nestled betweeen the nearby mountains. Visit a local farm for a delightful wine tasting where sustainable farming practices have recovered some of the region's 100 original grape varieties.

Overnight docking in Barca D'Alva

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After your morning excursion, you might with to join our optional excursion to enjoy a do-it-yourself workshop to learn how to bake traditional Florinhas (Portugese Pastries.)

CLASSIC: Join our guide for a guided tour this morning to one of the most remote villages of the coutry, Freixo de Espda a Cinta village in the Douro International Natural Park, home to majestic birds of prey, OR:

CLASSIC: Ge a taste of Spain with a full-day excursion to Salamanca. This Spanish city wil take your breath away with its stunning streets and squares, featuring a feast for the eyes with Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and "Plateresque" architecture. Dive into a delicious dish of the traditional Spanish delicacy, toston asado (traditional roast suckling pig.)

Overnight docking in Pochinho

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During your morning sailing, a professional painter will guide you through the process of painting an azulejos (traditional Portugese tile) to take home a piece of Portugal's tradition. You may alternatively join an optional excursion to 18th century Casa de Mateus -- birthplace of Mateus Rose wine and a masterpiece of Baroque architecture. 

CLASSIC: Join a guided sightseeing tour of Amarante -- poised against a breathtaking backdrop of the great Serra do Marao mountain and the Tamega River, which courses through the heart of the city and assortment of houses lining the riverbanks.

Later, feel the passion of Portugal's soulful and stirring Fado music during a visit with local musicians on board. 

Enjoy a scenic sailing to Porto for a free evening to explore the city

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After your morning excursion, you may choose to join a guided optional excursion such as a scenic canal cruise on the Aveiro (Venice of Portugal) or explore a family-owned factory to witness the Portuguese art of cork and barrel production. Perhaps simply spend time strolling through Porto's cobblestone lanes, lovely shops, and tempting tapas bars this afternoon before experiencing the energy of Porto's buzzing nightlife.

CLASSIC: Join a guided sightseeing tour of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue your experience with a ride to the riverside city of Matosinhos and up Avenida da Boavista to admire some of the modern charms of Porto -- from ancient avenues to avant-garde graffiti street art, OR:

ACTIVE: Take a scenic bike ride to pedal through picturesque surroundings from Porto to the Atlantic Coast. 

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Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning

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