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Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise

Riviera Travel MS Douro Splendour
Date 7th Nov 27
Nights 7 Nights
1
Arrival in Porto
The adventure begins in the city of Porto. Aerial view of old town of Porto at sunset in Portugal. From the moment you board your five-star cruise ship in Porto, the welcoming crew are at your service. In no time you’ll be settled into your luxurious, thoughtfully furnished accommodation and familiarising yourself with all the first-class aspects of this floating boutique hotel.
2
 Pinhão
Watch terraced vineyards pass by on our way to Pinhão. This afternoon we visit a historic quinta for a wine tasting.
3
Castelo Rodrigo
Enjoy a leisurely morning on board, before our visit to the walled village of Castelo Rodrigo this afternoon.
4
Salamanca
Visit Salamanca, where we enjoy a guided tour of the main sights and sample Spanish tapas with a Flamenco show at lunch.
5
Mateus Palace or Régua Douro Museum
Ater a sailing morning visit Mateus Palace & its gardens or explore the Douro Museum in Régua. Tonight, we'll dine at Quinta da Pacheca.
6
Lamego
Explore Lamego and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies. After a sailing afternoon, enjoy Chef's dinner followed by a Portuguese folk music show on board.
7
Porto
Return to Porto for a tour of the city, then, after lunch, visit one of the famous port wine cellars with tasting.
8
Return Home
It’s time to say goodbye to your crew and start the journey home.
Why Book
Why Book
  • The Lower Deck, Standard Cabin From £1,999pp
  • The Middle Deck, Stern Standard Cabin From £2,799pp
  • The Upper Deck, Standard Cabin From £3,049pp 
  • Free all-inclusive drinks package 
  • Return flights & transfers 
  • Full board dining 
  • Free Wi-Fi 
  • All port charges 
  • Checked luggage 
  • 7 nights on board a five-star ship 
  • 10 included experiences 
  • Complimentary on-board tea & coffee 
  • All additional taxes 
Highlights:

  • Enjoy a guided tour of Porto and a visit to a famous port producer with plenty of opportunities to taste their fortified wine.
  • Follow in the footsteps of St. Francis with a visit to Castelo Rodrigo in the highland ranges near the Spanish border.
  • Visit two historic Quintas to learn all about the stages of wine production, from planting to tasting and labelling, enjoying dinner with a selection of their wines at Quinta da Pacheca.
  • See historic Salamanca, one of Spain's most beautiful cities, and enjoy a Flamenco show over a typical tapas lunch.
  • Discover Lamego with its Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies church, and the iconic Mateus Palace and its gardens.

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Background
MS Douro Splendour
Overview
If cruising is an art, then this ship has truly mastered it; constructed with the very latest technology and a strong environmental ethic in mind, yet simultaneously retaining a classic, refined elegance reminiscent of cruising from a bygone era, this five-star, fully-air-conditioned river cruiser has been purpose-built to fit the unique size limitations of the Douro’s five locks and features all the facilities you would expect in a top-class hotel and more so your cruise will be as relaxing as possible and your stay on board will be a uniquely memorable one. Accommodating just 126 guests in the most exquisite of surroundings, the ship’s spectacular design and high specification ensures this vessel feels exceptionally light and airy. The generous ratio of 3:1 guests per crew member ensures a first-class personal service plus the friendly ‘small ship’ feel so beloved of Riviera Travel cruise aficionados, enables the ever attentive crew to revel in taking care of all those little things – leaving you to simply sit back, relax and enjoy every minute of your sensational river cruise experience.
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Food & Drink

Start your morning with a full English Breakfast or opt for a lighter bite like fresh fruit and cereal. For lunch, enjoy the selection of sandwiches, burgers and pasta dishes. At the end of the day, sit down to a carefully crafted four-course à la carte dinner featuring familiar dishes as well as soon-to-be favourites inspired by the destinations you visit.

Entertainment

Boarding via the welcoming entrance lobby on the Upper Deck, immediately you will be struck by the crisp, contemporary yet classically stylish décor befitting this five-star ship.

Complimentary tea and coffee is always available here too and there is a small boutique stocking a selection of essentials and souvenirs.

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Health & Fitness

Accessed by stairs from the Upper Deck, head on up to the magnificent and spacious Sun Deck from where you can enjoy the stunning 360 degree views as they glide past from the comfort of your sun lounger whilst sipping a long refreshing drink or chatting with your fellow companions.

Kids & Teens

Please note: there are no dedicated kids or teens facilities onboard.

Terms & Conditions
Advertised offers are based on 2 adults sharing the lowest category stateroom/cabin/suite unless otherwise stated. Single supplements may apply. Offers are subject to availability and can change without any prior notice and may go up or down in price. Cruise Line campaign(s) and saving messages are strictly controlled by the Cruise Line(s) and are subject to change or be withdrawn without notice. Flight inclusive packages, where promoted, are based on the cheapest UK departure airport so please ask for further details. Advertised hotels, if any, are suggested however are changeable at a possible additional cost.  All prices and port itineraries are correct at the time of print but are subject to change by the Cruise Line(s) without prior notice. Hays Travel reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions in this brochure. Some ports of call may be tendered whereas vessels drop anchor a short distance away and use small boats to reach the shore. Full board to all-inclusive inclusions vary by the Cruise Line(s) and restrictions may apply. Some onboard facilities and items may incur a charge. Select destinations may require travel authorisation for visa-exempt travellers to be completed prior to travelling. Hays Travel LTD excepts no responsibility or compensation for any incomplete forms or declined entries from the respective country or countries that the individual(s) are visiting. 
Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise
MS Douro Splendour
7th Nov 27
7 Nights
From
£1,999PP
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