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The Enchanting River Douro
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The tranquil Douro River meanders through the north of Portugal, flanked by miles of vineyards which rise in steep terraces from the shoreline. It is easy to see why the spectacular Douro River Valley has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status and this cruise allows you to experience this enchanting river with an itinerary that encompasses a mixture of sightseeing, local traditions and relaxation.
What’s Included:
- 7 nights river cruise on MS Gil Eanes or MS Amalia Rodrigues
- 20 meals: 7 breakfasts (days 2-8) 6 lunches (days 2-7) 7 dinners (days 1-7)
- Unlimited all-inclusive drinks package (excludes Champagne & premium wines and spirits)
- Welcome cocktail reception & a gala dinner
- Daily evening entertainment onboard
- Portable audio headset system on cruise excursions
- 6 included excursions and visits: City tour of Porto, including wine tasting in a winery, Tours of Guimarães, Casa de Mateus Palace, Salamanca, and Lamego, Port tasting on the Port Wine Road
- Titan Travel VIP door-to-door travel service
- Services of a Titan Travel tour manager
- Porterage
- Return flights and transfers included
- All airport/port taxes, duties and surcharges
Titan Travel VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your flight to Porto. On arrival, we transfer to the port to embark MS Gil Eanes (4T) or MS Amalia Rodrigues (4T) for a welcome cocktail. We remain here overnight.
Day 2 - Porto
This morning we take a sightseeing tour of Porto, which will showcase the city’s wealth of historic sights. Wonderfully charming pathways lead you over the undulating centre of this beautiful city to magnificent medieval landmarks and flamboyant ornamentation. A visit to a local port winery with a wine tasting is included. Enjoy a free afternoon, and return to the ship aboard a traditional Rabelo boat. Dinner and an evening of Fado entertainment awaits.
Day 3 - Porto - Guimarães - Régua
This morning, visit historic Guimarães, which has been called the ‘Cradle of the Portuguese Nation’. The wonderfully preserved Old Town is dominated by Afonso Henriques’ grand castle. We visit the 15th century Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, before returning to the river to sail through the beautiful Douro Valley, passing sleepy villages and tranquil countryside to Régua and dock overnight.
Day 4 - Régua - Vega de Terrón
This morning we visit the sleepy university town of Vila Real and the 18th century Casa de Mateus Palace, with a beautiful Baroque façade that reached fame on the label of Mateus Rosé wine, and its attractive gardens that are considered some of the country’s finest. We re-join the ship and sail onwards to Vega de Terrón for an overnight stop.
Day 5 - Vega de Terrón - Salamanca - Barca d’Alva
Following breakfast, we take a full-day included excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Salamanca. On arrival, we take a guided walking tour of this city of copper and golden stone architecture, narrow cobbled streets, majestic cathedrals, palaces, churches and one of Spain’s most magnificent squares, the Plaza Mayor. We cross the border back to Portugal and return to our ship in Barca d’Alva to stay overnight.
Day 6 - Barca d’Alva - Ferradosa - Pinhão
Enjoy a relaxing river cruise along the Douro, before we step ashore for an excursion into terraced hillsides, covered in the vines that produce some of the world’s best port. After a guided tour of the port wine road, we taste a selection of delicious, locally produced port. Back on board, we have a gala dinner. Dock overnight in Pinhão.
Day 7 - Pinhão - Lamego - Porto
Visit one of the most attractive cities in Portugal, Lamego, nestled among the terraced slopes of the Douro Valley. The ruins of a 12th century castle give an indication to the ancient city’s importance, as this is where Afonso Henriques was officially declared Portugal’s first king. At the top of the city’s second hill is the elaborate Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, which is set atop nine steep and beautifully crafted terraces. The ship will sail to Porto, where we dock overnight.
Day 8 - Porto - UK
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival your Titan Travel vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
Built in 2015, the MS Gil Eanes is one of CroisiEurope’s newer, higher standard vessels on the Douro River. Catering for 132 passengers, over three accommodation decks, she features comfortable accommodation throughout. The two Suites on the upper deck enjoy French balconies as well as a private terrace to the rear of the deck. Cabins and suites on the middle and upper decks feature French balconies with those on the main deck having good size panoramic windows. Cabins are compact and well designed, featuring twin or double beds; an en-suite bathroom with shower, basin and WC; wardrobe; safe and ‘drop down’ TV. The dining room is large enough to accommodate all guests at one sitting. Breakfasts are buffet style, while lunch and dinner have set menus, usually including a choice of regional specialities and traditional favourites. Aperitifs, coffee and digestifs are available in the lounge bar. There is also a spacious lounge and bar serving complimentary drinks and sun deck with tables, chairs and loungers. There is an evening programme of entertainment and a welcome cocktail on the first night. While on board you will be looked after by the ship’s hostess and purser.
Onboard Features & Facilities
- Catering for 132 guests in 66 cabins and suites
- Sun Deck with tables, chairs and loungers
- Outdoor Pool
- Restaurant
- Lounge & Bar
- Complimentary beverages from the bar and with meals
- Lift between main, middle and upper decks
- Complimentary WIFI
Accommodation & Amenities
66 comfortable cabins and suites from 130 to 205 ft². Suites feature added enhancements such as an extended sitting area, with those on the upper deck benefiting from a private terrace. Standard cabins are around 140ft² in size and feature double or twin beds, en-suite bathroom with shower, TV, climate-controlled air conditioning and an in-room safe. Smaller Double cabins on the Middle and Main decks are 130ft² have fixed double beds. Cabins on the middle and upper deck have floor to ceiling windows opening to a French balcony, those on the lower accommodation deck have fixed panoramic windows.
Suites
205 ft² – Upper Deck
161 ft² – Middle Deck
- Twin or double beds
- Private terrace (Upper Deck only)
- Floor to ceiling windows opening to a rail (French balcony)
- Extended seating area
- Bathroom with shower, basin & WC
- In-room safe, telephone and hairdryer
- Satellite television
- Independent air-conditioning
- Wi-Fi
Double/Twin Cabin
140 ft² Upper & Middle Decks
- Twin or double beds
- Floor to ceiling windows opening to a rail
- Bathroom with shower, basin & WC
- In-room safe, telephone and hairdryer
- Satellite television
- Independent air-conditioning
- Wi-Fi
Smaller Twin Cabin
130 ft² Middle & Main Decks
- Fixed double bed
- Floor to ceiling windows opening to a rail (Middle Deck only)
- Fixed panoramic windows (Main Deck)
- Bathroom with shower, basin & WC
- In-room safe, telephone and hairdryer
- Satellite television
- Independent air-conditioning
- Wi-Fi
Double/Twin Cabin
140 ft² – Main Deck
- Twin or double beds
- Fixed panoramic windows
- Bathroom with shower, basin & WC
- In-room safe, telephone and hairdryer
- Satellite television
- Independent air-conditioning
- Wi-Fi
Built in 2019, the MS Amalia Rodrigues is one of CroisiEurope’s newer, higher standard vessels on the Douro River. Catering for 132 passengers, over three accommodation decks, she features comfortable accommodation throughout. The two Suites on the upper deck enjoy French balconies as well as a private terrace to the rear of the deck. Cabins and suites on the middle and upper decks feature French balconies with those on the main deck having good size panoramic windows. Cabins are compact and well designed, featuring twin or double beds; an en-suite bathroom with shower, basin and WC; wardrobe; safe and ‘drop down’ TV. The dining room is large enough to accommodate all guests at one sitting. Breakfasts are buffet style, while lunch and dinner have set menus, usually including a choice of regional specialities and traditional favourites. Aperitifs, coffee and digestifs are available in the lounge bar. There is also a spacious lounge and bar serving complimentary drinks and sun deck with tables, chairs and loungers. There is an evening programme of entertainment and a welcome cocktail on the first night. While on board you will be looked after by the ship’s hostess and purser.
Onboard Features & Facilities
- Catering for 132 guests in 66 cabins and suites
- Sun Deck with tables, chairs and loungers
- Outdoor Pool
- Restaurant
- Lounge & Bar
- Complimentary beverages from the bar and with meals
- Lift between main, middle and upper decks
- Complimentary WIFI
Accommodation & Amenities
66 comfortable cabins and suites from 130 to 205 ft². Suites feature added enhancements such as an extended sitting area, with those on the upper deck benefiting from a private terrace. Standard cabins are around 140ft² in size and feature double or twin beds, en-suite bathroom with shower, TV, climate-controlled air conditioning and an in-room safe. Smaller double cabins on the Main and Middle decks are 130ft² with fixed double beds. Cabins on the middle and upper deck have floor to ceiling windows opening to a French balcony, those on the lower accommodation deck have fixed panoramic windows.
Suites
205 ft² – Upper Deck
161 ft² – Middle Deck
- Twin or double beds
- Private terrace (Upper Deck only)
- Floor to ceiling windows opening to a rail (French balcony)
- Extended seating area
- Bathroom with shower, basin & WC
- In-room safe, telephone and hairdryer
- Satellite television
- Independent air-conditioning
- Wi-Fi
Double/Twin Cabin
140 ft² Upper & Middle Decks
- Twin or double beds
- Floor to ceiling windows opening to a rail
- Bathroom with shower, basin & WC
- In-room safe, telephone and hairdryer
- Satellite television
- Independent air-conditioning
- Wi-Fi
Smaller Twin Cabin
130 ft² Middle & Main Decks
- Fixed double beds
- Floor to ceiling windows opening to a rail (Middle Deck only)
- Fixed panoramic windows (Main Deck)
- Bathroom with shower, basin & WC
- In-room safe, telephone and hairdryer
- Satellite television
- Independent air-conditioning
- Wi-Fi
Double/Twin Cabin
140 ft² – Main Deck
- Twin or double beds
- Fixed panoramic windows
- Bathroom with shower, basin & WC
- In-room safe, telephone and hairdryer
- Satellite television
- Independent air-conditioning
- Wi-Fi
For our latest prices & availability please call 0800 471 4754
Single supplement: from £600
Why Choose This Cruise?
Why Choose This River Cruise? Titan Travel is the only escorted tour operator to offer free home transfers on every itinerary and every departure date with no mileage supplement to pay. Titan Travel are also our number one choice for low or no single supplements. As a long established, multi-award winning touring company, Titan Travel have brought their friendly expertise to their comfortable, 4 star river cruising. Your fellow travelers on board will be from the UK and Ireland. We have worked with Titan Travel and their friendly staff for a number of years and are very happy to recommend their overall experience from start to finish. Celebrating 40 years in business, they are definitely doing something right.
