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11 DAYS 23 MEALS FROM $7,599 incl. AIRFARE Active Activity Level ●●●○
ATTRACTIONS & HIGHLIGHTS Lunch, then enjoy time to explore with provided admission
to two museums of your choice, such as Planet Cork
» Vila Nova de Gaia feat. » Douro Valley and Porto Region Across the Ages. Later, we board our
World of Wine District scenic cruising privately chartered CroisiEurope ship, Miguel Torga, for a
& admission to 2 » Vila Real guided seven-night cruise with all meals included and meet the
museums of your choice walking tour feat. staff at an introductory cocktail reception. MEALS L+D
» 7 nights aboard Cristas de Galo tasting 7 nights aboard CroisiEurope’s Miguel Torga
privately chartered & The Mateus Palace
CroisiEurope’s Miguel » Salamanca tapas Day 3: Porto & Douro Valley
Torga with all meals, walking tour &
a beverage package time at leisure This morning, our exploration starts in Portugal’s
& Wi-Fi included, plus second-largest city as we drive across the famous 19th-
flamenco, fado & » Cima Corgo region century Dom Luis I Bridge. At Bolsa Palace, also called
traditional folk onboard wineries & tastings the Stock Exchange Palace, ascend a grand marble
entertainment » Lamego guided stairway to see the former Tribunal Room, Golden Room,
and Arab Room, decorated in a Moorish Revival style.
» Ports of Call: Porto walking tour feat. Next, we visit the 12th-century Church of Saint Francis,
& Regua, Portugal; Sanctuary of Our Lady known as the Golden Church due to its lavish gold decor.
Vega de Terron, of Remedies church Before reboarding the ship, our taste buds are treated to
Spain; Barca d’Alva, » Guimaraes guided world-famous wine at a local cellar. This afternoon, gaze
Ferradosa (to Pinhao) walking tour feat. upon breathtaking vistas of rolling hills and vineyards
& Pinhao, Portugal Palace of the Dukes as we cruise through the Douro Valley. We dock in the

» Porto guided city tour of Braganza quaint town of Regua this evening. MEALS B+L+D
feat. Bolsa Palace, » Fatima & Lisbon
Church of Saint guided city tours Day 4: Vila Real & Vega de Terron
Francis & wine tasting Today’s shore excursion takes us to the tranquil town
of Vila Real, where aristocrats built grand palaces. Our
guided tour features fascinating landmarks and a tasting
Day 1: Fly to Portugal of the region’s Cristas de Galo, a sweet artisanal pastry.
We begin with an overnight flight across the Atlantic Ocean. We also visit The Mateus Palace, Northern Portugal’s
most beautiful manor set among carefully curated
Day 2: WOW District & Set Sail gardens. The rest of the day is spent cruising into the
Upon arriving in Porto, our local guide greets us at the heart of famous vineyards in Vega de Terron, Spain.
airport. We head across the river to the World of Wine Tonight, attend a traditional flamenco performance on
(WOW) District, a vibrant cultural destination in Vila Nova board to witness the passionate music and dancing that
de Gaia. Get to know fellow travelers over a Welcome is emblematic of Spain. MEALS B+L+D

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