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CITYSCAPE OF PORTO
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AMAVOYAGES Itinerary
ENTICING DOURO
Spend 3 nights in Lisbon, then enjoy a 7-night cruise through the dramatic Douro
River Valley
12 Days ∙ Travel to LISBON & return from PORTO
Spend three nights in Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, before transferring to Porto to begin your journey
down the Douro River, with its dramatic gorges, lush vineyards, and tranquil fishing villages. From
Porto, cruise to the ancient city of Lamego, then enter Spain to visit Salamanca, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. You will also visit the beautiful palace and gardens of Mateus, enjoy tastings of locally
grown port wine, and dine at the centuries-old Alpendurada Monastery before concluding your
cruise back in Porto.
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tower of belem, lisbon
DAILY PROGRAM FEATURES
DAYDESTINATION
ACTIVITIES
1
2 Lisbon
3 Lisbon
4 Lisbon
5 Lisbon
Porto
6 Régua
7 Régua
8 Barca d’Alva
Vega Terrón
9 Vega Terrón
Pinhão
10 Régua
Bitetos
11 Porto
12 Porto
Overnight flight to Portugal
Hotel check-in
City tour
Sintra excursion
Free time in Fatima
Transfer to Porto
EMBARKATION
Welcome Dinner
Wine tasting at Quinta do Sexio
Lamego city tour
Scenic cruising
Salamanca excursion with lunch
and Flamenco show
Rejoin the ship
Castelo Rodrigo tour
Wine tasting & dinner at
Quinta Avessada
Palacio de Mateus tour
Dinner at the Alpendurada
Monastery
City tour and port wine tasting
DISEMBARKATION
Embark 7-Night Cruise
vintage port wine
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INCLUDED FEATURES
Your Itinerary
»» 3 nights hotel at the Lisbon Tiara Park Atlantic
(or similar), including daily buffet breakfast
Day 1, DEPART USA/CANADA. Board your overnight flight to
Lisbon, Portugal.
dating from Portugal’s Romantic period. Afterwards, enjoy
a wine tasting or time on your own. (B)
»» Transfer from the hotel to Lisbon to the ship
in Porto
Day 2, ARRIVE IN LISBON. Arrive in Lisbon and check in to
your hotel. The remainder of the day and evening is free to
explore this historic city on your own.
Day 5, LISBON – FATIMA – EMBARKATION – PORTO. After
breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside to
Porto. Stop along the way to spend several hours in Fatima,
famous for its shrine to the Virgin Mary (who is said to have
appeared before three children here in 1917) and now a
world-renowned pilgrimage site. Explore the town and enjoy
lunch on your own before continuing on to Porto to board
your ship. Gather on board tonight for a Welcome Dinner. (B, D)
»» 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in
an outside stateroom - most staterooms
with balconies
»» Life-enriching tours daily with personal
headset included
»» “Limited Edition Tours" - see page 26
»» Complimentary Internet access in all
staterooms
»» Complimentary Wi-Fi access on board
»» Superb dining including complimentary local
wine, port wine, beer and soft drinks with
lunch and dinner on board
»» Multiple dining venues
»» Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily
»» Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner
& Captain's Gala Dinner
»» Sail Away Mimosa and Sun Deck BBQ
Day 3, LISBON. One of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Lisbon
sprawls across several hills along the Tagus River. Your city
tour visits two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Belem Tower,
a fortified 4-story tower made of limestone; and the Late
Gothic Jerónimos Monastery, the burial place of many
Portuguese kings and heroes. You will also see the Discoveries
Monument, the city’s most famous monument, built in honor
of Portugal’s greatest maritime explorers. The rest of the
afternoon is free for you to explore the city’s other top sights,
such as the Castle of São Jorge or the Santa Justa Elevator
that overlooks the castle, river and Rossio Square. (B)
Day 4, LISBON – SINTRA. Enjoy a morning excursion to
Serra de Sintra, one of the loveliest mountain villages in
Portugal, a favorite summer residence of the Portuguese
royal family for more than 500 years. Long an inspiration
for artists and poets, Lord Byron once called it “perhaps the
most delightful [village] in Europe.” High up on a rocky peak,
you will see the Castelo da Pena, a wonderful fairy tale castle
»» Special highlights including lectures, theme
dinners, onboard music performances and
afternoon/evening piano music
»» Services of a professional Cruise Manager
»» All English language on board in a nonsmoking environment (smoking permitted
only on the Sun Deck)
»» All transfers with the purchase of cruise,
land & air package
»» All local taxes
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Day 6, PORTO – RÉGUA. Spend a leisurely morning soaking
up the beauty of the Douro River as you cruise to Régua,
a Portuguese town renowned for its utterly spectacular
scenery. After arriving early this afternoon, enjoy a port wine
tasting at Quinto do Sexio, a 108-acre country estate that
offers an interactive wine museum and breathtaking views
of steeply terraced hillside vineyards, the Douro River and
the nearby village of Pinhão. All port made here is destined
for Sandeman, a company known around the world for its
quality wines. The ship moors in Régua overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 7, RÉGUA—BARCA D’ALVA. This morning, you will take
a drive to the charming town of Lamego, home to one of
the most important pilgrimage sites in Portugal, the Nossa
ENTICING DOURO
Senhora dos Remédios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies).
The shrine features a staircase of nearly 700 steps, beautifully
decorated with blue and white tiles. Your guided tour also
includes a sampling of two local specialties, bola de Lamego
(bread filled with smoked ham) and espumante (sparkling
wine). This afternoon, enjoy a scenic cruise en route to the
village of Barca d’Alva, arriving early this evening. (B,L,D)
Day 8, SALAMANCA, SPAIN – VEGA DE TERRÓN,
PORTUGAL. Drive to Salamanca for a full-day tour of this
UNESCO World Heritage Site, located at the center of Spain’s
Castilla y León region. Built of golden sandstone, Salamanca
is known as a “living museum,” an opportunity to step back
in time to the Middle Ages. During your guided city tour,
you will see the city’s elegant university buildings, the twintowered Cathedral, the intriguingly decorated House of Shells,
as well as Plaza Mayor, considered the most magnificent main
square in Spain. Enjoy a delicious and authentic Spanish lunch
at a local restaurant, where you will be entertained by a lively,
colorful, foot-stomping Flamenco show. You will rejoin the ship
in Vega de Terrón, where the ship moors overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 9, VEGA DE TERRÓN – PINHÃO. After breakfast, tour
Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, a small fortified village perched
high on a hilltop with centuries-old walls, steep narrow streets
and fantastic views. We will stop to admire the Chafariz dos
Pretos, a truly unique fountain decorated with black faces, and
taste some delicious locally-grown produce. Return to the ship
for lunch and cruise onward to Pinhão, whose train station
boasts an impressive collection of beautiful Portuguese tiles.
This evening, you will be treated to Moscatel de Favaios (a
sweet fortified wine) and traditional Portuguese foods
tour the historic palacio de mateus
at a country wine estate, Quinta Avessada. You will be the
honored guests of the vintner-owner and his delightful family
at a truly memorable dinner, an experience many of our guests
consider a highlight of their cruise. We moor overnight in
Pinhão. (B,L,D)
Day 10, RÉGUA – BITETOS. This morning, cruise to Régua for
a morning excursion to the Baroque-style Palacio de Mateus
and its gardens, located in the beautiful Trás-os-Montes region
near the city of Vila Real. Inside the house, you’ll see exhibits
of religious images and beautiful furnishings, paintings and
ceiling of intricately carved wood. The gardens here are
considered some of the most beautiful in Portugal. Return
to the ship for lunch while the ship cruises to Bitetos, arriving
this evening. Tonight, you will enjoy a traditional home-cooked
meal at the Alpendurada Monastery. Savor a glass of port as
you take in the gorgeous view from the monastery’s terrace.
The ship moors in Bitetos. (B,L,D)
Day 11, PORTO. Your ship departs Bitetos and arrives in
Porto, the capital of northern Portugal, early this morning.
Your guided tour of the historical quarter, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, includes a number of iconic sights: the Porto
Cathedral, one of the city’s oldest and most impressive
monuments; the bustling main square; and the Sao Bento
Railway Station, renowned for its magnificent blue and white
tile panels depicting scenes from Portuguese history. You’ll
also enjoy a tasting of port wine, which derives its name from
this very city. The ship moors overnight in Porto. (B,L,D)
DATES & PRICES
DEP. USA
CANADA
21Mar*
28 Mar*
18 Apr
25Apr
16May
23May
13Jun
20 Jun
1 1Jul
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8Aug
15Aug
5Sep
12Sep
3Oct
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29Apr
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27May
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24 Jun
15Jul
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19Aug
9Sep
16Sep
7Oct
14Oct
4 Nov
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$4,249
$4,149
$3,749
*"In Celebration of Wine" cruise
Airfare: Please call for AmaWaterways' special roundtrip airfares.
Cruise prices are per person in a Cat. E, deluxe outside stateroom
with window. To upgrade to a higher category, add per person:
AMAVIDA
CAT.
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C
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DECK
STATEROOM
Douro
Lisbon
Lisbon
Porto
Porto
Window
Balcony
Balcony
Balcony
Balcony
ADD'L
$249
$999
$1,199
$1,449
$2,699
Port charges: Additional $161 per person
Single Suppl. for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price
Day 12, PORTO – DISEMBARKATION. Your cruise comes to an
end as you prepare for your homeward flight. (B)
Single Suppl. for pre land arrangements: $420 per person
PORT WINE VINEYARDS IN THE DOURO REGION
CATHEDRAL OF SALAMANCA
Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking.
Option A: Two twin beds
Option B: One large bed (larger than queen size)
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