Portugal and the Douro River Cruise

Portugal and the
Douro River Cruise
Porto to Salamanca, Spain, and return
Régua
Portugal and the
Douro River Cruise
Douro River
Entre-os-Rios
Guimarães
Barca
d’Alva
Porto
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Vega Terron
Pinhão
Lamego
Atlantic Ocean
Porto to Salamanca, Spain, and return
Figueira
Castelo
Rodrigo
Salamanca
Spend two days exploring Lisbon, Portugal
SPAIN
Coimbra
4 Spend two nights in Lisbon, Portugal before the cruise
4 Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Monument to the Discoveries and Belem
Overnight
Fátima
Cruise Overnights
PORTUGAL
Start City
End City
Visit
2 Lisbon
Tour Route
Cruise Route
2015 DEPART USA
October 25
PER PERSON TWIN
SINGLE ROOM ADD
THE MAYFLOWER WAY
MAIN
DECK
UPPER
DECK
JR. SUITE
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$3,399
$2,209
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Tower, Guimarães, Porto and Salamanca, Spain
4 Experience the Douro River aboard the exclusively chartered river vessel the MS Douro Spirit
on a seven-night cruise
4 After boarding, unpack just once in your comfortable river view stateroom with a French
balcony
4 All shore excursions included with English-speaking guides
4 All meals included while on the river cruise featuring local and international specialties
served at one leisurely seating
4 All onboard dinners are served with complimentary local wines and beers
4 Evening events and Insights onboard
4 Spacious public areas, Sun Deck with swimming pool, lounge with bar and dance floor
4 Complimentary WiFi on the ship (public areas only)
4 Enhanced tour experience with the use of individual audio headphones
11 Day River Cruise Holiday • 23 Meals
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2 Nights
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Lisbon
Local INSIGHTS
CRUISE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Days Two and Three – Hotel Sana Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
Days Four through Ten – Aboard the MS Douro Spirit
All staterooms and suites are river view with private bathroom and shower, hair dryer, radio, television, safe,
individually controlled heating and air conditioning.
All staterooms and suites have French balconies
Call for air rates and schedules from your city to
Lisbon and from Porto, Portugal
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Dinner at a 14th-century monastery
Two wine tastings at local venues
Dinner at a working vineyard estate
Lunch of local specialities and Flamenco show while ashore in Spain
Culinary demonstration by the ship’s chef
Portuguese folklore and Fado show onboard
Onboard dinner of barbequed Portuguese specialities
FOR RESERVATIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Seven nights accommodations aboard the MS Douro Spirit
Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) for River Cruises
This nonrefundable fee will provide a refund to you during the instance that you have to cancel your trip.
The cancellation has to be for a covered reason (see Plan for details on coverage) and we have to be notified at least one day prior to
departure. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illness, illness or death of a member of your immediate family, TPP will provide a refund for any unused services after the departure of the tour. Other benefits include medical expenses for illness and injury,
emergency transportation, 24 hour hot line and lost or stolen baggage assistance. Return air transportation is included ONLY if your air
tickets were purchased through Mayflower Tours. Please review the Plan for details on coverage.
2015 Departure Date:
October 25
Without Travelers Protection Plan (TPP)
• 91 days or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deposit Amount
• 90 days to day of departure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% of the total tour
• No refund on unused portions of the tour
Plan and benefits offered and administered by Trip Mate, Inc.
revised 06-23-2014
DAY BY DAY
• 23 Meals (9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 8 dinners)
• Airport transfers on tour dates when air is
provided by Mayflower
• International Cruise Director and Mayflower Tours
expert staff onboard, plus English-speaking guides
for shore excursions
• $55 in Mayflower Money
MS Douro Spirit
DAY ONE Transatlantic flight to Lisbon, Portugal
DAY TWO Tour begins with arrival in Lisbon; meet
The MS Douro Spirit is exclusively chartered for your river cruise holiday sailing with just 130
passengers, creating a casual yet sophisticated yacht-like atmosphere . You’ll cruise the valley
of the ‘River of Gold,’ enjoying the intimate setting of your ship – the MS Douro Spirit.
your Tour Manager • Afternoon at leisure in Lisbon •
Welcome dinner
DAY THREE Buffet breakfast at your hotel •
Included sightseeing tour of Lisbon with a visit to
Jerónimos Monastery • Remainder of the day at leisure
DAY SIX Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard • Ship
departs for Régua • Sail through the picturesque region
of the Douro River Valley • Ship arrives Régua •
Included touring to the Mateus Manor House •
Experience local culture onboard with a Portuguese
folklore and Fado show • Ship overnights in Régua
DAY SEVEN Breakfast, lunch, and dinner onboard •
Included touring of Lamego - visit the Sanctuary of
Our Lady of Remedies, important pilgrimage site in
Portugal • Ship departs for Pinhão • Ship sails along
the most scenic section of the river en-route to Vega
Terron, Spain for overnight
DAY EIGHT Breakfast and dinner onboard •
Included touring of Salamanca - see the University,
House of Shells and Plaza Mayor • Included lunch and
Flamenco show ashore • The ship relocates to Barca
d’Alva for overnight • Barbeque dinner of Portuguese
specialties
DAY NINE Breakfast and lunch onboard • Included
touring of the medieval village of Castelo Rodrigo – visit
the local church and see the castle ruins • Enjoy the
afternoon sailing to Pinhão • Special evening at Quinta
Avessada – a working vineyard estate – featuring a
Muscatel wine tasting, tour of the wine making area,
dinner and entertainment • Ship overnights in Pinhão
DAY TEN Breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard •
Enjoy the morning leisurely sailing along the Douro
River • Stop in Cais da Lixa to disembark for the touring of Porto • Included tour of Porto with a visit to a
wine cave for a tour and tasting • Ship overnights in
Porto
DAY ELEVEN Breakfast onboard • Disembarkation
after breakfast • Transfer to the Porto airport for flight
home
Itinerary is subject to change due to conditions on the river
Fátima
Home to one of the most important Catholic
shrines, it welcomes millions of visitors every
year. The city’s fame originates from the apparitions of Our Lady of the Rosary that appeared to
three shepherd children in the nearby fields.
Today it is one of the most famous pilgrimage
sites in the world.
Coimbra
Although it served as the nation’s capital during
the High Middle Ages, it is better known for the
University of Coimbra. The university is one of
the oldest in Europe and the oldest academic
institution in the Portuguese-speaking world.
Learn the history of how the university was
founded in 1290 by King Dinis and its importance to higher education in Portugal today. A
highlight of the tour will be the included visit to
the amazing library of this famous university.
Guimarães
Settled in the 9th century, Guimarães is one of
the country’s most important historical cities
and had a major role in the formation of
Portugal. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
due to its extremely well-preserved city center.
During the included walking tour you’ll see the
Entre-os-Rios
The Benedictine Alpendurada Monastery was
founded before the Portuguese nationality and
was first recognized in 1123 by the mother of the
first king. During an included visit to the former
monastery, you’ll get a feel of what life was like
for the Monks. There’s also a special treat in store
as you enjoy a welcome drink and dinner in this
historic venue.
Régua
Best known for its fortified Port wines, the
Douro River Valley is one of the world’s oldest
defined wine regions – and one of today’s trendiest regions for a variety of wine styles. Sail
through the pretty, terraced landscape of this picturesque region as you make your way to Régua.
During an included excursion, visit the magnificent 18th-century Manor House depicted on
Mateus Rosé wine bottles. One of the best examples of baroque architecture in Portugal, the
mansion also features a 100-foot cedar tunnel
and stunning formal gardens.
Lamego
Surrounded by vineyards, Lamego is an attractive town, rich in history. It houses one of the
most important pilgrimage sites in Portugal – the
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies. During the
included tour you will have the opportunity to
walk down the sanctuary’s iconic 686-step granite staircase decorated with the traditional
Portuguese blue and white ‘azulejos’ tiles.
Figueira Castelo Rodrigo
The municipality of Figueira Castelo Rodrigo is
known for its castle which is listed as a national
monument. After driving through the small village and the surrounding area which showcases
pine-wood forests and rolling hills, arrive at the
walled medieval village of Castelo Rodrigo. You’ll
visit the well-preserved Church of Our Lady of
Rocamador and have free time to wander through
the meandering streets. This unique village consists of ruins from historic times, including a castle, clock tower and jail, as well as a small population of inhabitants still living here today.
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Salamanca
Salamanca is a UNESCO World Heritage Site,
located at the center of the ‘Castilla y León’
region of Spain. During your guided walking
tour of the city you will see the University buildings, the 12th-century Romanesque church of
San Martin and the House of Shells. This charming town is untouched in its architectural purity,
and throughout the centuries the sandstone
buildings have gained an exquisite golden glow,
giving the city the nickname the ‘Golden City.’
You’ll be immersed in local culture as you enjoy
a lunch of deliciously authentic Spanish cuisine
and a Flamenco show in a local restaurant.
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Castelo de Guimarães, built in the 10th century
and declared a national monument in 1910. Your
local guide will explain the history and point out
the main monuments, buildings, churches and
former palaces as you stroll through the main
squares, park-like settings and quaint streets of
this historic city.
Plaza Mayor, the heart of Salamanca, Spain
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Lisbon
Welcome to Portugal and the capital city of
Lisbon. This is the city that launched the great
Age of Discovery. During the included city tour,
visit Jerónimos Monastery – a masterpiece of
Manuelino architecture. See the intricately
carved statues on the ‘Monument to the
Discoveries’ which pays homage to the explorers from the Golden Age of Discovery. See
Belem Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site,
which still regally stands guard over the waterfront.
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies in Lamego
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DAY FIVE Breakfast and lunch onboard • Included
excursion to Guimarães • Ship departs for Entre-osRios in the afternoon – evening arrival • Included dinner at a 14th-century monastery • Ship overnights in
Entre-os-Rios
Monument to the Discoveries in Lisbon
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from the hotel to the ship in Vila Nova de Gaia,
Portugal • Stop in Fátima and included sighseeing in
Coimbra en-route • Visit to the oldest university of
Portugal in Coimbra • Embark the M/S Douro Spirit •
Welcome reception and dinner onboard • Ship
overnights in Vila Nova de Gaia
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DAY FOUR Buffet breakfast at your hotel • Transfer
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UPPER DECK
Built: 2011 Speed: 15.5 mph Staterooms: 65 Length: 261 ft. Crew: 40
Suite (226 sq. ft.): Upper Deck
4 Suites offer beds that can be configured either as two separate twin beds or as a single
larger double bed, French balcony with one and a half sets of floor to ceiling windows,
private bathroom with tub and shower, hair dryer, individually controlled air
conditioning and heating, closet, vanity with seat, sofa, table and 2 chairs, 2 night
tables, large mirror, TV, safe
Jr. Suite (220 sq. ft.): Main Deck
4 The Jr. Suite (#122) offers beds that can be configured either as two separate twin beds
or as a single larger double bed, French balcony with two sets of floor to ceiling
windows, private bathroom with tub and shower, hair dryer, individually controlled
air conditioning and heating, closet, vanity with seat, small table with two chairs,
2 night tables, large mirror, TV, safe
Upper Deck Stateroom (150 sq. ft.)
4 All staterooms offer beds that can be configured either as two separate twin beds or
as a single larger double bed, French balcony with floor to ceiling windows, private
bathroom with shower, hair dryer, individually controlled air conditioning and
heating, closet, vanity with seat, several drawers, 2 night tables, full length mirror,
TV, safe
Main Deck Stateroom (150 sq. ft.)
Porto
Located along the Douro River estuary in northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest European
centers and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since
1996. Its settlement dates back many centuries
when it was an outpost of the Roman Empire.
The included city tour travels along the coastal
road of the Atlantic to the mouth of the Douro
River. See the city’s cathedral and São Bento train
station with its elaborate interior tile mosaics.
During a visit to a Port Wine cave you can sample this local vintage during an included wine
tasting.
4 Most staterooms offer beds that can be configured either as two separate twin beds or
as a single larger double bed, French balcony with floor to ceiling windows, private
bathroom with shower, hair dryer, individually controlled air conditioning and
heating, closet, vanity with seat, several drawers, 2 night tables, full length mirror,
TV, safe
Public Areas
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Reception
Main Lounge with dance floor
Main Bar
Dining Room
Sun Deck featuring deck chairs
and a swimming pool
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Hospitality Desk
Elevator
Gift Shop
Internet access in the reception
and bar areas
4 Voltage: 220V