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Enticing Douro (Wine Cruise) - 2021
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River:
Douro
Country:
Portugal
Embark:
Porto
Disembark:
Porto
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| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Porto - EMBARKATION |
| Day 2 | Porto – Entre-Os-Rios |
| Day 3 | Régua - Lamego |
| Day 4 | Barca Dalva, Spain |
| Day 5 | Barca Dalva– Salamanca, Spain |
| Day 6 | Pinhão, Portugal |
| Day 7 | Porto, Portugal |
| Day 8 | Porto - DISEMBARKATION |
| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Porto - EMBARKATION |
| Day 2 | Porto – Entre-Os-Rios |
| Day 3 | Régua - Lamego |
| Day 4 | Barca Dalva, Spain |
| Day 5 | Barca Dalva– Salamanca, Spain |
| Day 6 | Pinhão, Portugal |
| Day 7 | Porto, Portugal |
| Day 8 | Porto - DISEMBARKATION |
| Day | Activity / Description |
| Day 1 | Porto - EMBARKATION Board the ship for your Enticing Douro cruise. (D) Meals: Dinner |
| Date: 09-Nov-2021, Tue | |
| Day 2 | Porto – Entre-Os-Rios The colorful city of Porto blends the best of old and new, which you can discover on an escorted tour of the historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the Cathedral, one of the city’s oldest monuments; and the São Bento Railway Station, known for its blue and white tile panels depicting scenes from Portuguese history. You’ll also enjoy a tasting of Port, Portugal’s most renowned contribution to the world of wine. If you prefer to get more active, you can go on a guided hike and then enjoy a Port wine tasting. In the evening, indulge in a traditional Portuguese dinner with your fellow travelers in Entre-Os-Rios at a local quinta – a country estate – for a truly authentic culinary experience. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Date: 10-Nov-2021, Wed | |
| Day 3 | Régua - Lamego Travel to picturesque Lamego, home to one of the most important pilgrimage sites in all of Portugal, where you’ll go to the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies). The shrine features a staircase of nearly 700 steps, beautifully decorated with white and blue tiles, which the more active adventurer will want to climb on a guided hike. Concluding both tours, you will have the opportunity to sample local traditional specialties, such as bôlas de Lamego, bread filled with smoked ham; presunto, a type of dry-cured ham; and Espumante, a Portuguese sparkling wine. You’ll then go to the formal Episcopal Palace Museum. Later in the day, savor the flavors of Portugal’s renowned fortified wine, vinho do porto, made exclusively in the Douro Valley. Head to a local quinta for your authentic Port-wine tasting experience and enjoy the sweet nectar of this fascinating region. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Date: 11-Nov-2021, Thu | |
| Day 4 | Barca Dalva, Spain BARCA D’ALVA, SPAIN. Spend time soaking up the beauty of the Douro River as you cruise to Barca d’Alva, where you will visit Castelo Rodrigo, a small fortified village perched high on a hilltop with centuries-old walls, steep narrow streets and fantastic views. You can also opt to hike up to the village should you wish a more active exploration. While here, taste some delicious locally grown produce. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Date: 12-Nov-2021, Fri | |
| Day 5 | Barca Dalva– Salamanca, Spain BARCA D’ALVA– SALAMANCA, SPAIN. Drive to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built of golden sandstone, Salamanca is known as a “living museum,” and you will have an opportunity to step back in time to the Middle Ages during your escorted tour, which includes the city’s elegant university buildings, the New Cathedral, the intriguingly decorated House of Shells and Plaza Mayor. You can also enjoy a traditional flamenco show and lunch in Salamanca. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Date: 13-Nov-2021, Sat | |
| Day 6 | Pinhão, Portugal Be treated to an exclusive lunch at Quinta da Avessada, where you’ll enjoy an authentic and traditional dining experience complete with entertainment. Quinta da Avessada is also a fascinating interactive museum commemorating the history and culture of wine in the Alto Douro region, so you’ll have fun discovering all the various stages of wine production as well as doing plenty of tasting. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Date: 14-Nov-2021, Sun | |
| Day 7 | Porto, Portugal Visit the Baroque-style Palacio de Mateus and its gardens. Inside the house, you’ll see interesting furnishings, paintings and a ceiling of intricately carved wood. The gardens here are considered some of the most beautiful in Portugal. Watch the beautiful scenery go by on your way to Porto and enjoy a free afternoon to explore all its charms on your own. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Date: 15-Nov-2021, Mon | |
| Day 8 | Porto - DISEMBARKATION Disembark the ship and you prepare for your flight home. (B) Meals: Breakfast |
| Date: 16-Nov-2021, Tue |
| Day | Date | Activity / Description |
| Day 1 | 09-Nov-2021, Tue | Porto - EMBARKATION Board the ship for your Enticing Douro cruise. (D) Meals: Dinner |
| Day 2 | 10-Nov-2021, Wed | Porto – Entre-Os-Rios The colorful city of Porto blends the best of old and new, which you can discover on an escorted tour of the historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the Cathedral, one of the city’s oldest monuments; and the São Bento Railway Station, known for its blue and white tile panels depicting scenes from Portuguese history. You’ll also enjoy a tasting of Port, Portugal’s most renowned contribution to the world of wine. If you prefer to get more active, you can go on a guided hike and then enjoy a Port wine tasting. In the evening, indulge in a traditional Portuguese dinner with your fellow travelers in Entre-Os-Rios at a local quinta – a country estate – for a truly authentic culinary experience. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 3 | 11-Nov-2021, Thu | Régua - Lamego Travel to picturesque Lamego, home to one of the most important pilgrimage sites in all of Portugal, where you’ll go to the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies). The shrine features a staircase of nearly 700 steps, beautifully decorated with white and blue tiles, which the more active adventurer will want to climb on a guided hike. Concluding both tours, you will have the opportunity to sample local traditional specialties, such as bôlas de Lamego, bread filled with smoked ham; presunto, a type of dry-cured ham; and Espumante, a Portuguese sparkling wine. You’ll then go to the formal Episcopal Palace Museum. Later in the day, savor the flavors of Portugal’s renowned fortified wine, vinho do porto, made exclusively in the Douro Valley. Head to a local quinta for your authentic Port-wine tasting experience and enjoy the sweet nectar of this fascinating region. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 4 | 12-Nov-2021, Fri | Barca Dalva, Spain BARCA D’ALVA, SPAIN. Spend time soaking up the beauty of the Douro River as you cruise to Barca d’Alva, where you will visit Castelo Rodrigo, a small fortified village perched high on a hilltop with centuries-old walls, steep narrow streets and fantastic views. You can also opt to hike up to the village should you wish a more active exploration. While here, taste some delicious locally grown produce. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 5 | 13-Nov-2021, Sat | Barca Dalva– Salamanca, Spain BARCA D’ALVA– SALAMANCA, SPAIN. Drive to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built of golden sandstone, Salamanca is known as a “living museum,” and you will have an opportunity to step back in time to the Middle Ages during your escorted tour, which includes the city’s elegant university buildings, the New Cathedral, the intriguingly decorated House of Shells and Plaza Mayor. You can also enjoy a traditional flamenco show and lunch in Salamanca. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 6 | 14-Nov-2021, Sun | Pinhão, Portugal Be treated to an exclusive lunch at Quinta da Avessada, where you’ll enjoy an authentic and traditional dining experience complete with entertainment. Quinta da Avessada is also a fascinating interactive museum commemorating the history and culture of wine in the Alto Douro region, so you’ll have fun discovering all the various stages of wine production as well as doing plenty of tasting. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 7 | 15-Nov-2021, Mon | Porto, Portugal Visit the Baroque-style Palacio de Mateus and its gardens. Inside the house, you’ll see interesting furnishings, paintings and a ceiling of intricately carved wood. The gardens here are considered some of the most beautiful in Portugal. Watch the beautiful scenery go by on your way to Porto and enjoy a free afternoon to explore all its charms on your own. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 8 | 16-Nov-2021, Tue | Porto - DISEMBARKATION Disembark the ship and you prepare for your flight home. (B) Meals: Breakfast |
The AmaVida brings AmaWaterways’ distinctive standard of excellence to the Douro River in Portugal. This grand 106-passenger vessel features balconies in the majority of its spacious staterooms and suites, which range up to 323 sq. ft. Timeless elegance spills from the decks of the AmaVida, a ship that debuted on Portugal and Spain’s Douro River in 2013. Rust and gold color schemes bring together the Douro’s breathtaking sunsets and a sepia hue that conjures timeworn snapshots of the world’s oldest demarcated wine region. Most staterooms feature balconies from which to enjoy views of terraced vineyards, as well as Entertainment-On-Demand, climate-controlled air conditioning and an in-room safe. AmaVida’s passionate chefs will treat you to exquisite, locally-sourced cuisine paired with unlimited local wine—and the region’s signature Port—as well as beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner in the Main Restaurant cada noche.