Flavors of Portugal & Spain - 2021
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| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Vega De Terrón – EMBARKATION |
| Day 2 | Vega De Terrón – Barca Dalva – Pinhão, Portugal |
| Day 3 | Pinhão |
| Day 4 | Régua – Caldas De Aregos |
| Day 5 | Caldas De Aregos – Entre-Os-Rios |
| Day 6 | Porto |
| Day 7 | Porto |
| Day 8 | Porto – DISEMBARKATION |
| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | Vega De Terrón – EMBARKATION |
| Day 2 | Vega De Terrón – Barca Dalva – Pinhão, Portugal |
| Day 3 | Pinhão |
| Day 4 | Régua – Caldas De Aregos |
| Day 5 | Caldas De Aregos – Entre-Os-Rios |
| Day 6 | Porto |
| Day 7 | Porto |
| Day 8 | Porto – DISEMBARKATION |
| Day | Activity / Description |
| Day 1 | Vega De Terrón – EMBARKATION Board your river ship for your Flavors of Portugal & Spain cruise. (D) Meals: Dinner |
| Day 2 | Vega De Terrón – Barca Dalva – Pinhão, Portugal VEGA de TERRÓN – BARCA D’ALVA – PINHÃO, PORTUGAL. Venture to Castelo Rodrigo, known as the “White Village” because of its almond trees. The site offers spectacular views of the surrounding area. Join a walking tour through its medieval streets and see the houses and establishments with 16th-century façade and Manueline-style windows. If you prefer a more active adventure there, you can hike up to the town. At the end of both tours, enjoy a tasting of local favorites, such as almonds, cheese, bread and wine. Set sail to Pinhão where you’ll be treated to a Port wine tasting. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 3 | Pinhão Enjoy an excursion to the palace and gardens known as the Palacio de Mateus, located in the beautiful region of Trás-os-Montes near the city of Vila Real. The interior of the house features various religious images and exquisite furniture, artwork and hand-carved wooden ceilings. The exterior is equally stunning, with gardens that are among the most beautiful in all of Portugal. During the afternoon, enjoy lunch at Quinta da Avessada. Here, 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 4 | Régua – Caldas De Aregos You have a choice of two excursions, depending on your interests. Your first option is an excursion to ancient and picturesque Lamego, home to one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Portugal, the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies). Other attractions include a Gothic cathedral, a museum, and charming cafés. Active adventurers can also choose to hike up the famed Lamego Steps, also known as the Holy Staircase. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 5 | Caldas De Aregos – Entre-Os-Rios Enjoy a morning hike through the vineyards, and then set sail along the scenic Douro River. Later in the day, enjoy a special Portuguese dinner at a local Quinta. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 6 | Porto Join a guided tour of Porto’s historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll see the Cathedral, one of the city’s oldest monuments; the main square, ringed with shops and cafés; and the São BentoRailway 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. For a more active adventure, join a hike in Porto and explore the old harbor quarter, passing through the medieval streets of Porto; afterwards, indulge in a Port wine tasting. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 7 | Porto Enjoy a day at leisure. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 8 | Porto – DISEMBARKATION Disembark your cruise in Porto. (B) Meals: Breakfast |
| Day | Activity / Description |
| Day 1 | Vega De Terrón – EMBARKATION Board your river ship for your Flavors of Portugal & Spain cruise. (D) Meals: Dinner |
| Day 2 | Vega De Terrón – Barca Dalva – Pinhão, Portugal VEGA de TERRÓN – BARCA D’ALVA – PINHÃO, PORTUGAL. Venture to Castelo Rodrigo, known as the “White Village” because of its almond trees. The site offers spectacular views of the surrounding area. Join a walking tour through its medieval streets and see the houses and establishments with 16th-century façade and Manueline-style windows. If you prefer a more active adventure there, you can hike up to the town. At the end of both tours, enjoy a tasting of local favorites, such as almonds, cheese, bread and wine. Set sail to Pinhão where you’ll be treated to a Port wine tasting. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 3 | Pinhão Enjoy an excursion to the palace and gardens known as the Palacio de Mateus, located in the beautiful region of Trás-os-Montes near the city of Vila Real. The interior of the house features various religious images and exquisite furniture, artwork and hand-carved wooden ceilings. The exterior is equally stunning, with gardens that are among the most beautiful in all of Portugal. During the afternoon, enjoy lunch at Quinta da Avessada. Here, 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 4 | Régua – Caldas De Aregos You have a choice of two excursions, depending on your interests. Your first option is an excursion to ancient and picturesque Lamego, home to one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Portugal, the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies). Other attractions include a Gothic cathedral, a museum, and charming cafés. Active adventurers can also choose to hike up the famed Lamego Steps, also known as the Holy Staircase. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 5 | Caldas De Aregos – Entre-Os-Rios Enjoy a morning hike through the vineyards, and then set sail along the scenic Douro River. Later in the day, enjoy a special Portuguese dinner at a local Quinta. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 6 | Porto Join a guided tour of Porto’s historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll see the Cathedral, one of the city’s oldest monuments; the main square, ringed with shops and cafés; and the São BentoRailway 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. For a more active adventure, join a hike in Porto and explore the old harbor quarter, passing through the medieval streets of Porto; afterwards, indulge in a Port wine tasting. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 7 | Porto Enjoy a day at leisure. (B,L,D) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Day 8 | Porto – DISEMBARKATION Disembark your cruise in Porto. (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.
