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Paรงo de Calheiros Paรงo de Calheiros, situated in Ponte de Lima, Minho region is an impressive 17th century manor, owned by the Count of Calheiros. With an striking entrance, beautiful tree-lined drive and stone fountain, here guests feel very welcome.

Spirit of Chartwell Defining Elegant River Cruising and setting the standard for Douro River luxury, service and quality.

DouroAzul’s Spirit of Chartwell, very recently restored, redecorated and used by Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, affords select travelers an experience worthy of its Royal Heritage. This thirty passenger vessel provides the finest imported interior furnishings and delivers classic elegance in a comfortable and stately ambiance.

North Portugal’s Regal Elegance Spirit of Chartwell & Paço de Calheiros Manor

exclusive program douro & Minho

Summer 7 day/6 night cruise and land tour A first-ever cruise and land tour highlighting North Portugal’s Regal heritage with a 3 night cruise on the Queen of England’s former Royal Barge, The Spirit of Chartwell, combined with 3 nights as a guest at Northern Portugal’s Royal Manor, Paco de Calheiros. Only available from DouroAzul, this experience includes a voyage through the the Upper Douro River Valley and Port Wine region combined with a 3 night stay at Paco de Calheiros Royal Manor.

Cruise Itinerary Porto » Régua » Pinhão » Barca d’Alva » Pinhão Régua

Land tour Itinerary Guimarães » Paço de Calheiros Manor » Ponte de Lima » Porto

Count Francisco Calheiros e Meneze

Activities On Board Fado show Cooking demonstration and deck barbecue Evening live guitar and piano entertainment

In the Douro River Valley Tours to Mateus Palace, Vila Real, Almeida, dinner at a Douro Valley Port Wine Quinta

At north Portugal’s Minho Region Tours to Guimarães (castle, birthplace of Portugal), Ponte de Lima and Minho Region Visit to Roman architecture, medieval church, Paço do Marquês Horse riding, garden and orchard visit, vineyard visit and wine tasting at Paço de Calheiros

INCLUDES Cruise and all on board activities All land tours and off ship activities Wine/beer and soft drinks at all meals, on board and ashore Transfers: from Porto to ship pre cruise and from hotel to Porto post cruise Private escort throughout cruise & tour DOES NOT INCLUDE: crew gratuities; premium beverage selections; private tour options; spa DATES

Jul. 5, 12, 19, 26 Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23

PRICE

SINGLE SUPP.

ROYAL SUITE SUPP.

2,249 €

1,149 €

749 €

Full and Partial Charter Rates available on request

17th century Portug

e manor house design

Spirit of Chartwell 7 night Full Douro River Cruise from Porto to the Spanish boarder Cruise Itinerary Porto » Entre-os-Rios » Régua » Pinhão » Barca d’Alva » Régua » Porto

Highlights Alpendurada Monastery lunch Dinner at historic Douro Valley Wine Quinta Portuguese Fado & Folk Music show Lectures: Douro River & Region, Portugal’s History, Portugal Today Vintage Port wine celebration Culinary Demonstrations

Guide Tours (included) Douro Museum, Vila Real and Mateus Palace, Castelo Rodrigo, Salamanca and Cuidad Rodrigo (Spain), Lamego and Sanctuary, Porto

INCLUDES Cruise and all on board activities; Land tours; Off ship activities Wine/beer/soft drinks with meals; Wine at off ship and hotel events; Porto airport transfers; Private guide/escort throughout cruise & tour DOES NOT INCLUDE: crew gratuities; premium beverage selections; private tour options

Regal Elegance Tour

DATES

PRICE

SINGLE SUPP.

ROYAL SUITE SUPP.

Apr. 18, 25

1.775 €

675 €

675 €

May. 9, 23 | Jun. 20

1.995 €

825 €

825 €

Full and Partial Charter Rates available on request

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7 nights cruises

845€

Alto Douro DATES

PRICE

SINGLE SUPPL.

SUPERIOR

5 TOUR PACK

845€

375€

75€

249€

Apr. 11 Aug. 1, 08, 22

ALL 7 Night Cruises itineraries visit Porto » Entre-os-rios » Régua » Vega Terron (Spain) » Barca d’Alva » Pinhão » Régua » Porto

Highlights on the 7 night douro valley cruises

This 24 cabin ship wraps you in the most intimate and traditional style. This ship offers an unparalleled personalizes cruise where guests are close travel companions who share international cuisine, award winning views and captivating land events.

Alpendurada Monestary dinner Quinta da Avessada dinner Portuguese Folk Music show

Optional shore excursion pack includes: Porto City, Mateus Palace, Lamego, Castelo Rodrigo, Salamanca with lunch and Flamenco show; Optional tour to Guimarães: 48€/pax when avaiable

Invicta DATES

PRICE

SINGLE SUPPL.

SUPERIOR

5 TOUR PACK

Jul. 8, 22

895€

395€

55€

Aug. 12

945 €

425€

75€

DATES

PRICE

SINGLE SUPPL.

SUPERIOR

5 TOUR PACK

Jul. 4, 18, 25

995 €

445€

95€

249€

249€

The Invicta represents the essence of Douro River cruising. This refurbished classical ship offers 40 cabins in a club-like nautical setting. Heavy woods, leather, brass and marble surround you as you sail the Douro river and experience the top quality service and personal touch of this pleasing and popular riverboats.

Douro Cruiser

Aug. 1, 8 Charter Rates available on request

This 65 cabin luxury riverboat deliver a full service cruise experience that includes an on board entertainment program offering enjoyable activities and shows along with informative lectures and demonstrations; and a full shore-side program which allows guest opportunities to explore this region’s unique history, culture and friendly appeal.

all cruises (above) INCLUDES Cruise, room & full board | All on board activities | Off ship dinner events (with wine) DOES NOT INCLUDE 5-tour package; optional tour, on board bar beverages; crew gratuities

Porto City: best european destination 2014

World of Discoveries, Museum and Park World of Discoveries it’s a brand new theme park and interactive museum based on the history of the Portuguese Discoveries. This interactive museum/theme park makes visitors embark on the epic journeys of the Portuguese explorers. It recreates life-sized characters and sceneries of the different

sea routes and lands mapped by the Portuguese, and part of the visit is made on a boat navigating throughout the continents. And at restaurant “World of Flavors” there’s a menu with foods from the different world regions, from Africa to Asia and Brazil.

It’s open every day of the week.

Porto Sightseeing On open air buses, harbor cruises and helicopter Discover the city aboard the DouroAzul’s sightseeing and riversightseing. With a fleet of touristic buses and Rabelo Boats, both with audioguides in 16 languages, visitants can enjoy the Porto city experience with unique culture, architecture and history.

And if you want to see the Porto from above try a flight aboard the Helitours helicopter.

contacts and conditions Brochure The content of the brochure may have inexact expressions, typed mistakes or omissions. DouroAzul S.A. reserves the right to review the content of the pages at Payments any time and is not responsible for any 20% of the total reservation with booking confirmation; direct, indirect, incident, special or derivate harms, lost of 80% until 30 days prior to the cruise. income or interruption of the activity which All the bookings made in the period of the 30 days prior to is caused by the use or the impossibility of the use of the departure must be fully paid upon reservation. services written in this brochure, even if DouroAzul, Helicopter tours and Sightseeing tours payments: inquire at S.A. has been informed of these possible harms. Prices are time of reservation. subject to change.

The above conditions are for hotel-ship cruises. For other DouroAzul products, consult DouroAzul.

CANCELATION PENALTIES The 20% paid with booking confirmation are non- refundable; Validity November 2013 to November 2014 DouroAzul, Sociedade Marítimo-Turística, S.A. Cancellation until 15 days prior to departure: 75% penalty; Cancellation from 14 days prior to departure until the day of RNAAT 88/2002 | Op. Marítimo-turístico Lic. 02 © Copyright 2011, DouroAzul, S.A. All rights reserved. the departure: non refundable.

contacts

Helicopter tours and Sightseeing tours penalties: inquire at time of reservation.

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RESERVATIONS AND BOOKING CONDITIONS Reservations and bookings may be made by contacting DouroAzul or your travel professional.

Spirit of Chartwell and River Cruises Phone +351 962 039 148 cruises@douroazul.com Sightseeing DouroAzul Phone +351 223 402 500 | +351 220 449 767 sightseeing@douroazul.pt | www.portosightseeing.pt Helitours Phone +351 225 432 464/5/6 helitours@douroazul.pt | www.helitours.pt World of Discoveries Phone +351 220 439 770 | Mob. +351 926 781 493 comercial@worldofdiscoveries.com www.worldofdiscoveries.com