YOUR TOUR at a GLANCE

DEDICATED GUIDES

Just You Holiday Director

RIVER CRUISE SHIP

7 nights onboard Nicko CruisesMS Douro Queen

20 INCLUDED MEALS

7 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 7 dinners (D)

UNLIMITED DRINKS

Unlimited drinks package includes selected house wines and beers, cocktails, bottled water for the cabin/ excursions, selected coffees, hot chocolate and tea

LOCAL FLAVORS

Visit a vineyard for a traditional Portuguese lunch

ESSENTIALS

Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage, all gratuities and Wi-Fi & port fees

INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS l Guided walking city tour of Porto l Visit to the magnificent Baroque Mateus Palace l Tour tranquil Pinhão and visit the famous station, decorated with blue and white ceramic tiles

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCE l Visit the Spanish city of Salamanca with lunch and a flamenco show included

Your itinerary

DAY 1 PORTO

Make your own way to Porto where you will join your Nicko Cruises ship. After time to settle into your cabin, meet your traveling companions over a welcome drink prior to dinner onboard this evening.

(D)

DAY 2 PORTO - CALDAS DE AREGOS

After breakfast on board, enjoy a city tour of Porto. Starting with a drive through the narrow streets to see its 16th century arcaded buildings and Baroque churches and chapels we then cross Gustav Eiffel's iconic 19th century iron bridge to reach the cathedral atop Penaventosa Hill, which boasts some amazing views across the city. This tour ends with a visit to Port Wine Lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia for an opportunity to see some casks full of port and to taste a sample of the world-famous Portuguese tipple. Return to the cruise for lunch and sail to Caldas de Aregos, arriving this evening. (B,L,D)

DAY 3 CALDAS DE AREGOS - PINHÃO

This morning, we arrive into the picturesque little town of Pinhão situated on a particularly scenic bend on the River Douro, deep in the heart of one of Portugal's most established port wine growing regions. A scenic drive across one of the highest plateaus of the Douro takes you to a traditional vineyard where you will have a tour and tasting before enjoying lunch. This afternoon we'll visit Mateus Palace, a fine example of Baroque architecture, with an impressive façade made up of beautiful pinnacles before returning to Pinhão for a tour around the town, before returning to the ship. (B,L,D)

DAY 4 PINHÃO - BARCA D'ALVA

YOUR RIVER CRUISE SHIP

NICKO CRUISES - MS DOURO QUEEN

The modern cabins on board the MS Douro Queen feature air-conditioning/heating, private facilities, TV, hairdryer and safe. Cabins on the main deck have large, non-opening windows. Enjoy the spacious sun deck or sit back with a cocktail in the panoramic salon and bar with live music in the evening. The restaurant serves a range of international and local cuisine. Cabin upgrades are available - please call and speak to one of our Advisors.

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DAY 6 POCHINO - REGUA

This afternoon we arrive at Regua. Visit the warm and charming town of Lamego, rich in history and home to one of the most important places of pilgrimage in Portugal - The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies. The Sanctuary is a stunning Baroque church built in the 18th century, over the remains of a 14th century chapel. There will also be a visit to the Gothic Cathedral and town's museum. Return to the cruise for dinner this evening. (B,L,D)

DAY 7 REGUA - PORTO

Enjoy a day at leisure cruising back to Porto where you will arrive in the early afternoon. (B,L,D)

DAY 8 PORTO

After breakfast onboard, it's time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers as your cruise comes to an end.

(B)

Enjoy a leisurely morning whilst sailing to Barca d'Alva. On arrival, enjoy an excursion to Castelo Rodrigo one of Portugal's twelve historical parishes and home to a castellated medieval village from which it derives its name.

(B,L,D)

DAY 5 BARCA D'ALVA - POCHINO

Spend the day enjoying the facilities of your cruise or wander around Barca d'Alva, the last Portuguese village along the Douro, close to the Spanish border and overlooked by mountains. Alternatively you could take the optional excursion to the Spanish city of Salamanca including lunch and a flamenco show.

(B,L,D)