Enticing Douro - Festive Delights

Rambling vineyards and charming native farms cling to the steep sides of the Douro River Valley, creating an incomparable backdrop to one of Europe’s most unspoiled regions and to Port country — the world’s oldest demarcated wine region. Sail roundtrip from Porto, the beautiful “City of Bridges”; visit Regua, the ‘capital’ of the Douro Valley; and marvel at Salamanca, the UNESCO designated “Golden City.” Taste wines from historic wineries and soak up the genuine beauty of one of Europe’s most unadulterated landscapes.

Overview:

Day 1 - PORTO Embarkation
Day 2 - RÉGUA Mateus Palace & gardens visit
Day 3 - VEGA DE TERRÓN Castelo Rodrigo tour with tasting of regional fare or Castelo Rodrigo hike with tasting of regional fare
Day 4 - VEGA DE TERRÓN Salamanca excursion
Day 5 - PINHÃO Quinta de Avessada lunch. Local quinta wine tasting
Day 6 - RÉGUA Lamego tour and Bôlas tasting or Holy Staircase hike and Bôlas tasting. Lunch at a local quinta
Day 7 - PORTO “City of Bridges” tour or Porto hike. Port Wine Tasting. Porto Illuminations cruise
Day 8 - PORTO Disembarkation

Date	Ship	Panoramic Window Cabin		Outside Balcony Cabin
2025		2 Share	Solo	2 Share	Solo
02 Dec*	AmaDouro	n/a	n/a	£2149pp	£2499
12 Dec	AmaSintra	n/a	n/a	£2149pp	£2499
16 Dec	AmaDouro	£1699pp	£2099	£2149pp	£2499
19 Dec	AmaSintra	n/a	n/a	£2199pp	£2499
23 Dec	AmaDuoro	n/a	n/a	£2199pp	£2499
26 Dec	AmaSintra	£1749pp	n/a	£2199pp	£2499
27 Dec	AmaVida	na	n/a	£2199pp	£2499

Itinerary details:

Day 1, PORTO.
Board the ship for your Enticing Douro cruise.(D)

Day 2, RÉGUA.
This tranquil village offers an authentic slice of Douro River life. Today, visit the Baroquestyle 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. (B,L,D)

Day 3, VEGA DE TERRÓN.
In the morning, spend time soaking up the beauty of this picturesque port before you 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. (B,L,D)

Day 4, VEGA DE TERRÓN.
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. (B,L,D)

Day 5, PINHÃO.
Spend time soaking up the beauty of the Douro River as you cruise to Pinhão. 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. Savour the flavours of Portugal’s renowned fortified wine, vinho do porto, made exclusively in the Douro Valley. Head to a local quinta for your authentic Portwine tasting experience and enjoy the sweet nectar of this fascinating region. (B,L,D)

Day 6, RÉGUA.
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 drycured ham; and Espumante, a Portuguese sparkling wine. Afterwards, head to a local quinta for a delicious lunch. (B,L,D)

Day 7, PORTO.
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. If you prefer to get more active, you can go on a guided hike. In the afternoon, you’ll also enjoy a tasting of Port, Portugal’s most renowned contribution to the world of wine. When the sun sets, enjoy the illuminated landscapes of Porto on a scenic cruise aboard your ship.(B,L,D)

Day 8, PORTO.
Disembark the ship and prepare for your flight home. (B)

Offer Includes:

● Flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwick or Manchester to Munich / rtn from Porto
● Regional airports at only £75pp supplement (Various airlines - direct / in-direct)
● Seven nights in your chosen cabin aboard the selected Amawaterways ship
● Full-board basis included throughout ( B breakfast L lunch D dinner )
● Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner
● Unlimited sparkling wine & fresh juice at breakfast
● Snacks and refreshments served daily
● Captain's welcome cocktail and dinner
● Sip & Sail cocktail hour with wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
● The Chef’s Table Speciality restaurant
● Internet and Wi-Fi access
● Gratuities included
● Sun deck, pool and walking track (on selected ships)
● Wellness programme with a dedicated wellness host
● Services of a dedicated Cruise Manager 
● Immersive small-group excursions at each destination
● Flight from your chosen airport to your chosen embarkation point, returning from cruise end point
● One piece of hand luggage and one piece of hold luggage included per person
● Shared transfers included

Prices from based on 2 persons sharing a cabin or Solo occupancy
Subject to availabilty at time of booking

* Wine themed cruise

Call 01792 482 432 To Book 

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