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Royal Barge Cruise on the Douro: Portugal River Journey

FROM £3,595 PP 7 NIGHTS FLIGHT INCLUSIVE

Style

Theme

From baroque castles to bucolic villages, from hilltop ruins to valleys cloaked in the vineyards of age-old wine estates, and from mountain scenery to ocean shore, enjoy the ever-changing landscapes of this cruise on the Douro.

Classic

Cruise

Itinerary Day 1

North Atlantic Ocean

Fly to Porto

Entre-os-Rios

Régua

Vila Real

Day 2

Enjoy a tour of Porto before cruising to Entre-os-Rios Cruise to Régua and continue to Pinhão. Culinary demonstration onboard Visit Castelo Rodrigo village for sightseeing before a Captain’s dinner Enjoy an excursion to Salamanca with a guided tour and free time After an onboard lecture, enjoy a wine tasting and visit to Lamego Cruise to Porto with free time to explore and farewell drinks

Porto

Pinhào

Lamego

Barca d’Alva

Day 3

Salamanca

PORTUGAL

SPAIN

Day 4

Day 5

What’s included Air travel and taxes Transfers 7-night cruise Full board and some drinks on cruise Local tour leader / expert guides 2026 Departures: Apr, Jun, Sep - Oct All departure dates available online Solo travellers Single supplement from £2,145

Day 6

Nights at a glance Cruise - 7 nights Tour highlights • Cruise on an historic vessel • The breathtaking Douro Valley • Dinner at an ancient Quinta • Port tastings along the way • Visit splendid Salamanca city • Navigate through five dams

Day 7

Day 8 Fly home from Porto For the full itinerary for this tour visit vjv.com/royal-barge-cruise

Extend your trip – Braga Before joining the cruise, explore Braga, Guimarães, Viana do Castelo and Ponte de Lima. 3 nights from £795pp Single supplement from £215

21 For more information & to book online visit vjv.com or call us on 020 3993 2447

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