River Cruise
Lisbon and the Beautiful Douro River
Lisbon to Porto
11 days from
£3,299 per person
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VIP door-to-door travel service
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All inclusive
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Included Excursions
Before embarking on your cruise, enjoy Lisbon, a colourful entreé to what lies ahead as you sail the river valley with steeped-terraced vineyards and picture-postcard landscapes. Stop in Coimbra, ‘Birthplace of Kings’ and Porto, the ‘City of Bridges’. Taste new wines from old village vineyards - Régua and Pinhão. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage cities of historic Guimarães and Salamanca and uncover a land of unspoiled beauty and charm along the way.
Including...
- 3 nights in hotel and 7 nights cruise on the Queen Isabel (accommodation as specified or similar)
- The finest riverview cabins afloat, with included robes and slippers
- All meals on board, impeccably prepared using the freshest and finest local ingredients
- Breakfasts during hotel stay
- Unlimited drinks on board, including fine wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, speciality coffee, tea and mineral water (excludes premium wine and premium spirits)
- Gala dinner
- Award-winning service, with the highest staff to guest ratio in the industry
- All gratuities on board and ashore
- All entertainment plus signature lectures
- Shore excursions in the company of English-speaking local expert guides
- Portable audio headset system on excursions
- Complimentary use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
- Complimentary Wi-Fi access on board
Included excursions and visits: 8
- Lisbon city tour
- Coimbra city tour with Joanina Library visit and family-style lunch
- Choice of Porto city tour or Exclusive ‘Do as the Locals Do’ Porto walking tour
- Douro Museum and Quinta da Avessada wine estate visit with lunch
- Choice of Quinta do Seixo guided tour with tasting or Vineyard hike and tasting at a local quinta
- Choice of full-day Salamanca tour or International Douro Natural Park scenic cruise
- Choice of Castelo Rodrigo or Archaeological Park of the Côa Valley
- Choice of Guimarães city tour or ‘Soul of Porto’ Ribeira district walking discovery tour
Plus all these benefits:
- Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service
- International return flights (Prices are based on return flights with a leading airline from London Heathrow or Gatwick)
- Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager and their expert crew
- All airport/port taxes, duties and surcharges
Day 1 London - Lisbon
Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your flight to Lisbon. Meet your Uniworld representative on arrival and transfer to your hotel for the next three nights.
Day 2 Lisbon
Everything old is new again in the Portuguese capital, which is undergoing a remarkable rebirth of late. Get to know this hilly metropolis with a city tour that shows you all the top sights and treats you to an iconic, locally-made pastry with an intriguing tale all its own. Shuttles are available to take you to and from the hotel for your free afternoon.
Day 3 Lisbon
Spend the day at your leisure, enjoying the cosmopolitan city often referred to as the ‘City of Seven Hills’.
Day 4 - Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto
Travel through the beautiful countryside to Porto, stopping en route to explore Coimbra, the birthplace of six Portuguese kings. The city is also home to the University of Coimbra, one of the oldest universities in Europe, with a splendid 18th century library - the Joanina Library. From here, head to a local restaurant for a traditional Portuguese lunch, and continue on to Porto to embark Queen Isabel (5T), the most luxurious vessel on the Douro.
Day 5 - Porto - Cruising the River Douro - Entre-os-Rios
There’s much more to Portugal’s second city than its eponymous fortified wine - historic architecture, cutting-edge design, fabulous food and a laid-back vibe. Join a panoramic tour including the 19th century Stock Exchange Palace, the hilltop cathedral and Santa Catarina. Or take a walking tour and climb 249 steps to the top of Clérigos Tower for the best view in Porto; visit Livraria Lello, São Bento railway station and the Church of Saint Francis, the city’s finest example of Gothic architecture. Later, we cruise up the Douro towards Entre-os-Rios.
Day 6 - Cruising the River Douro - Régua - Pinhão
Today is all about wine, which has been cultivated in the Douro River Valley since ancient Roman times. Learn the history of Port during your visit to the Douro Museum, then treat yourself to a tasting and a hearty, rustic-style lunch at a family-owned wine estate.Day 7 - Pinhão - cruising the River Douro - Vega de Terrón
Our ship winds its way through the pristine, dramatic, UNESCO-protected landscapes of the Douro River Valley. On a tasting at a prestigious port wine estate, tour the state-of-the-art facility and sample some exceptional Ports in a tasting room with spectacular views of the Douro Valley. Or join an invigorating hike through lush vineyards. Later, relax over a glass of wine at a local quinta.Day 8 - Vega de Terrón (Salamanca) - Barca d’Alva
Visit the historic university town of Salamanca - the ‘Golden City’ - famous for its sand-coloured buildings and abundance of churches, or see the region’s spectacular natural beauty, with a small boat cruise in a national park. Rejoin the ship in Barca d’Alva.Day 9 - Barca d’Alva (Castelo Rodrigo) - Pocinho - Cruising the River Douro - Régua
Enjoy breathtaking scenery this morning as your ship cruises the UNESCO-listed upper Douro River Valley. Visit the medieval village of Castelo Rodrigo and its hilltop castle ruins with incredible views, and sample delicious local treats such as honey, almonds, olive oil, cheeses and wine. Or, opt to visit Portugal’s first archaeological park, Foz Côa, where Palaeolithic art was etched into the schist walls thousands of years ago.
Please note: Exploring these sites will require considerable physical fitness.
Day 10 - Cruising the River Douro - Porto (Guimarães)
Choose to visit Guimarães, the town where Portugal was born, with well-preserved architecture and stylish young residents. Or opt to explore one of Porto’s oldest areas, picturesque Ribeira, considered the soul of the city. In the evening, a special gala dinner will be prepared for you.Day 11 Porto - London
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
Lisbon to Porto
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