We'll leave by coach for Mateus Palace, an extraordinary baroque mansion built in the 18th century. Take a stroll through the magnificent gardens that surround the palace. We'll then head to Vila Real, where you'll have some time on your own. Built in the first half of the 18th century, this palace is considered one of the finest examples of baroque civil architecture in Portugal. We'll return to Régua for a visit to the Douro Museum to learn about the passionate history and winemaking heritage in the region. We will return to the ship on foot.
PLEASE NOTE
- *Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
We'll leave by coach for Mateus Palace, an extraordinary baroque mansion built in the 18th century. Take a stroll through the magnificent gardens that surround the palace. We'll then head to Vila Real, where you'll have some time on your own. Built in the first half of the 18th century, this palace is considered one of the finest examples of baroque civil architecture in Portugal. We'll return to Régua for a visit to the Douro Museum to learn about the passionate history and winemaking heritage in the region. We will return to the ship on foot.
PLEASE NOTE
- *Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.
- The order of the visits can change.
- Times are approximate.
Cruises
This shore excursion is available for one or several cruises
Lisbon, Porto and the Douro valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise)
LISBON - COIMBRA - PORTO - REGUA - PINHAO - VEGA DE TERRON (Spain) - BARCA D'ALVA - SENHORA DA RIBEIRA - FERRADOSA - FOLGOSA - LEVERINHO - PORTO
Cruise from Lisbon to Leverinho via Coimbra, Porto, Vila Real and Salamanca, you will discover the magnificent cities along our cruise. You will visit Porto and its famous wine route as well as Lisbon. The Portuguese capital has managed to find the subtle balance between its past heritage and modernity and will seduce you with its beautiful panoramas.
From Portugal to Spain: Porto, the Douro Valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise)
PORTO - REGUA - VEGA DE TERRON - BARCA D'ALVA - FERRADOSA - PINHAO - PORTO
Portugal and Spain will unveil their treasures along a unique cruise over the Douro. Discover Porto, a city full of charm where its heritage is perfectly combined with the modern, cosmopolitan and intimate at the same time. You will visit the charming city of Lamego where breath-taking landscapes of green hills offer an interesting change of scenery. You will also discover Guimarães and its fascinating stories that are reflected in the many monuments and historic buildings surrounding the town.
Porto, the Douro valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise)
PORTO - REGUA - VEGA DE TERON (Spain) - Salamanca - SENHORA DA RIBEIRA - LEVERINHO - PORTO
Immerse yourself in the festive and warm atmosphere of Portugal and Spain where you will discover a unique way of life. You will visit Porto, a subtle mixture of modernity and history famous for its wine, or Salamanca and its cathedral, Spain's "golden city". It has a rich architectural, religious and gastronomic culture.