b'River CruiseFly direct to Porto and embark on an enchanting Douro river cruise, stopping at wonderful ports of call8 DAYS from 2,799ppincluding Porto, Mateus Palace, Salamanca and Lamego. 2,499 ppYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. Direct flight to Porto to join our cruise ship WHATS INCLUDED:Your holiday starts with a flight to Porto. On arrival, we transfer by coach to 7-night cruise onboardour cruise ship where we have dinner onboard. This evening, we set out on aMS Gil Eanes, operatedpanoramic coach tour of the beautiful World Heritage city of Porto by night.by Croisi Europe*Day 2. Touring Porto before sailing to Peso da RguaFlights from London Heathrow to We explore Porto further on a guided walking tour, wandering its historicLisbon, Porto to London Heathrowwinding streets and visiting a wine cellar to sample the famous port wine. Expertise of a UK Tour/Cruise After lunch onboard, we cruise the Douro River to the port town of Rgua. Manager from start to finish All coach travelDay 3. The delights of Mateus Palace and Gardens throughout your tour After a city coach tour we try the local pastry, Cristas de Galo. Later, we Breakfast, lunch and dinnertour Mateus Palace, seeing the grand halls of this 18th-century masterpiece before free time to explore. After lunch onboard, we cruise to Vega de Terroneach day of your cruise includingon the Spanish border. Dinner is followed by a flamenco show on our ship.a spectacular gala dinner Drinks package with dinnerDay 4. The golden city of Salamanca every night of your cruise Today, we venture into Spains golden city of Salamanca. A guided tour Complimentary onboard Wi-Fishowcases highlights like the House of Shells and the Plaza Mayor. You have time to wander at leisure before we regroup for a traditional Spanish lunch. A superb choice of excursionsDay 5. The renowned port wine route You may also like our LisbonThis morning, we begin our cruise back downstream through scenic& The Douro Valley fly & cruise. landscapes to Ferradosa. After lunch, an excursion along the Porto wineVisit greatrail.com/DORroute takes us to two small towns set among the vineyards of the Rio Torto Valley. At a local quinta, we taste some of the regions finest port wines. Day 6. Baroque splendour in LamegoThis morning brings a journey to Lamego for a guided tour of this charming*To see the configuration of the ship, visit city renowned for its stunning cathedral. This afternoon, we continue ourgreatrail.com/ships/ms-gil-eanescruise back to Porto and enjoy an evening of Fado-themed entertainment. Day 7. Porto and Guimares Tour Code: DOZ| per person based onAfter a morning at leisure in Porto, we visit the medieval city of Guimares,2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers known for its preserved buildings, lively squares and castle gardens. Tonightfrom 1,600.is our farewell dinner accompanied by traditional folk entertainment.2025 Departures: Day 8. Homeward boundMAY, JUN, SEPYour tour of the Douro ends as we transfer to the airport for our flight home.Mateus PalacePINHAOPORTO REGA 7 VEGADETERRONBARCA SALAMANCA Secure your place nowDALVA with a 550pp depositCastelo Rodrigo For more informationSpain on dates and prices,Portugal visit greatrail.com/DOZDOURO RIVER 41'