Lisbon and Douro Cruise

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A Portuguese voyage of discovery

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2021 2022

11 days Sold out

2021 Tour code: DOR21

About the tour

Travel to shimmering Lisbon and resplendent Sintra on a Portuguese voyage of discovery before continuing on a fantastic 7-night cruise along the golden Douro.

Highlights

City tour of Lisbon including a journey on a chartered vintage tram
Excursion to Sintra
Portuguese folk dance performance
Porto
Sightseeing tour of Lamego
Excursion to Castelo Rodrigo with a tour
Visit to the Spanish city of Salamanca with a tour and a flamenco show
Excursion to Mateus Palace & Gardens with a tour
Vintage port wine opening ceremony and tasting

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What’s included

Transportation
- All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
Accommodation
- 3 nights’ hotel accommodation
Ship
- 7-night cruise on board the Douro Serenity
- Transfer to ship
Excursions & Entertainment
- The services of a professional UK Tour Manager from start to finish
Food & Drinks
- 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 9 dinners
- Dinner drinks included every night of your cruise
Flights and airport transfers
- Flights from London to Lisbon and from Porto to London
What’s not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
Tips
- Although we pride ourselves on excellent service as standard, we also firmly believe that tipping should be at the discretion of the guest - therefore we don't include tips in the price of our cruises, nor do we add a daily gratuity to your bill. If you do wish to tip, an envelope will be left in your cabin on the final evening for your convenience.

Hotels

Hotel Mundial, Lisbon

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Hotel PortoBay Marquês, Lisbon

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Ship

Douro Serenity

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London Hotels

UK rail connections

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