b'River CruiseMateus PalaceNEWExclusive Porto Lamego Pinho 7 Vega de Terron SalamancaEntre-os-Rios RguaGolden Douro(FLY) Portugal Barca dAlva Castelo RodrigoSpainEmbark on a luxurious Douro cruise along the port by Coach by Shipwine route aboard a brand-new ship, discovering1 Nights by ShipLamego, Castelo Rodrigo and Salamanca.PORTO MS ESTRELA Photo: APT & Travelmarvel TRADITIONAL QUINTAYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. Boarding our ship in Porto Day 4. Discovering Salamanca Day 6. Touring ornate Mateus Palace Meeting at London Gatwick, we boardAn excursion into Spain awaits asWe transfer by coach to Vila Real to our flight to Portugal and then transferwe venture to the golden city ofvisit the ornate Mateus Palace. One of to our brand-new ship in Porto. TheSalamanca. Its centre is a UNESCOthe most beautiful stately homes in all MS Estrela was built in 2024 especiallyWorld Heritage site and our guidedof northern Portugal, this 18th-century to navigate the winding Douro River.tour showcases the highlights of thismasterpiece is a delight. Returning to Before dinner, we have an introductionancient city. We then head to a localour ship, we cruise to Entre-os-Rios to Porto on a stunning sunset cruise.restaurant for lunch and a flamencoat the confluence of the Tmega and performance. On board this evening,Douro rivers. Theres free time to stroll Day 2. Lamego Cathedral we savour an authentic taste ofthrough this small riverside town. Setting sail during breakfast, we cruisePortugal as we gather on the sundeck along the Douro. Admiring verdantfor an authentic churrasco barbecue.Day 7. Return to Portolandscapes dotted by bright-whiteSailing back to Porto, we arrive mid-villages, you can also take part inDay 5. Along the port wine route morning with a choice of excursions.a Portuguese language lesson. WeStarting our cruise back downstream,You could choose a guided tour of arrive in Peso da Rgua and transfer towe are surrounded by sloping banksPorto followed by a visit to a wine Lamego to visit the towns remarkableof vineyards and rugged cliffs. Therescellar to sample port. Alternatively, cathedral. This evening, we transfer toan option to take part in a Portuguesejoin an excursion to Guimaresa a quinta near Pinho where we enjoy history lesson, before arriving at PesoUNESCO World Heritage city known as a traditional Portuguese dinner.da Rgua after lunch. During ourthe birthplace of Portugal with well-excursion into Rgua, we uncover apreserved 10th-century buildings.The whole trip was Day 3. Ancient Castelo Rodrigo town renowned for its importance Enjoy a relaxed morning as we sailin the production of port wine. Aftermind-blowing and Ill Day 8. Homeward boundfurther eastwards to the Spanishthe tour, theres free time to visit theA never forget the t bark and fter breakfast, we disem igers.border. Arriving in Vega de Terrn,Douro Museum. Later, we experiencesay farewell to our wonderful crew. Brian, 2024we set off on a scenic coach journeythe regions famed produce with aTransferring to the airport, we fly back to Castelo Rodrigo to visit the hilltoptasting of port, sampling varieties to London Gatwick where your river village and the ruins of the castle itself.of Portugals celebrated drink. cruise holiday comes to an end. 62 For more information on dates and prices, visit greatrail.com/DUZ26'