b'River CruiseMateusSo Salvador Discover Guimares Palace do MundoPinho Vega de TerronPorto Rgua 7Salamancathe Douro(FLY) Lamego So JooSpainda PesqueiraPortugalThis enchanting Douro river cruise unveils fascinating Portuguese ports and destinations, including theby Coach by ShipAtlantic coast city of Porto, Mateus Palace and Lamego. 1 Nights by ShipPORT WINE TASTING PORTO GUIMARESYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. Boarding our ship in Porto chapel and 16th-century winery. OurDay 6. Baroque splendour in LamegoMeeting at London Gatwick, we flycruise continues to Vega de TerrnDuring todays morning tour of the to the historic city of Porto whereon Spains border. Tonight, there is apicturesque village of Lamego, we visit explorers set out to discover the Newflamenco performance over dinner. its stunning Baroque cathedral, with World. Boarding our ship, we enjoyits striking steps of white and blue dinner before taking an eveningDay 4. The golden city of Salamanca tiles. Following a relaxed afternoon coach tour of Porto, viewing theSoak up the views as we drive toand evening onboard, we sail through World Heritage city and seeing theSalamanca in Spain. This ancientthe breathtaking scenery back to magnificent azulejo tiles at the station. university city boasts an impressivePorto. Over dinner this evening, we array of sandstone buildings. Chooseenjoy Fado-themed entertainment.Day 2. Discovering Porto & Rguafrom a guided city tour of highlights On a guided tour of Porto, we wanderincluding the House of Shells and PlazaDay 7. Porto and Guimareswinding streets, admiring tiledMayor, or join a discovery tour with aWith time to explore Porto at leisure, townhouses, churches and its irontapas tasting. Later, theres free time inyou may like to ride the Gaia cable bridge. Sampling port wine at a winethe city before we return to our ship.car, revisit favourite sites from cellar, we hear about the heritage ofour previous tour or soak up the the region. As our cruise along theDay 5. Port wine route atmosphere in one of the city squares. Douro begins, enjoy picturesqueWe begin our cruise back downstreamThis afternoon, we tour the medieval landscapes enroute to Rgua, beforethrough beautiful landscapes tocity of Guimares with a guide who dinner and entertainment on board. Ferradosa. After relaxing on board orintroduces us to its highlights and enjoying the ships facilities, we set outhistory. A farewell dinner features The whole trip was Day 3. Mateus Palace & Gardens on an excursion along the port winetraditional folk entertainment.Visit Mateus Palace by coach, oneroute, visiting So Salvador do Mundomind-blowing and Ill of the most impressive houses inand So Joo da Pesqueira, two smallDay 8.er forget the tigers.nev Homeward boundnorthern Portugal, with an Italianatetowns set among vineyards on the RioToday, we head to the airport to board Brian, 2024exterior, ornate interiors and lushTorto valley. After tasting fine portsour flight to London Gatwick. Landing gardens. After looking around theat a local quinta, we rejoin our ship inin London this evening, your Douro house, theres time to explore thePinho before a gala dinner. river cruise holiday draws to a close.64 For more information on dates and prices, visit greatrail.com/DOZ26'