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21/05/2020 · By Sukie Chapman
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2025 Tour code: DOR25
About the tour
Travel to sensational Lisbon and explore Sintra's palaces on a Portuguese voyage of discovery, before embarking on a fantastic 7-night cruise along the golden Douro. Drifting through golden valleys alongside enchanting towns and past regal wine estates, our cruise reveals the timeless beauty of this serene river, stopping at wonderful ports along the way.
After exploring Lisbon's colourful streets, we set sail from Porto tracing the Douro's meandering path through picturesque landscapes. Explore magnificent palaces in Sintra, discover Baroque architecture in Lamego, and indulge in wine tastings at local Quintas. Then, visit the golden city of Salamanca and the medieval town of Guimarães before we bid farewell to the Douro Valley. Join us on this captivating cruise through culture, history, and breathtaking scenery.
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We meet our Tour Manager at the airport today. From here, we board our flight to Lisbon where we head to our hotel by coach. On arrival, we're greeted with a welcome drink and for dinner this evening, we head to our hotel's excellent restaurant for our first meal of the holiday. We spend the next three nights in the capital of Portugal - a delightful stop before our cruise with its colourful houses which contrast the deep blue sea and white beaches.
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4.4 / 5 · 26 reviews
Tony Davies
Submitted 3/Jul
I have previously submitted a review. To recap. We considered the whole trip very good although would have appreciated more timely prep info for the Sintra segment visit, and, we considered the cabin on the Amalia Rodrigues was rather small to be described as 'Superior'. All relative I assume! Those two issues aside the GRJ hosts and all other staff and facilities were excellent. AJD. Sorry, not good at pics !
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Sandra
Submitted 28/Jun
This hoilday was very good only disappointed was the food in lisbon which was arranged in a restaurant this was very poor.the douro river cruise was very good and relaxing sailing along, only problem for me was going out on a tour and getting back 10 minutes before lunch or evening meal didn't feel we had enough time to have a shower and get ready felt rushed, but having said all this it's a lovely hoilday one not to be missed.pleased we have done this one.
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David J Morris
Submitted 28/Jun
Holiday of a difference.
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Mr Adrian Howell
Submitted 24 Sep 2023
We had a great time in Lisbon and the cruising was very relaxing with some great excursions Highly recommend
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Mr K C Manley
Submitted 24 Sep 2023
Enjoyable apart from Lisbon airport arrival and luggage transfer Lisbon to Porto.
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Mrs Royle
Submitted 24 Sep 2023
Cruise was good but tour manager in Lisbon was not very knowledgable or helpful.
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