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Portugal & Spain: Treasures Along the Golden Douro - 2023

Your 14-night journey includes: River-view stateroom aboard the m/s Douro Serenity; 7-night European river cruise to Óbidos, Nazaré, Porto, Guimarães, Entre-os-Rios, Régua, Lamego, Pinhão, Barca d'Alva & Salamanca; 3 nights at a Deluxe hotel in Lisbon; 3 nights at a Deluxe hotel in Madrid
  • Portugal and Spain Douro River Cruise from Lisbon including Porto, Guimarães, Entre-os-Rios, Régua, Lamego, Pinhão, Barca d'Alva, Salamanca and Madrid
    ADMIRE STUNNING SCENERY AS YOU CRUISE ONE OF EUROPE’S MOST PICTURESQUE LOCALES: THE DOURO RIVER VALLEY
  • Discover Madrid, one of Europe’s most historic and cosmopolitan capitals
    DISCOVER MADRID, ONE OF EUROPE’S MOST HISTORIC AND COSMOPOLITAN CAPITALS
  • Visit Mateus Manor House and Garden, a magnificent 18th-century historic estate (non-harvest departures only)
    VISIT MATEUS MANOR HOUSE AND GARDEN, A MAGNIFICENT 18TH-CENTURY HISTORIC ESTATE (NON-HARVEST DEPARTURES ONLY)
  • Explore the charming town of Lamego, including the impressive Nossa Senhora Dos Remédios Shrine
    EXPLORE THE CHARMING TOWN OF LAMEGO, INCLUDING THE IMPRESSIVE NOSSA SENHORA DOS REMÉDIOS SHRINE
  • Round out this remarkable journey with an extension to to Barcelona, Spain
    ROUND OUT THIS REMARKABLE JOURNEY WITH AN EXTENSION TO TO BARCELONA, SPAIN
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Activity Level

Takes into consideration the physical requirements for each of the trips, walking, hiking, climbing in and out of safari vehicles etc.
           Moderately Easy

Travelers should be able to climb 40 stairs consecutively, plus walk at least 2-3 miles over some uneven surfaces without difficulty. Walks typically last for at least 2-3 hours at a time. Altitude can range from zero to 5,000 feet.

Pacing

Takes into consideration the length of bus rides, flights, number of destinations in the number of days
           Moderate

Pacing is sometimes robust, and may include several long days with early hotel departures, active sightseeing and evening activities. Opportunities for daytime rest and rejuvenation may be limited on most days. May include significant motor coach time, two or more on-tour flights, and/or occasional travel via non-traditional means such as safari vehicles, Zodiac ship tenders, rickshaws/pedi-cabs, etc.

PACING:

  • The pace of this itinerary is moderately easy
  • Visit 2 of the main cities of Portugal as well as 2 cities in Spain during your 14-day tour, as well as 5 ports of call during your 7-night Douro River cruise aboard the m/s Douro Serenity
  • The m/s Douro Serenity is not Vantage-owned, and while it meets local high standards, the ship itself is much smaller and shorter than most cruise ships in order to fit the locks on the Douro River. Accordingly, cabins are smaller and public areas are also limited in space
  • There will be plenty of time to enjoy the wonders of the Douro River Valley, with its history, port-producing wineries, and many cultural highlights
  • Overnight stays in ports, with the ship sailing in the morning or afternoon

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • The Douro River can be steep and many of the places visited rise up along the riverbanks. Therefore, expect short uphill walks from the ship as you set out to visit town centers (at the most, 5 minutes)
  • Most of the walking on tours is approximately 2-3 miles in length

TERRAIN & TRANSPORTATION:

  • Most of the walking on tours is over uneven terrain, cobblestone walkways, and flagstone paths
  • This cruise features more motorcoach time in order to reach many quintas and towns. Coaches are air-conditioned and private and will bring you as close to the pedestrian centers as the historic preservation of these older towns and cities allow

CLIMATE:

  • Portugal and Spain enjoy a Mediterranean climate, although temperatures differ throughout the year
  • On average, expect summer temperatures to peak in the 80s F with some cooler temperatures in other seasons
  • Rainfall averages about 0-8 days a month depending on the season. During the summer months, the average is just 0-2
  • Since the weather is unpredictable, please check weather sites online for 10-day forecasts closer to your departure date to plan your packing accordingly

Important Notice: The above day-by-day itinerary is preliminary and subject to change. If changes occur while on tour, you will be notified by your Cruise Director or regional expert. In addition, should there be an extreme change in water levels, Vantage will do everything possible to provide either the included excursion or an alternate excursion at Vantage’s discretion.

Please Note: Port times & itineraries are subject to change. Fluctuating water levels may affect itinerary.

*Note that on our special harvest itineraries, winery visits may occur on days other than advertised. 

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