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Best of Spain
A great introduction to Spain! Enjoy 10 exciting days traveling through Madrid, Seville, Costa del Sol and Granada.
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| Portugal and Spain River Cruise |
| Tour Code: DVC |
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| 11 Day Trip |
Per person rates from:
$2890 East Coast
Rate above is before discount . Some taxes, fees additional. Read More.
Terms and Conditions
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| Departures are available March through October 2009. |
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| Trip Itinerary |
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| Day 1 USA - Lisbon: |
Lisbon, Portugal
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| Overnight flight to Lisbon |
| DAY 2 Lisbon: |
Lisbon, Portugal
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| Arrive in Lisbon where you’ll be greeted by a representative and transferred to your hotel. |
| DAY 3 Lisbon |
Lisbon, Portugal
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Your guided exploration of the city takes you to one of the most historical districts of the city, Belem, where you’ll see the Belem Tower, a fortress that kept careful watch over the great navigators who left Portugal to seek their fortunes elsewhere. You’ll relive the opulence of the former times with a visit to the Royal Coaches Museum and the 16th-century ornate Jerónimos Monastery.
Breakfast Included |
| DAY 4 Lisbon, Coimbra, Porto |
Lisbon, Portugal
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En route from Lisbon to the Douro Queen in Porto, you’ll learn about Portugal’s third largest city on a tour of Coimbra, the birthplace to six of Portugal’s kings and home to one of the oldest universities in Europe. Be amazed by the Biblioteca Joanina, the jewel of Coimbra University. You’ll enjoy lunch in a local pousada before continuing on to Porto to meet the ship.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 5 Porto, Bitetos |
Porto, Portugal
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The “City of Bridges,” Porto, is Portugal’s second largest city. Its charm stems from its dramatic position above the river, with gabled houses closely terraced on the hill. You’ll be guided through the medieval city center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then on to see the Romanesque cathedral. During the afternoon, we’ll sail to Bitetos, where you’ll spend an evening dining at the former 14th-century Benedictine Monastery of Alpendurada, perched high above the river in a stunning setting.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 6 Bitetos, Regua (Lamego), Pinhao |
Cape St. Vincent, Portugal
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Be amazed by the breathtaking scenery of the Douro Valley as we cruise from Bitetos to Régua in the morning. During the afternoon, tour the old Episcopal city of Lamego, with a wealth of baroque buildings, including the 18th-century pilgrimage church Nossa Senhora dos Remédios and an 11th-century castle.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 7 Pinhao, Barca d'Alva |
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The small town of Pinhão is the epicenter of the Port winemaking area, and a place where the soil and climatic conditions are considered to be at their very best. Visit the famous Wine Academy at the Vintage House and learn more about the history of Port which goes back to the 17th century. Find out about the unique climate conditions of the Douro Valley and the Port wine making process, and of course, you'll get to indulge in some of this country's most celebrated beverage. You’ll have some leisure time before sailing to Barca d’Alva in the afternoon.
Breakfast, Lunch and Captain's Dinner Included |
| DAY 8 Vega de Terron (Salamanca, Spain) |
Salamanca, Spain
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The ship will dock in Vega de Terrón, Spain, in the morning, and from here, you'll travel overland to the Spanish city of Salamanca, one of the best preserved medieval cities in Spain. You’ll visit the historic university founded in 1218 by Alfonso IX of León, and you’ll stroll through one of Spain’s largest and grandest squares—Plaza Mayor with its warm, gold-colored sandstone. After a typical Spanish lunch at one of the city’s wonderful restaurants, enjoy some free time before returning to the ship in Vega de Terrón.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 9 Vega de Terron (Spain), Pinhao |
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Visit the small town of Castelo Rodrigo, a medieval walled city with a parish church perched high on a hilltop that dates back to the 12th century. In the evening, you’ll visit the Vintage House Hotel, set in a magnificent 18th-century mansion overlooking the Douro River. Here you’ll be treated to a delicious and hearty dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 10 Regua, Porto |
Porto, Portugal
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Today, you’ll be enchanted with a visit to the Mateus Palace and Gardens, a perfect example of baroque architecture, with an impressive facade made up of beautiful pinnacles on the roof and an ornate stairway, all reflected in a pond in front. The gardens are among the most beautiful in Europe, with a tunnel of cypress trees shading the path.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included |
| DAY 11 Porto (disembark), transfer to airport |
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Disembark the ship and transfer to the Porto Airport for your flight home.
Breakfast Included |
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