Discovering the Douro & Porto - Manchester
Discovering the Douro & Porto - Manchester
$2378
Tour Overview
Discover the wonderful Alto-Douro Valley and join us for an immersive seven-night cruise of gastronomic delights, culture and history surrounded by truly spectacular vistas! Beginning in Porto, famed for its colourful merchant houses and splendid Old Town, we follow the famous River Douro as our cruise laces its way across the border between Portugal and Spain; its banks peppered with enchanting vineyards, unspoilt walled villages, peaceful hillsides and sun-drenched terraces crammed with olive groves. This is an enchanting tour of sleepy villages and charming towns, with sumptuous dining experiences and a few culinary and cultural evenings of entertainment thrown in for good measure! There’s also the opportunity to visit the ancient Spanish city of Salamanca on an optional tour.
Itinerary
What's Included
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Return flights to Porto
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Return transfers between the airport, ship & hotel
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Breakfast, lunch & gourmet buffet or à la carte dining
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Special welcome & farewell dinners
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Regional specialties
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Afternoon tea & snacks
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Free room service
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Tea, coffee & water available all day & evening
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High-quality drinks (11am-11pm): soft drinks, beers, sparkling wine & a selection of wines, cocktails and long drinks (exceptions are specialities subject to surcharges & champagne)
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15% discount on spa treatments
Accommodation
A-ROSA ALVA
With a maximum of 126 passengers, well-appointed cabins and a casual dress code throughout, A-ROSA ALVA offers a spacious sun deck with a heated outdoor pool, plenty of recliners, sunshades and even a putting green. The comfortable outside-facing cabins feature a shower/WC, safe, air-conditioning, TV, hairdryer, telephone and free Wi-Fi. There is a restaurant, plus a panoramic lounge with bar and dance floor. We can also make the most of the spa, gym and relaxation areas during our time on board (spa treatments at extra cost).
Price shown is based on two people sharing an outside cabin with picture windows. Single cabins on request.
Cabin upgrades available (situated on higher decks and complete with Juliette balconies to enjoy watching the delightful riverscapes pass by). Subject to availability.
We spend the last two nights at the Eurostars Heroismo Hotel, Porto (JG4 rating) located just 2km from the Romanesque Porto Cathedra. This sleek and stylish hotel offers comfortable air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. Other amenities include a contemporary restaurant with a cocktail bar, a garden patio and free Wi-Fi.
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Jul 03, 2024 - Jul 12, 2024Wednesday - Friday
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Low Deposit
National Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 95 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of national holidays charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.