CroisiEurope · MS Vasco de Gama
Journey Through Porto And The Picturesque Douro Valley
From
£899 pp
Flights from London Stansted, cruise and transfers
- Ship
- MS Vasco de Gama
- Length
- 5 nights
- Sailings
- 12 dates
- Dining
- All Inclusive
- Flights from
- London Stansted, London Gatwick, Bristol, Manchester, London Luton, Edinburgh
In the price
What's included
- Return Flights from UK to Porto
- Airport tax
- 5 Nights All Inclusive cruise
- All Meals included including drinks at the bar
- Free wi-fi
- Refined French Cuisine
- Gala dinner
- welcome cocktail
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Shore excursions
- Personal expenses
Step one
Choose your sailing
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Flying from
Sailings flying from London Stansted
Your route
Day by day
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Day 1
Porto
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 5:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. In the evening, join us on an optional CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion by coach: Tour of Porto "by night". -
Day 2
PORTO - REGUA
This morning will be spent cruising. Join us on an optional CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Guided tour of Lamego. Enjoy an evening of dancing. -
Day 3
REGUA - PORTO ANTIGO
Take part in our optional CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: The Douro Museum and a tasting of olive oil and wine in a quinta. We'll spend the afternoon cruising. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment. -
Day 4
PORTO ANTIGO - PORTO
We'll spend the morning cruising. This afternoon, join us on the optional excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Guided tour of Porto. We'll leave for Porto's city center by coach. Our first stop will be a tour of St. Francis Church. A stone's throw from the Douro riverbank, it is among the most symbolic buildings in Porto. We'll then head over to see the inside of Bolsa Palace—also known as the Stock Exchange Palace—a magnificent, neoclassical mansion in the heart of the historic downtown. We’ll ascend the magnificent marble and granite staircase to visit the Golden Room and the lavishly decorated Arab Room, where official receptions are still held. The next stop will be an azulejo tile workshop. This tour is a unique occasion to discover this age-long art form. We’ll return to the ship. DISCOVERY: Touring Porto via tram and visiting the tram museum. We'll board one of the city's trams and partake in this urban-tourism experience all the way to the mouth of the Douro. We'll finish up our excursion with a tasting of some of the local specialties. The evening is free to do as you please. -
Day 5
PORTO - Guimarães - PORTO
Enjoy time at leisure this morning to discover Porto at your own pace. This afternoon, join us for the optional excursions proposed: CLASSIC: Tour of Guimarães. DISCOVERY: Quaint Afurada. We’ll leave by coach for the mouth of the Douro River to set off on an atypical stroll to Afurada, located on the southern bank. We'll visit the Afurada Heritage Interpretive Center. Enjoy some time on your own in this charming village. Lose yourself in the backstreets lined with colorful homes. Don't forget to sample delicious seafood dishes at a local tavern! We’ll return to the ship. Tonight's our gala evening and dinner followed by traditional folk entertainment. -
Day 6
PORTO
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9.00 a.m. End of our services.
On board
Your ship
MS Vasco de Gama
About this cruise
Portugal
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