PACKAGE INCLUDES

  • INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS 
  • 2 NIGHTS PRE-CRUISE IN LISBON
  • 5 NIGHTS ON THE RIVER CRUISE 
  • WELCOME & TRANSFERS
  • CRUISE ON FULL-BOARD BASIS
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Reviews for Portugal & Douro Cruise

 4.5 out of 5
Based on 6 customer reviews
4.3

November 23, 2023

4.2

November 19, 2023

4.7

November 18, 2023

4.5

November 14, 2023

4.5

November 5, 2023

5.0

November 4, 2021

Overall, the package was very well organized and the quality of service from CroisiEurope was excellent. While the Douro Valley cannot compete with the Rhine, Danube or other great European river cruises, it makes an interesting if not sedate side trip.... Read More

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Explore Lisbon, Coimbra, Porto and sail along the river Douro in the heart of Portugal on this amazing all-inclusive 9-day river cruise package. It includes international flights, all transfers, centrally located hotel in Lisbon, cruise ship with unlimited beverages onboard, all meals, 2 half-day guided city tour and free time to discover all the faces of Portugal.

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November 2024
Departure Date Return Date Starting rate    
Mon Nov 04 Tue Nov 12 $3,698/person Gil Eanes - Premium ship
Departure
Mon Nov 04
Return
Tue Nov 12
$3,698/person
Gil Eanes - Premium ship

*The advertised starting rate is available from Toronto on Nov 2024
**All prices are subject to change without notice

PORTUGAL & DOURO CRUISE

7 NIGHTS / 9 DAYS
 

Day 1: Canada - Lisbon (Portugal) 
Flight with a good itinerary.  

Day 2: Lisbon
Arrival at the airport in Lisbon. You will be greeted by our local representatives after exiting the customs and transferred to your hotel in Lisbon. The rest of the day is free for you to start your exploration of Portugal's capital city. (Dinner)

Day 3: Lisbon
Following breakfast, half-day guided city tour of Lisbon. In a maze of sloping alleys and serpentine staircases, life in the old town of Lisbon is rhythmed by the sound of colorful streetcars, a favorite means of transportation among locals. You will visit the Belem Cultural Center with the Tower of Belem, erected in the 16th century to control the entrance of the city from the sea, and the Jeronimos Monastery which is a resting place for numerous historic Portuguese characters. After lunch, panoramic tour of Lisbon, a city that has crossed history with brilliance, offering today the perfect combination between a rich history and an attractive modernity. You will see Alfama, the most authentic district in the city. Evening at leisure. (Breakfast-Lunch)

Day 4: Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure toward Coimbra, a friendly and rather quiet city whose charm has been praised in numerous works of Portuguese literature. Coimbra is the site of the oldest university in Portugal, founded in the 13th century, and the birthplace of the Fado, the music of Portugal characterized by mournful tunes and lyrics. After the guided tour, continuation to Porto where you will board the river cruise ship. After comfortably settling into your cabins, you will be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail. In the evening, discover the facilities of the ship or opt for an optional panoramic city tour of Porto "by night". (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)

Beginning of your cruise.
Boarding: 05:00 pm

Day 5: Porto - Regua
Breakfast on board. Morning cruising toward Regua. Then, free time to explore the scenic landscapes made of lush, large vineyards or opt for an optional guided tour ($) of Lamego, a charming episcopal town famous for its sanctuary and the massive 686 steps baroque staircase leading up to the church, which was built in the 18th century. Enjoy an evening of dancing. (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)

Day 6: Regua - Pinhao - Porto Antigo
Following breakfast, time at leisure to continue your exploration of the rolling countryside or opt for an optional excursion ($) to visit
the Douro Museum to learn about the passionate history and winemaking heritage in the region. You will then leave by coach to discover the Quinta do Tedo, a magnificent 18th-century estate that offers dramatic views of rivers. Return on board. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment. (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)

Day 7: Porto Antigo - Porto
Breakfast on board. Morning cruising back to Porto, the northern capital of Portugal built hillside on the mouth of the river Douro. Free time to explore this splendid city on your own or opt for our optional guided city tour ($). The old town, including the historic Ribeira district, is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Famous landmarks include Porto Cathedral which was founded in the 12th century, the Stock Exchange building, and the beautiful Saint Francis Church which also known as the "Golden Church". (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)

Day 8: Porto
After breakfast, free time to continue your exploration of Porto on your own. Take advantage of this time at leisure to visit a local wine cellar and enjoy a tasting of the famous “Porto wine”. In the afternoon, you can opt for an optional guided tour of Guimaraes ($), where you will see the important Nossa Senhora de Oliveira church, the colorful city center of Braga and the impressive medieval Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, built in the 16th century on a walking tour. This is the night we like to dress up, although no dress code is imposed. The crew, all in their dress uniform, are presented to the passengers who are invited to have a drink with the captain. That evening, the chef will serve a banquet paying a special tribute to the world of French gastronomy. Traditional folk entertainment follows this gala dinner. (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)

Day 9: Porto - Canada
After one last breakfast on board, transfer to the airport for your flight home. (Breakfast)

-End of services-

Main Deck

Middle Deck

Upper Deck

INCLUDES

-International flights between Canada / Lisbon and Porto / Canada with good itineraries
-Greetings and transfers between the airports, the hotels, and the ports in Lisbon and Porto
-2 nights pre-cruise in Lisbon at the Sana Metropolitan 4* hotel (or similar) in a standard room
-5 nights on the Douro aboard one of Croisieurope river cruise ship (Standard or superior depending on your date) in a standard cabin on an all-inclusive basis
-All meals and drinks on board (including alcohol)
-Welcome cocktail and gala dinner on board
-Onboard entertainment and travel assistance during the cruise
-Guided city tour of Lisbon on day 3 and of Coimbra on day 4
-Wifi internet on board
-All taxes, fees, and OPC

 

Upon reservation, include our 5 EXCURSION PACKAGE and SAVE $70 per person (compared to the regular price on board). Excursions can also be booked individually onboard for each port.

EXCLUDES

-Travel insurance
-Fees for checked baggage 
-Tips: Guides, bus drivers, hotel and cruise staff
-Meals and beverages not mentioned
-Drinks from the special list during the cruise
-Personal expenses and optional activities
-Hotel tax (2 euros per person and per night, payable at destination)

ADDONS

5 Excursion package - 2024 Details

+ 379.00 CAD
Upon reservation, include our 5 excursion package and save $70 per person compared to the regular price. Excursions can also be booked separately on board. Get a unique chance to discover:

- Porto by night: You will have a unique opportunity to admire the city of Porto by night during a panoramic tour by bus. You will love the old, preserved districts of this city of immense character, classed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. During the tour of the historic center, your guide will schedule a stop at the Sao Bento railway station to look at its magnificent azulejos. Return on board by coach.

- Guided tour of Lamego: You will be transferred by coach from Regua to Lamego for a guided tour of the city center by coach and on foot. Lamego is a charming episcopal and commercial town where you will get to discover the Nossa Senhora dos Remedios Sanctuary. This 18th century church has a massive construction overlooking to the city and providing a breathtaking view over the misty mountains surrounding with landscape. Return on board in Regua.

- The Douro Museum And Quinta Do Tedo: This tour will begin on foot, accompanied by your onboard host or hostess. Your first stop is the Douro Museum to learn about the passionate history and winemaking heritage in the region. Afterwards, you will leave by coach for the Quinta do Tedo, a magnificent 18th-century estate that offers dramatic views of rivers on each side of the terraced hill it sits on. You will visit the estate and enjoy a tasting of its wine and olive oil.

- Guided tour of Porto and wine tasting:Departure by coach from the Villa Nova de Gaia Quay, you will visit the city of Porto, the second largest city in Portugal. Its historical center was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. You will discover The Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Building), then continue to visit the former Tribunal Room, the Golden Room and the Arab Room, decorated in the exotic Moorish Revival style. Afterwards, you will visit the Igreja de São Francisco (Church of Saint Francis), also known as the "Golden Church”. You will cross the Dom Luis I Bridge back to Villa Nova de Gaia for the visit of a wine cellar.

- Guimaraes:You will leave by coach from Porto for Guimarães. With your guide, you will begin the tour of this university town on foot to discover its historical treasures. You will get the chance to discover the Nossa Senhora de Oliveira Church (outdoors), the most important religious building in the city. The medieval heart of Guimarães is a labyrinth of lanes and picturesque plazas framed by 14th-century buildings. You will continue on to the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, a medieval estate and former residence of the first Dukes of Braganza with striking architecture. At the end of our visit, you will return on board in Porto.

5 Excursion package - 2024 Details

+ 379.00 CAD
Upon reservation, include our 5 excursion package and save $70 per person compared to the regular price. Excursions can also be booked separately on board. Get a unique chance to discover:

- Porto by night: You will have a unique opportunity to admire the city of Porto by night during a panoramic tour by bus. You will love the old, preserved districts of this city of immense character, classed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. During the tour of the historic center, your guide will schedule a stop at the Sao Bento railway station to look at its magnificent azulejos. Return on board by coach.

- Guided tour of Lamego: You will be transferred by coach from Regua to Lamego for a guided tour of the city center by coach and on foot. Lamego is a charming episcopal and commercial town where you will get to discover the Nossa Senhora dos Remedios Sanctuary. This 18th century church has a massive construction overlooking to the city and providing a breathtaking view over the misty mountains surrounding with landscape. Return on board in Regua.

- The Douro Museum And Quinta Do Tedo: This tour will begin on foot, accompanied by your onboard host or hostess. Your first stop is the Douro Museum to learn about the passionate history and winemaking heritage in the region. Afterwards, you will leave by coach for the Quinta do Tedo, a magnificent 18th-century estate that offers dramatic views of rivers on each side of the terraced hill it sits on. You will visit the estate and enjoy a tasting of its wine and olive oil.

- Guided tour of Porto and wine tasting:Departure by coach from the Villa Nova de Gaia Quay, you will visit the city of Porto, the second largest city in Portugal. Its historical center was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. You will discover The Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Building), then continue to visit the former Tribunal Room, the Golden Room and the Arab Room, decorated in the exotic Moorish Revival style. Afterwards, you will visit the Igreja de São Francisco (Church of Saint Francis), also known as the "Golden Church”. You will cross the Dom Luis I Bridge back to Villa Nova de Gaia for the visit of a wine cellar.

- Guimaraes:You will leave by coach from Porto for Guimarães. With your guide, you will begin the tour of this university town on foot to discover its historical treasures. You will get the chance to discover the Nossa Senhora de Oliveira Church (outdoors), the most important religious building in the city. The medieval heart of Guimarães is a labyrinth of lanes and picturesque plazas framed by 14th-century buildings. You will continue on to the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, a medieval estate and former residence of the first Dukes of Braganza with striking architecture. At the end of our visit, you will return on board in Porto.
tour map

How much of a deposit is required?

You need to make a 50% deposit upon reservation to secure your seats. If your departure is in less than 125 days, the full amount is due when booking.

When is the balance due?

The balance is due 125 days prior to the departure date.

Is it a guaranteed departure?

Yes, all our departures are guaranteed.

What is the group size?

This amazing package is completely hassle free for you: all flights, transfers and hotels with breakfasts and all meals on board are taken care of. You will be in a group only during excursions and tours if you decide to book them.

Is triple occupancy available?

For this package, triple occupancy is on request. This means that we have to check the price and availability upon reservation.

Will there be someone waiting for us at the airport?

Yes, our local operators will welcome you at the gate holding a sign with your name on it. You will be transfered to the hotel.

Is the hotel in Lisbon far from the city?

The hotel is centrally located which means that you will be able to reach the city center within 25 minutes by using local transportation.

Is it possible to book additional tours?

Yes, we suggest a package of 5 excursions that you can book upon reservation. By booking the excursion package, you save about $70 / person on the normal price. You may also book those tours directly on board or arrange others tours with local companies on your own.

Are tips included?

There are no additional mandatory tips to pay. You may tip at your discretion the cruise or hotel staff and also your guides.

Information regarding the cabin and the ship

Internet on board: WiFi is available in the common areas, on some ships in the cabins as well. It is free of charge.

Electrical outlets: On board, the outlets are the C and E kind with 220V

Available in each cabin: TV, safe, hair dryer, AC

Cabin size: Approx. 130sq ft.

Window: Depending on the location of your cabin on the ship, you will enjoy a large window (main deck) or a french balcony (upper and intermediate decks) for premium ship. A large window (main deck) or a large windows with sliding top section (upper and intermediate decks) for standard ship.

Traveling with children: Children under 2 yo can sleep in the cabin with their parents, however baby cots are not available, you may bring your own. Older children must have their own bed.

Special diets: The request must be made minimum 30 days prior to departure. Kosher, Hallal and Vegan diets are not available.

Water: The water on board is filtered and can be drunk but not to excess (OK to brush teeth and take your medicine). Bottled water is included in the all inclusive formula.

Drinks: Water, hot drinks, fruit juice, sodas, a selection of wines, beers, spirits and cocktails are included. Champagne, selection of fine wines and brand spirits are not included.

Other useful information:

Currency: Euro


Visa: No visa is required for Canadian or US citizens.


Language: On board, all crew members speak English. In all the countries where the cruise stops, Portuguese is the spoken language.


Vaccine: No vaccine is required. Check with your travel clinic to make sure your health condition allows you to travel.

FAQ

How much of a deposit is required?

You need to make a 50% deposit upon reservation to secure your seats. If your departure is in less than 125 days, the full amount is due when booking.

When is the balance due?

The balance is due 125 days prior to the departure date.

Is it a guaranteed departure?

Yes, all our departures are guaranteed.

What is the group size?

This amazing package is completely hassle free for you: all flights, transfers and hotels with breakfasts and all meals on board are taken care of. You will be in a group only during excursions and tours if you decide to book them.

Is triple occupancy available?

For this package, triple occupancy is on request. This means that we have to check the price and availability upon reservation.

Will there be someone waiting for us at the airport?

Yes, our local operators will welcome you at the gate holding a sign with your name on it. You will be transfered to the hotel.

Is the hotel in Lisbon far from the city?

The hotel is centrally located which means that you will be able to reach the city center within 25 minutes by using local transportation.

Is it possible to book additional tours?

Yes, we suggest a package of 5 excursions that you can book upon reservation. By booking the excursion package, you save about $70 / person on the normal price. You may also book those tours directly on board or arrange others tours with local companies on your own.

Are tips included?

There are no additional mandatory tips to pay. You may tip at your discretion the cruise or hotel staff and also your guides.

Information regarding the cabin and the ship

Internet on board: WiFi is available in the common areas, on some ships in the cabins as well. It is free of charge.

Electrical outlets: On board, the outlets are the C and E kind with 220V

Available in each cabin: TV, safe, hair dryer, AC

Cabin size: Approx. 130sq ft.

Window: Depending on the location of your cabin on the ship, you will enjoy a large window (main deck) or a french balcony (upper and intermediate decks) for premium ship. A large window (main deck) or a large windows with sliding top section (upper and intermediate decks) for standard ship.

Traveling with children: Children under 2 yo can sleep in the cabin with their parents, however baby cots are not available, you may bring your own. Older children must have their own bed.

Special diets: The request must be made minimum 30 days prior to departure. Kosher, Hallal and Vegan diets are not available.

Water: The water on board is filtered and can be drunk but not to excess (OK to brush teeth and take your medicine). Bottled water is included in the all inclusive formula.

Drinks: Water, hot drinks, fruit juice, sodas, a selection of wines, beers, spirits and cocktails are included. Champagne, selection of fine wines and brand spirits are not included.

Other useful information:

Currency: Euro


Visa: No visa is required for Canadian or US citizens.


Language: On board, all crew members speak English. In all the countries where the cruise stops, Portuguese is the spoken language.


Vaccine: No vaccine is required. Check with your travel clinic to make sure your health condition allows you to travel.

Reviews for Portugal & Douro Cruise

 4.5 out of 5
Based on 6 customer reviews
4.3

November 23, 2023

4.2

November 19, 2023

4.7

November 18, 2023

4.5

November 14, 2023

4.5

November 5, 2023

5.0

November 4, 2021

Overall, the package was very well organized and the quality of service from CroisiEurope was excellent. While the Douro Valley cannot compete with the Rhine, Danube or other great European river cruises, it makes an interesting if not sedate side trip.... Read More

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