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Sail with the Garden Club in 2023 on this 7-Night Douro River Cruise
October 7 - 14, 2023
Optional 3-Night Pre-Cruise stay in Lisbon
Rambling vineyards and charming native farms cling to the steep sides of the Douro River Valley, creating an incomparable backdrop to one of Europe's most unspoiled regions and Port country - the world's oldest demarcated wine region. Sail roundtrip from Porto, the beautiful "City of Bridges"; visit Regua, the 'capital' of the Douro Valley, and marvel at Salamanca, the UNESCO-designated "Golden City." Taste wines from historic wineries and soaks up the genuine beauty of one of Europe's most unadulterated landscapes.
DAY
Wed, Oct 4
Thu, Oct 5
Fri, Oct 6
Sat, Oct 7
Sun, Oct 8
Mon, Oct 9
Tue, Oct 10
Wed, Oct 11
Thu, Oct 12
Fri, Oct 13
Sat, Oct 14
Optional 3-Night Pre-Cruise stay in Lisbon
Start of 7-Night Cruise
PORT
Lisbon
Lisbon
Lisbon
Lisbon
Entre-os-Rios
Régua
Vega de Terrón
Barca d'Alva
Régua
Porto
Porto
ACTIVITIES
Hotel check-in
"City of Seven Hills" tour
Lisbon - Sintra
Transfer via motorcoach to Porto
Tomar Castle visit
EMBARKATION
Lunch at a local quinta
Mateus Palace & gardens visit
Local quinta wine tasting
Salamanca excursion
Castelo Rodrigo tour with tasting of regional fare
OR Castelo Rodrigo hike with tasting of regional fare
Quinta de Avessada dinner
Lamego tour and Bôlas tasting
OR Holy Staircase hike and Bôlas tasting
"City of Bridges" tour with Port wine tasting
OR Porto hike with Port wine tasting
Free afternoon
DISEMBARKTION
Cruise Inclusions:
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7 nights luxury accommodation in an outside stateroom (option to upgrade to balconies)
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Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily
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Internet and Wi-Fi access
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All onboard dining in a variety of venues
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Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients
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Captain's Cocktail and Gala Dinner
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Unlimited fine wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
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Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits, and soft drinks
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Immersive tours in every destination
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Guided Hikes
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Special Interest Tours
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Personal headset for easy exploration
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