Portugal's River Of Gold
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- Cruise Map : Explore Lisbon, then see unspoiled vistas, stop at ports of call largely unchanged for centuries and sample the local cuisine and port wines on your Douro River cruise.
- Lisbon, Portugal : Portugal’s capital city, Lisbon, is not only the country’s largest city with a population of more than 500,000 people, but it is also one of the oldest cities in the world, boasting over 20 centuries of continuous human habitation.
- Porto & Bitetos, Portugal :Portugal’s second largest city, Porto, is a thriving economic center as well as a place of great traditional importance.
- Régua & Pinhão, Portugal : The peaceful town of Peso da Régua, commonly known as Régua, overlooks the Douro River with the Serra do Marao mountains at its rear.
- Barca D’Alva, Portugal : This tranquil town is shadowed by mountains and surrounded by miles of gorgeous countryside filled with vineyards and orchards.
- Porto, Portugal : Portugal’s second largest city, Porto, is a thriving economic center as well as a place of great traditional importance.
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- 8-day cruise with river-view stateroom
- 2 nights at Lisbon’s superior first class Hotel Tivoli Lisboa (or similar)
- 8 guided tours with audio headset
- Most meals: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches & 7 dinners, featuring regional specialties
- Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service
- Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Culture Curriculum: Sample some local port wines; enjoy a folkloric music performance; learn about wine-making traditions and Portuguese history; attend a flamenco show
- All port charges
- Free Wi-Fi, connection speed may vary
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These intimate ships were custom built to sail Portugal's Douro River, with state-of-the-art engineering, deluxe accommodations and streamlined Scandinavian interiors. Like our Viking Longships, you can choose from a variety of stateroom classes, all with sweeping river views.
All staterooms are outside with river view Veranda Suites are 302 square feet, have separate sleeping & sitting quarters, a full veranda & French balcony & 2 flat-panel TVs All Upper & Middle deck staterooms have a full veranda or French balcony All staterooms & suites have hotel-style beds with optional twin-bed configuration Private bathroom with shower; premium bath products; bathrobe & slippers upon request 40" flat-panel TV with infotainment system featuring movies on demand plus FOX, National Geographic & more Telephone, safe, hair dryer & individual climate control Bottled water replenished daily The Lounge & bar with floor-to-ceiling glass doors that lead to an open air Aquavit Terrace Restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views and an al fresco restaurant Sun deck with shaded sitting area and al fresco dining area, swimming pool, organic herb garden, solar panels & putting green Library corner & onboard boutique Elevator Free wireless Internet Laundry service Voltage: 220V & 110V (U.S. outlet) in stateroom
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Cancellation received | Following charges will apply: (Broken out by days before departure) 121 days or more is $100 per person | 120-90 days is 15% of full fare | 89-60 days is 35% of full fare | 59-30 days is 50% of full fare | 29-0 days is 100% of full fare.
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