EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISES
CroisiEurope River Cruises, Lisbon, Porto and the Douro Valley, April 16, 2023
Cruising from: Lisbon, Portugal;
Departure Date: 16 April, 2023;
Cruise Line: CroisiEurope River Cruises;
Cruise Ship: MS Miguel Torga;
Duration: 8 days;
Ports of Call: Lisbon, Lisbon, Coimbra, Porto, Regua, Salamanca, Leverinho, Porto;
8-day cruise to Lisbon, Lisbon, Coimbra, Porto, Regua, Salamanca, Leverinho, Porto on board MS Miguel Torga.
Day 0 Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon is the stunning capital city of Portugal, and is one of the most charismatic and vibrant cities of Europe. It is a city that effortlessly blends traditional heritage with striking modernism and progressive thinking. The city of Lisbon is rich in architecture, and it is a home to numerous prominent museums and art collections, from all around the world.
Day 1 Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon is the stunning capital city of Portugal, and is one of the most charismatic and vibrant cities of Europe. It is a city that effortlessly blends traditional heritage with striking modernism and progressive thinking. The city of Lisbon is rich in architecture, and it is a home to numerous prominent museums and art collections, from all around the world.
Day 2 Coimbra, Portugal
Coimbra, Portugal's historic and fascinating city, is half way between Lisbon and Porto. Coimbra is a varied and captivating city that boasts an extensive history, vibrant atmosphere and a range of interesting tourist attractions. On summer evenings, the city's old stone walls reverberate with the haunting notes of the guitarra and the full, deep voices of fado singers.
Day 3 Porto, Portugal
Porto is the second-largest city in Portugal after Lisbon. Porto is a fascinating and vibrant city that is rapidly becoming one of Western Europe's most respected tourist destinations. The city boasts an extensive history, interesting tourist attractions, a buzzing nightlife, and outstanding tourist facilities. There is a lot to see in Porto like gardens or street art & cutting-edge architecture.
Day 4 Regua, Portugal
Peso da Regua, situated on the banks of the River Douro, played a fundamental role in the production and sale of Port wine. Most visitors stop in just long enough to visit the excellent Museu do Douro and get recommendations, maps and directions to nearby wineries. For those who linger, Regua makes a convenient base to visit the port-wine country, cruise the Rio Douro and take a scenic riverside train ride.
Day 5 Salamanca, Spain
Salamanca is a city in western Spain and one of the most important university cities. Salamanca attracts thousands of international students. Salamanca has a unique food culture, molded in large part by the ingredients available in the surrounding landscape, as well as by its numerous cultural influences. Its old town has the UNESCO World Heritage designation, and is home to a magnificent ensemble of monuments, with outstanding examples of different architectural styles: Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, Plateresque. The grand main attractions of the Salamanca city centre are University of Salamanca, Plaza Mayor, Clerecia Church Towers, Casa de las Conchas, and Gardens of Huerto de Calixto y Melibea.
Day 6 Leverinho, Portugal
Leverinho, Portugal. Cruising Douro. Portugal river cruise.
Day 7 Porto, Portugal
Porto is the second-largest city in Portugal after Lisbon. Porto is a fascinating and vibrant city that is rapidly becoming one of Western Europe's most respected tourist destinations. The city boasts an extensive history, interesting tourist attractions, a buzzing nightlife, and outstanding tourist facilities. There is a lot to see in Porto like gardens or street art & cutting-edge architecture.
Enjoy magnificent scenery and unique experiences on this Douro river cruise with CroisiEurope River Cruises. Sail with CroisiEurope River Cruises from Lisbon to Douro on board MS Miguel Torga. Discover the best of Portugal, Spain on this Douro cruise and discover amazing Lisbon, Lisbon, Coimbra, Porto, Regua, Salamanca, Leverinho, Porto. MS Miguel Torga leaving Lisbon, Portugal for 8 day from April 16, 2023.
Port order and/or content may vary, please check specific sailing date for details at CroisiEurope River Cruises website. Port arrival and departure times are approximate and subject to change without notice. For more information please visit the CroisiEurope River Cruises website.
CroisiEurope River Cruises, Porto, the Douro Valley and Salamanca, April 16, 2023
Cruising from: Porto, Portugal;
Departure Date: 16 April, 2023;
Cruise Line: CroisiEurope River Cruises;
Cruise Ship: MS Miguel Torga;
Duration: 8 days;
Ports of Call: Porto, Regua, Vega de Terron, Salamanca, Barca dAlva, Pinhao, Porto, Porto;
8-day cruise to Porto, Regua, Vega de Terron, Salamanca, Barca dAlva, Pinhao, Porto, Porto on board MS Miguel Torga.
Day 0 Porto, Portugal
Porto is the second-largest city in Portugal after Lisbon. Porto is a fascinating and vibrant city that is rapidly becoming one of Western Europe's most respected tourist destinations. The city boasts an extensive history, interesting tourist attractions, a buzzing nightlife, and outstanding tourist facilities. There is a lot to see in Porto like gardens or street art & cutting-edge architecture.
Day 1 Regua, Portugal
Peso da Regua, situated on the banks of the River Douro, played a fundamental role in the production and sale of Port wine. Most visitors stop in just long enough to visit the excellent Museu do Douro and get recommendations, maps and directions to nearby wineries. For those who linger, Regua makes a convenient base to visit the port-wine country, cruise the Rio Douro and take a scenic riverside train ride.
Day 2 Vega de Terron, Spain
Vega de Terron is one of the main drop-off points for excursions to the historic city of Salamanca. With Portuguese and Spanish influences, Vega de Terron is a charming settlement dotted on the banks of the fascinating waterway across from the beautiful Douro International Nature Park. It doesn't take long to explore the highlights of Vega de Terron, and with its unspoiled beauty stays simplistic and rural.
Day 3 Salamanca, Spain
Salamanca is a city in western Spain and one of the most important university cities. Salamanca attracts thousands of international students. Salamanca has a unique food culture, molded in large part by the ingredients available in the surrounding landscape, as well as by its numerous cultural influences. Its old town has the UNESCO World Heritage designation, and is home to a magnificent ensemble of monuments, with outstanding examples of different architectural styles: Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, Plateresque. The grand main attractions of the Salamanca city centre are University of Salamanca, Plaza Mayor, Clerecia Church Towers, Casa de las Conchas, and Gardens of Huerto de Calixto y Melibea.
Day 4 Barca dAlva, Portugal
Barca D'Alva, the last Portuguese village along the Douro river, is less than 2km from the Spanish border. Region of unique landscapes surrounded by mountains, and with a few cafes, restaurants and shops is an unusual place to visit. Between late February and early March, the village is bathed in white and light pink that comes with the blossoming of the almond trees, thus marking the beginning of spring.
Day 5 Pinhao, Portugal
Pinhao is a small town sitting in a charming bend of the Douro river. This town is surrounded by the hillsides and terraces where one of the world's best wines is made. Besides many wineries, it's worth noting the beautiful train station ornamented with tiles representing images of the vendimia (wine harvest).
Day 6 Porto, Portugal
Porto is the second-largest city in Portugal after Lisbon. Porto is a fascinating and vibrant city that is rapidly becoming one of Western Europe's most respected tourist destinations. The city boasts an extensive history, interesting tourist attractions, a buzzing nightlife, and outstanding tourist facilities. There is a lot to see in Porto like gardens or street art & cutting-edge architecture.
Day 7 Porto, Portugal
Porto is the second-largest city in Portugal after Lisbon. Porto is a fascinating and vibrant city that is rapidly becoming one of Western Europe's most respected tourist destinations. The city boasts an extensive history, interesting tourist attractions, a buzzing nightlife, and outstanding tourist facilities. There is a lot to see in Porto like gardens or street art & cutting-edge architecture.
Enjoy magnificent scenery and unique experiences on this Douro river cruise with CroisiEurope River Cruises. Sail with CroisiEurope River Cruises from Porto to Douro on board MS Miguel Torga. Discover the best of Portugal, Spain on this Douro cruise and discover amazing Porto, Regua, Vega de Terron, Salamanca, Barca dAlva, Pinhao, Porto, Porto. MS Miguel Torga leaving Porto, Portugal for 8 day from April 16, 2023.
Port order and/or content may vary, please check specific sailing date for details at CroisiEurope River Cruises website. Port arrival and departure times are approximate and subject to change without notice. For more information please visit the CroisiEurope River Cruises website.