10 Days Lisbon to Oporto
from $2029 land/cruise only
YOUR TRAVEL VALUE INCLUDES
- Airport transfers in Lisbon on day 2 and Oporto on day 11
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Lisbon including breakfast daily
- 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in outside cabin with hotel-style beds
- Superb dining with all meals included while cruising, quality wine with dinner
- Captain's Farewell Dinner
- Sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary
- Special highlights including local entertainment and enriching lectures
- Services of a professional Cruise Manager throughout your cruise
- On board facilities including a sauna, spa, beauty salon and souvenir shop
- All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking only on the Sun Deck)
- All local taxes
- Portfolio of travel documents
ITINERARY
- Day 2, Fri. ARRIVE IN LISBON, PORTUGAL. at Lisbon Upon arrival in Lisbon, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. The balance of the day is free.
- Day 3, Sat. LISBON. at Lisbon A guided tour of Lisbon takes you to one of the most historical districts of the city, Belem, to see the Belem Tower, a fortress that kept careful watch over the great navigators who left Portugal to seek their fortunes elsewhere. Relive the opulence of former times with visits to the Royal Coaches Museum and the 16th-century ornate Church of the Jerónimos Monastery. (B)
- Day 4, Sun. LISBON / COIMBRA / PORTO. at Coimbra Leaving Lisbon, stop in Coimbra, Portugal's third largest city. Learn about this historic town, known as the birthplace of six of Portugal's kings and home to one of the oldest universities in Europe. Enjoy lunch in a local pousada, a family-run restaurant, before continuing on to Porto to board your river cruise ship, the lovely Douro Queen. (B,L,D)
- Day 5, Mon. PORTO / BITETOS. at Bitetos The “City of Bridges” is Portugal's second largest city. Its charm stems from its dramatic position above the river, with gabled houses, hilly medieval lanes, arcaded buildings and baroque churches. A tour features the medieval city center and views of the Romanesque Cathedral. Then sail to Bitetos and dine in the former 14th-century Benedictine Monastery of Alpendurada. Sip a Port wine cocktail on the monastery's terrace, enjoying the views of the river valley below. (B,L,D)
- Day 6, Tue. RÉGUA / LAMEGO EXCURSION. at Lamego Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Douro Valley. In the afternoon, tour enchanting Lamego, and see the 18th-century pilgrimage church, Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, and an 11th-century castle. (B,L,D)
- Day 7, Wed. PINHÃO / BARCA D’ALVA. at Barca d'Alva This morning, enjoy some free time in Pinhão, a center for port wine production. Later, cruise to Barca d’Alva for the night. (B,L,D)
- Day 8, Thu. VEGA DE TERRÓN / SALAMANCA, SPAIN EXCURSION. at Salamanca Disembark in Vega de Terrón and coach to the charming Spanish city of Salamanca. A walking tour winds through the narrow cobblestone streets and past beautiful plazas. Visit the 12th-century Cathedral Vieja and the 13th-century university. Enjoy lunch at one of the city's restaurants before returning to the ship. (B,L,D)
- Day 9, Fri. VEGA DE TERRÓN / FIGUEIRA DE CASTELO RODRIGO / PINHÃO. at Pinhao Visit the small medieval town of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo. See the 12th-century parish church and more in this charming village. In the evening, visit the Vintage House and Wine Academy for an informative lecture by an expert on the intricacies of Port, and indulge in some of the celebrated beverage. (B,L,D)
- Day 10, Sat. PINHÃO / RÉGUA / VILA REAL / PORTO. at Vila Real Travel to Vila Real or the “Royal Village,” founded by King Alfonso III in the 13th century, and famous for its grand manor houses. Visit Mateus Palace and Gardens, a perfect example of Baroque architecture. (B,L,D)
- Day 11, Sun. DEPART PORTO. Disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight home. (CB)
| Departs On | Returns On | Cruise Price |
| March 19, 2009 | March 29, 2009 | $2,029.00 |
| March 26, 2009 | April 5, 2009 | $2,129.00 |
| April 2, 2009 | April 12, 2009 | $2,249.00 |
| April 9, 2009 | April 19, 2009 | $2,359.00 |
| April 16, 2009 | April 26, 2009 | $2,469.00 |
| April 23, 2009 | May 3, 2009 | $2,579.00 |
| April 30, 2009 | May 10, 2009 | $2,999.00 |
| May 7, 2009 | May 17, 2009 | $3,129.00 |
| May 14, 2009 | May 24, 2009 | $3,129.00 |
| May 21, 2009 | May 31, 2009 | $3,129.00 |
| May 28, 2009 | June 7, 2009 | $3,129.00 |
| June 4, 2009 | June 14, 2009 | $3,129.00 |
| June 11, 2009 | June 21, 2009 | $3,129.00 |
| June 18, 2009 | June 28, 2009 | $2,889.00 |
| June 25, 2009 | July 5, 2009 | $2,889.00 |
| July 2, 2009 | July 12, 2009 | $2,889.00 |
| July 9, 2009 | July 19, 2009 | $2,889.00 |
| July 16, 2009 | July 26, 2009 | $2,889.00 |
| July 23, 2009 | August 2, 2009 | $2,889.00 |
| July 30, 2009 | August 9, 2009 | $2,889.00 |
| August 20, 2009 | August 30, 2009 | $2,889.00 |
| August 27, 2009 | September 6, 2009 | $3,129.00 |
| September 3, 2009 | September 13, 2009 | $3,129.00 |
| September 10, 2009 | September 20, 2009 | $3,129.00 |
| September 17, 2009 | September 27, 2009 | $3,129.00 |
| September 24, 2009 | October 4, 2009 | $3,129.00 |
| October 1, 2009 | October 11, 2009 | $3,129.00 |
| October 8, 2009 | October 18, 2009 | $3,129.00 |
| October 15, 2009 | October 25, 2009 | $2,889.00 |
| October 22, 2009 | November 1, 2009 | $2,889.00 |
| October 29, 2009 | November 8, 2009 | $2,359.00 |
*The above prices are per person based on double occupancy. Please call for single rates. Triples are not available. Port charges: $98 per person. *Your Brendan Specialist will quote you the lowest airfare available from your hometown at the time of booking.
