Can the trips be reversed? ie See tha Azores first, then onto the Douro? Is the airfare from mainland Portugal to the Azores paid as part of the trip?

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The Douro River, the spirit of Portugal

8 days

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Start and end in Porto

4.0

5 traveler reviews

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Operator: CroisiEurope River Cruises
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Porto
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail
- Dinner onboard
Day 2
Porto
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Porto
- Wine tasting session in the cellars at Vila Nova de Gaia
Landmarks
Vila Nova de Gaia
Day 3
Vila Real
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to Vila Real
- Stroll through formal gardens at Mateus Palace
- Flamenco entertainment
Landmarks
Vila Real
Mateus Palace
Day 4
Salamanca
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to Salamanca
- Visit to the cathedral
- Visit to the university
Landmarks
Salamanca Cathedral
University of Salamanca
Day 5
Pinhao
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Excursion to Pinhao
- Visit to UNESCO World Heritage railway station
- Port wine tasting at a local quinta
- Gala dinner
Landmarks
Pinhao Railway Station
Day 6
Lamego to Porto
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lamego
- Fado entertainment
Landmarks
Lamego
Day 7
Aveiro
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Excursion to Aveiro
- Traditional folk entertainment
Optional Activities
- Leisurely exploration of Porto on your own
Landmarks
Aveiro
Day 8
Porto
Meals
Breakfast (Final buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Final buffet breakfast onboard

Landmarks
Vila Nova de Gaia

Landmarks
Vila Real
Mateus Palace

Landmarks
Salamanca Cathedral
University of Salamanca

Landmarks
Pinhao Railway Station

Landmarks
Lamego

Landmarks
Aveiro

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Additional Services
Transport
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Flights
Optional
Additional Services

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CroisiEurope River Cruises

4.3

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Number of tours

549

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

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Traveler Reviews

4.0

Overall rating based on 5 Reviews

Itinerary
3.2
Transport
4.2
Guide
4.3
Accommodation
4.0
Food
4.6
Tour Operator
4.3

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Michael
November 9th, 2024
5
A thoroughly relaxing experience. Low key but very efficiently run. Accommodation, and in particular the meals were...
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Traveled in October 2024
Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
Thank you for your feedback Mr. MOSS. We are pleased to hear that you found the experience relaxing and appreciated the quality of the accommodation and meals. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you again in the future. The CroisiEurope Team
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Suzanne
November 1st, 2024
5
The cruise was fantastic from beginning to end. The staff were wonderful and as the only English speaking guest they...
The cruise was fantastic from beginning to end. The staff were wonderful and as the only English speaking guest they went out of their way to translate for me. I even had my own English speaking guide for each excursion. The food was excellent and the overall ambience of the river cruise was thoroughly enjoyable. I would not hesitate to recommend this cruise for all Australians. It was an absolute gem!Show more
Traveled in October 2024
Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
Thank you for sharing your experience Mrs Bruce. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the cruise and appreciated the efforts of our staff to make your journey memorable, especially as an English-speaking guest. It’s wonderful to know the excursions, food, and overall ambience met your expectations. We truly value your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future. The CroisiEurope Team
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Monica
March 28th, 2019
3.5
My experience with all other cruises has been much different than with tour radar. I felt I was missing a vast...
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Traveled in March 2019
Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
Dear Mrs. Turta, It's true that because of works on locks, we had to modify some aspects of your cruise. The cruise indeed started in a hotel. Otherwise, we would have had to cancel the visit of Salamanca which would have been worst. If you'd like to cruise with us again please contact your travel agent and we will offer you a discount. Best regards, CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
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John
March 27th, 2019
3.5
We did not get what we originally purchased. We spent too much time on buses and not enough time cruising .It is my...
We did not get what we originally purchased. We spent too much time on buses and not enough time cruising .It is my opinion that more time was spent in a bus or on a lame tour than actually cruising. 3 and 1/2 hrs on a bus to salamanca and 4 hrs back.to the ship.If we had of known in advance of the impact of the changes we would have probably cancelled.The saving grace of the trip was the great quality of the staff.Show more
Traveled in March 2019
Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
Dear Mr. Thomson, It's true that because of works on locks, we had to modify some aspects of your cruise. The cruise indeed started in a hotel. Otherwise, we would have had to cancel the visit of Salamanca which would have been worst. If you'd like to cruise with us again please contact your travel agent and we will offer you a discount. Best regards, CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
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Constance
November 3rd, 2018
3
this is my 3rd river cruise...the first two with Gate 1 which I loved... and I am glad it was not my first because I...
this is my 3rd river cruise...the first two with Gate 1 which I loved... and I am glad it was not my first because I would never have done another one. The cabins were very cramped and the shower was nearly impossible. However the staff onboard were some of the finest I have ever encountered. They went above and beyond especially since there were only 6 of us who spoke english. Can't say enough about the entire staff.Show more
Traveled in October 2018