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?

The price varies from cabin, deck, and departure date. We can provide a quote once you select a specific cabin and departure date. Cabin categories differ based on location on each deck of the ship.

The Douro River, the spirit of Portugal

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Start and end in Porto

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Platinum Operator: CroisiEurope River Cruises
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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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
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Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Porto
Porto
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail
- Dinner onboard
Day 2
Porto
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
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
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
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
Lamego to Porto
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Lamego
- Fado entertainment
Landmarks
Lamego
Day 7
Aveiro
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
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

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Pinhao Railway Station

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Lamego

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Aveiro

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Asked on December 22nd, 2022
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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- CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written December 2022
  The price varies from cabin, deck, and departure date. We can provide a quote once you select a specific cabin and departure date. Cabin categories differ based on location on each deck of the ship.
- CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written December 2022
  The only way that you will be able to do both the trips back to back and by doing an Azores trip first is with these dates: Azores trip from 11-17th June 2023, followed by Porto, the Douro valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) cruise from 17-22nd June 2023.
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  Vicki
  Traveler•Written December 2022
  The thought of doing Douro and Azores is very appealing. From what I see is there may be very few dates to co-ordinate both. Can you see what possibilities would be available if we said anytime is good between mid May and mid July?
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  Vicki
  Traveler•Written December 2022
  The least expensive cabin would be our choice. In the last 10 years we have done 4 river cruises. 3 with the least expensive and one other. We always found the least expensive to be great. Please send us a quote. AND where do we catch the flight to the Azores.
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  Vicki
  Traveler•Written December 2022
  I am confused. The Porto cruises and Azores seem to be very limited in their number and dates. Does TourRadar handle both river cruises and bus tours?
- CroisiEurope River CruisesOperator•Written December 2022
  TourRadar is a platform that sells Trafalgar land tours as well. The difference is that for Trafalgar tours, questions are answered by the Trafalgar team, but booking is done through TourRadar's booking portal.

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