Secrets of the Douro
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Overview
Secrets of the Douro
This 8-day roundtrip sailing from Porto introduces some of the region’s most inspiring destinations, including Régua, Pocinho and Vega de Terrón, and includes a visit to the exquisite Spanish city of Salamanca.
What's Included:
- Return flights
- 7 nights on board an Emerald Waterways Emerald Radiance
- 19 superb meals including 7 Breakfasts (B), 5 Lunches (L), 7 Dinners (D)
- Captain's Welcome Reception & Dinner
- Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board
- Airport transfers to and from the ship
- The services of an Emerald Waterways Cruise Director
- Port taxes and charges
- All tipping and gratuities
- Visit to Quinta in the heart of Douro Valley
- Tour of Salamanca
- Excursion to Côa Valley Museum
- Tour of Baroque Village of Lamego & Sanctuary
- City tour of Porto
Hand Picked By
An Emerald Waterways river cruise introduces the highlights of ocean cruising to the intimacy of Europe's waterways. Comfort and innovation combine on board their state-of-the-art Star-Ships, boasting an exciting variety of luxurious on-board amenities and inclusions. Their award-winning promise of Exceptional Emerald Value ensures your peace-of-mind, with everything you could need included in the price of your trip. From return flights, all transfers and on-board tips, to every thoughtful, chef-prepared meal and complimentary drinks served with lunch and dinner.
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Additional Information
- Departure Date: June - November 2021
- Duration: 7 nights
- Highlights: This 8-day roundtrip sailing from Porto introduces some of the region’s most inspiring destinations, including Régua, Pocinho and Vega de Terrón, and includes a visit to the exquisite Spanish city of Salamanca.
Ship Overview
Emerald Radiance
The Emerald Radiance will explore Portugal’s Douro region, navigating the eponymous river Douro. Dissecting some of Europe’s most beautiful vineyards and wine-producing villages, the river Douro evocatively stretches through beautiful backdrops on either bank. Fittingly, the bespoke Emerald Radiance has been lovingly designed and built to complement the jaw-dropping scenery unfolding before the ship’s bow.
Amongst the brand new additions featured aboard the Emerald Radiance are the Riverview Suites. Located at the rear of the ship on the Horizon Deck, and boasting floor-to-ceiling windows encasing our innovative balcony; the two Riverview Suites offer amazing, unspoiled panoramic vistas of the river as it flows on by.
Purpose built for Portugal’s warm climate, the comprehensive Sun Deck aboard the Emerald Radiance provides ample opportunity to sample the sun and gentle river breezes. The open-air aspect of the Emerald Radiance includes The Terrace, the perfect place to enjoy a bite to eat and a drink or two with new friends. Or if you fancy a plunge, the Serenity Pool on the Sun Deck is the perfect place for a few lengths before breakfast, under the beautiful Iberian sky.
Emerald Radiance Profile
- Length: 89m
- Guests: 112
- Staterooms & Suites: 56
- Crew: 37
Full Itinerary
Day 1 - UK – Porto
Return economy flights from one of up to 9 UK regional airports are included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your local airport. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your contemporary Emerald Waterways Star-Ship. EmeraldPLUS: Cruising Through Porto Enchanting Waters
Meals Included: Dinner
Day 2 - Porto – Pinhão
Relax on board today and enjoy a full day of sailing through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Douro Valley. This fascinating area was inscribed because it hones in on two millennia of wine producing history, where viticulture has shaped the surrounding landscape and small, sleepy villages are peppered with dozens of sun-drenched vineyards. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner and cocktail reception.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 - Pinhão – Vega de Terrón
Begin your day with a visit to the beautiful Quinta do Tedo vineyard in the heart of Portugal’s Douro Valley, nestled on the confluence of the Douro and Tedo rivers. This 18th-century estate is environmentally sound, creating organic produce by using traditional viticulture methods. Alternatively, enjoy a guided walk through local vineyards, stopping along the way to admire your surroundings. This afternoon, enjoy sailing to Vega de Terrón, perhaps relaxing on the Sun Deck before your included Port wine cocktail demonstration or cooking demonstration on board. EmeraldPLUS: A Port wine cocktail lesson on board EmeraldPLUS: A Portuguese cooking demonstration on board EmeraldACTIVE: A guided walk through the vineyards EmeraldEXCURSION: A visit to Quinta do Tedo with tasting
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 - Vega de Terrón – Salamanca
Founded in Roman times, the ancient city of Salamanca and its UNESCO World Heritage-listed old quarter have an illustrious past, having been held by the Carthaginians, Romans and Moors. Travel to the beautiful golden city for a walking tour, starting among the postcard-worthy galleries and arcades that adorn Plaza Mayor. You will have the opportunity to see Casa de las Conchas, a building that has been lovingly decorated with more than 300 shells. EmeraldPLUS: Enjoy local entertainment from a tuna music band EmeraldEXCURSION: A guided tour of Salamanca
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 - Pocinho – Régua
This morning, arrive in Pocinho where you’ll have the opportunity to embark on a canoeing excursion or to visit the Côa Valley Museum. Later, return to your ship for lunch and soak up your idyllic surrounds as you sail towards Régua, taking part in a casa painova tasting on board. A rural dinner at a wine estate is certain to be a highlight of your trip. EmeraldPLUS: A Casa Painova product tasting on board EmeraldPLUS: A rural dinner with entertainment at Quinta da Pacheca EmeraldACTIVE: A canoeing excursion EmeraldEXCURSION: A visit to the Côa Valley Museum
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 - Régua
Today, on an included excursion, you will visit the marvellous Baroque village of Lamego, stopping to see the picturesque Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies, a structure that stands gracefully over the town EmeraldPLUS: A mosaic tile painting lesson on board EmeraldACTIVE: Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies EmeraldEXCURSION: A guided tour of Lamego DiscoverMORE: A visit to Mateus Manor House with wine tasting (extra expense)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 - Porto
Located at the mouth of the Douro River, Porto is a fascinating eclectic mix of modern and ancient architecture. Famous for its exports of Port wines, it’s easy to imagine how British merchant ships would have once clustered together in the medieval harbour, waiting to take Port wines across the water. Your included tour of the coastal city will touch on the fortified structures of Castelo da Foz and Castelo do Queijo, a building whose pentagonal façades overlook the ocean. EmeraldACTIVE: A guided active walk in Porto EmeraldEXCURSION: A guided tour of Porto DiscoverMORE: An excursion to Guimarães (extra expense)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8 - Porto – UK
After breakfast, it’s time to say farewell to your fellow guests, taking memories of sun-drenched vineyards with you. Your flight home is included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to check if we can offer your preferred airport.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Additional Information
- Departure Date: June - November 2021
- Duration: 7 nights
- Highlights: This 8-day roundtrip sailing from Porto introduces some of the region’s most inspiring destinations, including Régua, Pocinho and Vega de Terrón, and includes a visit to the exquisite Spanish city of Salamanca.
Cabin and Fares
| Cabin Type | Guide Price | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|
| Stateroom | From £1,770pp | |
View CabinStateroom 162 square feetAll cabins include a flat-screen TV, a table with two chairs, a bedside light and picture windows. | Enquire Now |