b'River CruiseA 7-night cruise along the enchanting Douro River, revealing timeless beauty and wonderful ports, including Porto,11 DAYS from 3,799ppLisbon, Spains golden city of Salamanca, and Guimares. 3,499 ppYOUR ITINERARYDays 1-3. Lisbon and the picture-book palaces of Sintra WHATS INCLUDED:We meet the Tour Manager at the airport before a flight to Lisbon, then 7-night cruise onboardspend three nights in Portugals exciting capital. On Day 2, we are shown theMS Gil Eanes, operatedcitys highlights, including a trip on a vintage tram. In the waterfront districtby Croisi Europeof Belm, we stop for a pastel de nata. On Day 3, we take a trip to Sintra to 3 nights 4-Star hotel view its colourful palaces that look like something out of a fairytale. accommodation Days 4-5. To Porto, where we set sail along the DouroStandard Class rail travelLeaving Lisbon, we travel by rail to Porto where we board our ship. After Escorted throughout your tour settling into your cabin, were given a warm welcome before our first meal onby our experienced Tour/Cruise board, followed by an evening coach tour of Portos sights. Day 5 is a guidedManager team walking tour of the city, visiting a wine cellar to sample the famous port wine. All rail and coach travelLater, we begin our cruise along the Douro River to the town of Rgua. throughout your tour Day 6. Exploring the Mateus Palace & GardensBreakfast, lunch and dinnerAfter a panoramic tour of the city of Rgua by coach, we visit the Mateuseach day of your cruise includingPalace, one of the most beautiful houses in northern Portugal. Returning toa spectacular gala dinnerour ship, onboard entertainment includes a flamenco show after dinner.Drinks package with dinnerevery night of your cruise Day 7. Uncovering the wonders of SalamancaToday, we visit Salamanca, known as Spains Golden City due to its ancient Complimentary onboard Wi-Fisandstone buildings. Our guided tour showcases the ornate House of ShellsA superb choice of excursionsand Plaza Mayor, before we enjoy a traditional Spanish lunch. Days 8-9. The port wine route and Lamego Cruising back downstream on Day 8, after lunch we take an excursion along the port wine route, visiting two small towns set among the vineyards on the Rio Torto valley. We also stop at a local quinta to sample some of the regions ports. On Day 9, we take a guided tour of the historic city of Lamego. We cruise back to Porto and enjoy an evening of Fado-themed entertainment. *To see the configuration of the ship, visit Day 10. Porto and Guimaresgreatrail.com/ships/ms-gil-eanesAfter a morning at leisure in Porto, we visit Guimares, known for its well-preserved 10th-century buildings and colourful castle gardens. We rejoin ourTour Code: DOR| per person based onship in Porto for traditional folk entertainment after our final dinner.2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers from 1,600.Day 11. Homeward boundToday marks the end of your Douro holiday. After breakfast, we disembark2025 Departures: the ship in Porto and transfer to the airport for our flight home. MAY, JUN, SEPMateus PalaceSTART & END PINHOPORTO RGUA 7VEGA DETERRONSALAMANCABARCA SALAMANCA Secure your place nowPortugal DALVA with a 750pp depositSpain For more information3 TOLISBON on dates and prices,visit greatrail.com/DORDOURO RIVER 49'