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67 DOURO RIVER CRUISING PORTUGAL SPAIN Guimarães Porto Barca d'Alva Faro Vila Real Lamego Pinhão Régua Caldas de Aregos Salamanca Toledo Baeza Jerez Lisbon Cordoba Seville Granada Madrid Coimbra Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo 7 MS AMAVIDA 2 2 2 3 1 Sintra 3 Douro River North Atlantic Ocean Entre-Os-Rios Coach Cruise No. of Nights Stay Day 12. Porto. Get to know the city of Porto during a guided sightseeing tour, then enjoy a tasting at a local port house in Gaia. BLD Day 13. Porto, Guimarães, Entre-Os- Rios. Visit Guimarães then sail past the sunny shores of the Douro Valley en route to Entre-Os- Rios. Tonight, head to Alpendurada Monastery and sample the local wine over dinner. BLD Day 14. Caldas de Aregos, Régua. Dock in Caldas de Aregos and travel to Quinta da Aveleda, a family business that has been producing wine in the Douro region since the 1870s. Continue cruising to Régua, where you'll visit the Douro Museum. BLD Day 15. Régua, Lamego, Pinhão. On a tour of Lamego, see the 12th-century castle and sample the region's specialty dish, Bôla de Lamego. Then cruise to Pinhão for a wine tasting and dinner at a local Portuguese winery. BLD Day 16. Pinhão, Vila Real. Enjoy a trip to Palacio de Mateus, located near the city of Vila Real. Built in 1745, the palace offers a wonderful insight into the lives of Portuguese aristocracy. Enjoy time at leisure in Pinhão tonight. BLD Day 17. Barca d'Alva. Travel to the tiny fortified village of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo today. On a tour here, see the castle ruins, and take in views of the Douro Valley. BLD Day 18. Barca d'Alva, Disembark Ship, Salamanca, Madrid. Disembark your ship and travel to Madrid via the ancient city of Salamanca. Three Night Stay: Westin Palace Madrid. BL Day 19. Madrid. Get to know the beautiful city of Madrid during a tour, taking in the Royal Palace, Buen Retiro Park and the Plaza Mayor. Tonight, enjoy a tapas Farewell Dinner. BD Day 20. Madrid, Freedom of Choice. Perhaps enjoy a culinary tour, explore the Prado Museum or visit Bernabéu soccer stadium. B Day 21. Depart Madrid. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight. B Be guided through the Spanish capital of Madrid AVERAGE 30 GUESTS ON LAND JOURNEYS FLY FREE INCLUDING TAXES ^ – VALID ON ALL SUITES AND ALL DATES Travel to Vila Real and visit the Palacio de Mateus ALL-INCLUSIVE LUXURY CRUISING YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES 9 Unique cultural experiences in up to 21 towns, villages and cities 9 41 meals – 20 breakfasts (B), 9 lunches (L), 12 dinners (D) 9 Complimentary beverages served at your discretion on board* 9 Expert services of an APT Cruise Director and Tour Director 9 Transfers, port charges and tipping FREEDOM OF CHOICE TM SIGHTSEEING INCLUSIONS 9 APT EXCLUSIVE! Enjoy a choice of activities in Madrid INCLUDED SIGNATURE INVITATIONS 9 Enjoy a tapas dinner and a flamenco performance in Granada 9 In Jerez, indulge in a gourmet lunch and a sherry tasting 9 Savour a traditional Portuguese dinner at the Alpendurada Monastery, boasting panoramic views over the Douro Valley 9 Visit a local winery in Pinhão for a true taste of the region OUTSTANDING ACCOMMODATION 9 13 nights in luxury accommodation during your Land Journey 9 Seven nights cruising aboard APT's stylish MS AmAVidA 2017 DATES & PRICES (A$) per person 21 DAYS MADRID RETURN (EUSPDC21) TWIN SHARE SOLO TRAV. River Ship Panoramic Window Staterooms Outside Balcony Staterooms/Suite Panoramic Window Stateroom MS AmAVidA E D C B A Suite E May 20; June 17. $13,740 $14,090 $15,540 $15,790 $16,140 $17,740 $18,490 Aug. 12; Sept. 9. $13,840 $14,190 $15,640 $15,890 $16,240 $17,840 $18,640 Prices include port charges, gratuities and sundries. Solo traveller price based on Cat. E Panoramic Window Stateroom, please enquire for solo upgrade prices. See page 109 for deck and suite plans. Disruptions to cruising and itinerary may occur. *For further information as well as all terms and conditions, see pages 110-111. ^See pages 34-35 for SuperDeal terms and conditions.