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PORTO – REGUA Day 14: Sunday 4 June From the railways of Spain to one of Portugal's most famous rivers, our journey takes us to lunch at the 14th century Alpendurada Monastery. We explore the Douro Museum before we're back aboard, meandering past port wine vineyards stacked up over the hills. We are treated to a live Portuguese Fado singing performance on board as the sun dips into night over their haunting melody. Docking in Regua, the celebrations will be enlivened with a traditional folk music show. REGUA – PINHAO Day 15: Monday 5 June The ornate Mateus Palace is a sight to behold on our excursion ashore to Vila Real. We're back on board for lunch to learn more about Portuguese gastronomy. We dock in Pinhao for dinner at Morgadio da Calcada, a house set in a famous enotourism region, followed by a port wine tasting. PINHAO – BARCA D'ALBA Day 16: Tuesday 6 June Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo is a cosy mountain town boasting a proud castle, medieval streets and an ancient city wall. Back on board, strolling through the Spirit of Chartwell, it's no stretch to imagine the Queen of England sashaying through in all her finery. In line with the regal theme, we look forward to the Captain's Dinner tonight as we dock in Barca d' Alba. SALAMANCA Day 17: Wednesday 7 June Crossing back into Spain momentarily today, our tour to Salamanca embraces the rhythm of Espana with a rousing matinee Flamenco performance amid the Renaissance architecture of Castilla's most famous city. Back on board our ship we cross the border, ending a perfect day with a sunset cruise and traditional Portuguese barbecue. ENTRE OS RIOS Day 18: Thursday 8 June We enjoy our last day on the river today, kicking back to admire the view as our regal vessel meanders through the tranquil waters of one of Portugal's most picturesque wine regions. Perhaps you'll enjoy another lecture about Portuguese culture, or make your own entertainment with a book. As one last sunset burns over the horizon we make our way to Entre os Rios and settle in for one last night on board. PORTO DISEMBARK SPIRIT OF CHARTWELL Day 19: Friday 9 June Pousada do Freixo Palace is the jewel in Porto's crown. Admire gilt edged Renaissance style paintings before a walking tour of Porto. Baroque churches and terracotta rooftops bank the Douro. An afternoon stroll concludes with dinner at the hotel. Another perfect day shines over the terracotta rooftops of Lisbon 28 CAPTAIN'S CHOICE | Europe 2017