2017 - TM Europe River Cruising

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55 Villa Nova de Gaia Cais Espinho Pinhão Vega de Terrón Salamanca Castelo Rodrigo Barca d'Alva Régua Lamego Entre-os-Rios Spain Portugal Coach Cruise Stay (no. of nights) Porto Lisbon ms Douro Queen 7 3 overlooking both Spain and Portugal, and flaunts well- preserved ruins, an impressive castle and a magnificent stone statue of Santiago Matamouros. After exploring this charming little town, you'll board a coach and return to your ship. Back on board, you'll be treated to an entertaining Portuguese folk music show. BLD Day 7. Vega de Terrón, Salamanca Barca d'Alva Today you'll board a coach and set off for Salamanca in Spain, where you'll enjoy a guided tour and lunch. This gorgeous city is arguably one of the most beautiful in Spain, and boasts sunlit sandstone buildings along with a majestic city square and an ancient university. After lunch, you'll have the opportunity to watch a captivating flamenco show, where dancers will astound you with their stomping feet and fiery passion (own expense). Return to the ship back over the border in Barca d'Alva.. Tonight, you'll be joined by the commander of your ship for a special Captain's Dinner. BLD Day 8. Barca d'Alva, Régua This morning, enjoy a Portuguese cooking demonstration on board as your ship cruises towards the gorgeous town of Cais Espinho. On arrival, you will disembark and enjoy some time at leisure to explore the streets. Later, you'll regroup and head to the Quinta do Seixo winery, which boasts outstanding views over the Douro Valley. Here, you'll enjoy a tasting of local port wine, Portugal's most famous tipple. Afterwards, board a coach and take a scenic drive past swathes of expansive vineyards to meet your ship in Régua. This afternoon you will have the opportunity to visit Mateus Castle near Vila Real. This evening, mingle with your fellow travellers while you enjoy a Portuguese barbecue on board. BLD Day 9. Régua, Lamego, Entre-os-Rios This morning, enjoy free time to explore Régua— you may like to wander along the riverfront, or venture into the lovely Old Town. This afternoon you'll travel to Lamego to visit one of Portugal's best museums. Once an episcopal palace, this beautiful building is home to a vast collection of exquisite paintings, tapestries and jewellery. Afterwards, return to where your ship waits in Pinhão and continue on to Entre-os-Rios. On arrival this evening, enjoy free time to explore this vibrant town even further. BLD Douro Discovery with Lisbon City Stay 1 1. Beautiful Belém Tower in Lisbon Day 10. Entre-os-Rios, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto This morning, cruise back to the enchanting city of Vila Nova de Gaia, on the southern bank of the Douro River. On arrival, take a tour of nearby Porto, where you'll be led past the city's most famous attractions and visit a local port winery for a tour and tasting. Enjoy free time this afternoon and a Farewell Dinner on board. BD Day 11. Vila Nova de Gaia, Disembark Ship, Depart Porto After breakfast this morning, be transferred to the airport in Porto for your onward flight. B Cruise Upgrades Tour Notes 2017 Dates & Prices 11 Days – Lisbon to Porto (EUTCOPL11) 2 FOR 1 * Airfares See page 24 for details Prices are based on a Cat. E Window Stateroom on the Main Deck. See page 112 for deck plans. To upgrade your stateroom, add per person: Cat. Stateroom Type Twin Share Solo Traveller D Window $295 $445 C Balcony $795 $1,195 B Balcony $995 $1,495 A Balcony $1,195 $1,795 Low or high water levels may cause disruption to cruising. Prices include transfers, port charges and tipping. Order of touring is subject to change. Please see pages 114-115 for full terms & conditions. (A$) Per Person Twin Share Solo Traveller July 16. $4,995 $7,295 Aug. 6. $4,995 $7,295 travelmarvel.com.au/EUTCOPL11

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