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57 Coach Cruise Rail Stay (no. of nights) Barcelona Madrid Spain Portugal 2 Córdoba Granada Marbella Seville Lisbon Toledo Gibraltar Rhonda Evora 2 1 1 3 2 Vila Nova de Gaia Cais Espinho Pinhão Vega de Terrón Salamanca Castelo Rodrigo Barca d'Alva Régua Lamego Entre-os-Rios Spain Portugal Porto ms Douro Queen 7 2 Here, you'll see the Puente Nuevo, a stone bridge spanning a mighty gorge, and the Plaza de Toros, a legendary 18th-century bullring. Afterwards, continue to Seville. Two nights: Seville, Meliá Lebreros. BD Day 10. Seville Experience the beauty of Seville with a local guide, taking in such sights as the Seville Cathedral and visiting the Alcázar of Seville, a royal palace that was originally a Moorish fort. Enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure. B Day 11. Seville, Evora, Lisbon Today, make the journey to Lisbon, stopping to admire the gorgeous whitewashed architecture of Evora along the way. Three Nights: Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade. B Day 12. Lisbon On a guided tour, explore the alleyways of the Alfama district and marvel at the Manueline-style Jerónimos Monastery. Then, visit the gorgeous Belém Tower and see the Castelo de São Jorge. BD Day 13 Lisbon Today, enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Lisbon. You may like to enhance your journey with an excursion to the Serra de Sintra mountain range in Sintra-Cascais Natural Park (see page 106). B Day 14. Lisbon, Vila Nova de Gaia, Embark Ship After breakfast, 14 Day (EUTLSPD14) guests depart the tour. Remaining guests travel by coach to Vila Nova de Gaia and board the ms Douro Queen. Seven Nights: aboard your river ship, the ms Douro Queen. BD Day 15. Vila Nova de Gaia, Régua, Pinhão This morning, take part in a Portuguese lesson on board. Visit the Douro Museum in Régua, then embark on a sunset sailing with fado music. In Pinhão, enjoy dinner at a local quinta. BLD Day 16. Pinhão, Vega de Terrón, Castelo Rodrigo Today, cruise across the border into Vega de Terrón, Spain and join a trip to Castelo Rodrigo. BLD Day 17. Vega de Terrón, Salamanca, Barca d'Alva Today enjoy a guided tour and lunch in Salamanca. Return to the ship in Barca d'Alva and enjoy a special Captain's Dinner. BLD Day 18. Barca d'Alva, Régua Enjoy a Portuguese cooking demonstration onboard. In Cais Espinho, enjoy free time. Later, head to the Quinta do Seixo winery for a port tasting. Reboard your ship in Régua. BLD Colours of Spain & Portugal with Douro Discovery 1 1. The magnificent Plaça d'Espanya in beautiful Barcelona Day 19. Régua, Lamego, Entre-os-Rios Enjoy free time in Régua and visit a museum in Lamego. Later, rejoin your ship in Entre-os-Rios. BLD Day 20. Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia Arrive in Vila Nova de Gaia and join a fascinating tour in nearby Porto. Tonight, enjoy a final Farewell Dinner with your fellow travellers back on board. BD Day 21. Vila Nova de Gaia, Disembark Ship, Depart Porto After breakfast, be transferred to the airport for your onward flight. B Cruise Upgrades Tour Notes 2017 Dates & Prices 21 Days – Barcelona to Porto (EUTCOPSP21) 14 Days LAND ONLY – Barcelona to Lisbon (EUTLSPD14) 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 6. $9,990 $13,790 July 27. $9,990 $13,790 Per Person Twin Share Solo Traveller July 6. $5,995 $7,995 July 27. $5,995 $7,995 travelmarvel.com.au/EUTCOPSP21