2014 Europe River Cruising, We invite you on The Royal Experience.
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14 Day Douro Delights Lisbon to Madrid 3 Nights Lisbon | 7 Night River Cruise from Porto to Barca d'Alva | 3 Nights Madrid Lisbon | Sintra | Porto | Vila Real | Lamego | Barca d'Alva | Salamanca | Madrid D IS SPAIN CO PORTUGAL VE & R The Royal Collection Delight in sunset over the Douro River and the Portuguese city of Porto DISCOVER THE PORTUGUESE CAPITAL Day 1. Arrive Lisbon. On arrival in Lisbon, you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Meet fellow travellers and your APT Tour Director at a Welcome Reception tonight. Three Night Grand City Stay: Lisbon, Four Seasons Hotel Ritz. THE APT ROYAL EXPERIENCE APT EXCLUSIVE! Choose from the widest range of suite options, from which most include an Outside Balcony APT EXCLUSIVE! Select from APT's Freedom of Choice™ Inclusions in Madrid APT EXCLUSIVE! Participate in an APT Signature Experience in Caldas de Aregos Complimentary beverages served at your discretion throughout your cruise* Expert services of an APT Cruise Director Designed for Australians & New Zealanders TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF OUR FLEET ONLINE www.aptouring.com.au Freedom of ChoiceTM Inclusions Signature Experience 188 Day 2. Lisbon. On a guided tour of Lisbon, ride on the city's iconic tramcars, then visit the Old Town, the World Heritage-listed Jerónimos Monastery and much more. During a special Welcome Dinner, soak up the soulful melodies of Portugal's famous Fado music. BD Day 3. Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais. Today's excursion takes you into the mountain range of Serra de Sintra. Visit the World Heritage-listed Pena National Palace and take a guided tour of Sintra, the town below. Continue to the fishing village of Cascais and enjoy a walking tour, then return to Lisbon for an evening at your leisure. B TRAVEL TO PORTO, EMBARK CRUISE Day 4. Lisbon, Fatima, Porto. Journey through Portugal's countryside to the city of Fatima, renowned for its Basilica shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary. After a guided tour, continue to Porto, where 11 Day (EUPDCL11) guests join the tour. Board your river ship, and tonight, enjoy the Captain's Gala Welcome Dinner. Seven Night Stay: the stylish MS AmaVida. BD CRUISING THE DOURO RIVER Day 5. Porto, Guimarães. This morning, take an excursion to the World Heritage-listed town of Guimarães, often referred to as the 'birthplace of the Portuguese nationality'. Return to Porto and enjoy a sightseeing tour. Explore Porto's Old Town and delight in its 16th-century buildings and Baroque churches, then see the iron bridge built by French engineer Gustave Eiffel. BLD Day 6. Porto, Caldas de Aregos. This morning, head to the 14th-century Alpendurada Monastery. Enjoy a glass of Port wine and take in the stunning views of the river valley before indulging in a delicious lunch. Later, your ship departs for Caldas de Aregos, where it is moored overnight. BLD Day 7. Caldas de Aregos, Resende, Régua. This morning, visit the historic town of Resende in Caldas de Aregos. Later, delight in the beauty of the Douro River Valley as you cruise to Régua. Tonight, perhaps disembark in Régua and visit the Douro Museum. BLD Day 8. Régua, Lamego, Pinhão. Tour the ancient town of Lamego today, visiting Lamego Castle and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies. Afterwards, cruise through the dramatic gorges of the Douro River Valley to Pinhão, where you'll disembark for a wine-tasting and dinner at a local Portuguese restaurant. BLD Day 9. Pinhão, Barca d'Alva. Enjoy a trip to the Palacio de Mateus, just outside the city of Vila Real. Take a tour of the palace, and discover the story of Mateus Rosé wine, with which the palace has long been associated. Explore the palace gardens, then cruise to Barca d'Alva, the last Portuguese village before the Spanish border and enjoy time at leisure to explore. BLD