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7 Night Portugal Vineyards and Villages Along the Douro Cruise from Porto (Oporto)
Ship: Avalon Alegria
Cruise Line: Avalon Waterways
Sailed: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from Porto (Oporto), Portugal
Ended: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Wednesday, May 22, 2024
departure of the Avalon Alegria. If Avalon Waterways modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing
, the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Welcome to Portugal. Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. Flights into Porto must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5:00 pm. Your day in Porto is free to explore at your leisure. This evening, an illumination sailing will show you Porto from a different prospective. Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board. (Dinner)
Day 2 - Thursday - May 23, 2024
Porto (Oporto), Portugal
Porto Antigo, Portugal
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Braga, Portugal
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Guimaraes, Portugal
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Porto Antigo, Portugal
Excursion to Braga and Guimaraes; Portuguese Panoramas. Visit the Adventure Center on board for today's activities with your Adventure Host. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3 - Friday - May 24, 2024
Regua, Portugal
Pinhao, Portugal
Pastoral Pleasures of Portugal. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy free time in Pinhao to browse the artisanal markets for woven textiles, terra cotta creations, and culinary delights, or consider joining an optional excursion to learn about the Douro Valley's "liquid gold" at a traditional olive-oil mill. This afternoon, consider an optional excursion to Casa de Mateus. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 - Saturday - May 25, 2024
Pocinho, Portugal
Barca d'Alva, Portugal
Written in Stone. Enjoy a relaxing cruise to Pocinho for a day in the Terra Quente region. Overnight docking in Barca d'Alva. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - Sunday - May 26, 2024
Barca d'Alva, Portugal
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Salamanca, Spain
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Barca d'Alva, Portugal
The Reign in Spain. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - Monday - May 27, 2024
Ferradosa, Portugal
Caldas de Aregos, Portugal
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Amarante, Portugal
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Leverinho, Portugal, Portugal
Excursion to Amarante; Painted Tiles and Passionate Tunes: During your morning sailing, a professional painter will guide you through the process of painting an azulejo (traditional Portuguese tile) to take home a piece of Portugal's tradition. You may alternatively join an onboard pastry demonstration. Later, feel the passion of Portugal's soulful and stirring Fado music during a visit with local musicians on board. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 - Tuesday - May 28, 2024
Porto (Oporto), Portugal
Ancient Charm Meets Avant-Garde. This afternoon, you may choose to join in a guided optional excursion such as a scenic canal cruise on the Aveiro (Venice of Portugal) or explore a family-owned factory to witness the Portuguese art of cork and barrel production or a culinary tour experience. Perhaps simply spend time strolling through Porto's cobblestone lanes, lovely shops, and tempting tapas bars this afternoon before experiencing the energy of Porto's buzzing nightlife. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 - Wednesday - May 29, 2024
Porto (Oporto), Portugal
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
