Port Wine & Flamenco

15-DAYS

Begin your journey in beautiful Madrid, renowned for its great cultural and artistic heritage. Travel to the Spanish border where you will embark upon your Douro River cruise. Traverse through one of Europe's wildest and unexplored regions, filled with vineyards, dramatic gorges and steeply terraced hillsides. Visit the small town of Pinhão, a Mecca for wine lovers, then on to the beautiful region of Tras-os-Montes and the village of Bitetos with its 11th-century monastery. You will also visit Porto and conclude your journey in one of Europe's most beautiful cities, Lisbon.

• ITINERARY
• INCLUDEDIN THE TOUR
• NOT INCLUDED
• DEPARTURE DATES & TOUR PRICES

ITINERARY

Direction : Madrid to Lisbon

Day 1 :	DEPART USA/CANADA
Board your overnight flight to Madrid, Spain.
Day 2 :	ARRIVE IN MADRID
Arrive in Madrid and check-in to your hotel. The remainder of the day and evening is free to explore on your own. (B))
Day 3 :	MADRID
Today you will have a guided tour of Madrid, the capital and largest city in Spain. Known for its many historic districts as well as its modern infrastructure, the city's top landmarks include the elaborate Royal Palace, Buen Retiro Park, Plaza Mayor, and renowned art galleries such as the Prado Museum and Centro de Arte Reina Sofia. (B)
Day 4 :	MADRID - TOLEDO
Today, you'll take an excursion to the walled city of Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and ancient capital of Spain. Populated since pre-Roman times, its landmarks include the Alcázar, Cathedral of Toledo and the El Greco Museum. (B)
Day 5 :	MADRID - SALAMANCA - VEGA TERRÓN - EMBARKATION
This morning, you will depart Madrid for a full-day tour of Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located at the center of Spain's Castilla y León region. Your guided city tour includes the university buildings, the 12th-century Romanesque church of San Martin, the House of Shells, and a lunch featuring authentic Spanish cuisine at a local restaurant. Enjoy some free time to explore the city on your own. Later, you will be transferred to Vega Terrón to board your luxurious ship. This evening, meet your fellow passengers at the Welcome Dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 6 :	VEGA TERRÓN - BARCA D'ALVA - PINHÃO
After breakfast, tour Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, a fortified 16th-century village perched high on a hilltop with many steep, narrow streets. Be sure to stop in the market square to admire the Chafariz dos Pretos, a striking fountain decorated with black faces. Rejoin the ship in Barca D' Alva and enjoy a "sail away" mimosa as your ship departs early this afternoon for Pinhão. Arriving this evening, you will enjoy a wine-tasting and dinner at Quinta Avessada in Favalos. The ship moors overnight in Pinhão. (B,L,D)
Day 7 :	PINHÃO - RÉGUA
This morning, enjoy an excursion to ancient and picturesque Lamego, home to one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Portugal, the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies). Other attractions include a gothic cathedral, a museum, and cafés known for local specialties such as bola de Lamego (bread filled with smoked ham) and Raposeira (sparkling wine). This afternoon, enjoy the wild, rugged scenery as your ship cruises through the dramatic gorges of the Douro river valley en route to Regua. After arriving this evening, you may visit the Douro Museum. The ship overnights in Regua. (B,L,D)
Day 8 :	RÉGUA - CALDAS DE AREGOS
This morning, enjoy an excursion to the palace and gardens known as the Palacio de Mateus, located in the beautiful region of Trás-os-Montes near the city of Vila Real. This afternoon, your ship departs for Caldas de Aregos. After arriving this evening, enjoy a casual BBQ with your fellow passengers on the Sun Deck. The ship moors overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 9 :	RESENDE, CALDAS DE AREGOS - BITETOS
This morning, visit the historic town of Resende in Caldas de Aregos. Return to the ship for lunch and cruise to Bitetos. After arriving in Bitetos this evening, savor a pre-dinner glass of Port wine and a breathtaking view of the river valley from the terrace of the 14th-century Alpendurada Monastery, followed by a traditional "home cooked" meal. The ship moors in Bitetos overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 10 :	BITETOS - PORTO
This morning, depart for Porto, arriving early afternoon. Your sightseeing tour of Porto will show you past 16th-century arcaded buildings, Baroque churches and the magnificent iron bridge built by French engineer Gustave Eiffel. You will also have a chance to see the elegant residential section along the Atlantic coast and enjoy some free time to explore the Old City on your own. For some modern culture, you may want to head to the Boavista area, where you will find the Casa da Musica and the museum of Modern Art. Your ship overnights in Porto. (B,L,D)
Day 11 :	PORTO - GUIMARÃES
Today, enjoy an excursion to Guimarães, one of the most historic towns in Portugal and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Say farewell to your friends at the Farewell Cocktail. The ship moors in Porto overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 12 :	PORTO - DISEMBARKATION - FATIMA - LISBON
After disembarking your ship in Porto, you will be transferred to Fatima, a town renowned for its Basilica shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Explore the town and enjoy lunch on your own before continuing to Lisbon for your post-cruise stay. (B)
Day 13 :	LISBON
One of Europe's most beautiful cities, Lisbon sprawls across several hills along the Tagus River. Your city tour visits Old Town and the spectacular 16th-century Jerónimos Monastery. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore the city at your leisure, perhaps visiting the Castle of São Jorge or the Santa Justa Elevator that overlooks the castle, the river and Rossio Square. (B)
Day 14 :	LISBON - SINTRA
Enjoy an afternoon excursion to Serra de Sintra, one of the most picturesque mountain villages in Portugal, former home of the Portuguese royal family, and a source of inspiration for generations of poets. You will have a guided tour and a view of the Castelo da Pena, a fairy tale castle from Portugal's Romantic Period, situated high up on a rocky peak. (B)
Day 15 :	LISBON
Your river cruise comes to an end as you prepare for your homeward flight. (B)
(B - breakfast, L - lunch, D - dinner)

INCLUDED IN THE TOUR

• 3 nights hotel accommodation in Madrid, including daily buffet breakfast
• Transfer from the hotel in Madrid to the ship in Vega Terrón
• 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom - most staterooms with balconies
• Life enriching tours and excursions daily with personal headset included
• Complimentary Internet access in all staterooms
• Complimentary Wi-Fi access on board
• Superb dining including complimentary local wine, port wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner on board Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily
• Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's Gala Dinner
• Sail Away Mimosa and Sun Deck BBQ
• Special highlights including lectures, theme dinners, onboard music performances and afternoon/evening piano music
• Transfer from ship in Porto to hotel in Lisbon
• 3 nights hotel accommodation in Lisbon, including daily buffet breakfast
• Special highlights including lectures, theme dinners, onboard music performances and afternoon/evening piano music
• Services of professional Cruise Manager
• All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)
• All transfers with the purchase of cruise, land & air package
• All local taxes

NOT INCLUDED

• Gratuities for guides & cruise personnel
• Transatlantic air-fare (can be arranged by UET from any US city)
• Items of personal nature & items not listed in the itinerary

TOUR PRICES & DEPARTURE DATES:

2013 SAILINGS
DEP USA CANADA	START CITY	ITIN. STARTS	SHIP NAME	EMBARK CITY	EMBARK DATE	CRUISE ONLY	CRUISE & LAND
Apr 19	Lisbon	Apr 20	AmaVida	Porto	Apr 23	$2,899	$4,279
Apr 26	Madrid	Apr 27	AmaVida	Vega Terrón	Apr 30	$2,899	$4,279
May 31	Lisbon	Jun 1	AmaVida	Porto	Jun 4	$2,999	$4,379
Jun 7	Madrid	Jun 8	AmaVida	Vega Terrón	Jun 11	$2,999	$4,379
Jul 12	Lisbon	Jul 13	AmaVida	Porto	Jul 16	$2,899	$4,279
Jul 19	Madrid	Jul 20	AmaVida	Vega Terrón	Jul 23	$2,899	$4,279
Aug 23	Lisbon	Aug 24	AmaVida	Porto	Aug 27	$3,099	$4,479
Aug 30	Madrid	Aug 31	AmaVida	Vega Terrón	Sep 3	$3,099	$4,479
Oct 4	Lisbon	Oct 5	AmaVida	Porto	Oct 8	$2,899	$4,279
Oct 11	Madrid	Oct 12	AmaVida	Vega Terrón	Oct 15	$2,799	$4,179

CABIN UPGRADES PER PERSON
CATEGORY	DECK	STATEROOM	CRUISE ONLY	CRUISE & LAND
E	Douro	Panoramic Window	Base Price	Base Price
D	Douro	Panoramic Window	+ $199	+ $199
C	Lisbon	Balcony	+ $799	+ 799
B	Lisbon	Balcony	+ $999	+ $999
A	Porto	Balcony	+ $1,299	+ $1,299
Suite	Porto	Balcony	+ $2,199	+ $2,199
Note: Prices are per person in a Cat. E. Port Charges: $147 per person. Single Supplement for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price. Single Supplement for Land: $780 per person. Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. Option A: Two twin beds Option B: One large bed (larger than queen size).

2014 SAILINGS
DEP USA CANADA	START CITY	ITIN. STARTS	SHIP NAME	EMBARK CITY	EMBARK DATE	CRUISE ONLY	CRUISE & LAND
Apr 4	Lisbon	Apr 5	AmaVida	Porto	Apr 8	$2,799	$4,419
Apr 11	Madrid	Apr 12	AmaVida	Vega Terrón	Apr 15	$2,999	$4,619
May 2	Lisbon	May 3	AmaVida	Porto	May 6	$3,299	$4,919	Please Call
May 9	Madrid	May 10	AmaVida	Vega Terrón	May 13	$3,399	$5,019
Jun 2	Lisbon	n/a	AmaVida	Porto	Jun 3	$3,399	n/a	Please Call
Jun 6	Madrid	Jun 7	AmaVida	Vega Terrón	Jun 10	$3,399	$5,019
Jun 30	Lisbon	n/a	AmaVida	Porto	Jul 1	$3,199	n/a	Please Call
Jul 4	Madrid	Jul 5	AmaVida	Vega Terrón	Jul 8	$3,199	$4,819
Jul 25	Lisbon	Jul 26	AmaVida	Porto	Jul 29	$3,199	$4,819
Aug 1	Madrid	Aug 2	AmaVida	Vega Terrón	Aug 5	$3,199	$4,819
Aug 22	Lisbon	Aug 23	AmaVida	Porto	Aug 26	$3,399	$5,019
Aug 29	Madrid	Aug 30	AmaVida	Vega Terrón	Sep 2	$3,599	$5,219
Sep 22	Lisbon	n/a	AmaVida	Porto	Sep 23	$3,599	n/a	Please Call
Sep 26	Madrid	Sep 27	AmaVida	Vega Terrón	Sep 30	$3,599	$5,219
Oct 17	Lisbon	Oct 18	AmaVida	Porto	Oct 21	$3,199	$4,819
Oct 24	Madrid	Oct 25	AmaVida	Vega Terrón	Oct 28	$3,099	$4,719

CABIN UPGRADES PER PERSON
CATEGORY	DECK	STATEROOM	CRUISE ONLY	CRUISE & LAND
E	Piano	Fixed Windows	Base Price	Base Price
D	Piano	Fixed Windows	+ $249	+ $249
C	Violin & Cello	French Balcony	+ $999	+ $999
B	Violin & Cello	French Balcony	+ $1,199	+ $1,199
A	Violin	French Balcony	+ $1,449	+ $1,449
Suite	Violin	French Balcony	+ $2,699	+ $2,699
Note: Prices are per person in a Cat. E. Port Charges: $161 per person. Single Supplement for Cruise: 50% of twin price; Suites 100% of twin price. Single Supplement for Land: $840 per person. Bedding: Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. Option A: Two twin beds Option B: One large bed (larger than queen size).

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