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Cruising the Douro Valley
From £3,794
Duration 8 Days
Departures from: Jul 2025 - Aug 2025
From £3,794
Duration 8 Days
Departures from:
Jul 2025 - Aug 2025
Tour Overview
Characterised by steep slopes and stunning wine terraces, the Douro Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the beauty of Porto's architecture and be transported back to the Middle Ages in the charming cities of the Portuguese hinterland whilst relaxing on this river cruise.
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River Cruise
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All Inclusive
Your Holiday Includes
- Just You Holiday Director
- Return flights from London
- Overseas transfers, other transportation and porterage
- 7 nights onboard Nicko cruises - Douro Queen
- 20 included meals 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
- Unlimited drinks package*
- All gratuities and WIFI on the cruise
- All port fees
Included Holiday Highlights
- Guided city tour of Porto
- Visit to the magnificent Baroque Mateus Palace
- Visit to Castelo Rodrigo one of Portugal's twelve historical parishes
- Visit the charming town of Lamego
Itinerary
Day 2 Porto - Caldas de Aregos
After breakfast on board, enjoy a city tour of Porto. Starting with a drive through the narrow streets to see its 16th century arcaded buildings and Baroque churches and chapels we then cross Gustav Eiffel's iconic 19th century iron bridge to reach the cathedral atop Penaventosa hill, which boasts some amazing views across the city. This tour ends with a visit to a typical port wine cellar for an opportunity to see some casks full of port and to taste a sample of the world famous Portuguese tipple. Return to the cruise for lunch and sail to Caldas de Aregos, arriving this evening. Meals included: B,L,DDay 3 Caldas de Aregos - Pinhão
This morning arrive into the picturesque little town of Pinhão situated on a particularly scenic bend on the River Douro, deep in the heart of one of Portugal's most established port wine growing regions. This afternoon visit Mateus Palace, a fine example of baroque architecture, with an impressive facade made up of beautiful pinnacles before returning to the ship. Meals included: B,L,DDay 4 Pinhão - Barca d'Alva
Enjoy a leisurely morning whilst sailing to Barca d'Alva. On arrival, enjoy an excursion to Castelo Rodrigo one of Portugal's twelve historical parishes and home to a castellated medieval village from which it derives its name. Meals included: B,L,DDay 5 Barca d'Alva - Pocinho
A day at leisure to enjoy the facilities of your cruise or to wander around Barca d'Alva, the last Portuguese village along the Douro, close to the Spanish border and overlooked by mountains. Alternatively you could take the optional excursion to the Spanish city of Salamanca including lunch, (book and pay onboard the cruise). Meals included: B,L,DDay 6 Pocinho - Regua
A leisurely morning before arriving early this afternoon into Regua. This afternoon a visit to the warm and charming town of Lamego, rich in history and home to one of the most important places of pilgrimage in Portugal - The Sanctuary of our Lady of Remedies. The Sanctuary is a stunning baroque church built in the 18th century ,over the remains of a 14th century chapel. Return to the cruise for dinner this evening. Meals included: B,L,DDay 7 Regua - Porto
Enjoy a day at leisure cruising back to Porto where you will arrive in the early afternoon. Meals included: B,L,DDay 8 Porto - UK
After breakfast disembark from the cruise and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Meals included: B-
*Unlimited Drinks Package
Enjoy unlimited drinks on your cruise - including selected house wine, house sparkling wine, draught and bottled beers, non-alcoholic beer, Cocktails and long drinks, house spirits, bottled water for the cabin and daily excursions, all specialty coffees (non-alcoholic), hot chocolate and tea
Accommodation (as specified or similar)
Nicko River Cruise - Douro Queen
The Douro Queen has a spacious sun deck with a swimming pool, comfortable loungers and tables and chairs run the length of the ship. Sit back with a cocktail in the panorama salon and bar, and enjoy international cuisine and traditional Portuguese delicacies in the charming restaurant. The modern cabins have individually controlled air-conditioning/heating, private facilities, satellite TV, hairdryer and safe, and are approx. 15 sqm in size. Cabins on the main deck have large, non-opening windows. (Main deck aft cabins are approx. 14 m² in size). Your holiday price is based on a main deck cabin. Cabin upgrades are available, please call and speak to one of our Holiday Advisors.
The Douro Queen has a spacious sun deck with a swimming pool, comfortable loungers and tables and chairs run the length of the ship. Sit back with a cocktail in the panorama salon and bar, and enjoy international cuisine and traditional Portuguese delicacies in the charming restaurant. The modern cabins have individually controlled air-conditioning/heating, private facilities, satellite TV, hairdryer and safe, and are approx. 15 sqm in size. Cabins on the main deck have large, non-opening windows. (Main deck aft cabins are approx. 14 m² in size). Your holiday price is based on a main deck cabin.
Cabin upgrades are available, please call and speak to one of our Holiday Advisors.
FAQ'S
- How is the booking process
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You can request a brochure, check availability and book online 24 hours a day/7 days a week at www.travelsphere.co.uk. Booking one of our holidays is easy online.
If you prefer to speak to someone to make your booking you can call us on 01858 415100. Calls may be recorded to ensure a high level of customer service. When you are ready to book please have the following information to hand:
✔ Holiday reference as shown on the holiday page
✔ Preferred departure date
✔ Full names of all those travelling as stated on their passport
✔ How many rooms and type
✔ Holiday insurance requirements
✔ Credit or debit card details for deposit payment
You will be given a booking reference, please quote this whenever you contact us. If you book by telephone you will be asked for your email address so that we can send you details of all the relevant documentation for your booking; which will include: your confirmation invoice, holiday information, final travel documents and a health questionnaire.
- Do we take deposits ?
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Each booking must be accompanied by the appropriate deposit payment. In most cases we will charge the following deposit per person but the actual amount will be made clear at the point of booking:
- UK HOLIDAYS - £150
- EUROPEAN HOLIDAYS - £200 PER PERSON
- WORLDWIDE HOLIDAYS - £250 OR 10%
- WHICHEVER IS THE GREATER
- OCEAN CRUISES - £250 OR 10% WHICHEVER IS THE GREATER
On some holidays we may charge a slightly higher deposit, to cover any costs we have to pay immediately to secure your booking with our suppliers. This will be made clear at the time of booking.
You can use your debit or credit card to confirm your booking instantly. All major credit cards are accepted and there is no charge for paying by debit/ credit card, by cheque or bank transfer.
- What is our Cancellation Policy
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Each booking must be accompanied by the appropriate deposit payment. In most cases we will charge the following deposit per person but the actual amount will be made clear at the point of booking:
- UK HOLIDAYS - £150
- EUROPEAN HOLIDAYS - £200 PER PERSON
- WORLDWIDE HOLIDAYS - £250 OR 10%
- WHICHEVER IS THE GREATER
- OCEAN CRUISES - £250 OR 10% WHICHEVER IS THE GREATER
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