Cruise Line |
Scenic Tours |
Ship |
Scenic Azure |
Destination |
EU Rivers |
Nights |
7 |
Departure Date |
06 Nov 2022 |
Description |
7 Night Cruise sailing from Oporto roundtrip aboard Scenic Azure.
Please note: Preview itinerary subject to change.
Day 1 - Porto
Welcome to Porto, where you’ll board the luxurious Scenic Azure for your cruise of the idyllic Douro Valley.
Day 2 - Porto > Regua
Enjoy on board activities such as traditional tile painting, or simply relax as your luxurious Scenic Space-Ship meanders its way to Regua where you have the chance to explore the Douro Museum at your leisure. Learn about the culture, history and identity of the people living in this wine-growing region of the Douro Valley.
Day 3 - Regua > Vega de Terron
Freechoice
Tour the elegant town of Lamego including the breathtaking Shrine of our Lady of Remedies, or visit of the iconic Mateus Palace, which graces the labels of its famous Rose.
Enjoy a full afternoon cruising the World Heritage-listed Vinhateiro wine region as you continue towards Spain.
Day 4 - Vega de Terron
Freechoice
Take your time absorbing the architectural splendour of Salamanca. Alternatively, you may choose to visit the Portuguese village, Freixo de Espada à Cinta for a guided tour and visit to their silk museum followed by a home hosted lunch.
Day 5 - Pocinho > Pinhão
Freechoice
Visit the award winning Côa Valley Museum, or if you’re a little more adventurous at heart, take a canoeing excursion on the Sabor River. Alternatively, join the ‘Tastes of the Côa Valley’ excursion and sample some of the regions produce such as jams, marmalades and sugared almonds.
Day 6 - Pinhão > Porto
Visit the remarkable village of Provesende, showcasing the Portugal of yesteryear. Wander the atmospheric streets of this quaint village with the locals as they proudly introduce you to their way of life – an experience exclusive for Scenic guests.
Enrich
The beauty of São Francisco Church is sure to impress. The façade is a mixture of Gothic and Baroque architecture, while the interior glows with intricate wood carvings covered in gold. Witness a spectacular private concert in these wondrous surroundings.
Day 7 - Porto
Discover the historic treasures of Porto, including a visit to Palacio da Bolsa, a neoclassical-style building that started construction in 1842 and took over 65 years to complete.
Freechoice
Tour Guimarães, the seat of the first King of Portugal, including the impressive Ducal Palace, or enjoy a tasting in the fairytale environs of Quinta da Aveleda.
Day 8 - Porto
After breakfast, transfer to Porto airport for your onward or homebound flight, taking wonderful memories with you.
This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above.
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Sailing Dates |
- 21 Apr 2022
- 28 Apr 2022
- 04 Jun 2022
- 11 Jul 2022
- 27 Aug 2022
- 03 Sep 2022
- 30 Oct 2022
- 06 Nov 2022
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
06/11 |
Oporto (Porto), Portugal |
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2 |
07/11 |
Regua, Portugal |
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3 |
08/11 |
Vega Terron, Spain |
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4 |
09/11 |
Salamanca, Spain |
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5 |
10/11 |
Pocinho, Portugal |
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5 |
10/11 |
Pinhao, Portugal |
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6 |
11/11 |
Pinhao, Portugal |
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7 |
12/11 |
Oporto (Porto), Portugal |
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8 |
13/11 |
Oporto (Porto), Portugal |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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