Riviera Travel has announced a new seven-night Douro river cruise for 2024, sailing on board a brand-new ship, MS Porto Mirante. Ten departures are available from July to October.
Available now, the ‘Highlights of the Douro Valley and Salamanca’ cruise will depart roundtrip from Porto.
Fare includes a guided tour of Porto’s Old Town, visits to the Mateus Palace gardens, Castelo Rodrigo and Lamego, with a choice of a tour to Guimarães or a port wine cellar visit in Porto.
Also included is a tour to Salamanca with lunch and flamenco show, a wine-tasting with dinner in a traditional Quinta, as well as a rustic lunch and tasting at a Quinta specialising in Moscatel vines.
The MS Port Mirante can accommodate 118 guests across 59 cabins. It has a sun deck with splash pool, atrium bar and lounge area with floor-to-ceiling windows, and an on-board fitness centre.
Prices start from £2,049pp and include regional flights and transfers, all on-board meals, a superior drinks package, complimentary on-board tea and coffee, Wi-Fi and the services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director throughout.
Riviera has also introduced three-night city extensions for guests on The Douro, Porto and Salamanca river cruise, The Blue Danube river cruise, and the Springtime river cruises concluding in Amsterdam.
All three-night extensions comprise a stay in a centrally-located hotel, the services of a Tour Manager and a programme of tours and visits.
Return flights with a choice of UK regional airports, transfers from the ship to the hotel and hotel to the airport, and a daily breakfast are included in the holiday price.
Katja Hildebrandt, Head of Product River & Ocean Cruise at Riviera Travel, said: “This stunning new Douro itinerary takes us into the heart of the winelands along the river.
“Complemented by the launch of a new ship, it offers guests the chance to explore this fascinating area of Portugal with its magical landscapes and history, in style and elegance aboard a state-of-the-art vessel.
“And for guests looking to maximise their time away, we can offer the flexibility to personalise their holiday by adding one of our extended city stays.
“The included, expert-led guided tours and visits will offer a fascinating insight into each destination from a real ‘local’ perspective, while there’s a chance to relax too with plenty of free time for independent exploration.”
For more information, visit rivieratravel.co.uk
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