Oporto

Oporto is an awarded city of Port Wine, and Douro River- considered one of the most attractive European destinations would enchant you with its open-air museums, narrow streets and sites classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. A highlight will be spending the night in a giant wine barrel overlooking a beautiful vineyard.

Aviso: This program is limited to a maximum of 20 guests and includes a walking tour of the historic center of the city. At the winery the group will be divided into two smaller groups for comfort. It is not recommended for guests who utilize a wheelchair, walker or cane.

DAY 1 – 17 de septiembre de 2025

Disembark in Oporto, meet your guide and discover Portugal's second largest city.

Oporto or “Porto” is situated on a steep escarpment running down to the glorious River Douro. On a walking tour, your guide leads you through the vibrant Ribeira District, Porto’s old town, located on the north bank.

Lose yourself in this authentic neighbourhood, admiring the colourful facades of the buildings as you stroll along its winding streets.

Visit the Cais da Ribeira, the quayside of this characterful district, and some of the city's most beautiful monuments including the opulent 19th-century Stock Exchange Palace and the St Francis Church.

Following lunch, you will proceed inland and upriver into the Douro Valley wine region, a beautifully terraced landscape that produces some of Portugal’s finest port wine. Upon arriving at the Quinta da Pacheco winery hotel, you will check into one of the most unusual suites that you could ever imagine.

Your accommodations will be one of 10 giant wooden wine barrels overlooking the vineyards. Each wooden barrel is named after a wine grape and features a skylight and an oversized round glass door that opens onto a private terrace and bathes the interior with natural light. Considering their setting in a wine estate, the barrels couldn’t be more a fitting or entertaining place to stay.

Enjoy a tour and wine tasting along with dinner at Quinta da Pacheca, one of the valley’s oldest and most esteemed wineries.

AVISO IMPORTANTE: The wine barrel rooms are glamping-type units and include a sink, toilet, shower, rounded double bed, small desk and are 98-feet in size. They are outfitted with air-conditioning and wi-fi and there is even a skylight so you can gaze at the stars that look over the beautiful vineyard. Guests will be taken to their rooms by golf cart. There is a spa, pool, restaurant and gift shop on site. We encourage you to review them on-line prior to booking to ensure this is the right program for you – search Quinta da Pacheco wine barrel rooms for photos and videos. For the adventurous wine lovers who don’t mind unique settings without all the luxuries of a 5-star hotel, this is a fun program for you! The whole experience is quite authentic.

DAY 2 – 18 de septiembre de 2025

After breakfast, leave the scenic Douro Valley behind and travel south to Lisbon. Drive time is approximately four hours which will be broken up along the way with a stop for lunch in Coimbra.

Arriving in Lisbon, you will reboard the ship.

Programa terrestre paso a paso:

Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. All program details including timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.

DÍA 1

9:00am Disembark and meet your guide for a tour of Porto

1:00 p. m. Almuerzo en un restaurante local

2:30pm Depart for the Douro Valley

4:00pm Arrive at Quinta da Pacheca for a wine tasting and tour

7:30pm Dinner at Quint da Pacheca

Overnight at the Quinta da Pacheca Hotel

DÍA 2

8:00am Breakfast at the hotel

9:00am Depart the Douro Valley

11:00am Arrive in Coimbra for lunch and some time at leisure

1:30pm Depart Coimbra

4:00pm Arrive in Lisbon and reboard the ship

Pronóstico del tiempo:

In Oporto, the climate is temperate oceanic, with mild, rainy winters and pleasantly warm, sunny summers.

In September, the average daily high is 71°F/ 21.6 °C and the average low is 56°F / 13°C

Qué debe traer:

Comfortable shoes and a jacket or sweater for cooler temperatures. Casual smart dress for dinners. An umbrella in case of rain, camera, hat, sunscreen.

Moneda Local:

EURO

USD are not accepted however all major credit cards will be accepted

Electricidad

220 voltios. We recommend guests bring a universal travel adaptor for electric devices

Requisitos de documentación y visa:

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required

Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality for Portugal

Dirección del Hotel:

Quinta da Pacheca

Rua do Relógio do Sol 261 Cambres, 5100-424 Lamego Douro Valley - Portugal

Teléfono: +351 254 331 229

* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.

El programa incluye:

•1 x night at the Quinta da Pacheca hotel – Wine Barrel Rooms

•Hotel porterage

•Breakfast

•Private transport by luxury coach (16-seater or similar) as indicated in the itinerary

•Complimentary bottled water on the coach

•English-speaking local guide for city touring as indicated in the itinerary.

•Winery tour and tasting

•Lunches as indicated in the itinerary 2-course menu – main course + dessert, + 1 glass of wine per person soft drink, mineral water, tea/coffee

•Dinner as indicated in the itinerary, 3-course menu – starter + main course + dessert + ½ bottle of wine per person, soft drink, mineral water, tea/coffee

•Entrance fees where required

•Driver and guide gratuities

•Whisper audio system for the duration of the tour

El programa no incluye:

•Meals not included in the itinerary

• Servicios imprevistos del hotel, incluidos el minibar y el servicio a la habitación

Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.

Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda.

Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los programas por tierra durante el crucero deben comprarse hasta 90 días antes de la fecha de partida. Las cancelaciones realizadas 90 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%.