⚓ Operated by MS Vasco de Gama & MS Amalia Rodrigues on selected dates
Lisbon is a city of incomparable beauty, rich culture, and profound history. Fall under the spell of its pastel-colored homes, blue water, and yellow, retro streetcars. The Portuguese capital is a city that has crossed history with brilliance, perfect combination of a rich past that gives it its charm and attractive modernity. You will enjoy 3 days in Lisbon before joining the POB cruise in the heart of Portugal.
Your Ships
MS Vasco de Gama
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Named after the famous Portuguese navigator who discovered the route to India, MS Vasco da Gama sails on the Douro. Passengers can admire the unique landscapes, sculpted by nature and shaped by man, along an enchanted valley where the famous port wine is produced.
This ship’s interior pays homage to the Queen of Fado, Amalia Rodrigues, the famous Portuguese singer and actress.
132 guests · 66 cabins · 4 decks · built 2018
Itinerary
Explore the day-by-day breakdown of your journey through Douro.
Day 1
Lisbon
At the end of the day, we'll check in to a 4-star hotel in Lisbon. After dinner, the evening is free to do as you please.
Day 2
Lisbon
This morning, we'll set out for a guided tour of Lisbon. We'll discover the Belm Cultural Center and its famous Belm tower, an architectural jewel and a symbol of the Age of Discovery. We'll also visit the Jeronimos Monastery, a masterpiece of Manueline architecture. In the afternoon, we'll take a panoramic tour of Lisbon, . Lisbon, lively and atypical city. Perched on a hill, you'll see the Sao Jorge castle towering over the pastel-colored houses of the Alfama district, the maze of picturesque alleyways leading down to the Tagus River. Afterwards, we'll return to our hotel. The evening is free to do as you please.
Day 3
Porto
Departure by coach to Coimbra, a romantic source of inspiration to many a poet. This afternoon, we'll discover this charming city that cascades down the hillside to the Rio Mondego. After our tour, we'll hit the road again towards Porto. Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 5:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. In the evening,join us on an optional CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion by coach: Tour of Porto "by night".
Day 4
Régua
This morning will be spent cruising. Join us on an optional CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Guided tour of Lamego. Enjoy an evening of dancing.
Day 5
Porto Antigo
Take part in our optional CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: The Douro Museum and a tasting of olive oil and wine in a quinta. We'll spend the afternoon cruising. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
Day 6
Porto
We'llspend the morning cruising. This afternoon, join us on the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Guided tour of Porto, one of the oldest cities in Europe, whose historic center was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.DISCOVERY: Touring Porto via tram and visiting the tram museum. We'll board one of the city's trams and partake in this urban-tourism experience all the way to the mouth of the Douro. We'll finish up our excursion with a tasting of some of the local specialties.The evening is free to do as you please.
Day 7
Porto
Enjoytime at leisure this morning to discover Porto at your own pace. This afternoon, join us for the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Tour of Guimares.DISCOVERY: Quaint Afurada.Tonight's our gala evening and dinner followed by traditional folk entertainment.
Day 8
Porto
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9.00 a.m. End of our services.
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Discover Lisbon, Porto and the Douro Valley (port-to-port cruise)
14 February 2020 
