VERY CHIC: The Gold of the Douro Cruise

• Boat: Queen Isabel
• Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
• Tags: City Discovery

The price includes

• France/Porto/France flights on regular economy class flights with or without stopovers (TAP Air Portugal, Easyjet, Transavia, Vueling)
• Air taxes to date €110 (Paris and regional airports) and port taxes (€80 to date), variable and subject to change
• All transfers mentioned in the program
• Accommodation in a double cabin during the cruise in the chosen cabin category
• Full board from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 8
• Drinks during meals on board: water, tea, coffee, non-alcoholic drinks, local beer, local wine
• Drinks with meals during excursions: water, tea, coffee, non-alcoholic drinks, local wine
• All excursions according to the program with local French-speaking guide and audiophones
• Conferences on board
• A folk show and a fado evening on board
• Dinner in a quinta (typical winery), drinks included
• Wine tastings
• The services of a French-speaking Rivages du Monde cruise director and his management team

The price does not include

• Supplements for flights departing from the region (see table above; other departure cities: contact us)
• Drinks other than those mentioned
• Tips for cabin crew (10€/day/person recommended)
• Customary tips for guides and drivers
• Travel insurance
Possibility of business class flights: contact us

Minimum number of participants

105

Special conditions

Optional excursions

Visit to the Douro Museum (maximum 46 people per group)
Visit to Casa de Meteus (maximum 46 people per group)
Evening at the Quinta (maximum 46 people per group)
Walk to Castelo Rodrigo and visit to the ruins of the castle and the church of Reclamador (maximum 46 people per group)
Discovery of Salamanca (maximum 46 people per group)
Visit to the Lamego Museum and the Cathedral in Lamego (maximum 46 people per group)
Visit of Porto and the Sé Cathedral (maximum 46 people per group)
Visit to the Stock Exchange Palace (maximum 46 people per group)
Discovery of Braga (maximum 46 people per group)
Discovery of the historic center of Guimaraes (maximum 46 people per group)

Excursions/visits provided by local French-speaking guides

Possible extensions

LISBON - 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS

Formalities

Valid national identity card or passport for French nationals.

Health formalities

Up-to-date DTP recommended

The boat

A true high-end floating hotel, the M/S Queen Isabel is a magnificent boat, the most beautiful sailing on the Douro. Unique in its comfort and elegance, it offers its 118 passengers the pleasure of a splendid navigation through the Douro Valley, combined with the Portuguese art of living. Luxurious and well-appointed cabins, a welcoming and attentive service, tasty and quality cuisine are all contributions to an exciting discovery of Portugal.

Boat characteristics

• Construction: 2013
• Length: 79 meters
• Width: 11.4 meters
• Max speed: 12 knots
• Capacity: 118 passengers
• 33 crew members
• Company: Douro Azul

Important note

The port of call times are given for information purposes only and have no contractual value. The Captain of the ship is the only one authorized to define the navigation conditions and has the power to interrupt a cruise, to modify its itinerary and the ports of call for reasons of force majeure, weather (fog, storm, insufficient or excessive rise in water levels, in particular) or for safety requirements of the Travelers or the ship.

Highlights

An exceptional navigation on the Douro
The discovery of Porto, Braga, the “Rome” of Portugal and Salamanca
Wine tastings, a fado evening, a folk show and a meal in a quinta
Possibility to discover Lisbon (optional)

Departure information

Possible departures from: Paris, Land Only, Marseille, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Brussels

Valid identity card

Required

Valid passport

Required

Passport valid for 6 months after the return date

Not required

Passport valid for 6 months after the return date and Visa

Not required

Passport valid for 6 months after the return date, Visa and insurance

Not required

Other information

Flight included