The MS Infante D. Henrique has a lounge, dining room, large sun deck and a swimming pool. There are three grades of cabin available, situated on the main, middle and upper decks. All cabins feature private facilities, radio, TV, hairdryer and safe. All meals are included.
Please note: the cruise company may use a sister ship such as the MS Ferdinand Magellan on certain departures. Facilities on board are identical to MS Infante D. Henrique.
Day 1 UK/Oporto
Meet your travelling companions at the airport and depart on your scheduled flight to Oporto. On arrival transfer to your river cruiser, the MS Infante D. Henrique. Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner on board this evening, plus there’s an optional panoramic tour of Oporto by night. Meals: D
Day 2 Oporto
This morning join our optional tour of Oporto, Portugal’s second city, known worldwide as the home of port wine. After a short sightseeing tour by coach, it’s on to Vila Nova de Gaia, where you will visit a wine cellar for a tasting of the famous port wine. Afternoon at leisure in Oporto. Dinner is on board this evening followed by a night of dancing and folk music. Meals: B/L/D
Day 3 Oporto & Regua
Morning at leisure in Oporto or join our optional excursion to Braga, known as ‘Portuguese Rome’. In the afternoon your cruise begins, taking you through the spectacular scenery of the Douro Valley through the Crestuma and Carapatello locks, the highest in Europe, to the town of Regua. Meals: B/L/D
Day 4 Barca d’Alva
This morning you are free to relax or join our optional excursion to Vila Real, famed for its Gothic cathedral. Enjoy the gardens of Solar de Mateus, before rejoining the ship in Pinhão. This afternoon your ship continues through steep, terraced vineyards and the locks of Valeira and Pocinho, arriving in the evening at Barca d’Alva, located on the Portuguese/Spanish border. Dinner is followed by a show with Flamenco dancers. Meals: B/L/D
Day 5 Vega de Teron
At leisure or join our optional full day excursion to the old university city of Salamanca. You’ll marvel at the historic university buildings, beautiful squares, ornate palaces and cathedrals. Rejoin the ship for dinner and entertainment on board as you sail towards Vega de Teron. Meals: B/L/D
Day 6 Ferradosa & Pinhão
Morning departure, returning back through the Valeira and Pocinho locks en route to Ferradosa. From here we offer an optional Port Wine excursion to discover the route of the vineyards and enjoy a tasting in a local quinta. Return to your river cruiser early evening in time for dinner and gala evening. Overnight in Pinhão. Meals: B/L/D
Day 7 Oporto
After breakfast join our optional excursion by coach to the medieval town of Lamego, with visits to the Nossa Senhora de Remedios sanctuary and the cathedral. Return to the ship in time for lunch and an afternoon cruise back to Oporto. Themed evening including dinner on board your cruiser. Farewell dinner is on board followed by a traditional show. Meals: B/L/D
Day 8 Oporto/UK
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Meals: B
Please note: Cruise itinerary subject to final confirmation.