Upon arrival, embark your award-winning Emerald Waterways Star-Ship. Tonight, your Cruise Director will also conduct a port talk to review the activities and itinerary for the days ahead (D)
★ EmeraldPLUS: Cruising through Porto enchanting waters
Today, enjoy a full day sailing the turns and twists of the Douro Valley. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this area is sparsely populated by small quaint villages and typical communities working vineyards and small farms. Later, arrive in the village of Pinhão which is surrounded by terraced hillsides producing some of the world’s best Port. Tonight, your Captain will host a welcome dinner and cocktail reception (B,L,D)
Begin your day with a visit to a beautiful Quinta vineyard in the Douro Valley. Alternatively, join the EmeraldACTIVE walk through the vineyards. Later, sail to Vega de Terrón, your gateway into Spain (B,L,D)
★ EmeraldACTIVE: Guided walk through vineyards
★ EmeraldPLUS: Port wine cocktail lesson on board
★ EmeraldPLUS: Cooking demonstration on board
★ EmeraldEXCURSION: A visit to Quinta do Tedo with tasting
Enjoy a guided walking tour, passing through grand squares and medieval structures. Tapas bars feature on every street and traditional Spanish music trickles out of buzzing bars and restaurants. Enjoy free time to explore (B,D)
★ EmeraldPLUS: Local entertainment
★ EmeraldEXCURSION: A guided tour of Salamanca
This morning, arrive in Pocinho and either visit the Côa Valley Museum or take part in a canoeing experience. The Côa Valley Museum is a concrete structure that details pre-historic stone carvings made by the early inhabitants of the Douro, which were uncovered during the construction of the nearby dam (B,L,D)
★ EmeraldACTIVE: Guided canoeing experience
★ EmeraldPLUS: Produce tasting on board
★ EmeraldPLUS: This evening, your highlight dinner will be hosted at a traditional rural wine estate in the Régua area
★ EmeraldEXCURSION: A visit to the Côa Valley Museum
Today you will have the chance to visit the picturesque Our Lady of Remedies Sanctuary where history stands still (B,L,D)
★ EmeraldACTIVE: Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
★ EmeraldPLUS: Mosaic tile painting lessons on board
★ EmeraldEXCURSION: A guided tour of Lamego
Located at the mouth of the Douro River, Porto is a fascinating eclectic mix of modern and ancient architecture. Enjoy your city tour passing numerous landmarks of this beautiful city (B,L,D)
★ EmeraldACTIVE: Guided active walking tour
★ EmeraldEXCURSION: A guided tour of Porto
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your return flight to London
(regional flights may be available on request) (B)
* Prices shown are per person, based on two adults sharing a twin cabin and include all cruise offer discounts and savings.
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New in 2017, Emerald Radiance navigates the beautiful Douro, giving guests the chance to enjoy the famous Portuguese climate and the beautiful vineyard-strewn panoramas. Emerald Radiance boasts extensive, exceptional open-air public spaces – so guests can enjoy a barbecue on the Sun Deck or take a plunge in the open-air pool. The Emerald Radiance will explore Portugal’s Douro region, navigating the eponymous river Douro. Dissecting some of Europe’s most beautiful vineyards and wine-producing villages, the river Douro evocatively stretches through beautiful backdrops on either bank. Fittingly, the bespoke Emerald Radiance has been lovingly designed and built to complement the jaw-dropping scenery unfolding before the ship’s bow.
Ship info Deck plansMagnum of Champagne is based on one per booking, for UK mainland addresses only when booked by 8.30pm 17th December 2019.