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From Portugal to Spain: Porto, the Douro Valley and Salamanca (port-to-port cruise)

8 days
Start and end in Porto
4.9
14 traveler reviews
From Portugal to Spain: Porto, the Douro Valley and Salamanca (port-to-port cruise) - CroisiEurope River Cruises

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Tour Operator:
CroisiEurope River Cruises
Ship capacity:
142
Age range:
1 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
79692
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Highlights

  • Experience the beauty of the Mediterranean countries
  • Cruise down the Douro river and enjoy the scenery
  • Discover and sample some of the famous Porto wines
  • Marvel at the rich heritage of Vila Real and Salamanca
  • Be part of the evening entertainments on board the ship

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 PORTO
  2. Day 2 PORTO
  3. Day 3 PORTO - REGUA
  4. Day 4 REGUA - VEGA DE TERRON
  5. Day 5 BARCA D'ALVA - Salamanca
  6. Day 6 BARCA D'ALVA - FERRADOSA - PINHAO
  7. Day 7 PINHAO - PORTO
  8. Day 8 PORTO
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Number of tours

492

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

88%

When river cruising was a privilege for the wealthy, CroisiEurope developed an affordable cruising concept offering the best value in river cruises at great prices, and appealing to every traveler. This was possible thanks to our involvement in all the steps: from the simple idea to the...

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  • JA
    · May 28th, 2023
    Was a great river cruise, loved every minute of it. Crew were outstanding.ready to book another cuuise.
    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Dear Mr. Andreoli, thank you for your review and rating of your cruise with us. We are so glad that you had such a great time with CroisiEurope. We can't wait to welcome you again on board one of our ships. Best regards, CroisiEurope Customer Care... Show more
    Trip date: May 2023
  • AK
    · September 28th, 2021
    Vern good, the ship and the personell was Excellent…and gave us the best service there is..
    Trip date: September 2021
  • From Portugal to Spain: Porto, the Douro Valley and Salamanca (port-to-port cruise) reviewer 3
    · July 21st, 2021
    Excellent in every aspect. Congratulations to the fabulous crew and will definitely choose CroisiEurope again.
    Trip date: July 2021
  • C
    · September 4th, 2020
    A true five star cruise in every respect. The crew were constantly in cleaning mode and cabins were cleaned twice daily. Even the hull was scrubbed. The food was imaginative and plentiful as was the wine. The crew all spoke English and great care taken in seating. The Douro scenery was impressive. Great value for money.and overall a wonderful experience.
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    Trip date: August 2020
  • DB
    · September 11th, 2019
    Being Canadian we found the European dinner hours a little late. We would certainly book and recommend Croisi to our friends.
    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Dear Mrs. Brox, We are glad you enjoyed your trip with us so much.Thank you for recommanding CroisiEurope. We hope we'll have the pleasure to welcome you again on board one of our ships. Best regards, CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
    Trip date: August 2019
  • SP
    · September 8th, 2019
    We were very happy with our choice. The chef was amazing.We have travelled with other smell ship cruise lines and this one stands out. Every meal was a marvel. I can hardly wait to travel with CroisiEurope again.
    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Dear Mrs. Pollock, Thank you very much for your lovely review! We are glad you had such a great time with us! We hope to welcome you again soon on board one of our ships. Best regards, CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
    Trip date: August 2019
  • IN
    · September 5th, 2019
    Excellent staff, very efficient, friendly and helpful. Meals were top class , with good wine selection. On board entertainment was varied and good. Itinerary was average, because the boat sailed during the day and town visit time was , therefore, insufficient, except for Salamanca which was a full day visit. Cabins were tiny and the beds too small.
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    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Thank you for taking the time to review your cruise. We are sorry you were not entirely satisfied with your cabin. We are glad you still had a great experience with us and enjoyed most aspects of your trip. We've taken good note of your comments on the... Show more
    Trip date: August 2019
  • MM
    · August 5th, 2019
    Wonderful service and a very friendly crew. The excursions were well planned and timely. The food was excellent. One issue was the separation of nationalities/languages with resulted in not being able to get to know/learn more about people from other countries. Other than that, it was a terrific adventure.
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    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Dear Mr. McCandless, Thank you for taking the time to review your cruise. We are so glad you had a great time on board our ship. We are sorry you were not able to get to know your fellow passengers better though. We hope to have the pleasure to welcome... Show more
    Trip date: July 2019
  • From Portugal to Spain: Porto, the Douro Valley and Salamanca (port-to-port cruise) reviewer 9
    · July 18th, 2019
    Croisieurope are a great organization, with dedicated staff who go that extra mile to make your cruise a memorable one. The food was amazing and we would have no hesitation in recommending Croisieurope to anyone.
    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Thank you Mr. Carlson for taking the time to write a review. We are glad to read you enjoyed your time with us. We hope we'll have the pleasure to welcome you again on board one of our ships soon. Best regards, CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
    Trip date: July 2019
  • LC
    · May 30th, 2019
    Brilliant. Great new boat, fantastic Portuguese crew, great food, thoroughly enjoyable. Croisi are a great company, and I’d heartily endorse them. Very good Lloyd
    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Thank you very much for your lovely comment! We are truly glad to read you had a great time on board our ship. We hope we'll have the pleasure to welcome you again on board one of our ships. Best regards, Croisieurope Customer Care department
    Trip date: May 2019

What our customers ask about this tour

    The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
    • Are meals served onboard?

      Once you are onboard the cruise, all of your meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided for the whole duration of your cruise. CroisiEurope is very proud of the meals they serve to passengers and you will probably experience some of the best French and European cuisine at their tables. Depending on the excursions planned, some meals may not be provided on board however if this is the case, it will be clearly stated in the cruise programme.

Breakfast is usually a self-serve buffet in the onboard restaurant, which may include pastries, coffee, tea, juice, breads, jams, a variety of sausages and cold cut meats, eggs, fresh fruit, and yoghurt.

Lunch and dinner will be a 3-course sit-down meal and is served at set times and in single seating for all passengers. Both lunch and dinner meals are paired with excellent complimentary wines for you to enjoy.

    • Will drinks be provided on the cruise?

      On all CroisiEurope cruises, you will be provided with complimentary beverages at every meal, including mineral water, fruit juice, tea, coffee, house wine and beer. Drinks served at the bar are included in the full price of selected cruises as well. 
Champagne, premium brand vintage wines and spirits are listed on a special wine list and are available for an additional charge on all cruises.

    • Are you able to cater for people with food allergies or special dietary requests?

      At the time of booking please advise your specific dietary needs to our team of cruise consultants and Croisi will do their best with a menu that will meet your needs.

    • Is internet access accessible on board?

      Complimentary wi-fi is available on all CroisiEurope ships throughout the fleet. While Wi-Fi is available in the reception area and lounge bar on most ships, on the newest ships such as Ms Gerard Schmitter, the MS Cyrano de Bergerac, MS Lafayette and the fleet of four hotel barges, Wi-Fi is available throughout. CroisiEurope is also equipping every ship in the fleet (apart from those ships on the Mekong) with a Samsung Galaxy Tablet for guests’ to use.

    • What dress code is expected onboard?

      CroisiEurope has more of a relaxed dress code onboard compared to other cruise lines and it is recommended that you will be most comfortable during the day in smart casual clothing and casual dressy in the evening. You may wish to bring items that do not wrinkle easily, or that transport well after being ironed at home, as there are no irons provided onboard. Croisi recommends bringing a variety of clothing for the environments expected during your cruise, including light clothing and bathing suits for hot weather, a sweater or jacket for cooler weather, and of course a raincoat and/or small umbrella. For sightseeing excursions, we recommend bringing comfortable and sturdy walking shoes.

    • Is tipping compulsory?

      Tipping onboard Croisi is at entirely at your own discretion. If you wish to leave a tip, please use the envelope found in your cabin on your last evening on board, and you can then place the envelope in the specially designated box in the reception area as you disembark the ship.

    • What is the main language used onboard?

      The primary language onboard is French being a European cruise company, however, the majority of staff and tour guides are fluent in English, as well as the major European languages such as German, Italian and Spanish. Notices and announcements are in French and English, as well as other languages based upon the needs of the passengers on board.

    • Do I need to bring an adaptor plug to use the electricity on board?

      The electrical service onboard is 220V. If you bring onboard any items that require electricity you must bring a two-pin plug European adaptor that will fit your item.

    • Do the ships have a laundry service available?

      The ships do not offer a laundry service and there are no laundry facilities on board for guests to use.

    • Does the tour price include the airfare?

      Flights before and after the cruise are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. If you have not already booked your flights we recommend checking out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner - https://flights.tourradar.com

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    Good to Know

    • Currency
      Euro
      Portugal and Spain
    • Plugs & Adapters

      As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

      Type C
      Portugal and Spain
      Type E
      Portugal and Spain
      Type F
      Portugal and Spain
    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Portugal and Spain. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Visa
      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
      • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
    • Payment information
      • For any tour departing before March 22nd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after March 22nd, 2025, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with CroisiEurope River Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
      • The following cards are accepted for "CroisiEurope River Cruises" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
    • Cancellation Policy
    • Accessibility
      Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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