NavanTravel

Day 1: Arrival in Porto (Embarkation & Welcome Dinner) Direct flight from Dublin to Porto. Transfer to your luxury 5-star river cruise ship, meet your Riviera Cruise Director, and settle in before a welcome dinner featuring specially paired wines.

Day 2: Porto to Pinhão & Quinta Wine TastingCruise through the stunning terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley. In the afternoon, visit a historic local quinta to explore traditional wine-making processes, followed by an expert-led tasting of fine regional wines.

Day 3: Castelo Rodrigo & Traditional Port OpeningExplore the 12th-century walled hillside village of Castelo Rodrigo. In the evening back on board, witness a celebratory vintage port opened using traditional tongs and flame techniques, paired with local cheeses.

Day 4: Salamanca (Spain), Tapas & Flamenco Cross the border into Spain for a full-day excursion to Salamanca. Enjoy a guided tour of the golden university city, visit a traditional local market, savor authentic Spanish tapas for lunch, and experience a vibrant live flamenco performance.

Day 5: Mateus Palace & Estate Dining Visit the 18th-century Baroque Mateus Palace and its stunning gardens. In the evening, enjoy an exclusive dinner hosted at a renowned local wine estate (quinta), accompanied by estate-bottled wines.

Day 6: Lamego & Regional Gastronomy Head ashore to Lamego to visit the majestic Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies. Learn about regional culinary specialties during an onboard food and wine lecture or demonstration hosted by your chef.

Day 7: Porto Sightseeing & Cellar Tasting Return to Porto for a guided city tour covering the historic Ribeira district and cathedral. Cross the river to Vila Nova de Gaia for an exclusive tour and tasting at a prestigious port wine lodge.

Day 8: Disembarkation & Return Flight to Dublin Enjoy a final breakfast on board before disembarking for your transfer to Porto Airport and direct return flight to Dublin.

Our price is from €1951 per person (based on 2 people sharing) Include

• Return Flights & Transfers: Direct return flights from Dublin with checked luggage and all airport-to-ship transfers included
• Accommodation: 7 nights in a spacious, beautifully appointed 5-star exterior river-view cabin
• Full Board Dining: Sumptuous full-board dining daily, featuring gourmet breakfasts, multi-course lunches, exquisite dinners, special estate dining experiences, and the Captain’s Gala
• All-Inclusive Drinks Package: Complimentary drinks package throughout your cruise (house wines, draft beers, spirits, and soft drinks)
• 10 Included Culinary & Cultural Experiences: Guided tours, traditional market visits, tapas experiences, port lodge tastings, and quinta visits
• Services of Riviera Cruise Director & Host: Professional guidance and guest lectures throughout the journey

What’s Excluded: Travel Insurance, Personal expenses, optional upgrades, or additional gratuities

Contact us on 046 9068600  / 0818  333 990 or email: info@navantravel.ie