Flight included
Accommodation
Transfer included

Festive Douro Valley river-cruise with Xmas or NYE departures

Cruise
7 nights

£ 3,999.00 -53%

From £ 1,899.00 per person

£ 3,798.00
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Douro Valley, Portugal

AmaDouro

Porto

Castelo Rodrigo, Pocinho, Portugal

Plaza Mayor, Salamanca, Spain

Pocinho, Portugal

AmaDouro

AmaWaterways Ship Example

Example Balcony Cabin, Amavida or Amadouro

Example Window cabin, Amavida

AmaWaterways Ship Example

Porto

Regua, Portugal

Mateus Palace, Regua, Portugal

Castelo Rodrigo, Pocinho, Portugal

Salamanca, Spain

Douro Valley

Lamego, Regua, Portugal

Wine Tasting

Porto

See the Douro Valley this December on a full-board festive themed cruise via Porto, Salamanca and Régua - includes travel, excursions & wine tastings

Highlights

Discovering scenic and historic beauty in both Portugal and Spain during the festive period in December
Getting to savour a taste of world-renowned Porto wine
Calling the luxurious AmaSintra or AmaDouro cruise ship home throughout, with all the festive frills

This Douro River cruise – bedazzled with festive lights and decorations – offers an unforgettable journey through Portugal's heartland. From the vibrant city of Porto, renowned for its port wine and historic charm, the cruise meanders through the terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley, misty and mystical in the depths of December.

Picturesque towns like Régua and Pinhão showcase the region's beauty, while Pocinho offers a tranquil escape. Venture across the border to Salamanca, Spain, a UNESCO World Heritage city, before returning to the Douro Valley's embrace. Stop off at colourful Christmas markets, get involved with decorating the tree back on board, and savour a classic Christmas dinner. This merry cruise promises a perfect blend of heartwarming festivity, alluring culture and natural splendour.

Included

Seven nights in a Window, French Balcony or Twin Balcony stateroom stateroom aboard the AmaSintra or AmaDouro cruise ship
Full-board basis included throughout
Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast
Sip & Sail daily cocktail hour with wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
Daily snacks and refreshments in the main lounge
Captain's welcome cocktail and dinner
Day 2: Visit to Mateus Palace & Gardens
Day 3: Castelo Rodrigo Tour with tasting of regional fare
Day 4: Excursion to Salamanca
Day 5: Quinta de Avessada Lunch & Local Quinta Wine Tasting
Day 6: Lamego Tour & Bolas tasting or Holy Staircase Hike & Bolas tasting with lunch at local Quinta
Day 7: City of Bridges Tour or Porto Hike, Port Wine Tasting & Porto Illuminations cruise
Return flights are included from your selected airport to Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, Porto, Portugal
One piece of hand luggage and one piece of hold luggage per person
Shared transfers included
This holiday is supplied to us by AmaWaterways (ATOL protected: 112320) and managed by THG HOLIDAYS (9528)

Festive cruise inclusions

We've gone the extra mile to pack your trip with exciting festive excursions and activities, ensuring your Christmas cruise is full of tinsel and cheer. From tree trimming to cookie decorating, this yuletide voyage is sure to get you in the merry spirit. Visit charming Christmas markets, sing along to your favourite carols, and celebrate in riverside towns aglow with sparkles of Christmas joy. Christmas isn't complete without a traditional Christmas Day lunch or a visit from Santa Claus himself, and the Douro River is no exception. Then, when all is said and done, round off the holidays with a New Year's Eve gala like no other - think champagne popping, countdown kisses, and riverside vistas all the way into the new year.

Travel details

Return flights are included from your selected airport to Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport in Porto, Portugal. The flights are direct or with one stop and will arrive before the embarkation time of the ship.

A 5kg hand luggage and a 20kg hold luggage allowance per person is included, as well as shared airport transfers.

Please note that baggage weight and size restrictions may vary between airlines, please check airline terms and conditions.

From London Heathrow to Porto, with Lufthansa/TAP Air Portugal airways:

Outbound: departing between 06:00 and 15:00, arriving between 09:00 and 19:00
Inbound: departing between 12:00 and 17:00, arriving between 16:30 and 23:45

From Manchester to Porto, with Lufthansa/KLM/easyJet/TAP Air Portugal airways:

Outbound: departing between 06:45 and 15:00, arriving between 09:30 and 19:00
Inbound: departing between 07:00 and 21:00, arriving between 10:30 and 23:45

From London Gatwick to Porto, with British Airways/ TAP Air Portugal airways:

Outbound: departing between 06:45 and 15:00, arriving between 09:30 and 19:00
Inbound: departing between 10:00 and 21:00, arriving between 14:30 and 23:45

Additional Information

Conditions	Your booking is a direct contract between you and our trusted partner for the provision of your booking. Our trusted partner is liable for the proper execution of the agreement. Section 2 (individual travel services) of The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (B) and The terms and conditions of our trusted partner apply to this booking.
Passport, visa and health requirements	The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. For some countries (e.g. Singapore, Thailand), you may be required to complete a Digital Arrival Card or other immigration procedures prior to or upon arrival. We recommend that you complete any required digital forms as early as possible to save time upon arrival. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.
Estimated flight times	If your deal includes flights, the flight times shown are estimated and therefore subject to change. Please note that your preferred departure time cannot be guaranteed in every case.
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Flight confirmation disclaimer	Flight times and carriers will be confirmed by THG Holidays after you have made your booking. Within 7 days of confirming your booking with us, you’ll receive an email from the supplier, THG Holidays, with your final booking confirmation detailing the exact flight times confirmed for your specific reservation. The flight time will be within the time parameters and possible airlines detailed in this offer.
Pet policy	Pets are not allowed on this trip.
Optional services	To provide you with the best choice, we partner with a wide range of airlines. Please be aware that many carriers now charge extra for optional services like seat reservations and additional baggage. These airline-specific fees are not included in your holiday price unless stated. We recommend visiting your chosen airline's website directly to review their policies and understand any potential additional charges.