Portugal and the Douro River Cruise

Porto to Salamanca, Spain, and return

Tour Dates: October 2-12, 2019

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11 DAY RIVER CRUISE HOLIDAYIncluding two nights in Lisbon, Portugal

Portugal and the Douro River Cruise11 Days • 23 Meals Spend two nights exploring Lisbon, then set

sail through the Portuguese Frontier. Visit Spain’s walled city of

Salamanca, and the quaint and historic towns of Portugal along the

Douro River.

Lisbon

Coimbra

PORTUGAL

SPAIN

Porto

Atlantic Ocean

Douro River

RéguaPocinho

Vega Terron

Salamanca

Pinhão

2

Fátima

7

Lamego

CRUISE AND HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONSDays Two and Three – Hotel Sana Lisboa, Lisbon, PortugalDays Four through Ten – Aboard the MS Emerald Radiance

Monument to the Discoveries overlooks the harbor in Lisbon, Portugal Feel the rhythm of the city in the Plaza Mayor, Salamanca, Spain

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS4 23 Meals (8 dinners, 6 lunches, and 9 breakfasts)4 Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Tours4 International Cruise Director and Mayflower Tours expert staff onboard4 Two-night hotel stay and touring in Lisbon, Portugal before cruising4 Experience the Douro River aboard the exclusively chartered MS Emerald Radiance4 Once onboard, unpack just once in your river view stateroom 4 Included shore excursions escorted by local, English- speaking guides in Salamanca, Pocinho, Lamego and Porto4 All onboard meals feature local and international specialties4 All onboard lunches and dinners are four courses and served with complimentary regional wines, beer and soft drinks4 Afternoon tea time and late evening snacks served daily in the lounge4 Complimentary WiFi onboard4 Spacious public areas with large picture windows 4 Enhanced touring experience with the use of audio headsets4 Walk-out balcony and panoramic window featured in the Riverview and Owner’s Suites on Horizon Deck4 ‘Indoor balcony’ with drop-down window featured in the staterooms on Horizon and Vista Decks4 $55 in Mayflower Money

LOCAL INSIGHTS4 Insightful presentation on the history of the Douro River4 Included visit to a quinta vineyard in the heart of the Douro Valley4 Off-ship dinner at a traditional vineyard estate4 Culinary demonstration by the ship's chef

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Cruise Overnights

Start City

End City

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Tour Route

Cruise Route

Tile work adorns the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, Lamego, Portugal The quaint and historic town of Porto, Portugal

DAY 1 – Depart the USA Depart the USA on your overnight flight toLisbon, Portugal.

DAY 2 – Lisbon, PortugalUpon arrival, you will be met by aMayflower Tours representative and trans-ferred to your hotel. The remainder of theday is at leisure to explore Lisbon. Thisevening, join your Mayflower Tours staffand fellow travelers for an included dinner.Meal: D

DAY 3 – Discover LisbonAfter breakfast, an included tour highlightsthe famous sites of the city. See JerónimosMonastery, ‘Monument to the Discoveries,’and Belem Tower, a UNESCO World Her-itage Site. Enjoy a free afternoon to shop,dine and experience this cosmopolitan cityon your own. Meal: B

DAY 4 – Fátima / CoimbraEnroute to the ship in Porto visit Fátima,home to the Sanctuary of Fátima, an impor-tant Catholic pilgrimage site. The city’sfame originates from the apparitions of OurLady of the Rosary that appeared to threeshepherd children in the nearby fields.Continue to Coimbra and its famous uni-versity before arriving in Porto to embarkthe MS Emerald Radiance, home for the nextseven nights. Meals: B, D

DAY 5 – Porto / PinhãoToday is a day of sailing through the twistsand turns of the Douro Valley. Designated aUNESCO World Heritage Site, this area is

sparsely populated by small quaint villagesand typical communities with vineyardsand small farms. This afternoon, the shiparrives in the village of Pinhão, perfectly sit-uated on a river bend surrounded by ter-raced hillsides that produce some of theworld’s best Port wine. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 6 – Pinhão / Vega de Terron Begin the day with a visit to a beautifulquinta vineyard with spectacular views ofthe Douro Valley. Learn about wine produc-tion and its importance to the culture andeconomy. This afternoon, the ship sails forVega de Terron, gateway to Spain. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 7 – Salamanca, SpainToday’s excursion takes you to the UN-ESCO World Heritage Site of Salamanca,Spain. During the guided walking tour, seeamazingly detailed and intricately carvedbuildings of the university, the 12-th cen-tury Romanesque church of San Martin andthe house of Shells. Regal splendorabounds in the Plaza Mayor, the heartbeatof the city. You’ll have free time to exploreindependently before returning to the shipin Portugal. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 8 – PocinhoArrive in Pocinho and disembark for amorning excursion to the Coa Valley Mu-seum. Designed to blend in with its sur-roundings, the concrete structure housesprehistoric stone carvings made by the earlyinhabitants of the Douro which were un-covered during construction of a nearby

dam project. Return to the ship for lunchand relax on deck as the ship sails throughidyllic surroundings on the way to Régua.This evening, enjoy an off-ship dinner at atraditional vineyard estate. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 9 – RéguaAfter arriving in Régua, journey to the mar-velous baroque village of Lamego, home tothe Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies -one of the most important pilgrimage sitesin Portugal. See the Sanctuary perched atopthe hill, with its iconic 686-step granitestaircase, decorated with the traditionalPortuguese blue and white ‘azulejos’ tiles.Return to the ship in Régua after the excur-sion. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 10 – PortoHaving traversed the Douro River, the shipreturns to Porto – a city with an eclecticmix of modern and ancient architecture. Anincluded tour highlights the sights fromhistoric landmarks to the scenic beauty.And it wouldn’t be complete without a visitto a wine cave for a tour and tasting of Portwine. The remainder of the afternoon is atleisure in Porto. Meals: B, L, D

DAY 11 – Porto / USAThis morning, disembark the MS EmeraldRadiance and bid a fond farewell to Portu-gal, filled with memories of this remarkablecruise along the ‘river of gold.’ Meal: B

Itinerary is subject to change.

Seven nights accommodations aboard the

MS Emerald RadianceBuilt: 2017 Speed: 15.5 mph Staterooms: 52 Suites: 4 Length: 292 ft. Crew: 37

Riverview Suite (300 sq ft): Horizon DeckLocated aft, boasts floor-to-ceiling windows on two walls; Indoor balconywith open air system; Separate bedroom and lounge area with sofa,chair, coffee table, dresser and walk-in closet; Bathroom with tub andseparate shower, bathrobe and slippers, hair dryer; Complimentary WiFi;Two twin beds that can be put together; Telephone; Safe; Individual cli-mate control; Flat screen TV; Mini-fridge

Owner’s One-bedroom Suite (285 sq ft): Horizon DeckFeatures indoor balcony with open air system and floor-to-ceiling win-dows; Sitting area with table and two chairs; Dresser and walk-in closet;Bathroom with shower, hair dryer, bathrobes and slippers; Complimen-tary WiFi; Two twin beds that can be put together; Telephone; Safe; Indi-vidual climate control; Flat screen TV; Mini-fridge

Public Areas and Ship Amenities• Dining Room• Lounge• Sun Deck featuring deck chairs and walking track• Elevator• Outdoor swimming pool and bar• Fitness room, hairdresser, massage therapy room• Voltage: 220V• Complimentary WiFi

Panorama Stateroom categories A (160 sq ft) and P (170 sq ft): Horizon DeckFeatures an indoor balcony with open-air system; Bathroom with shower,hair dryer; Complimentary WiFi; Two twin beds that can be put together;Dresser; Closet; Telephone; Safe; Individual climate control; Flat screenTV; Mini-fridge

Panorama Stateroom categories B (160 sq ft) and R (188 sq ft): Vista DeckFeatures an indoor balcony with open-air system; Bathroom with shower,hair dryer; Complimentary WiFi; Two twin beds that can be put together;Dresser; Closet; Telephone; Safe; Individual climate control; Flat screenTV; Mini-fridge

Emerald Stateroom (153 – 170 sq ft): Riviera DeckFeatures small window (doesn’t open); Bathroom with shower and hairdryer; Complimentary WiFi; Two twin beds that can be put together;Dresser; Closet; Telephone; Safe; Individual climate control; Flat screenTV; Mini-fridge

HORIZON DECK

VISTA DECK

RIVIERA DECK

Air itineraries may not be available until documents are received. Air seats are assigned by the airline for theentire group. Seat changes can only be attempted upon receipt of tickets and documents at which timeavailability may be limited. If specific seat assignments are vital to your reservation, we recommend individ-ual air reservations rather than booking air with the group.

Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) for River Cruises - $429 per person (optional)This nonrefundable fee will provide a refund to you during the instance that you have to cancel yourtrip. The cancellation has to be for a covered reason (see Plan for details on coverage) and we have tobe notified at least one day prior to departure. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illnessor the illness or death of an immediate family member, TPP will provide a refund for any unused servicesafter the departure of the tour. Other benefits include medical expenses for illness and injury, emer-gency transportation, 24 hour hot line and lost or stolen baggage assistance. Return air transportationis included ONLY if your air tickets are purchased through Mayflower Tours. Please review the Plan fordetails on coverage.

Cancellation Charges Without Traveler’s Protection Plan (TPP)• 91 days or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deposit Amount• 90 days to day of departure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% of the total tour• No refund on unused portions of the tour

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