UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong> featured on this cruise. Similarly to the other itinerary, you’ll have the option of taking a guided tour of Salamanca; or you can choose the discovery tour by bike.<\/p>\nDay six is also similar to the other cruise. You’ll travel along the Porto wine route\u00a0from Ferradosa.<\/p>\n
The following day, which is the seventh day, you’ll travel from\u00a0R\u00e9gua to Lamego by motorcoach where you’ll take a guided walking tour of the city. Lamego is about ten miles south of\u00a0R\u00e9gua. In the afternoon, the ship will depart for Porto for the last night onboard.<\/p>\n
The cruise ends in Porto on day eight.\u00a0 You’ll enjoy a buffet breakfast before disembarking.<\/p>\n
Cruises are available between April and July.\u00a0Starting prices for this itinerary are between US$2,071 and $2,923 per person. Port charges are included in the fare.<\/p>\n
Comparisons Between the Two Itineraries<\/h2>\n
These two itineraries are similar in several ways with regard to destinations visited and available months. Let’s look at a couple of differences.<\/p>\n
The first itinerary is available in August, but the second one is not. And the second is available in April, but the first is not.<\/p>\n
There is only one ship that travels for the first itinerary, but there are three different ships for the second itinerary.<\/p>\n
The first cruise is only six days long, and the second is eight days long. Not a huge difference, but the longer cruise provides the opportunity for more exploration.<\/p>\n
Destinations visited are similar for most days; however, on the 8-day cruise, you’ll also visit the cities of\u00a0Guimar\u00e3es and Lamego.<\/p>\n
So if you want to spend a couple of extra days on the Douro River and visit these additional cities, then the second option is the best choice. And, if you’re looking for a shorter cruise, the 6-day cruise is the better option.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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