Cruise Spirit of Chartwell – 7 nights

Cruise Spirit of Chartwell – 7 nights

Discover the Douro with all the luxury and comfort on a real barge.

The official boat of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee celebrations arrived in the Douro River in September 2012. It is a barge with a capacity for 30 passengers, but where luxury is defined in every detail. On board the Spirit of Chartwell passengers can enjoy a personalized program, designed so that each passenger can feel and enjoy the best of the Douro, traditions, culture and gastronomy.

7-night cruise not available in 2023.

Availability: Cruise Spirit of Chartwell – Summer 2023 – 4 nights

Departure dates:
Specific Dates
Duration:
7 nights
from
2.215€
per person

PROGRAM

Day 1

  • 17:00 – Boarding at Vila Nova de Gaia Quay
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Dinner on board
  • Overnight in Vila Nova de Gaia

Day 2

  • On-board breakfast service
  • Tour of the city of Porto with visit to the Cellars
  • Lunch on board
  • Ship sails from Vila Nova de Gaia to Entre-os-Rios
  • Vintage Port Opening Ceremony
  • Dinner on board
  • Overnight in Entre-os-Rios

Day 3

  • On-board breakfast service
  • Ship sails from Entre-os-Rios to Régua
  • Lunch on board
  • Guided tour to Lamego
  • Dinner at a wine production Quinta
  • Overnight in Régua

Day 4

  • On-board breakfast service
  • Ship sails from Régua to Barca D’Alva
  • Lunch on board
  • Visit to Castelo Rodrigo
  • Dinner on board
  • Portuguese music show on board
  • Overnight in Barca D’Alva

Day 5

  • On-board breakfast service
  • Guided tour to Salamanca with lunch and Flamenco show
  • Barbeque dinner on the sundeck
  • Overnight in Barca D’Alva

Day 6

  • On-board breakfast service
  • Ship sails from Barca D’Alva to Régua
  • Lunch on board
  • Visit to Mateus Palace
  • Lecture: Portugal Today
  • Dinner on board
  • Overnight in Régua

Day 7

  • On-board breakfast service
  • Ship sails from Régua to Entre-os-Rios
  • Visit and lunch at Quinta da Aveleda
  • Ship sails from Entre-os-Rios to Vila Nova de Gaia
  • Dinner on board
  • Overnight in Vila Nova de Gaia

Day 8

  • On-board breakfast service
  • 9:00 – Disembark at Vila Nova de Gaia Quay
  • End of our services

DEPARTURE DATES

  • Cruise not available in 2023

TIMETABLE

  • Departure: 17:00
  • Arrival: 09:30

MEETING POINT

PRICES PER PERSON
Standard cabin Suite Single Supplement
All departures 2.215€ 3.070€ 920€

Land Tours:

  • Each boat has a professional tour escort who is available to help passengers choose and participate in shore excursions. Land tours may be adjusted according to road conditions, traffic, holidays and weather conditions. When meals are included in a tour, the price includes wine and water. Presentations about the tours will be given each evening on board.

Price includes:

  • Cruise and all meals on board
  • Drinks during meals
  • On-board activities
  • Meals off the ship
  • Tours and guided tours marked in the program

Price does not include:

  • Private tours
  • Selected wines
  • Drinks from the bar
  • Store products
  • Everything that is not referred to in the “included” point
  • Transfers In and Out

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