Portugal & Spain: Treasures Along the Golden Douro - 2024

Your 14-night journey includes: River-view stateroom aboard the m/s Douro Serenity; 7-night European river cruise to Óbidos, Nazaré, Porto, Guimarães, Entre-os-Rios, Régua, Lamego, Pinhão, Barca d'Alva & Salamanca; 3 nights at a Deluxe hotel in Lisbon; 3 nights at a Deluxe hotel in Madrid

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$6,198

$413

PER DAY
15

DAYS WITH AIR
29

TOURS

2023

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33 Solo Friendly Spaces Available

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FROM $5,499

or 14 DAYS FROM $392

Moderate Deluxe

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Inspired Cuisine — Every Day of Your Trip

Whether you’re dining on gourmet fare in your hotel’s restaurant, a meal ashore at a local restaurant, or an onboard buffet overflowing with fresh produce, cheeses, and international favorites, mealtime is an experience to be savored. That’s why we’ve planned several special dining experiences throughout your journey in Portugal. Aboard the ms Douro Serenity, dining varies between buffet offerings and set-menu meals, including a Portuguese-inspired Captain’s Dinner. Complimentary beer and soft drinks are available with all dinners on board, as well as a selection of regional wines selected specifically to enhance your tour of this rich culinary area.

Wines harvested locally, including Tons Duorum Branco, Tons Duorum Tinto, Porca Murça Branco, Porca Murça Tinto, Castelo Rodrigo Siria, and Caselo Rodrigo Touriga Nacional are offered on board seasonally. During your journey, you’ll also savor a Welcome Dinner at your hotel in either Lisbon or Madrid (depending on your departure). Smart casual wear is recommended for these special dinners. As if that weren’t enough, you’ll have opportunities to sample local cuisine at restaurants during shore excursions, too.

Healthy Choices at Every Meal

We are happy to accommodate any special dietary requests you may have — such as vegetarian, lactose-free, gluten-free, and diabetic fare — provided that you make requests to Vantage prior to departure. Please make your needs known at the time of booking.

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	Vantage	Leading Competitor	Vantage Advantage
Journey	Portugal & Spain: Treasures Along the Golden Douro	Exploring the Douro, plus Lisbon & Madrid	Greatest value and most comprehensive features compared to our competitors!
Departure Comparison	Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct	Apr to Nov
Per Diem	$393	$667
Included Tours and Special Features	30 included features and Cultural Discoveries UNESCO World Heritage Sites Complimentary services of a Vantage Deluxe Concierge to assist with all your personal requests before and during your adventure	A choice of excursions that include active hikes, a port cocktail-making class, a tour of wine caves, bicycle rides and more valued at $4,142! In-depth exploration of 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain and Portugal	More included tours and cultural experiences offered!
Vessel Size	Our Duoro Serenity with a maximum capacity of under 124 passengers on each sailing.	84 guest	Our ships are smaller, more intimate, and have an industry-leading number of solo-ready cabins, as well as a fantastic crew-to-passenger ratio.
Accommodations in hotels	On each journey that we offer with Vantage, your hotel accommodations will be included in the total price of your cruise.	Not specified on webpage	We choose all of our partner hotels with comfort and luxury in mind, and will let you know ahead of time which hotel you’ll be staying in at each port.
Air Inclusive Price*	$5,799	$7,999
# of Days	15	12
Meals	30 meals: 13 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 10 dinners, with complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner on board.	26 meals included	The MOST included meals.
Single Travelers	Free Singles on every departure	Not specified on webpage	The leader in solo travel — best value in the industry.
Extend Your Trip	Barcelona 4 days from $1,499 ($375 per day) Madeira 4 days from $600 ($150 per day)	Pre and Post Cruise Extensions available	Extend your journey and get more value for your dollar.
Air Promotion	2 for 1 on 2024 departures** Up to Free Business Class or Premium Economy Airfare Upgrade on select cabins *	Not specified on webpage	Best airfare and exclusive air upgrades.
10 Ways to Save	Referral Rewards [$200 per referred traveler after 2 referrals] Buy direct & save [savings for the traveler] SmartPay [pay in full 12 months in advance to save up to 10%] Preferred Traveler Rewards [earn 5% of purchase price towards future trips]	Not specified on webpage	Vantage offers the best value in Deluxe travel and the most ways to save

Comparison date as of 3/14/23
* Subject to availability
** Not including $120 transfer fee