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

DATES & PRICES

STARTING FROM

$6,198

$413

PER DAY
15

DAYS WITH AIR
29

TOURS

2023

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31 Solo Friendly Spaces Available

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FROM $5,499

or 14 DAYS FROM $392

Moderate Deluxe

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FREE Solo Space
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Up to FREE Business Class.
Save up to $2,199 per couple with 2-for-1 airfare.

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Included Features

14 included features

Panoramic city tour of Lisbon and its monuments
Visit to walled town of Óbidos and seaside Nazaré (with included lunch)
Panoramic city tour of Porto
Walking tour of Porto’s Ribeira district
Scenic sailing in and out of Porto, complete with commentary
Aveleda Winery visit, complete with a wine and cheese tasting
Régua excursion
Visit Régua’s Museu do Douro
Tour of Lamego and Lamego Museum visit
Local quinta visit with wine tasting
Tour of Mateus Manor House and Gardens (non-Harvest departures only)
Tour of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
Walking tour of Salamanca
Panoramic city tour of Madrid

Harvest Wine Celebration Exclusives:

Full-day harvest celebration at Quinta da Avessada with lunch, grape stomping, and local entertainment
Enhanced Aveleda Winery visit, including a special vinho verde wine tasting and sampling of regional delicacies
Vintage wine opening with dinner

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	Vantage	Leading Competitor	Vantage Advantage
Journey	Portugal & Spain: Treasures Along the Golden Douro	Treasures of Spain and Portugal	Greatest value and most comprehensive features compared to our competitors!
Departure Comparison	Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct	Apr, Jul, Aug, Oct
Per Diem	$387	$738
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	$9,590
# of Days	15	13
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