Avalon River Cruising
- Includes
- Itinerary
- Tour Highlights
- Gallery
- Price & Dates
- Hotels
What's included
March 31, 2024 till November 10, 2024
- 10 nights luxurious accommodations in category booked on Avalon Cruise
- All meals on board including sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, and soft drinks at lunch and dinner
- Daily sightseeing with headsets and expert local guides
- Onboard entertainment
- Wi-Fi throughout the ship
- SafetyNet protection
- Airport transfer
Happiness flows with Avalon Waterways. Cruise on Suite Ships with the widest stateroom views from your window-facing bed. Relaxed luxury flows throughout the ship in every detail plus personalize with Classic, Active, and Discovery excursions. Cruise Critic named Avalon’s staterooms the best in the business, and yes, we’re blushing a bit. But it’s only because we’ve taken such pride in bringing you river cruising’s only Open-Air BalconySM stateroom design, featuring beds with a view. Rest easy (literally) as you enjoy bigger views, more space and 24/7 access to open-air cruising. With Avalon, the award-winning views are as wide open as the possibilities.
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
- Day 9
- Day 10
- Day 11
LISBON, PORTUGAL
~Welcome to Lisbon. Your day in Lisbon is free to explore at your leisure.
Overnight in Lisbon
LISBON. EXCURSION TO PALACIO DE MAFRA
- Guided land tour
- Portuguese Treasures CLASSIC - Explore Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, with a Local Guide.
- Do not miss the mustsee sights, including Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries.
- This evening you might join an optional excursion including a traditional Portuguese dinner, followed by a live concert of traditional Portuguese Fado music.
- Overnight in Hotel
LISBON. EXCURSION TO PALACIO DE MAFRA
- Guided land tour
- A Resplendent Royal Residence CLASSIC - Visit the magnificent National Palace of Mafra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- The complex, which includes the Royal Palace, basilica, and convent, is the most important monument to Baroque architecture in Portugal.
- You might opt to join an optional gastronomic walking tour to learn about the authentic flavors, aromas, and traditions of Portugal.
- Overnight in Hotel
LISBON-COIMBRA- PORTO (EMBARKATION)
- Free day at hotel until embarkation
- Transfer to embarkation point provided
- Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding
- Guided sightseeing provided
- CLASSIC - Stop in Coimbra for a guided city sightseeing tour. Accompanied by a Local Guide, you’ll explore the historical area of the city and learn all about the oldest university in Portugal, and one of the oldest in the world.
- Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board.
- OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PORTO
ENTRE OS RIOS. EXCURSION BRAGA AND GUIMARAES
- Where the Tamega and Douro Rivers Meet Visit the Adventure centre for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
- DISCOVERY - Step back in time to immerse yourself in the Romanesque influence and how it has impacted the region and the establishment of Portugal, OR:
- CLASSIC - Join a full-day guided tour of Braga, the city which hosts the oldest Portuguese archdiocese. Discover Guimaraes and historic town centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- End your experience with a stop at one of the many wine farms and enjoy a tasting of the wine of the region.
- OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PORTO ANTIGO
PESO DA REGUA
- Historic Wines in the Making DISCOVERY - Experience the life of the owners of one of the oldest farms in the Douro Valley, including a tasting of their products, OR:
- CLASSIC - Take a guided walking tour of the charming town of Regua-with its religious architecture, narrow streets, beautiful tiles, and stained-glass windows. Continue to Lamego to visit the cathedral and conclude your experience with a delicious tasting. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy free time in Pinhao or consider joining an optional excursion to an oil mill.
- This evening, you might like to join an Optional Excursion for an authentic Portuguese dinner, hosted by the local farmers.
- OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PINHAO
POCINHO
- Where Wine and Happiness Flow Enjoy a relaxing cruise to Pocinho.
- DISCOVERY - Discover Vila Nova de Foz Coa at the eastern terminus of the Douro Railway line. Marvel at this unique site complete with prehistoric rock art including the most important collection of open-air Paleolithic figurations known today. Before joining your ship, enjoy a tasting of the unique wine of the region. OR:
- CLASSIC - Join a Guided Tour of Freixo de Numao, a charming village nestled between the nearby mountains. Conclude your experience with a dedicated to the regional wine tasting.
- OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BARCA D’ALVA
BARCA D’ALVA. EXCURSION TO SALAMANCA
- Breathtaking Sights & Bites Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
- CLASSIC - Join our guide for a Guided Tour of one of the most remote villages of the country, Freixo de Espada a Cinta village in the Douro International Natural Park, OR:
- CLASSIC - Get a taste of Spain with a full-day excursion to Salamanca. The city will take your breath away with its beautiful streets and squares, featuring an overwhelming profusion of styles in which Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and "Plateresque" styles stand out. Your taste buds will be awakened by a delicious dish of the famous Toston Asado.
- In the afternoon you might wish to join our Optional Excursion to enjoy a do-it-yourself workshop where you can learn how to bake the typical pastry.
- OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN POCINHO
CALDAS DE AREGOS. EXCURSION TO AMARANTE
- Painted Tiles & Passionate Tunes During your morning sailing, a professional painter will guide you through the process of painting an "azulejos,", the traditional Portuguese tile. Otherwise, you might consider joining an Optional Excursion to Casa de Mateus.
- CLASSIC - Join a Guided Sightseeing tour of Amarante in the presence of the great Serra do Marao mountain and the Tamega River, the longest tributary of the Douro, following through the heart of the city, enlivening the picturesque scenery of houses that stands on both banks of the river.
- After the afternoon excursion, learn more about Fado from local musicians. Enjoy a scenic sailing to Porto.
- OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PORTO
PORTO
- Architecture Old & New CLASSIC - Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Afterwards, continue your experience with a ride to the riverside city of Matosinhos and up Avenida da Boavista to admire some of the modern part of Porto.
- This afternoon, you may want to choose among the Guided Optional Excursions available.
- Alternatively, stroll through Porto on your own.
- OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PORTO
PORTO (DISEMBARKATION)
- Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
~ Porto
~ Peso da Regua
~ Palacio Nacional de Mafra
~ Freixo de Numªo
~ Coimbra
~ Belem Tower
Offer. Price subject to exchange rate fluctuation) | Tour price (Price shown after discount included port charges & gratuities.) | Deluxe Stateroom cabin (Indigo Level 1) Per Person (From) | Panorama Suite cabin (Sapphire Level 2) Per Person (From) | Panorama Suite cabin (Royal Level 3) Per Person (From) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Offer. Price subject to exchange rate fluctuation) Tour price (Price shown after discount included port charges & gratuities.) Deluxe Stateroom cabin (Indigo Deck 1) pperson Panorama Suite cabin (Sapphire Level 2) pperson Panorama Suite cabin (Sapphire Level 3) pperson [2024-Save U$500) | 3 Jul - 10 Jul | 10 Jul - 17 Jul | 17 Jul - 24 Jul | 24 Jul - 31 Jul | 31 Jul - 07 Aug | 07 Aug - 14 Aug | 14 Aug - 21 Aug | RM 24,210 | RM 31,095 | RM 31,810 |
[2024-Save U$500] | 13 Nov - 20 Nov | RM 21,835 | RM 28,720 | RM 29,430 |
[2024-Save U$375] | 28 Aug - 04 Sep | RM 25,280 | RM 32,160 | RM 32,870 |
[2024-Save U$375] | 30 Oct - 06 Nov | RM 23,380 | RM 30,260 | RM 30,970 |
[2024-Save U$250] | 23 Oct - 03 Nov | RM 24,450 | RM 31,330 | RM 32,040 |