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The MS Invicta (MS Douro Princess) has 40 well decorated twin cabins with air conditioning, heating,TV, bathroom with shower and wc, facing outwards ,spread over two decks, the 24 Upper Deck Deluxe Cabins have a large picture window and the beds can be combined. The 16 Main Deck Cabins, are bigger, with fixed beds, and have a much smaller window.

In the Douro deck there is the restaurant, bar, lounge, galley and reception. Other on board facilities include a sun deck and a gift shop, fully air conditioned. The vessel meets all the rigorous requirements of the European Navigation Inspectorate. The currency on board is the Euro. Visa, American Express,and Euro Travellers Cheques are accepted.
 Images aboad the Douro River Cruise

NOTE: Most Excursion Tours are Not Included in the price:- Porto, Lamego, Vila Real, S. Salvador do Mundo & Salamanca extra cost £140 person. Please request at the time of booking.

DAY 1 (SATURDAY) - Check in at Vila Nova de Gaia Quay in Oporto. Dinner on board, depending on time of the arrival and overnight on the INVICTA ( Douro Princess).

DAY 2 (SUNDAY) - Breakfast on board and departure to Regua, crossing the Carrapatelo Dam and flood gate. Lunch on board. Upon arrival at Regua (Optional Excursion Tour to the 18th Century Mateus Palace and its Gardens). Excursion Tour ends at Pinhao. Dinner at the 4* Vintage House Hotel in Pinhao. Overnight on board in Pinhao.

DAY 3 (MONDAY) - Breakfast. Free morning. Wine tasting at the 4* Vintage House Hotel. Boat departs for Vega Terron in Spain with lunch on board. Upon arrival at Vega Terron. Dinner and overnight on board in Vega Terron, Spain.

DAY 4 (TUESDAY) - Breakfast. (Optional Tour to Salamanca with spanish cuisine lunch & show, and guided tour of historical site with free time to explore and shop). For passengers remaining on board there will be the normal activities. Approx. 20.00 hrs, dinner on board. Overnight on board in Barca D' Alva.

DAY 5 (WEDNESDAY) - Breakfast on board. Excursion tour the the medieval town of Figueira Castelo Rodrigo. Whilst the boat continues downstream to Pinhao. Lunch on board. Dinner and traditional Portuguese show on board. Overnight on board in Pinhao.

DAY 6 (THURSDAY) - Cruise to Regua passing three dams. Arrival at Regua, ( Optional Tour to Lamego town, with the ancient Barroque Renaissence and 12th century church and cathedral. Climb seemingly endless decorated staircase to the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remedios with spectacular views). Lunch on board and departure for Melres. Transfer to Alpendurada and dinner at Alpendurada Monastery. Overnight on board in Melres.

DAY 7 (FRIDAY) - Breakfast on board. Departure for Oporto. Sailing towards the mouth of the Douro River and Oporto's Ribeira, a World Heritage Site. Lunch on board. (Optional Half Day Coach Tour of Oporto City). Farewell cocktail, dinner and overnight at Vila Nova de Gaia, Oporto.

DAY 8 (SATURDAY) - Breakfast from 08.00 hours and check out.