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Douro cruise - Spirit of Chartwell - 8 Days


How about discovering the Douro in a luxurious and comfortable Royal Barge.

Spirit of Chartwell is the official boat of the Jubilee celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II, and it is now sailing in the Douro River.

The barge has a capacity of 30 passengers and will give its guests the opportunity to enjoy luxury in each detail.

With this cruise, guests are invited to find the hidden treasures of the Douro with its unique landscapes, terraced vineyards and medieval villages.

The cruise starts in Porto, passing Regua, Pinhao and Barca D'Alva.
Spirit of Chartwell - River Douro Cruise
Spirit of Chartwell - River Douro Cruise

Spirit of Chartwell - 8 Days - DA
boat 1st Day
Check in at Vila Nova de Gaia quay
Welcome cocktail
Dinner on board
Overnight in Vila Nova de Gaia
RESERVATION

Rates per person

8 April, 10 August, 2 November:
Cabin: 2005 euros
Royal Suite supplement: 830 euros
Single supplement: 829 euros

13 July:
Cabin: 2300 euros
Royal Suite supplement: 830 euros
Single supplement: 829 euros

Children up to 2 years old: Free
Children from 3 to 11 years old: 50%
Children aged 12 years old or older: Adult price

Rate includes meals with drinks and tours mentioned in the program
The ships only have double cabins, where extra beds or cots aren't allowed.
It's only permitted one child per cabin sharing the parent's bed



Index of Douro cruises

2nd Day
Breakfast service on board
Porto City tour with visit to the Port wine lodges
Lunch on board
Departure to Entre-os-Rios
Vintage Port ceremony
Dinner on board
Overnight in Entre-os-Rios
3rd Day
Breakfast service on board
Departure to Regua
Lunch on board
Tour to Lamego
Dinner at a wine producing estate
Overnight in Regua
4th Day
Breakfast service on board
Departure to Barca D'Alva
Lunch on board
Tour to Castelo Rodrigo
Dinner on board
Portuguese music show on board
Overnight in Barca D'Alva
5th Day
Breakfast service on board
Tour to Salamanca with lunch and flamenco show
Barbecue dinner on board
Overnight in Barca D'Alva
6th Day
Breakfast service on board
Departure to Regua
Lunch on board
Tour to Mateus Palace and gardens
Lecture: Portugal today
Dinner on board
Overnight in Regua
7th Day
Breakfast service on board
Departure to Entre-os-Rios
Visit and lunch at Quinta da Aveleda
Departure to Vila Nova de Gaia
Dinner on board
Overnight in Vila Nova de Gaia
boat 8th Day
Breakfast service on board
Check-out



Douro Cruise's Season is from June to October provided there is a minimum number of participants and good river conditions;
Train timetable subject to confirmation by the Portuguese Railway company;
Onshore tours may be altered depending on road, weather and traffic conditions
Car park: There is a special agreement with Empark company, next to the Sandeman cellars, granting a 50% discount
Children must always be accompanied by their parents;


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