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We’re contacting you to advise you of some changes to the order of the itinerary for your upcoming Saga
river cruise. These changes have been made based on feedback from previous guests and cruise directors,
to enhance your experience and improve the operation of the cruise. You will continue to enjoy all promoted
highlights with the exception of Quinta do Seixo wine tasting, which has now been replaced with Favaios.
Please see details of your new itinerary below:
Day 1 - Oporto - Vila Novo de Gaia: Fly to Oporto on the north bank of the Douro and embark your ship the
Spirit of the Douro at Vila Nova de Gaia on the south bank.
Day 2 - Oporto - Vila Novo de Gaia to Regua: Spend the morning cruising, arriving in Régua. This afternoon
travel by coach to Lamego for a city tour of one of the most attractive cities in Portugal. You will then rejoin
your ship in Regua for overnight stay.
Day 3 - Regua to Pinhao: Depart Regua early this morning and sail to Pinhao. This afternoon, join an included
excursion to Favaios . Nestled in the Douro Valley, Favaios, located along the plateau of Serra do Vilarelho
became known for its wine production at the beginning of the 20th century, namely the Moscatel de Favaios.
Enjoy a visit to Favaios Winery where you will enjoy a guided tour of the cellar and tasting. After, you will visit
one of the local bakery’s before re-boarding your coach and heading to Quinta da Avessada. This evening
you you’ll visit a local Quinta for dinner, with wine and entertainment included. The ship remains moored in
Pinhão overnight.
Day 4 – Pinhao to Vega Terron: Depart Pinhao early this morning and sail to Vega Terron. This afternoon,
join an included excursion to the civil parish of Castelo Rodrigo in the municipality of Figueira de Castelo
Rodrigo, a small medieval village with a scenic hilltop location. The ship remains moored in Vega Terron overnight.
Day 5 - Vega Terron to Pocinho: Today join an included excursion across the border to the city of Salamanca
in Spain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The journey here usually takes about two hours. This evening you
will cruise on to Pocinho for an overnight stay
Day 6 – Pocinho to Regua to Bitetos: This morning you will cruise to Régua. This afternoon travel by coach
to visit the Mateus Palace and its gardens. Rejoin your ship, and continue your cruise to Bitetos, where you’ll
arrive later this evening.
Day 7 – Bitetos to Oporto - Vila Novo de Gaia: Sail back to Oporto this morning. Discover the history of Portugal’s second-largest city on an included tour. Remain moored in Vila Nova de Gaia overnight.
Day 8 – Disembarkation: Disembark your ship after breakfast and travel to the airport for your return flight to the UK.