Prices starting at $2998 per person...Cruise depart starting May 4, 2006 - October 26, 2006

Included Features
Roundtrip flight to Portugal (to Lisbon and from Porto)
7-night cruise in an outside stateroom on Douro Queen
3-day (2-night) Lisbon hotel stay including breakfast
All meals onboard the ship
Guided excursions and evening entertainment
All transfers

Included Highlights
Seven Hills of Lisbon
Coimbra, birthplace of kings
Monastery of Alpendurada in Bitetos
Dinner at Solar da Rede, an 18th-century manor house with a scenic view over the Douro River
Full day in Salamanca
Mateus’ Baroque country house
Pinhão and vintage port wine tasting at the Vintage House Wine Academy

* Roundtrip airfare, transfers, deluxe outside stateroom, all meals and entertainment onboard and exclusive excursions are included.

LISBON
The natural harbor of the Tagus beckoned sailors throughout the ages. Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans and Moors all had ties to Portugal. Begin your exploration of Lisbon in the old quarter of the Alfama, visit the ornate 16th-century Jeronimos Monastery, and relive the opulence of the 18th and 19th centuries with a visit to the Royal Coaches museum.

COIMBRA
Coimbra was once the capital of Portugal, and the birthplace to six of Portugal’s kings from 1139 to 1256. It is also home to one of the oldest universities in Europe. Of particular interest is the library, Biblioteca Joanna, which houses an amazing collection of more than 300,000 books dating back to the 12th century.

PORTO
Porto, the “City of Bridges,” is Portugal’s second largest city. Its charm stems from its dramatic position above the river, with gabled houses closely terraced on a hill. Stroll through the Medieval city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sample the tasty regional cuisine and rich Port wine, from which Porto derives its name.

RÉGUA
Régua is the center for Port wine production. Visit a local inn for wine tasting and a lecture on Port wine. Relax for an evening at Solar da Rede, a beautifully restored 18th-century “pousada” manor house located high above the river.

VILA REAL
Fruit orchards and vineyards surround scenic Vila Real. Visit the nearby village of Mateus, with a country house belonging to the Counts of Vila Real. It is a splendid example of Baroque architecture. Explore the formal gardens and unique 100-foot cedar tunnel.

SALAMANCA
One of the loveliest and best preserved of the old Spanish cities, Salamanca justly deserves its place on the World Heritage list. It is a city of golden stone architecture, narrow cobblestone streets, beautiful plazas, and a 13th-century university. Enjoy the hearty cuisine and rich red wines, hallmarks of this region.

PINHÃO
Marking the end of the “Port Wine Trail,” Pinhão is a typically rustic Douro town. Of particular interest are the “azulejos” (glazed tiles) that decorate the railway station, and the dramatic vine-clad terraces, dotted with white inns where Port wine is produced and bottled.

LAMEGO
Situated south of the Douro, enchanting Lamego is a major market center set amid vineyards and lush, fertile countryside. The town boasts several fine buildings, including the 18th-century pilgrimage church Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, a Gothic cathedral and an 11th-century castle.

BITETOS
Savor dinner in a 14th-century former Benedictine Monastery (Monastery of Alpendurada). But first, join us for a Port wine cocktail on the monastery’s terrace, which offers breathtaking views of the river valley below.

Call 845-485-7221 or 877-485-7221 for more information and pricing

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