<p></p><h1 style="text-align: center; ">FLAVORS OF PORTUGAL &amp; SPAIN</h1><p><img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/flavorsportugalspain-vega-port-map-2019-1605744485138.webp" style="width: 25%;"></p><p><span style="color: rgb(67, 67, 67); font-family: &quot;Gotham SSm A&quot;, &quot;Gotham SSm B&quot;; font-weight: 700;">7-NIGHT CRUISE -&nbsp;</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Poppins, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 1.5rem; text-align: center;"><b>16 days departing 25 July 2021 from Canada</b></span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(67, 67, 67); font-family: &quot;Gotham SSm A&quot;, &quot;Gotham SSm B&quot;; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;">CRUISE FROM : VEGA DE TERRÓN TO PORTO</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(67, 67, 67); font-family: &quot;Gotham SSm A&quot;, &quot;Gotham SSm B&quot;; font-size: 13px;">Set sail along the UNESCO-designated Douro River. Taste new wines from Old World villages and sample the flavors of Portuguese cuisine. Visit Castelo Rodrigo, the “White Village”; enjoy an immersive lunch at a quinta in Pinhão; see Lamego, one of Portugal’s most important pilgrimage sites; and marvel at a centuries-old Portuguese monastery. Plus, enjoy two nights in Porto to this fascinating “City of Bridges.” Historic places, unspoiled beauty and distinctive wines are yours to be enjoyed as you savor the flavors of Spain and Portugal.</span></p><div style="color: rgb(67, 67, 67); font-family: &quot;Gotham SSm A&quot;, &quot;Gotham SSm B&quot;; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase;"><span class="cruise-countries-label" style="font-weight: bold;">COUNTRIES:&nbsp;</span><span id="country0" style="display: inline-block;">PORTUGAL, SPAIN</span></div><div style="color: rgb(67, 67, 67); font-family: &quot;Gotham SSm A&quot;, &quot;Gotham SSm B&quot;; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase;"><span class="cruise-rivers-label" style="font-weight: bold;">RIVERS:&nbsp;</span>DOURO</div><p></p>

AMA Waterways Cruise From Vega de Terrón To Porto

<p><img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/flavorsportugalspain-vega-port-map-2019-1605748063749.webp" style="width: 25%;"></p><h2>Flavors of Portugal &amp; Spain<br>AT A GLANCE</h2><p>On our river cruises, you will enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours. In many cases, you will have a choice of excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes and Special Interest Tours. We always include a large variety of activities so that you can choose how you want to explore. No matter your preference, your days will be full of discovery and wonder.</p><h3>Vega de Terrón to Porto</h3><p>DAY 1<span style="white-space:pre">	</span>Vega de Terrón<span style="white-space:pre">	</span><b>EMBARKATION</b></p><div><p>DAY 2<span style="white-space:pre">	</span>Barca d’Alva<span style="white-space:pre">	</span><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Castelo Rodrigo tour with tasting of regional fare<br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; OR Castelo Rodrigo hike with tasting of regional fare</p><div><div>DAY 3<span style="white-space:pre">	</span>Pinhão</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Pinhão train station hike</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Quinta de Avesseda lunch</div><div><br></div><div>DAY 4<span style="white-space: pre;">	</span>Régua<span style="white-space: pre;">	</span></div><div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Palacio Anadia excursion</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Lamego tour and Bôlas tasting</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; OR Holy Staircase hike and Bôlas tasting</div><div><div><br></div><div>DAY 5<span style="white-space:pre">	</span>Régua<span style="white-space:pre">	</span></div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Scenic Cruising</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Entre-os-Rios<span style="white-space:pre">	</span></div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Lunch at local quinta</div><div><br></div><div>DAY 6<span style="white-space:pre">	</span>Entre-os-Rios<span style="white-space:pre">	</span></div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Scenic Cruising</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Porto<span style="white-space:pre">	</span></div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; “City of Bridges” tour and Port wine tasting</div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; OR Porto hike with Port wine tasting</div><div><br></div><div>DAY 7<span style="white-space:pre">	</span>Porto<span style="white-space:pre">	</span></div><div>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Free time</div><div><br></div><div>DAY 8<span style="white-space:pre">	</span>Porto<span style="white-space:pre">	</span><b>DISEMBARKATION</b></div></div></div></div></div>

Overview

<h1>Included Features<br>FLAVORS OF PORTUGAL &amp; SPAIN</h1><p>SPACIOUS STATEROOMS</p><ul><li>7 nights luxury accommodation in an outside stateroom (most with outside balconies)</li><li>Computer for internet access</li><li>Entertainment-On-Demand in all staterooms featuring free high-speed internet access, movies, a music library and English language TV stations</li><li>Desk and sitting area</li><li>Bottled water replenished daily</li></ul><p>AN ARRAY OF AMENITIES</p><ul><li>Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during both cruise and land programs</li><li>Internet and Wi-Fi access</li><li>Sun deck with pool</li><li>Fitness room</li><li>Main Lounge with panoramic views and bar</li><li>Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily</li><li>Daily entertainment including cultural performances</li></ul><p>AWARD-WINNING DINING</p><ul><li>All onboard dining in a variety of venues</li><li>Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients</li><li>Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner, Captain's Cocktail and Gala Dinner</li><li>Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner</li><li>Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast</li><li>Sip &amp; Sail Cocktail Hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks</li><li>Sandwiches, snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge</li></ul><p>A WORLD OF EXPLORATION</p><ul><li>Immersive tours in every destination</li><li>Gentle, regular, active and late-riser tour options</li><li>Bike tours and hikes</li><li>Special Interest Tours</li><li>Knowledgeable guides</li><li>Personal headset for easy exploration</li><li>Airport transfers with purchase of air from AmaWaterways</li></ul><p></p>

What's Included

<p>(B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)</p><table class="table table-bordered"><tbody><tr><td>DAY 1<br></td><td>VEGA de TERRÓN – EMBARKATION<br></td><td>Board your river ship for your Flavors of Portugal &amp; Spain cruise. (D)<br></td><td><br></td></tr><tr><td>DAY 2<br></td><td>BARCA D’ALVA – PINHÃO, PORTUGAL<br></td><td>Venture to Castelo Rodrigo, known as the “White Village” because of its almond trees. The site offers spectacular views of the surrounding area. Join a walking tour through its medieval streets and see the houses and establishments with 16th-century façade and Manueline-style windows. If you prefer a more active adventure there, you can hike up to the town. At the end of both tours, enjoy a tasting of local favorites, such as almonds, cheese, bread and wine. Later in the day, cruise along the scenic Douro to Pinhão. (B,L,D)<br></td><td><p><img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/day2-1605752410251.jpg" style="width: 100%;"><br></p></td></tr><tr><td>DAY 3<br></td><td>PINHÃO<br></td><td>Embark on a leisurely walk to the charming Pinhão Railway Station, a stunning train station along the Douro Line, one of the most iconic rail journeys in Portugal. The station’s main building is revered for its 25 tile panels, all in shades of blue, that depict scenes from the Douro region. Afterward, enjoy an exclusive lunch at Quinta da Avessada, where you’ll enjoy an authentic and traditional dining experience complete with entertainment. The warm, spirited hospitality of this family-run quinta is quite special as you will discover. Several family members play in a band, and while dining, they will entertain you. Quinta de Avessada is also a fascinating interactive museum commemorating the history and culture of wine in the Alto Douro region, so you’ll have fun discovering all the various stages of wine production as well as doing plenty of tasting. Later in the day, a wine tasting will be waiting for you in a local quinta. (B,L,D)<br></td><td><p><img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/day3-1605752433078.jpg" style="width: 100%;"><br></p></td></tr><tr><td>DAY 4</td><td>RÉGUA<br></td><td>Begin your day with a tour of the 18th-century Palacio Anadia, or Palace of the Counts, known for its beautiful interior and stained-glass windows. Later in the day, you have a choice of two excursions. Your first option is an excursion to ancient and picturesque Lamego, home to one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Portugal, the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies). For active adventurers, you can hike up the famed Lamego Steps, also known as the Holy Staircase. (B,L,D)<br></td><td><p><img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/day4-1605751222403.jpg" style="width: 100%;"><br></p></td></tr><tr><td>DAY 5</td><td>RÉGUA – ENTRE-OS-RIOS<br></td><td>Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Douro from Régua to Entre-Os-Rios. This will be followed by a traditional “home-cooked” meal at a local quinta. (B,L,D)<br></td><td><p><img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/day5-1605751250215.jpg" style="width: 100%;"><br></p></td></tr><tr><td>DAY 6</td><td>ENTRE-OS-RIOS - PORTO<br></td><td>Enjoy a morning of scenic cruising on your way to Porto, then join a guided tour of Porto’s historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll see the Cathedral, one of the city’s oldest monuments; the main square, ringed with shops and cafés; and the São Bento Railway Station, known for its blue and white tile panels depicting scenes from Portuguese history. You’ll also enjoy a tasting of Port, Portugal’s most renowned contribution to the world of wine. For a more active adventure, join a hike in Porto and explore the old harbor quarter, passing through the medieval streets of Porto; afterwards, indulge in a Port wine tasting. (B,L,D)<br></td><td><p><img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/day6-1605751271666.jpg" style="width: 100%;"><br></p></td></tr><tr><td>DAY 7</td><td>PORTO<br></td><td>Enjoy a day at leisure. (B,L,D)<br></td><td><p><img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/day7-1605751290546.jpg" style="width: 100%;"><br></p></td></tr><tr><td>DAY 8</td><td>PORTO – DISEMBARKATION<br></td><td>Your journey comes to an end in Porto as you prepare for your homeward flight. (B)<br></td><td><br></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br></p>

Itinerary

<h1><img src="https://ttand.imgix.net/amavida-1605753387759.jpg" style="width: 960px;"><br></h1><h1>The Ship<br>FLAVORS OF PORTUGAL &amp; SPAIN</h1><h3>
AmaVida<br>Overview</h3><p>Timeless elegance spills from the decks of the AmaVida, a ship that debuted on Portugal and Spain’s Douro River in 2013. Rust and gold color schemes bring together the Douro’s breathtaking sunsets and a sepia hue that conjures timeworn snapshots of the world’s oldest demarcated wine region. Most staterooms feature balconies from which to enjoy views of terraced vineyards, as well as Entertainment-On-Demand, climate-controlled air conditioning and an in-room safe. AmaVida’s passionate chefs will treat you to exquisite, locally-sourced cuisine paired with unlimited local wine—and the region’s signature Port—as well as beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner in the Main Restaurant cada noche.</p><table class="table table-bordered"><tbody><tr><td>TECHNICAL DATA</td><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Built</td><td>2013</td></tr><tr><td>Built in</td><td>Portugal</td></tr><tr><td>Length</td><td>260 feet</td></tr><tr><td>Width</td><td>37 feet</td></tr><tr><td>Crew</td><td>38</td></tr><tr><td>Staterooms</td><td>51</td></tr><tr><td>Passengers</td><td><p>102</p></td></tr><tr><td>Registry</td><td><p>Portugal</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;<br></p>

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Vega de Terrón to Porto

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