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Sagres Vacations Travel Designer Sagres Vacations 508-679-0053/401-434-1454 http://www.sagresvacations.com [email protected] Cruise the Douro River SEP 9, 2018 - SEP 19, 2018 $4998 PER PERSON $1199 per person for the pre and post Cruise* $3799 per person for the Douro River Cruise * ****Note: These prices are based in availability. This itinerary includes: Round - Trip from/to Boston l 1 night accommodation in the hotel Teatro and 2 nights accommodations in the hotel Lisboa l 21 meals including daily breakfast, 6 lunches and 6 dinners l Private transfer from/to the hotels l Full Day Tour in Lisbon l Private guide speaking English.

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Sagres VacationsTravel DesignerSagres Vacations508-679-0053/401-434-1454http://[email protected]

Cruise the Douro RiverSEP 9, 2018 - SEP 19, 2018

$4998 PER PERSON

$1199 per person for the pre and post Cruise*$3799 per person for the Douro River Cruise *****Note: These prices are based in availability.This itinerary includes: Round - Trip from/to Boston l 1 night accommodation in thehotel Teatro and 2 nights accommodations in the hotel Lisboa l 21 mealsincluding daily breakfast, 6 lunches and 6 dinners l Private transfer from/to thehotels l Full Day Tour in Lisbon l Private guide speaking English.

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TRIP SUMMARY

Flight from Boston to Porto

Flight from Boston to Porto

Leisure Day in Porto

Check in at Hotel Teatro - Hotel Teatro

Check out at Hotel Teatro - Hotel Teatro

Private Transfer from hotel Teatro to Cruise Port

Departe in the Cruise Enticing Douro at a Glance

Welcome Dinner

Castelo Rodrigo tour or Castelo Rodrigo Hike

Meals

Salamanca Excursion

Meals

Wine tasting and lunch at Quinta de Avessada and Port wine tasting at Quinta do Seixo

Meals

Visit to Mateus Palace and Quinta de Aveleda with a Wine Tasting

Meals

City tour and port wine tasting or Porto hike and Matosinhos tour

Meals

Overnight Flight - September 9

Arrive in Porto - September 10

Departure in Douro Cruise - September 11

Castelo Rodrigo tour or Castelo Rodrigo Hike - September 12

Salamanca Excursion - September 13

Wine tasting and lunch at Quinta de Avessada and Port wine tasting atQuinta do Seixo - September 14

Visit to Mateus Palace and Quinta de Aveleda with a Wine Tasting -September 15

Sunday - September 16

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Arrival from the Douro Cruise

Private Transfer from Porto to Lisbon with stops in Aveiro, Nazare and Obidos

Check in at Hotel Lisboa Plaza - Hotel Lisboa Plaza

Private Full Day tour in Lisbon

Meals

Check out at Hotel Lisboa Plaza - Hotel Lisboa Plaza

Private Transfer from Hotel Lisboa to Lisbon Airport

Flight from Lisbon to Boston

Meals

Monday - September 17

Tour in Lisbon - September 18

Flight Back to USA - September 19

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Departure

Arrival

Check-in

OVERNIGHT FLIGHT - SEPTEMBER 9

Flight from Boston to Porto

ARRIVE IN PORTO - SEPTEMBER 10

Flight from Boston to Porto

Leisure Day in PortoEnjoy the beautiful architecture and history of Porto at your own pace. DiscoverPorto’s neighborhoods with an optional yellow bus tour of the city, or visit one ofPorto’s most famous coffee houses, Café Majestic… This Oporto landmark is anessential stop in the city. It is known throughout Portugal, and is also listed amongEurope's top historical coffeehouses (as well as one of the world's top 10 mostbeautiful cafés). It was born with the name "Elite," which was soon changed to"Majestic." Its beautiful decoration justifies the second name: mirrors, cherubs,chandeliers, marble, and wood. It was once the meeting place for artists andpoliticians, and is still today often visited by illustrious figures.

Check in at Hotel TeatroLocated in the heart of Porto, the 4-star Hotel Teatro – Design Hotels is within a 5-minute walk from some of the city’s main attractions like Lello Bookshop, ClérigosTower and Porto Coliseum. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel.

Hotel Teatro stands in the same spot where the old 1859 Baquet Theatre oncestood. Completely renovated with a contemporary design plus a refined andbohemian environment, this revived theatre includes 74 rooms over six floors. Eachroom at Hotel Teatro offers an individual and modern design. The bathrooms arefitted with chic, modern fittings.

While the reception is the ticket office, the restaurant and the bar are the stage andaudience areas. The on-site restaurant offers an à lá carte menu and the breakfastmay be served in the room for a surcharge. In the evening guests can relax athotel’s Plateia Bar and enjoy a varied drink menu.

Hotel Teatro includes an inner courtyard where special events or meetings can takeplace, away from the tumult of the city. On the top floor guests may exercise using

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Check-out

Departure

Departure

the fitness center.

DEPARTURE IN DOURO CRUISE - SEPTEMBER 11

Check out at Hotel Teatro

Private Transfer from hotel Teatro to Cruise Port

Departe in the Cruise Enticing Douro at a GlanceThis pricing is based in a cabin category E - Douro DeckPanoramic Window, 161sq. ft

In-room temperature controlDeluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvetSpacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheadsLarge wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephoneFlat-screen TV that also works as a computerEntertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies andmusic libraryComplimentary internet and Wi-FiComplimentary bottled water replenished dailyDesk and chair

Hotel TeatroR. Sá da Bandeira, 84+351 22 040 9620

Hotel TeatroR. Sá da Bandeira, 84+351 22 040 9620

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Welcome DinnerEmbark your cruise in Porto. Gather on board tonight for your Welcome Dinner.

CASTELO RODRIGO TOUR OR CASTELO RODRIGO HIKE -SEPTEMBER 12

Castelo Rodrigo tour or Castelo Rodrigo HikeSpend some leisurely time soaking up the beauty of the Douro River as you cruiseto Barca d’Alva, where you will visit Castelo Rodrigo. Tour Figueira de CasteloRodrigo, a small fortified village perched high on a hilltop with centuries-old walls,steep narrow streets and fantastic views. We will stop to admire the Chafariz dosPretos, a truly unique fountain decorated with black faces, and taste somedelicious locally grown produce. Alternatively, choose to join the escorted hike toCastelo Rodrigo and hike up to the village before joining the rest of the group.

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MealsBreakfast;Lunch;Dinner;

SALAMANCA EXCURSION - SEPTEMBER 13

Salamanca ExcursionDrive to Salamanca today for a tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, locatedat the center of Spain’s Castilla y León region. Built of golden sandstone,Salamanca is known as a “living museum,” an opportunity to step back in time tothe Middle Ages. During your escorted tour, you will see the city’s elegant universitybuildings, the New Cathedral, the intriguingly decorated House of Shells, as well asPlaza Mayor, considered the most magnificent main square in Spain and free timeto explore. You’ll also enjoy a Flamenco show during lunch.

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MealsBreakfast;Lunch;Dinner;

WINE TASTING AND LUNCH AT QUINTA DE AVESSADA AND PORTWINE TASTING AT QUINTA DO SEIXO - SEPTEMBER 14

Wine tasting and lunch at Quinta de Avessada and Port winetasting at Quinta do SeixoToday we have something special planned. Be treated to an exclusive lunch atQuinta da Avessada, where you’ll enjoy an authentic and traditional diningexperience complete with entertainment. The warm, spirited hospitality of thisfamily-run Quinta is quite special as you will discover. Several family members playin a band, and while dining, they will entertain you. Quinta de Avessada is also afascinating interactive museum commemorating the history and culture of wine inthe Alto Douro region, so you’ll have fun discovering all the various stages of wineproduction as well as doing plenty of tasting. Later, enjoy a Port wine tasting atQuinta do Seixo.

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MealsBreakfast;Lunch;Dinner;

VISIT TO MATEUS PALACE AND QUINTA DE AVELEDA WITH A WINETASTING - SEPTEMBER 15

Visit to Mateus Palace and Quinta de Aveleda with a WineTastingThis morning, cruise to Régua for a morning excursion to the Baroquestyle Palaciode Mateus and its gardens, located in the beautiful Trás-os-Montes region near thecity of Vila Real. Inside the house you’ll see exhibits of religious images andbeautiful furnishings, paintings and ceiling of intricately carved wood. The gardenshere are considered some of the most beautiful in Portugal. We will also visit theQuinta de Aveleda gardens and we will sample some of the Quinta’s wine andcheese. Dinner will be onboard the AmaVida.

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MealsBreakfast;Lunch;Dinner;

SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 16

City tour and port wine tasting or Porto hike and MatosinhostourYour ship arrives in Porto, the capital of northern Portugal, early this morning. Yourescorted tour of the historical quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, includes anumber of iconic sights: the Porto Cathedral, one of the city’s oldest and mostimpressive monuments, the bustling main square and the Sao Bento RailwayStation, renowned for its magnificent blue and white tile panels depicting scenesfrom Portuguese history. More active guests may wish to instead take part in aescorted hiking tour of Porto where they will explore the old harbor quarter, passingthrough the medieval streets of Porto, and cross the Dom Luis Bridge by foot. You’llalso enjoy a tasting of port wine, which derives its name from this very city. Thisafternoon, we take a short journey to the nearby coastal town of Matosinhos, wherewe will visit a traditional restaurant for a cooking demonstration of Pataniscas, atraditional Portuguese cod fish cake, and other typical regional snacks. The shipmoors overnight in Porto.

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Arrival

MealsBreakfast;Lunch;Dinner;

MONDAY - SEPTEMBER 17

Arrival from the Douro Cruise

Private Transfer from Porto to Lisbon with stops in Aveiro,Nazare and ObidosToday you will have a private transfer from Porto to Lisbon. After a convenientpickup from Cruise Port, journey to Aveiro, where you’ll see how it earned the name“Venice of Portugal.” Admire the colorful tiled facades on the local Costa Novabuildings and learn about how this postcard-perfect village came to be from yourguide. Then you will visit Batalha, where you can find one of the most importantsymbols of our history, Batalha Monastery. On our way to the Atlantic West Coast,you will see the biggest pine tree field in Portugal, right before we arrive at Nazaré,a fisherman’s village and a famous surf spot, where you can find the biggest wavesin the world. Here the fish is king and it’s time to lunch. You got the opportunity toeat a nice grilled fish that was captured in the morning. Our journey continues southto Óbidos, a medieval village from XII century, inside the castle walls, where you

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Check-in

can find a lot of handcraft stores mixed with churches and charming guest houses.This village is also known by the chocolate and cherry liquor that you are going totaste. It’s time to arrive in Lisbon.

Check in at Hotel Lisboa Plaza

TOUR IN LISBON - SEPTEMBER 18

Private Full Day tour in LisbonPickup at the Hotel in direction to S. Jorge Castle where you will begin your walkingtour, visiting the Cathedral, S. Francis Church and “Baixa” area of Lisbon, whereyou will enjoy the local shops, restaurants and cafes. Lunch is served in a traditionalrestaurant, with breathtaking views of Lisbon. After a traditional lunch, we visit theBelem area of Lisbon, where you will find Lisbon’s iconic monuments and enjoy thetypical “bolo de belem” A pastry that is now world famous and considered one ofLisbon’s calling card.

Hotel Lisboa Plaza7 Travessa Salitre, Lisboa, Lisboa, PT, 1269-06621 321 8218

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Check-out

Departure

Departure

MealsBreakfast;Lunch;

FLIGHT BACK TO USA - SEPTEMBER 19

Check out at Hotel Lisboa Plaza

Private Transfer from Hotel Lisboa to Lisbon Airport

Flight from Lisbon to Boston

Hotel Lisboa Plaza7 Travessa Salitre, Lisboa, Lisboa, PT, 1269-06621 321 8218

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MealsBreakfast;

TRIP INFORMATION & DOCUMENTS

Air and Land Pricing is based on current availability and is subject tochange until confirmed….

*Unless otherwise stated, all prices are per person, based on double occupancy,for specific room categories and subject to availability at time of booking onselected departure dates. Airfare, transfers, port charges and government fees areadditional unless otherwise specified. Prices are valid at time of posting to theinternet. Offers are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time withoutnotice. Some restrictions and blackout periods may apply. Sagres Vacations is notresponsible for errors of omission or information that may occur as a result of thetransfer of information from selected third parties, technical or human error. SagresVacations reserves the rights to modify the itinerary, all efforts will be done to retainall tours and excursions as defined above.

PaymentsA $500 non-refundable deposit is required at time of booking to secure yourreservation. The balance is due 60 days before departures. Payment may be madeby charging to clients' Mastercard, Visa, American Express or Discover (cardimprint and signature required) or by sending a check or money order. All landrates are guaranteed upon deposit

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