Minho

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§Paço de Calheiros ManorAmarante

Ponte de Lima

Guimarães Castle

Pinhão

Mateus Palace Castelo Rodrigo

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North Portugal’s Regal Elegance

7 dAy/6 nIghT CRuIse And lAnd TOuR

Count Francisco Calheiros e Menezes

exclUSIve PROgRAM douRo & Minho ReGions

Day 4 - WednesdaySail to Régua with sparkling wine breakfast on the sundeckDebark Spirit of Charwell in RéguaFull day overland tour of the Minho Region by luxury bus, including:Tour to Amarante: known for its examples of Romanesque architecture and as the 12th Century home of Saint GonçaloLunch overlooking the Tamega River at 1 Michelin star Largo do Paço restaurant in the Relais & Chateau Casa da Calçada hotelTour to Guimarães: the birthplace of Portugal, a UNESCO heritage city and recently voted a European Capital of Culture Arrival at Paço de Calheiros Manor, check-inWelcome cocktail hosted by Count Francisco de Calheiros e Menezes 20th Lord of the manorWelcome Dinner followed by Classical music entertainment and digestifs

Overnight at Paço de CalheirosDay 5 - ThursdayTour to Ponte de Lima: Portugal’s oldest town Lunch at a typical Minho restaurant on the bank of the Minho River Free time in Ponte de Lima or return for free time at Paço de Calheiros ManorSunset cocktails in the Estate’s gardenDinner at Paço de Calheiro followed by Folkloric music and dancing in the courtyardOvernight at Paço de Calheiros

Day 6 - FridayA full day to enjoy the Estate’s activities, such as: garden and orchard visits; horse riding; vineyard and wine producing; hike the hillside and forest; relax poolside; tennis; spa treatment*; picnic lunch*; shuttle bus to and from Ponte de Lima as desiredLunch on the EstateVinho Verde wine tasting Sunset cocktail and farewell dinner Overnight at Paço de Calheiros

Day 7 - SaturdayCheck-outTransfer to Porto

A first-ever cruise and land tour highlighting North Portugal’s Regal heritage with a 3 night cruise on the Queen

of England’s former Royal Barge, the Spirit of Chartwell, combined with 3 nights as a guest at Northern Portugal’s

Regal Manor, Paço de Calheiros. Only available from DouroAzul, this experience includes a 3 night cruise through

the scenic and historical Upper Douro River Valley and Port Wine region combined with a 3 night stay at the 600

years old Paço de Calheiros Royal Manor as a guest of the Count of Calheiros.

douro | cruise on board of spirit of chartwell minho | paço de calheiros manor

Cruise and tour program

On Board Spirit of Chartwell & at Paço de Calheiros Manor

Day 1 - SundayArrival in PortoTransfer to Régua | Embark Spirit of ChartwellSunset Cruise with Welcome Cocktail Party Live evening entertainment in Piano loungeOvernight at Régua

Day 2 - MondayTour to Mateus Palace and Vila RealShip sails to Barca d’Alva (Spanish border)Cooking demonstration on boardPortuguese-style Barbecue on the sundeck while sailing through the Port Wine RegionEvening live traditional Portuguese regional music | Overnight at Barca d’Alva

Day 3 - TuesdayMorning tour to the medieval walled city of Almeida Morning tour to the hilltop medieval village of Castelo Rodrigo with a tasting of local natural snacks and delicaciesShip sails to PinhãoEvening Fado Show and traditional Portuguese GuitarOvernight in Pinhão

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Jul. 5, 12, 19, 26

Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 Full and Partial Charter Rates available on request.

note: Cruise & Tour and upgrade rates are per person based upon double occupancy.

€2,249 €749 €1,149

The SpiriT of CharTwell

DouroAzul’s Spirit of Chartwell, very recently restored, redecorated and used by Her Majesty The Queen of England for her Diamond Jubilee, affords select travelers an experience worthy of its Royal Heritage. This thirty passenger vessel provides the finest imported interior furnishings and delivers classic elegance and fine cuisine in an all-inclusive, comfortable and club-like ambiance.

deCKPlAn MS SPIRIT OF CHARTWELL

• 3 night cruise with full luxury services • 3 nights at Paço de Calheiros Manor • All meals: 6 Breakfast; 5 Lunch; 6 Dinner• All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included on board Spirit of Chartwell and at Paço de Calheiros• Between-meal snacks as desired• Lunch ashore in Amarante at Casa de Calçada’s restaurant (1 Michelin star)• Riverside lunch ashore in Ponte Lima• Nightly pre-dinner, evening cocktail parties • Welcome cocktail party at Paço de Calheiros manor hosted by Count Franciso de Calheiros e Menezes, 20th Lord of the manor• Wine with all meals ashore• Transfers from Porto Hotel or Airport to ship and from Paço de Calheiros to Porto• All land tours: Mateus Palace; Vila Real; Castelo Rodrigo; Almeida; Guimarães; Amarante; and Ponte Lima• 2-day, 5-museum pass in Ponte Lima• Cooking demonstration at Paço de Calheiros• Cooking demonstration on board• Vinho Verde wine tasting demonstration at Paço de Calheiros• 5 nights Live Evening entertainment• Activities at leisure at Paço de Calheiros, include: tennis court, swimming pool, horseback riding, hiking, vineyard, gardens and wine cellar visits, shuttle service to Ponte Lima• Professional Nationally Certified Guide escort for full program• Picnic*• Spa services*

The RegAl elegAnCe CRuIse & TOuR Is An All InClusIve PROgRAM And InCludes:

Regal elegance cruising the douro River

*on request, space limited, require a surcharge

paço De CalheiroS

Paço de Calheiros, located in Ponte de Lima in North Portugal’s Minho’s region, has been the home of the Calheiros family since the 14th century. Considered a premier example of 17th century Portuguese Manor house design, it now serves as the residence of the current Lord of the Manor, Count Francisco Calheiros e Menezes and his family.Small, select groups are invited as guests of Count Calheiros and the Calheiros family and, as part of this Regal Elegance tour, will enjoy ample free time to enjoy the Manor and it’s grounds as they wish, either alone or with small guided groups of Spirit of Chartwell guests.At Paço de Calheiros guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the Lima Valley while experience an array of attractions including swimming pool, tennis court, beautiful gardens, horses, culinary demonstrations, bread making, wine tasting, and others.

In the heart of Minho’s Valley, the unique and genuine beauty of the oldest town in Portugal has deep roots, ancestral heritage and romantic legends. Ponte de Lima’s historic centre opens its doors on a range of discoveries for visitors. The streets; statues; busts; poems; contemporary, gothic and manueline monuments and architecture all combine to offer visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the cultural, historical or modern attractions of Ponte de Lima.Discover the Medieval history of its Roman Bridge; city and fortress walls; and its Cathedral. Explore one of Ponte de Lima’s many museums. Appreciate the Minho river waters passing by while tasting the unique flavour of the local cuisine. Enjoy the local green wine (Vinho Verde), a naturally light and refreshing drink.Ponte de Lima is also known as the most floral town in Portugal and no visit is complete without a stop at the International Garden Festival, the only one of its kind in Portugal.

poNTe De limaPortugal’s oldest town

Traditional Portuguese noble Manor

exTeND your porTuGal holiDay

Day 1 - ThurSDayArrive Lisbon airport and private luxury transfer to hotelAccommodation at Altis Avenida Hotel*****, Lisbon

Day 2 - friDayGuided Lisbon walking tour of Lisbon’s downtown, historical neighborhoods, Central Lisbon, Bairro Alto, Chiado, Baixa, Terreiro do Paço, Avenida da Liberdade and AlfamaAfternoon at leisureAccommodation at Altis Avenida Hotel*****, Lisbon

RATe: €495

Rate and dining conditions: Rate is €495 per person based on double occupancy. Single travelers must pay a €295 single supplement. Rate includes lodging, breakfasts, transfers and tours as listed. Rate does not include lunches and dinners. Dining venues in all visited areas are varied with multiple safe options to meet all tastes. Group escorts are prepared to assist guest with their dining decisions and arrangements.

Porto

explorers Monument|LisbonPraça do Comércio | Lisbon

Cardosas Palace hotel | Porto

university | Coimbra

With an optional pre-cruise tour to Lisbon, Fátima, Coimbra and Porto.

OPTIONAL 3-NIGHT PRE CRUISE EXTENSION

Day 3 - SaTurDayFull day tour and transfer: begin with a visit to Fátima with free time to visit the Sanctuary; continue to Coimbra, home of one of world’s first Universities, for a guided walking tour and free time for lunch; continue to Porto, North Portugal’s historic port city at the mouth of the Douro River.Accomodation at Cardosas Palace Hotel, Intercontinental *****, Porto

Day 4 - SuNDayMorning Porto city tour which includes city highlights and a visit to a typical Port Wine cellar and Port Wine tasting.Afternoon transfer to the Spirit of Chartwell to join the Regal Elegance Cruise & Tour.

An Air Ticketing Concierge is standing by to help you plan and purchase your flight

tickets. Air Concierge services are provided by ISS-Global Marine Travel

(ISS-GMT), DouroAzul’s preferred flight services supplier. The Air Concierge will help

you select flights which seamlessly match with your Regal Elegance cruise/tour, pre

and post cruise extensions, or any other DouroAzul cruise plans.

AIR TICkETING CONCIERGE SERvICE

Altis Avenida hotel | Lisbon

You can contact your Air Concierge at:

Telephone: 1 (866) 435-9446 (From inside the USA)

Email:

001 (954) 446-2368 (From outside the USA)

air@flygmt.com

RATe: €495

Alto douro ALL 7 niGhT CRuise iTineRARies visiTPorto » Entre-os-rios » Régua » Vega Terron (Spain) » Barca d’Alva » Pinhão » Régua » Porto

hiGhLiGhTs on The 7 niGhT douRo vALLey CRuisesAlpendurada Monestary dinnerQuinta da Avessada dinnerPortuguese Folk Music show

oPTionAL 5 TouR PACkAGe inCLudes:Porto City, Mateus Palace, Lamego, Castelo Rodrigo, Salamanca with lunch and Flamenco show; Additional tour to Guimarães: 48€/pax when available

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845€7 niGhTs douRo RiveR CRuise oPTions

This 24 cabin ship wraps you in the most intimate and traditional style. This ship offers an unparalleled personalizes cruise where guests are close travel companions who share international cuisine, award winning views and captivating land events.

invicta

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5 TOuR PACKAge

Jul. 8, 22 895€ 395€ 55€249€

Aug. 12 945 € 425€ 75€

The invicta represents the essence of douro River cruising. This refurbished classical ship offers 40 cabins in a traditional nautical setting. heavy woods, leather, brass and marble surround you as you sail the douro river and experience the top quality service and personal touch of this pleasing and popular riverboats.

douro Cruiser

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5 TOuR PACKAge

Jul. 4, 18, 25 995 € 445€ 95€ 249€

Aug. 1, 8

This 65 cabin luxury riverboat delivers a full service cruise experience that includes an on board entertainment program offering enjoyable activities and shows along with informative lectures and demonstrations, which allow guests opportunities to explore this region’s unique history, culture and friendly appeal.

ALL CRuise RATes (Above) inCLude Cruise, room & full board | All on board activities | Two off ship meals (with wine)

DOES NOT INCLUDE 5-tour package; optional tour, on board bar beverages; crew gratuities | Charter Rates available on request

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Apr. 11

845€ 375€ 75€ 249€Aug. 1, 8, 22

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reSerVaTioNS aND BooKiNG CoNDiTioNSReservations and bookings may be made by contacting douroAzul or your travel professional.

paymeNTSA deposit of 20% of the total reservation is payable with booking confirmation. Final 80% payment due 90 days prior to the cruise.All bookings made inside 90 days prior to departure must be fully paid upon reservation.

opTioNal pre-CruiSe aND CruiSe-Tour CaNCelaTioN peNalTieSThe 20% booking deposit is non- refundable;Cancellation Penalties, for cancellations:90-30 days prior to departure: 50% penalty;29-15 days prior to departure: 75% penalty 14 days or less prior to departure: 100% penaltyAll cancellation penalties based upon full value of the reservation.

air TiCKeT CharGeS, ChaNGeS aND CaNCelaTioN peNalTieSAll air ticketing arrangements made via the Air Ticketing Con-cierge, iss-GMT, are paid direct to iss-GMT by separate pay-ment methods and conditions. Air ticket changes and cancela-tions are subject to the terms and conditions of the Airline and payable via iss-GMT. iss-GMT will explain ticketing options prior to final booking. douroAzul and iss-GMT are not liable for dam-ages resulting from any airline’s failure to perform.

iTiNerary reSTriCTioNSdue to occasional operational considerations, such as, but not limited to: river navigating restrictions, hotel or ship available in-ventory, river or road traffic congestion, and other similar situa-tions which may negatively affect the smooth operation of the full river cruise and land portions of the itinerary, the 6-night cruise & tour itinerary may be operated in reverse direction and visit the hotel Manor prior to cruising on the ship. in this case all the same elements and events will be offered.should Count Francisco de Calhieros e Menezes be unable to host any events, he will be substituted by an immediate family member or heir.

CoNTaCTS aND CoNDiTioNS

SpiriT of CharTwell, pre-CruiSe Tour aND riVer CruiSeS

Contacts spirit of Chartwell and River cruises

Phone +351 962 039 148cruises@douroazul.com

www.douroazul.com

BroChureThe content of the brochure may have inexact expressions, typed mistakes or omissions. douroAzul s.A. reserves the right to review the content of the pages at any time and is not respon-sible for any direct, indirect, incident, special or derivate harms, lost of income or interruption of the activity which is caused by the use or the impossibility of the use of the services written in this brochure, even if douroAzul, s.A. has been informed of these possible harms. Prices are correct at time of printing and are subject to change.

SuB CoNTraCTorSsome program elements listed herein are subcontracted using certified, insured and experienced service providers. douroAzul s.A. assumes no liability for any acts or omissions of the sub contracted Air or Land portions of its cruise-tours which result in personal injury to any client.

The above conditions are for the 6-night “Regal elegance” cruise and tour on the spirit of Chartwell and at Paço de Calheiros Manor; the pre-cruise Lisbon to Porto extension; and the 7-night Cruises listed herein. For other douroAzul products, consult douroAzul.

validity november 2014 to november 2015

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