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Save up to £800 per couple

The Douro Explorer

Itinerary

Highlights

Included excursion to Salamanca

Included tour, dinner and wine at a local Quinta

Discover the riverside havens, Pinhão and Barca d’Alva

Cross into Spain and visit charming Vega de Terrón

Explore the world of port wine in Régua

Traditional evening of dinner, music and wine in a local vineyard

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Taste the Destination

We'll complement our delicious international dining with the very best authentic Portuguese cuisine. Here's a sample of what to expect:

Alentejo-style pork - a delicious combination of marinated pork shoulder and clams in a white wine and red pepper sauce

Octopus à lagareiro - a traditional baked recipe of potatoes, octopus, garlic, pepper and chopped parsley

Pastel de nata - iconic Portuguese custard tarts

What the price includes

  • Seven nights' Premium All-Inclusive cruise accommodation
  • Return travel from the UK to Porto (unless you select our Tour Only option)
  • Included coach transfers to the ship (unless you select our Tour Only option)
  • Portuguese evening at a local vineyard with traditional music, aperitif, a short vineyard tour and meal with wine.
  • Free Wi-Fi on board
  • On-board activities and entertainment
  • Gourmet buffet dining with live cooking stations
  • Flexible mealtimes
  • A FREE unlimited Premium All-Inclusive drinks package including water, soft drinks, speciality teas and coffees, beer, wine, spirits and cocktails throughout the day and evening
  • Occasional regional treats and specialities to complement your destination that day
  • Afternoon tea with freshly prepared cakes and pastries
  • 15 per cent off on a range of beauty and wellness treatments in the on-board spa, SPA-ROSA
  • The services of a Cruise Director and experienced English-speaking crew
  • All port taxes and surcharges

Dates & Prices

Departure pointDeparture datePrice (per person)Availability
Birmingham

October 2025

from £2,934 pp

1 date available

Bristol

May 2025 - October 2025

from £2,845 pp

3 dates available

London Gatwick

March 2025 - October 2025

from £2,071 pp

5 dates available

London Stansted

March 2025 - October 2025

from £1,909 pp

4 dates available

Accommodation

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A-ROSA ALVA River CruiseEach of A-ROSA's elegant river cruise vessels has been built specifically for the river upon which it sails, offering spacious, contemporary public areas, light, bright cabins and a casual-yet-stylish cruising experience.

Further Information

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  • Brand new eco-friendly ship in 2022

  • Cabins: 140

  • Passengers: 280

  • Decks: 5

  • Length x Width: 135m x 17.7m

  • Cruising Speed: 24 km/h

OFFER TERMS & CONDITIONS

All offers are available on new A-ROSA 2025 river cruise bookings made from 09:00 08th April 2024 to 29th November 2024 inclusive. All offers are subject to availability and may be withdrawn without notice at any time. Discount amounts are already included in advertised fares, these may vary on selected departures, are not combinable with any other offers and apply to full-paying passengers only.

These offers do not apply to any other Newmarket Holidays products.

Cruises are provided by A-ROSA rivers cruises, These providers reserve the right to cancel, change or amend any tour. Holidays booked with Newmarket Holidays are financially protected in accordance with ABTA, ATOL & ABTOT regulations. Newmarket Holidays Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 02238316.

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