Portugal said “bem vindo de volta” to Scenic’s luxury all-inclusive river cruising as it returned to the Douro River on Friday 30 July 2021.
Isn’t it nice to see the world reopening once more?
At the end of last week, Scenic celebrated the recommencement of its cruises on the Duoro River in Portugal.
In the same week, Princess completed its first Alaska sailing and Viking restarted river voyages in France, marking an important time for cruising, post-pandemic.
Scenic says, now cruising in the country has recommenced, it will operate a combination of eight and 11-day round-trip sailings from Porto on board its spacious and custom-built Scenic Azure Space-Ship.
The eight-day Delightful Douro river cruise takes in Regua, Vega de Terron, Pocinho and Pinhão.
The cruise company says the highlights of the itinerary include a visit to the iconic Mateus Palace (which graces the label of its famous namesake Rosé), a canoeing excursion on the Pinhão River and a spectacular private evening concert within the wondrous surroundings of São Francisco Church.
The 11-day Unforgettable Douro river cruise has a gourmet focus, with guests enjoying a wine tasting at the fairytale Quinta da Aveleda, a renowned sparkling wine producer, in the famous Vino Verde region.
Scenic is currently welcoming guests from the United States and United Kingdom with plans to resume river cruising in France’s Bordeaux on 29 August, the Rhine on 30 August and the Danube on 27 September 2021.
All guests must be fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure. The company says it’s working closely with relevant bodies, including CLIA and the local government authorities, to ensure operations adhere to all necessary guidelines.
Our fingers are crossed for the return of Aussie and Kiwi travellers again soon.
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