Imagine sailing down one of Europe’s major waterways – the Douro River in Portugal – as you pass colourful little villages, lush undulating hills, and vineyards growing some of the finest wine in the world?
Then imagine tasting some of that wine onboard a premium cruise ship, watching as the setting sun casts the surrounding landscape in hues of warm orange?
Travelmarvel are launching a new Douro River Cruising product for 2017 that will utilise the recently refurbished ms Douro Queen on cruises ranging from an 8-day cruise from $3,795pp* (*incl Early Payment Discount) right up to a 21-day cruise.
Here are five reasons why you should be excited about sailing the Douro River with Travelmarvel in 2017.
1. Wine tastes better on the ms Douro Queen
The Douro Valley – which the ms Douro Queen winds its way through – is Portugal’s most famous wine-producing region, famous not only for its port wine, but also for its fine unfortified wines, both red and white.
The ms Douro Queen is stocked with some of the best locally produced vino, and guests can sit or lie by the pool on the ship’s sun deck or inside its lounge and taste the flavours of the region, made even better by the stunning scenery that’s only ever a look away!
2. Food on the ms Douro Queen is pretty awesome too
What goes with a great glass of wine and a breathtaking view? A delicious meal, of course!
Serving up sumptuous four-course dinners as well as buffet-style breakfasts and lunches in the ship’s main dining lounge, the ms Douro Queen focuses on delivering both Portuguese and international flavours to its guests (130 max), complimented with a selection of quality wine and complimentary beer, fruit juice and soft drinks. You’ll never eat so well again!
3. You can learn some of the local lingo as you cruise
Take more than just precious memories away from your time cruising the Douro River with Travelmarvel, and learn a new language as part of Travelmarvel’s Insider Experiences for this destination. Onboard the ms Douro Queen, guests can take a Portuguese lesson and learn some of the local lingo that they can then use each time they dock at a new port – muito bom! (very good).
4, You’ll never get bored onboard (ha!)
There’s never a dull moment onboard the ms Douro Queen. Be treated to the soulful sounds of Fado performers each night as they entertain you between rounds of drinks; or take a history lesson and impress your friends and family back home.
When it is time to relax – or time for a siesta – simply retire to your air-conditioned spacious stateroom equipped with the finest amenities.
5. You can taste the culture – literally
Stretch your legs and dive right into the cultural heart of the Douro River by having dinner at a local quinta as part of the Travelmarvel experience onboard the ms Douro Queen. Chat to the friendly proprietors, take a look around the place, and most importantly, tuck into some of the tastiest and most authentic dishes of your trip!
If these reasons weren’t exciting enough to experience Travelmarvel’s newest river cruising destination in 2017 on the Douro River onboard the ms Douro Queen, Travelmarvel are also offering two for one airfares (including taxes) and a truckload of inclusions, including transfers, port charges, tipping, most meals, cruise director & local guides, daily bottled water, tea, coffee as well as soft drink, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on the cruise.
Travel agents who would like to pre-register interested clients for Douro river cruising can call Travelmarvel on 1300 196 420, visit travelmarvel.com.au or see their local business development manager.
For more details and terms and conditions please visit: www.travelmarvel.com.
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