Explore historic churches and monasteries, such as Lisbon’s Monastery of Jeréronimo, the shrine to Our Lady of Remedies in Lamega, , and the Old and New Cathedrals of , . Enjoy dinner and a wine tasting at a 14th-century monastery.

As you cruise the “River of Gold” you’ll enjoy the intimate, elegant setting of your ship — the ms Douro Spirit.

Portugal & the Douro River Wine Country Lisbon • Oporto • Fátima • Régua • Vega de Terrón • Barca d’Alva • Pinhão

Follow the path of one of Europe’s loveliest river valleys on this popular voyage in the land where the Age of Discovery began. The Douro River, rising in Spain, flows through Portugal to meet the Atlantic in Oporto, creating the spectacular Douro River Valley. Meaning “River of Gold” and now designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Douro was unnavigable until a series of in the 1960s tamed its rapids. On this unforgettable river cruise you’ll navigate the Douro aboard our privately chartered river vessel, the 130-passenger ms Douro Spirit, from Oporto to the Spanish border and back again. Before commencing your cruise, you’ll discover Portugal’s close ties to the sea with a stay in Lisbon. Enjoy the experience as your ship glides past graceful terraced … narrow walls … and bucolic villages. You’ll even enjoy a day trip to explore the magnificent university town of Salamanca, Spain. You’ll also find a gourmand’s paradise of food and wine, served up to you in a number of tantalizing venues — from a 14th-century monastery to the Avessada Winery.

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YOUR FOUR-STAR RIVER CRUISE SHIP Facebook Aboard the exclusively chartered, 4-star ms Douro Spirit, your “floating hotel” for the cruise portion of your journey, you’ll enjoy FREE shipboard Wi-Fi and French balconies in all cabins. Plus wine, beer, and soft drinks are included with dinners on board! For View our online video to learn more. complete details, visit our website. www.vantagetravel.com/ptl15 18 Learn more at www.vantagetravel.com/groups > Ask how we can tailor your trip to your group’s interests

Exclusive Features • Visit wine caves in Oporto • Visit the Avessada Winery — plus harvest departures of Sep 19, Oct 10 and 31 include a wine festival, grape picking & more! • Exclusive itinerary featuring 3 nights in Lisbon and 7 nights cruising aboard the exclusively chartered ms Douro Spirit — enjoy FREE shipboard Wi-Fi and French balconies in all cabins • Enjoy ©The Vantage Travel Lifestyle with features like

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Your Itinerary Your Price Includes day location highlights • Purchase your airfare from Vantage ➤Pre-trip extension to Madeira, Portugal and your airport transfers in your destination, government taxes and fees, 1 Depart home / Overnight flight to Lisbon, Portugal (or depart 4 days earlier and fuel surcharges are included for Madeira extension) • Accommodations: 10 nights, including 2 Arrive in Lisbon / Welcome Dinner at the hotel 3 nights in Lisbon at the Deluxe Four Transfer to Deluxe Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon (or similar) Lisbon HHHHH and 7 nights in an outside stateroom aboard the 4-star ms Douro Spirit 3-4 Lisbon Guided city tour, including National Coach Museum & pasteis de Belém tasting; Half-day tour to Sintra • 9 sightseeing tours plus Cultural Connections — a value of $1,080 5 Lisbon / Oporto / Visit to Nazaré with lunch at local restaurant; per couple! Embark lesson; Captain’s Welcome • 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites ms Douro Spirit Reception with champagne, followed by on board entertainment • QuietVox audio headsets on sightseeing tours and extensions 6 Oporto Oporto city tour; Wine cave visit & tasting; Alpen- Entre os Rios durada Monastery dinner & wine tasting; Flamenco • 26 meals: 10 breakfasts, 7 lunches, show on board and 9 dinners, plus Captain’s Welcome 7 Entre os Rios Lecture: “Portuguese Society & Economics”; Visit Reception, Captain’s Cocktail Party & Régua Mateus Manor House; Portuguese folk music show Dinner, Captain’s Farewell Cocktail Party, on board and meals ashore 8 Régua Excursion to with Quinta do Seixo • Wine, beer & soft drinks included with Pinhão visit & port tasting; Portuguese pastry-making demo dinners on board Vega de Terrón, Spain on board; Captain’s Cocktail Reception & Dinner; Flamenco show on board • New! FREE Vantage Deluxe Concierge Service on board ship to assist with all 9 Vega de Terrón, Spain Visit to Salamanca with cathedral, university & main your personal requests Barca d’Alva, Portugal square tour; Portuguese BBQ dinner on board • The services of a European Vantage 10 Barca d’Alva Visit town of Figueira Castelo Rodrigo; Dinner and Cruise Director & City Hosts, plus Pinhão wine tasting at Avessada Winery Hospitality Desk, shipboard commentary, 11 Pinhão / Oporto Pub crawl in Oporto experienced regional experts, and private 12 Oporto / Disembark ship / Return home or begin optional extension motorcoach for excursions • All transfers & baggage handling ➤Post-trip extension to Oporto, Portugal and Barcelona, Spain overseas, beginning with your first hotel Please note: Port times and itineraries are subject to change. Fluctuating water levels may affect itinerary. Side-by-side mooring • Vantage 5% Travel Reward, received is standard practice in European ports of call and may occur periodically during your river cruise. †The itinerary for the harvest departures will vary slightly. upon your return, to use toward your next Vantage Memorable Journey® Family & Friends 1 800 322-6677 / Diplomat Club 1 800 322-6677 / Affinity Group Travel 1 800 994-6321 19 H ighlights preview See Lisbon’s Belem tower, a symbol of the nation’s Age of Discovery.

The Wines of Portugal This trip includes 9 sightseeing tours One of the world’s oldest defined wine regions, the Douro River plus Cultural Connections Valley nonetheless produces some of today’s trendiest varieties. — a value of $1,080 per couple. Here are just a few Your journey takes you right into the heart of wine country, where examples of the discoveries that await you. you have opportunities to savor various vintages at every turn — For complete details, visit and at every dinner aboard ship. You’ll visit wine caves in Oporto, www.vantagetravel.com/ptl15 Additionaljoin an Online excursion Con ttoen 18th-centuryt Mateus Manor House to savor famous rosés, and enjoy dinner and wine tastings ashore in Pinhão Deluxe Hotel Accommodations and in Entre os Rios. Enjoy a stay at a conveniently located, Deluxe hotel at the FacebookAnd there’s more... beginning of your voyage. Set atop one of Lisbon’s seven hills, the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon delights the eye with 18th-century Guided tours of ancient Lamego; medieval Figueira Castelo Rodri- replica furnishings, contemporary Portuguese works of art, and go; rustic Pinhão; and Guimarães, a 2012 European Cultural Capital; striking views. The mix of Old-World elements with modern • Onboard Lecture Series • Cooking demonstration and sample comforts makes for a thoroughly enjoyable stay. pasteis de Belém, Portugal’s favorite pastry treat • Portuguese language lesson • Dinner at Alpendurada monastery • Portuguese Lisbon, Portugal barbecue dinner • Portuguese folk music and flamenco shows • Tours of Sintra • Pub crawl in Oporto • Captain’s Dinner as well as a Lasting from the early 15th to the 17th century, the Age of Welcome Dinner and Farewell Dinner Discoveries saw intrepid explorers setting off from Europe to discover new lands. This remarkable era launched in Lisbon, and your guided tour of the Portuguese capital features UNESCO World Heritage monuments dedicated to this rich history.

Oporto, Portugal Once an outpost of the Roman Empire, Oporto is most closely associated with its famous , port. You’ll find, however, that Portugal’s second-largest city also offers a breathtaking setting on a gorge overlooking the Atlantic. Its historic center of bridges, a lofty cathedral, and a mix of architectural styles is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Salamanca, Spain Salamanca has been an educational and cultural center since the early 13th century, earning it UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Ron and Pam Shive, and Eddie Edwards enjoy wine and dinner at You’ll tour the cathedral, the university, and the gorgeous main Alpendurada monastery. square during your visit here. ●● moderate Activity Level

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Facebook FREE SINGLE SUPPLEMENT — a value of $149! Add 4 Days Pre-Trip to Madeira, Portugal — just $199 a day!

During your three-day stay in the island capital, Funchal, enjoy a half-day city tour—including a ride in a wicker toboggan. Immerse yourself in local life as you visit the covered market at the edge of the Old Town and the oldest cellar, where you’ll sample the sweet wine named for the island. Then, spend a day pursuing your own interests in Funchal. Or join an optional Espetada evening with dinner. It’s the perfect prelude to your mainland vacation! Your Price Includes: • Flight from Madeira to Lisbon • 3 nights accommodations in sea-view rooms at the First-Class Pestana Carlton Madeira Hotel (or similar) • 4 meals: 3 breakfasts and 1 dinner • Half-day city tour with Toboggan ride You don’t have to be horticulturist to fall in love with the fantastical • ©The Vantage Travel Lifestyle feature: wine cellar visit Madeira Botanical Garden, overlooking Funchal. • All transfers and baggage handling overseas, beginning with your first hotel • Services of a City Host and regional experts

FREE SINGLE SUPPLEMENT — a value of $749! Add 6 Days Post-Trip to Oporto, Portugal & Barcelona, Spain — just $233 a day! On this comprehensive extension, continue your explorations of graceful Oporto, the city that gave its name. Your visit also includes an unforgettable excursion to Guimarães, the historical center of Portugal. Then, it’s on to the sunny beaches, Gothic squares, and trendy restaurants and bars of cosmopolitan Barcelona. During your stay in this exciting Mediterranean city, you’ll enjoy a panoramic city tour, including entrance to the renowned Sagrada Família. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to join a half-day optional tour and visit Montserrat, a hilltop monastery complex, for a taste of Catalonian culture. Your Price Includes: • Flight from Oporto to Barcelona • 2 nights’ accommodations at the Superior First-Class Pestana and 3 nights’ at the Moderate Deluxe Le Meridien Barcelona • 8 meals: 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 2 dinners • 2 sightseeing tours: Tours of Barcelona and Guimarães Marvel at the towering Sagrada Familia Basilica, the • ©The Vantage Travel Lifestyle feature: tapas bar visit unfinished masterpiece of Antoni Gaudi. • All transfers and baggage handling (where permitted) • Services of a City Host and regional experts

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