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$18,440
NZ $12,940

Delightful Douro & Spectacular South of France 2026

18 days
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From Porto to Lyon
4.4
38 traveler reviews
Delightful Douro & Spectacular South of France 2026 - Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
  • River Cruise
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Age range 12 to 99

Places You’ll See

  • Pinhao
    Pinhao
  • Barca de Alva
    Barca de Alva
  • Peso da Regua
    Peso da Regua
  • Lyon
    Lyon
  • Tournus
    Tournus
  • Tournon-sur-Rhone
    Tournon-sur-Rhone
  • Avignon
    Avignon
  • Arles
    Arles
  • Viviers
    Viviers
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Highlights

  • Explore Porto and enjoy a Fado music night
  • Cruise the Douro Valley and visit vineyards
  • Experience Salamanca's golden city charm
  • Attend a classical concert in São Francisco Church
  • Discover Avignon and dine in the Pope's Palace

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Porto
  2. Day 2 Porto > Pinhão
  3. Day 3 Pinhão > Barca D’Alva
  4. Day 4 Barca d’Alva > Pocinho
  5. Day 5 Pocinho > Régua
  6. Day 6 Régua > Porto
  7. Day 7 Porto
  8. Day 8 Porto > Lyon
  9. Day 9 Lyon > Chalon-Sur-Saône
  10. Day 10 Chalon-Sur-Saone > Tournus
  11. Day 11 Tournon
  12. Day 12 Avignon
  13. Day 13 Avignon
  14. Day 14 Arles
  15. Day 15 Viviers
  16. Day 16 Lyon
  17. Day 17 Lyon
  18. Day 18 Lyon
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Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours

4.4
(38 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

615

Age Range

12 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

84%

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Customer Reviews

  • Yvette
    · May 31st, 2024
    Fabulous cruise, fabulous staff, food, cleanliness of ship all first class!
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  • Judy
    · May 31st, 2024
    Staff, food, and accommodations were absolutely amazing! We we blown away
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  • CHYE
    · October 10th, 2023
    Overall Good. Staff service was generally excellent. F&B was good. Excursions could be improved.
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Dates & Availability

18 days
Delightful Douro & Spectacular South of France 2026
From Porto to Lyon

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    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Portugal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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