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Delightful Douro on Scenic Azure 2023

Porto, Portugal Round-trip
Length: 8 Days - Departs: Thu, Nov 23, 2023
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Departure
Nov 23, 2023
Arrival
Nov 30, 2023

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Great stories come from unforgettable moments. Now is the perfect time to turn your Europe river cruise dreams into reality. Save up to $2000 per couple on select 2023 & 2024 Europe river cruise departures. Plus, when you pay in full within 30 days of booking, select one additional benefit from a menu of options: free or reduced airfare, or free land extension^ or up to $2,000 per couple additional instant savings. Plus As always, receive our AffordableTours.com 5% extra savings. (Not all dates qualify, contact your Travel Consultant for applicable sailings).
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Available for new bookings only made between April 1 - June 30, 2023 on 2023 & 2024 Scenic river departures. A non-refundable initial deposit of $500 per person is required at the time of booking, with full payment required 90 days prior to departure unless otherwise specified.

River cruises: Save up to $1,000pp for a maximum value of $2,000 per couple in a suite on 2023 or 2024 river departures. Savings varies based on itinerary and departure. When paid in full, select one bonus option. Bonus options are available when paid in full 30 days within booking, or at time of booking if within final payment timeframe; whichever is soonest. Departures outside of 13 months: Pay in full at 12 months prior to departure. Bonus options: Free or Reduced Airfare: Free roundtrip economy air available on select 8+ day departures when paid in full within 30 days of booking. 2-for-1 roundtrip economy air available for remainder of departures. Roundtrip economy air max ticket value is $1,400 per ticket including taxes and fees; July & August 2023 max ticket airfare is $2,000 per ticket including taxes and fees. If airfare is greater than the defined max value amount inclusive of taxes and fees, guest is responsible for the difference. Departure length is based on cruise days only, excluding land extensions. Exclusions apply. Air offers are only valid 61 or more days prior to departure. All flights will be booked on Scenic’s choice of airline and routing, and are subject to availability. Free Land Extension: Free land extensions available on select 8+ day departures when paid in full within 30 days of booking. Land tours eligible on this offer include Prague, Transylvania, Ljublijana & Zagreb, Bruges, Madrid, Paris, and Lisbon. Please see specific departure for eligible products. Additional Savings: Additional savings up to $1,000pp available when paid in full within 30 days of booking on select 8+ day departures. Offers are combinable with Save and Sail events, group offers, travel advisor exclusives, show vouchers, trade incentive programs, loyalty bonus offers and future travel credits. Not combinable with any other offers. Air offer, free land extensions and Air credits are not combinable with each other.

All offers are inventory controlled and may be extended, cancelled or withdrawn at any time without notice. Pay in full bonus options are not combinable with each other. Scenic reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares and promotions at any time. For the most up-to-date pricing, availability and offers, please visit Scenicusa.com or contact your Professional Travel Advisor. Offers applicable for residents of the 50 United States of America & Washington D.C. For complete terms and conditions visit Scenicusa.com.

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Double Group Savings Terms & Conditions: Available for new group agreements made between May 1, 2023 & May 31, 2023, on all Scenic river sailings, departing in 2023 & 2024. Combinable with current offers, travel advisor exclusives, show vouchers, trade incentive programs, loyalty savings and future travel credits. Group policies and benefits are subject to change at any time. Additional restrictions may apply.

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With a reduced single supplement up to 45% on selected sailings, travel solo with Scenic in 5-star truly all-inclusive luxury and enjoy the freedom of seeing and doing what you want, when you want to. This is truly all-inclusive luxury in a small ship environment, reserved for up to 163 guests, and these wonderful Solo Traveler journeys include meals, premium beverages and exclusive onshore experiences, as well as world-class accommodation with a butler service, transfers and gratuities. As soon as you arrive, you can relax knowing all the details are taken care of. On board, your expert crew are there to make you feel comfortable and part of the Scenic family. Unpack once and explore the vast grandeur of Europe as each moment delivers beyond expectation. (Not all sailings or categories qualify, contact your Travel Consultant for more details)
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Reduced Single Supplement offer is available for new bookings only. Pay in full required 12 months from departure; if within 12 months, full payment is due 72 hours from booking. Savings are based on the cruise + upgrade element only, excludes air fares, port charges, taxes, any pre- or post land touring, hotel stays and other additional items. These offers are combinable with trade vouchers and future travel credits only; not combinable with any other offers. Not combinable with groups.

Offer is available on selected dates and cabin categories. The following categories are excluded from promotion: RP, RR, RO, R, RA, RJ, RS. Offer is inventory controlled and may be extended, canceled or withdrawn at any time without notice. Scenic reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares and promotions at any time. For the most up-to-date pricing, availability and offers, please call your Professional Travel Advisor.

Single Supplement: 45% single supplement offer is available. Single supplement is applied to the 2-for-1 fare; single guest pays one guest fare plus 45% of the 2nd guest fare. 45% single supplement is combinable with pay in full roundtrip air offer. If guest chooses to waive free air, the single supplement can be reduced to 25% when paid in full within 30 days of booking, or 90 days prior to departure; whichever is soonest. Not combinable with any other offers. Offer is capacity controlled.


River Cruise Itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Porto
    Thu, Nov 23, 2023

    Welcome to Porto, where you’ll board the luxurious Scenic Azure for your cruise of the idyllic Douro Valley.


    Meals: Dinner
  2. Day 2
    Porto > Regua
    Fri, Nov 24, 2023

    Enjoy on board activities such as traditional tile painting, or simply relax as your luxurious Scenic Space-Ship meanders its way to Regua where you have the chance to explore the Douro Museum at your leisure. Learn about the culture, history and identity of the people living in this wine-growing region of the Douro Valley.


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  3. Day 3
    Regua > Vega de Terron
    Sat, Nov 25, 2023

    Freechoice: Tour the elegant town of Lamego, with its many fine Baroque structures such as the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios and the Lamego Museum, or enjoy a guided visit of Mateus Palace, the historic icon depicted on the labels of Portugal’s famous Mateus rosé wine. Alternatively, you may choose to go kayaking along the Pinhão River.

    Enjoy a full afternoon cruising the Vinhateiro wine region as you continue towards Spain. A World Heritage-listed Site, Vinhateiro has a history of wine production that stretches back for 2,000 years.


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. Day 4
    Vega de Terron
    Sun, Nov 26, 2023

    Freechoice: Cross the Spanish border and take your time absorbing the architectural splendour of Salamanca, a city as visually striking as it is historically intriguing. Alternatively, you may choose to visit the Portuguese village, Freixo de Espada à Cinta for a guided tour and visit to their silk museum. Freixo de Espada à Cinta is the only municipality where handcrafted silk is still processed entirely by hand.


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  5. Day 5
    Pocinho > Pinhão
    Mon, Nov 27, 2023

    Freechoice: Visit the award winning Côa Valley Museum and enjoy a pre-historic workshop. Alternatively, join the ‘Tastes of the Côa Valley’ excursion and sample some of the regions produce such as jams, marmalades and sugared almonds.


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  6. Day 6
    Pinhão > Porto
    Tue, Nov 28, 2023

    Visit the remarkable village of Provesende, showcasing the Portugal of yesteryear. Wander the atmospheric streets of this quaint village with the locals as they proudly introduce you to their way of life – an experience exclusive for Scenic guests.

    Enrich
    The beauty of São Francisco Church is sure to impress. The façade is a mixture of Gothic and Baroque architecture, while the interior glows with intricate wood carvings covered in gold. Witness a spectacular private concert in these wondrous surroundings.


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  7. Day 7
    Porto
    Wed, Nov 29, 2023

    Discover the historic treasures of Porto, including a visit to Palacio da Bolsa, a neoclassical-style building that started construction in 1842 and took over 65 years to complete.

    Freechoice: Join a guided tour of Guimarães, the seat of the first King of Portugal and dominated by the impressive Ducal Palace, which dates back to medieval times. Alternatively, you could choose a tasting at the fairytale property of Quinta da Aveleda. Located in the famous Vino Verde region and a renowned regional sparkling wine producer, the incredible gardens alone make the excursion worthwhile.


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  8. Day 8
    Porto
    Thu, Nov 30, 2023

    After breakfast, transfer to Porto airport for your onward or homebound flight, taking wonderful memories with you.

    This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions.


    Meals: Breakfast

Countries Visited

Portugal, Spain

Rivers Visited

Douro

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Inclusions

Health and Safety Protocols for Scenic

Pre-departure
Guests are required to comply with any government requirements to enter countries on their itinerary at the time of travel. It will remain the responsibility of the guests to ensure they meet all necessary requirements including any necessary proof of vaccination, and/or negative COVID-19 test results, or any COVID-19 Travel Insurance policies should this apply at the time. For further information please visit the GOV.UK website and refer to the Government Health Advice.

We recommend that our guests travel with a supply of their own face masks and hand sanitizer, to be available in their hand luggage for connecting travel arrangements, which may include flights, hotels, and transfer arrangements.

Onboard

Every Crew Member will be fully vaccinated prior to joining all our river Space-Ships and they must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test, following 7 days of self-isolation in their home country prior to travel to the vessel.

On arrival, all Crew Members are further isolated for a period of 5 days, following a Rapid Antigen Test. All Crew Members will receive extensive instruction and training in COVID-Security, prior to travel and also prior to starting work on board. Crew Members are empowered to ensure all team members work safely within the strict protocols and a COVID secure way. 

All crew members will follow local government and health advisories, and masks will only be required to be worn if it is mandated or deemed necessary by local authorities or for the health and wellbeing of our guests on board.

We have enhanced our already intensive, frequent, and high standard of cleaning protocols in public areas and suites to ensure all surfaces and spaces are kept clean. Additional care and attention will be paid to high contact zones, such as communal restrooms and dining facilities. Any touchscreens such as iPads will be thoroughly disinfected after each use and hand sanitisation stations will be placed throughout the ship.

We will follow local government and health advisories which Scenic must adhere to.  Your dedicated on board staff will keep you updated on requirements.

Our ships are fitted with an on board medical facility.  The facility is staffed by one doctor and one nurse.  Our medical staff have undergone specific training and awareness in infection control, monitoring and treatment.  The medical facility is fitted with equipment to perform PCR testing.

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Questions & Answers

Question: Will the day-by-day itinerary change?

Yes, the river cruise itineraries may change due to reasons such as inclement weather or unforeseen events. Your safety is the number one concern aboard and all precautions necessary will be taken in order to ensure passenger safety, including changing itineraries. Please note that when itineraries do change, the ship staff will do their best to substitute any missed port with an alternative destination.

Question: In what language is the river cruise conducted?

The river cruise will be conducted in English only.

Scenic Tours Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
4.4
Accommodations
4.4
Itinerary
4.5
Professional Staff
4.7
Repeat with Operator
4.3
Value for Money
4.1

Ratings based off 69 reviews about Scenic Tours - currently showing 15 reviews with comments only

First Scenic River Cruise enjoyed and possibly try Danube River Experience.

Scenic River Cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest was exceptional. Even though we had to change ships from low river waters, the Cruise Director and staff made the all inclusive trip a winner! Great food, beverages, and service. We would recommend!

From start to finish, everything was excellent. I never once had to open my wallet, and the food, drink, and excursion choices were wide and varied. The room was so nice, and the bed was one of the best beds I have ever slept in. If you want to be pampered, I highly recommend Scenic.

Scenic Cruises gave me a top-notch experience. They set the standard for the term 'all inclusive.' They went above and beyond (unlike a certain cruise line that i used in 2025) to assure that all passengers had a great experience. Also, I called the operator directly twice while traveling due to flight issues and was immediately connected with representatives who, in both cases, we're very helpful.

Scenic truly provided a lovely, well organized, well planned river cruise. We enjoyed every minute.

Everything about this trip with Scenic was made easy from the moment we got off the plane. All transfers were taken care of and simple. Once onboard the quality of service was exceptional and the food was amazing.

Scenic provided an exceptional trip via staff, meals, and experiences. Our tour guide was extraordinary and handled even the slight setback of low water with ease and grace. I would recommend them to anyone interested in river travel.

People didn't really dress for dinner. Men in jeans were allowed in the dining room at night for dinner. That did not happen at another Scenic Cruise we were on. Very disappointed about this. We belong to a private Country Club and men will be turned away at the entrance for this dressing in jeans. Scenic is lowering their standards by doing this. We won't travel Scenic again because of the lower dress codes. Not a top of the line company if this is allowed.

Scenic delivered an Above & Beyond Experience that we will cherish forever. The ENTIRE ship personnel was the epitome of what customer service should be!

Scenic River Cruise was fantastic. Service and food were both absolutely wonderful. Exceeded our expectations and will travel again with Scenic.

The ship was luxurious. The staff were professional and attentive. We would definitely travel with Scenic again.

Scenic River Cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest was a wonderful experience. The ship's staff and amenities afforded us a very comfortable experience. The food sometimes challenged us to try new and regional dishes, which we really enjoyed. But alternate choices were always available, as well. The other passengers were friendly and we made many new acquaintances on our trip. Best part...? All inclusive! We may have made a small tip here and there, but nothing was expected during excursions, tours, dining, bar or hospitality services. Great entertainment on various occasions.

Scenic were exceptional.They have to be the best operators of river cruises.Every aspect of the trip with them was of a very high standard.The cabins (suites) were large and very comfortable (we had the lowest level,so I can imagine what the higher levels would have been like!). All the meals served were excellent with plenty of variety and imagination.Every member of staff we encountered was helpful and smiley.The excursions were excellent with high level guiding .Overall a very good experience.and I would highly recommend them.

The tour description matched the tour exactly.

Wonderful Trip at the right price

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