Discovering the Douro & Porto - Luton

What's Included

Includes

• Return flights to Porto
• Return transfers between the airport, ship & hotel
• 7-night round-trip cruise from Vila Nova de Gaia (Porto), Portugal on a premium all-inclusive basis:
  • Breakfast, lunch & gourmet buffet or à la carte dining
  • Special welcome & farewell dinners
  • Regional specialties
  • Afternoon tea & snacks
  • Free room service
  • Tea, coffee & water available all day & evening
  • High-quality drinks (11am-11pm): soft drinks, beers, sparkling wine & a selection of wines, cocktails & long drinks (exceptions are specialities subject to surcharges & champagne)
  • 15% discount on spa treatments
  • Bottled water, bathroom products, bathrobe & slippers in the cabin
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free use of all on-board facilities such as sauna & fitness room
  • On-board entertainment (includes up to two cultural performances)
  • Guided tour of Quinta da Avessada (includes tasting & dinner)
  • Excursion to Quinta da Roeda (includes tastings)
  • Free A-ROSA app to help you explore
  • Services of an on-board Guest Relations Manager
  • Port taxes
  • 2 nights at the Eurostars Heroismo Hotel, Porto (JG4 rating) with breakfast
  • Free time in Porto

    Please note: there is no seating or dress code on the ship; free table times ensure a relaxed atmosphere among guests.

Accommodation

Accommodation

A-ROSA ALVA

With a maximum of 126 passengers, well-appointed cabins and a casual dress code throughout, A-ROSA ALVA offers a spacious sun deck with a heated outdoor pool, plenty of recliners, sunshades and even a putting green. The comfortable outside-facing cabins feature a shower/WC, safe, air-conditioning, TV, hairdryer, telephone and free Wi-Fi. There is a restaurant, plus a panoramic lounge with bar and dance floor. We can also make the most of the spa, gym and relaxation areas during our time on board (spa treatments at extra cost).

Price shown is based on two people sharing an outside cabin with picture windows. Single cabins on request.

Cabin upgrades available (situated on higher decks and complete with Juliette balconies to enjoy watching the delightful riverscapes pass by). Subject to availability.

Eurostars Heroismo Hotel, Porto

JG4 rating

We spend the last two nights at the Eurostars Heroismo Hotel, Porto (JG4 rating) located just 2km from the Romanesque Porto Cathedra. This sleek and stylish hotel offers comfortable air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. Other amenities include a contemporary restaurant with a cocktail bar, a garden patio and free Wi-Fi.

Hotel Rating

JG4 rating

Accommodation in our JG4 category is of an even higher standard, typically offering a wide range of facilities and services. Bedrooms are designed to make your stay the most comfortable possible and the staff provide a service that reflects the detail and quality. You can also expect higher standards of food and beverages.

Book with Confidence

• Low Deposit

  National Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 95 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.

• Cancellation Policy

  We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of national holidays charges.

  Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

  At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.