2019 River Cruises - May 2018

Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela Atlantic Ocean Braga Porto DOURO RIVER Régua Pinhão Barca d’Alva Lamego Salamanca SPAIN N Coimbra Madrid PORTUGAL Cruise Motor coach Lisbon Admire azulejos throughout Portugal Tour the Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon Explore Porto along the Douro River 2019 PORTUGAL’S RIVER OF GOLD 10 DAYS LISBON TO PORTO This breathtaking cruisetour sails the scenic Douro River, a longtime producer of the country’s prized port wine, to experience the best of Portugal. Our 10-day cruisetour includes a hotel stay in Lisbon and the added bonus of a visit to Salamanca, Spain. JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS A TILE’S TALE. From churches and palaces to train stations and park benches, Portugal is decorated with azulejos. Tin-glazed ceramic tiles, azulejos are used on floors, walls and ceilings as a decorative element as well as a functional one. Originating from Moorish traditions, the tiles are arranged in geometric patterns. A WINE LIKE NO OTHER. With a microclimate that is optimal for cultivation, the Douro River Valley produces a distinctive regional vintage. Picturesque quintas — vineyards clinging to the river’s steep, sloped banks — produce a variety of grapes that blend to form the perfect port wine. Named after the seaport city of Porto, port is a Portuguese fortified wine aged in barrels. DAY DESTINATION 1-2 Lisbon, Portugal 3-4 Porto, Portugal 5 Régua, Portugal Pinhão, Portugal 6 Cruise the Douro River Barca d’Alva, Portugal 7 Salamanca, Spain 8 Cruise the Douro River Pinhão, Portugal Régua, Portugal 9 Régua, Portugal Porto, Portugal 10 Porto, Portugal EXPLORE MORE PRE & POST PACKAGES Lisbon Madrid Santiago de Compostela See website for details. ALL THIS IS INCLUDED: • 8-day cruise with river-view stateroom • 2 nights at Lisbon’s Hotel Tivoli Lisboa (or similar) • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call • All onboard meals including regional specialties, plus hotel breakfasts • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner • Visit 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites • Culture Curriculum: Sample some local port wines; enjoy a folkloric music performance; learn about wine-making traditions & Portuguese history; attend a fado show • Unlimited free Wi-Fi • Port taxes & fees For a full list of included features and amenities, visit our website. SAMPLE OPTIONAL TOURS: • Historic Guimarães Stroll the medieval quarter of the nation’s first capital, a UNESCO Site • Batalha & Fátima Visit two of Portugal’s most significant religious sites & Nazare, an atmospheric fishing village For details on all of our optional tours, visit our website. 2019 CRUISE FARES VIKING HEMMING, VIKING TORGIL, VIKING OSFRID OR VIKING HELGRIM MAR & APR MAY-SEP OCT-DEC CATEGORY BROCHURE FROM 2-FOR-1 FROM BROCHURE FROM 2-FOR-1 FROM BROCHURE FROM 2-FOR-1 FROM Standard (F) ,998 ,499 ,998 ,999 ,598 ,799 Standard (E) ,198 ,599 ,198 ,099 ,798 ,899 French Balcony (D) SOLD SOLD ,698 ,849 ,498 ,249 French Balcony (C) SOLD SOLD ,198 ,099 ,198 ,599 Veranda (B) ,198 ,599 ,598 ,299 ,598 ,799 Veranda (A) ,598 ,799 ,998 ,499 ,798 ,899 Veranda Suite (AB) ,798 ,399 ,198 ,099 ,198 ,099 Veranda Suite (AA) ,398 ,699 ,798 ,399 ,598 ,299 Prices shown reflect lowest fare by months listed; see website for all dates and prices. Prices are per person. Port charges are included in your cruise fare. For deck plans, visit vrc.com/ships. Ask about our cancel-for-any-reason travel protection plan—see page 73 for details. 2019 AIR FARES GATEWAYS MAR & APR MAY-AUG SEP & OCT NOV & DEC Fly from most ,499 North American gateways. * 9 ,799 ,299 ,699 ,199 ,499 9 For Veranda Suite guests, Business Class flights for just ,999 per person. *Air offers valid for all North American gateways except Alaska, Hawaii, San Juan and Mexico City. International air prices are per person, and include transfers (on original ship/hotel date) plus all government taxes and fees. Air seats are limited, airfares are subject to change and are not guaranteed until full payment of air is received. For cruise and air pricing notes and offer restrictions, see page 73. Save an additional 3.3% — just pay via electronic check. Ask for details. 42 vikingrivercruises.com Call a Viking Expert at 1-877-668-4546 or see your Travel Agent 43