Port Wine Lovers Rejoice on the Douro River!

An Unspoiled Panorama Awaits on the Douro River   Travel with Emerald Waterways through the Douro River Valley on our 8 Day Secrets of the Douro River Cruise, where the Age of Discovery began.  Meaning "River of Gold" and now designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Douro River was not navigable until a series of dams built in the 1950s and '60s allowed a more controlled flow of the river. Highlights include many of the region's best sites and activities: pre-historic carvings showcased in Côa Valley Museum and a day trip to Spain's Roman city of Salamanca, offering a first-hand look at the seat of the Spanish language and a feel for life in medieval times. This idyllic cruises sails from Porto to Porto round-trip. This 8-day river cruise will empart you with a love of Portugal!  Make sure to take advantage of our airfare discount before it expires! Fly for $495 per person when booking any 8-14 day cruise by September 30 Also, pay in full by October 31 to save an additional $200 per person!             Secrets of the Douro Terraced vineyards rise from riverbanks and Baroque villages remain a marvelous reminder of the past. Portugal reigns as one of the hidden gems of Europe for good reason: this charming country is as welcoming as it is beautiful. Experience Roman Salamanca for its vibrant nightlife, and try Porto's famous fortified wine. From $2,595 per person. VIEW THE ITINERARY           Discover More: Guimarães Embark on a journey to the beautiful town of Guimarães.  There, you will have a chance to visit the Ducal Palace which was commissioned in the 10th century to defend the monastery from attacks by the Moors and the Norseman. The palace houses the seat of the first King of Portugal. Duration: 4.5 hours Pricing for 2017: $20 per person Port: Porto. Learn more here.           2018 European River Cruises Our 2018 European River Cruise brochure is available to order! Request your FREE copy today, and discover award-winning river cruises with Emerald Waterways.

Terms and Conditions: *Fly for $495 on all 8-14 day river cruises and FLY FREE on all 15+ day river cruises. Offer end September 30, 2017. Offer includes airline taxes with a max ticket amount of $1400 per person. 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. A secondary non–refundable deposit of $1,500 per person is due prior to air ticketing. Emerald Waterways reserves the right to ticket the airfare upon receipt of deposit. Economy Air only on Emerald Waterways' choice of airlines and routes. Fly from 25 major US gateways: ATL Atlanta, BOS Boston, BWI Baltimore, CLT Charlotte, CVG Cincinnati, ORD Chicago, DFW Dallas, DEN Denver, DTW Detroit, IAH Houston, LAX Los Angeles, MIA Miami, MSP Minneapolis, EWR Newark, JFK New York, MCO Orlando, PHL Philadelphia, PHX Phoenix, PIT Pittsburg, RDU Raleigh–Durham, SAN San Diego, SFO San Francisco, SEA Seattle, TPA Tampa, IAD Washington, DC. All other gateways receive air credit savings. These offers are not combinable with any other offer or promotion except for Travel Show & Agent Training vouchers. Not combinable with group discounts. Taxes & port charges are included in the price. Offer may be extended, canceled or withdrawn at any time without notice. **Pay In Full offer is applicable to all 2018 itineraries paid in full by October 31, 2017. Savings of $400 per person on all 14+ night cruise itineraries and $200 per person for shorter cruises, when final payment is made by 10/31/2017. The Pay in Full offer is applicable to individual group members, as long as final payment is received by 10/31/17.