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Spirit of Chartwell – Cultural Heritage Discovery

Vila Nova de Gaia 2 - 30 people 4 days
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1.050,00 €
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Nº of people and options
1 Adult(s)
Adult(s) 1.050,00 € / each
Children up to 3 year(s) Free
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Single supplement 800,00 € / each
min: 1 max: 14
Royal Suite supplement 300,00 € / each
min: 1 max: 2
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Spirit of Chartwell – Cultural Heritage Discovery – Vila Nova de Gaia, Douro

Spirit of Chartwell – Cultural Heritage Discovery

Meeting point:
Cais de Vila Nova de Gaia

Offer a memorable experience!

The voucher will be sent by email to the recipient, with a personalized message from you. You can choose to send it immediately or on a date that you define. The activity has to be scheduled with Portugal by Wine, within a period of six months.

Number of people and languages
2 Adult(s)
Adult(s) 1.050,00 € / each
Children up to 3 year(s) Free
s
Extras
Select Extras
Single supplement 800,00 € / each
min: 1 max: 14
Royal Suite supplement 300,00 € / each
min: 1 max: 2
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About the Activity
Welcome aboard the Spirit of Chartwell, the official ship used by Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, for a luxurious 4-day cruise on the Douro river, providing travellers with an experience worthy of their royal Heritage.

This is a barge with a capacity for 30 passengers and a maximum speed of 9 knots, where luxury is set in every detail. With a length of 64 meters, 14 luxurious double cabins, a royal suite, an elegant and luxurious restaurant, a piano bar, and an open-air upper deck, the Spirit of Chartwell is thoughtful with an awareness of the smallest details that will make your trip a lifetime experience.

Fully restored and redecorated, the Spirit of Chartwell provides the finest imported interior furnishings and delivers classic elegance in a comfortable and stately ambiance. This barge design was inspired by the luxury train Orient Express, which travelled on the Côte d'Azur until May 1939. Now, all set to receive guests with all the quality and luxury, maintains several decorative details originally chosen by the royal family. A cruise onboard the royal barge will be an Amazing Experience.

The Spirit Of Chartwell includes a variety of traditional  Portuguese and Continental cuisine, equalling the country’s best. Each course is paired with the perfect selection of wines, to accent an unforgettable dining experience. However, if you intend to combine your own wine pairings, you will have access to the wine cellar, with a broad list of fine references and a professional sommelier, which allows you access to some of the best wines produced in Portugal.

During the cruise you will engage in many themed activities, which allows you to discover, with magnificence, the culture of the region. The programme includes dinner at a local wine estate in the Alto Douro Wine Region, a visit to a medieval city like Lamego, and a culturally Portuguese evening.

Embark on this journey and discover the Douro with the luxury, comfort, and style of a royal barge.
Region Douro
Duration 4 days
Languages Portuguese, English
Starting time 18:00 hours.
Discounts for children Children under 3 years, 100% discount
Nº of people Minimum: 2 | Maximum: 30
Booking Type Subject to partner confirmation
Meeting point Vila Nova de Gaia Pier
General Rating (1 General Rating)
This activity includes
Accommodation with breakfast
Specialized guide
Boat/Cruise trip
Passenger insurance
Client support 24/7
Wi-Fi
Wine tasting
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Regional products tasting
Art & culture
Wine bar
Transfers
Welcome drink
This activity does not include
Personal expenses
Conditions
Itinerary:
DAY 1
  • 06:00 pm | Embarkation at Gaia Pier
  • Welcome Cocktail
  • Dinner on board
  • Overnight on board at Gaia pier

DAY 2 
  • Breakfast on board
  • 07:00 am | Ship starts sailing to Pinhão
  • "Culinary delight" presentation by the Chef and tasting
  • Lunch on board
  • 05:30 pm | Ship arrives at Pinhão
  • Dinner and tasting at a local Quinta
  • Overnight on board in Pinhão pier

DAY 3 
  • Breakfast on board
  • 07:00 am | Ship starts sailing to Régua
  • 09:00 am | Ship arrives at Régua
  • City tour of Lamego with tasting of local products
  • Lunch on board
  • 01:00 pm | Ship starts sailing to Entre-os-Rios
  • Presentation: 'Douro - River and Region'
  • 07:30 pm | Ship arrives at Entre-os-Rios
  • Themed dinner on board 'Portuguese Night' 
  • Folklore Portuguese music show on board
  • Overnight on board at Entre-os-Rios pier

DAY 4
  • 07:00 am | Ship starts sailing to Gaia pier
  • Breakfast on board
  • 10:00 am | Ship arrives at Gaia pier
  • 11:00 am | Check-out and disembarkation

INCLUDED: Cruise and all meals on board, drinks included during meals, activities on board, meals off the ship (drinks included), all tours and guided tours marked in the program.

NOT INCLUDED: Private tours, selected wines, bar drinks, shop products, everything not mentioned in the "included" point.

Changes to bookings after the initial booking will be charged at a rate of up to €25 per change, i.e. name, address, journey and departure date, category, and other changes.

Extra:
  • Single supplement: + €260 per person. 
Cancellation policy
Any cancellation: 20% penalty (non-refundable deposit);
Cancellations up to 15 days before the departure date: 75% penalty;
Cancellations less than 15 days before the departure date: 100% penalty.
Notes
Availability upon request.

The vessel has a professional tour guide who is available to help passengers choose and attend tours on land. The shore tours may be adjusted depending on road conditions, traffic, holidays, and weather. When meals are included in a tour, the price includes wine and water. Every evening on board, there will be a briefing about the tours.

DouroAzul reserves the right to cancel the cruise if the minimum number of cabins is not reached. In case of cancellation by DouroAzul, it will be given the possibility of reschedule the cruise on another date or cancelling it without costs.

The service's performance or continuity may be conditioned by eventual adverse weather conditions or safety constraints, breakdown or unexpected maintenance of the ship, imposed by the authorities, in any way.
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Spirit of Chartwell – Cultural Heritage Discovery – Vila Nova de Gaia, Douro
What people say about this experience (1 General Rating)
  • Silvia
    Silvia
    “Soft and luxurious experience with lovely staff and people.” Amazing travel with a wonderful team on board. The weather was unbelievable and the countryside views were speechless . We will be back ! Silvia, 17 abr 2026
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