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Cruise Information

What’s included:
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship
Panoramic windows throughout the ship
Elegant, contemporary design & decor
Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director
Sky Deck with pool, shade awnings and premium lounges
Covered Observation Lounge
Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day
Elevator
Non-smoking interior and staterooms
Fitness Center
Avalon Adventure Center
Your place for active gear and activities through your Avalon Adventure HostSM, including:
Active shore excursions, both included and optional
Chef-prepared onboard meals with regional cuisine and familiar favorites
Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients
Avalon Fresh® healthy cuisine options at every meal
Spacious, open-seating Panorama Dining Room
Daily breakfast buffet with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and daily a la carte specials
Complimentary room service for Continental breakfast
Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and rotating chef’s features including carving & pasta stations. Alternatively, you may dine al fresco at our Sky Grill on the Sky Deck (weather and itinerary permitting) or enjoy a light lunch in the Panorama Lounge.
Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, and sweet treats
Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese
Linger over several selections from the Panorama Bistro's tasting menu for a less formal "sit-down" atmosphere
Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Avalon FlexDining® flexible dining times with menu & venue options 
Vegetarian options at every meal, as well as vegan, low calorie, low fat, high fiber, low cholesterol, high energy and allergy-free selections
Panorama Lounge & Bar with premium spirits, cozy seating, panoramic windows & dance floor
Welcome & farewell cocktails with sparkling wine & canapés
included Happy Hour every evening featuring house beer, wine, cocktails and a drink of the day
Cocktails with a view on the Sky Deck
Specialty coffees, espresso drinks and beWell Essence flavored and infused water available throughout each day
 

Pricing per person based on double occupancy:
Deluxe Staterooms  – prices starting at $4,658
 

 

Available dates for 2025: June 11, 18, and 25th, July 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd, August 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th, September 3rd, 10th, 17th,  and 24th, October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th, November 5th and 12th. 

 

Rates are cruise only and per person based on double occupancy. Airfare, insurance, and transfers are at an additional cost. Travel insurance is highly recommended, ask your travel agent for details. 
 

Passports are required and must be valid for six months after return date. Check CIBT.com for Visa Requirements
 

MEMBERSHIP CREDITS CANNOT BE USED FOR THIS VACATION
Itineraries are subject to change; port sequence, scheduled time, and/or day.  For the most updated cruise information, please visit www.avalonwaterways.com.
 

Travel specials are subject to availability and rates are subject to change.  Global Connections is not responsible for publishing/printing errors.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Porto (Embarkation):
Onboard welcome reception
Day 2 – Entre Os Rios. Excursion to Braga and Guimaraes:
Choice of guided sightseeing in Braga and Guimarães, or Romanesque tour
Day 3 –Peso da Regua:
Choice of guided sightseeing Peso da Régua and Lamego or farm visit with tasting
Day 4 – Pocinho:
Choice of guided sightseeing in Freixo de Numão or guided sightseeing in Vila Nova de Foz Côa
Day 5 – Barca d’Alva. Excursion to Salamanca:
Choice of guided sightseeing in Salamanca or guided sightseeing in Freixo de Espada à Cinta
Day 6 – Caldas de Aregos. Excursion to Amarante:
Onboard tile painting workshop; guided sightseeing in Amarante
Day 7 – Porto
Choice of guided sightseeing or bike tour
Day 8 – Porto
Your cruise ends this morning
 

Ship Information

Ship: Alegria

The Avalon Alegria delights river cruisers with exceptional experiences and the elegant yet relaxed luxury you've come to expect from Avalon Waterways. As the newest addition to our fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Alegria certainly lives up to its name, meaning happiness, which flows from stem to stern on this 262-foot ship. Choose from 14 deluxe staterooms or 37 Panorama Suites® with a spacious capacity of just 102 passengers. Choose from two full decks of award-winning Panorama Suites, featuring wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform your living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. The 200-square-foot Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, with Avalon's signature window-facing "Beds with a View." Onboard amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi access, a state-of-the-art Fitness Center, an Adventure Center with complimentary active gear, and an Avalon Adventure Host to assist with active excursions and on board fitness classes and activities. Enjoy exceptional onboard cuisine, including Avalon Fresh® menu options, premium coffee and spirits, and versatile FlexDining venues, including the casual Panorama Bistro, al fresco Sky Grill, or elegant glass-walled Dining Room. Make yourself at home in the Club lounge with a variety of coffees, teas, cold beverages, and pastries while settling in with your pick of books, cards, and board games.