Scenic's river cruising returns to Portugal?s Douro River

Scenic has resumed its luxury sailings from today, July 30, on Portugal?s Douro River after a paused operation of 17 months.

Scenic has released a series of new short films to celebrate its return and to showcase the guest experience, on-board health and safety protocols and first-hand accounts of what guests can expect when sailing in Portugal with Scenic.

It will operate a combination of eight and 11-day round-trip sailings from Porto on-board its boutique Scenic Azure Star-Ship. The eight-day Delightful Douro River cruise takes in Regua, Vega de Terron, Pocinho and Pinh?o, with prices starting from ?2,545 per person departing November 8, 2021. Highlights include a visit to the Mateus Palace, a canoeing excursion on the Pinh?o River and a private evening concert within the S?o Francisco Church.

Meanwhile, the 11-day Unforgettable Douro River cruise has a gourmet focus, with guests enjoying a wine tasting at Quinta da Aveleda, a renowned sparkling wine producer in the Vino Verde region. Guests will go on a guided ?Tastes of the C?a Valley? tour and visit Casa Painova for an almond workshop and a tasting of their almond, olive and fruit products. Prices start from ?3,745 per person departing October 2, 2021.

Scenic is currently offering savings of up to ?700 per person, with complimentary private door-to-door chauffeur-driven transfers. All guests must be fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure.

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