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from: Uniworld
www.uniworld.com
Source: Arnelle Kendall
Published: April 15, 2007

ABOVE: A view of the Douro River from a wine quinta in Portugal.

Cruise through Portugal and Spain's Douro River Valley on Uniworld's Douro Queen

LOS ANGELES -- In 2007, Uniworld's Douro Queen is again cruising through the Douro River winemaking region of Portugal and Spain.

Before embarking on a seven-night river cruise, you'll enjoy the warmth and friendliness characteristic of Portugal's capital, Lisbon. Stop in Coimbra, "Birthplace of Kings," and Porto, the "City of Bridges." Taste new wines from old village vineyards - Régua, Pinhão and Lamego. Stroll the UNESCO World Heritage City, Salamanca, Spain, and lunch on traditional paella with Sangria. Dine in a rustic family-run pousada, and at the14th Century Benedictine Monastery of Alpendurada where you'll enjoy Port wine cocktails and a hearty Portuguese meal. Visit Medieval Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo situated high in the hills with its breathtaking 360-degree panorama of the valley below, and along the way uncover a land of unspoiled beauty and charm. .

The Douro Queen is designed for pleasure. Beautifully appointed outside-facing staterooms; spectacular views; private bathrooms; hotel-style beds, spacious lounges; designed-for-viewing Sun Deck replete with Jacuzzi and pool; and individually controlled televisions, air conditioning and heat systems. No stranger to elegance, the Douro chef turns out culinary feasts on a daily basis.

This cruise includes a two-night hotel stay in Lisbon with breakfast, a seven-night cruise with outside stateroom, all meals and entertainment onboard, the Captain's Farewell Dinner and eight exciting excursions led by English-speaking guides. Uniworld's Grand River Douro Valley Cruise is priced from US $2,298 per person, exclusive of airfare. For any June or July departure, book by April 30, 2007, and save $300 per couple and also receive the best available stateroom at the time of booking (a value of up to $900 per couple).

For those who wish to extend their vacation, Uniworld offers a pre-optional extension of six days/five nights: first-class accommodations in Madrid (two nights), Granada (two nights) and Seville (one night). This package includes breakfast daily, one lunch, five dinners, all transportation via deluxe motor coach and transfers to and from the airport and hotels. Delights of Spain is priced from $1,199 per person sharing; single supplement: $300.

Los Angeles-based Uniworld offers over 500 expertly planned, well-priced departures on more than 30 itineraries, sailing on 12 rivers in 20 countries across 4 continents - China, Europe, Russia and Egypt. For reservations and more information, contact your Professional Travel Agent or call Uniworld at 800.733.7820 or visit www.uniworld.com.

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