From Bogotá to Cartagena · Europe (River) · 7 nights
Tauck’s ms Andorinha has been specifically designed for cruising Portugal’s Douro River and offers spacious suites, a choice of restaurants and comfortable public areas.
Rich woods and plush fabrics give this ship a luxurious feel,
influenced by elements of Portuguese culture. The alternative
restaurant with outside seating is an idyllic place for a relaxed
lunch as you cruise to your next call and the cuisine served in the
Main Dining Room, Compass Rose is excellent.
Blessed with a dramatic setting on the steep banks of the river Douro, Portugal’s second city is currently enjoying something of a renaissance, and is best known as the home of the country’s most famous export, port wine.
Cartagena was founded by Spanish conquistadors in 1533, and the beautifully preserved centre is a real highlight of Colombia’s Caribbean coast. The walled old town, the Ciudad Amurallada, is a camera-friendly collection of cobbled streets and colourful, colonial-era buildings.
Peso da Régua (Régua for short) is the main river port for the vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley, and is the perfect base for exploring the port-wine region. Nearby attractions include the Baroque-style Palacio de Mateus, with its intricate furnishings and beautiful gardens, and the important pilgrimage site of Lamego.
Cartagena was founded by Spanish conquistadors in 1533, and the beautifully preserved centre is a real highlight of Colombia’s Caribbean coast. The walled old town, the Ciudad Amurallada, is a camera-friendly collection of cobbled streets and colourful, colonial-era buildings.
