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Viking's River of Gold Cruise: Riverboat cruise through Douro Valley, Part 2

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πŸ‘οΈ 10K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 9:10
What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloOther · SummerOccasional Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

it was really a lovely afternoon with a wonderful atmosphere and a beautiful day

Salamanca is a gorgeous town with its historic buildings and cobblestone streets I wouldn't hesitate to return and explore some more

The Cruise worth it absolutely

I thoroughly enjoyed all the events

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Carry more Euros if traveling to Portugal again, as some shops may not accept American credit cards
βœ“Consider getting up early to leave the boat for a walk if you prefer exploring on your own

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Difficulty exploring destinations independently β€” Consider getting up early to leave the boat for a walk if you prefer exploring on your own

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the highlights of days 6-10 on Viking's River of Gold cruise?
QIs the cruise worth it?

Topics Covered

Excursions4Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconItinerary Route3Β½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconValue Pricing4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Barca de Alva2Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Riverside Lunch and Scenic Neuro Cruise
Favaios4 Happy Bacon
Top: Motor Coach Excursion to Favaios
Gaia4 Happy Bacon
Top: Guided Hiking Tour in Porto/Gaia
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Overview of Viking's River of Gold Cruise Part 2: Days 6-10 Part 1: https://youtu.be/pkpDmfNxF0M July 2023 @seniorsolotravel Senior Solo Travel Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/443309331791413 0:00 Introduction 0:35 Day 6 Riverside Lunch at Casas do Coro, Barca de Alva 1:40 Day 7 Salamanca 3:22 Day 8 Favaios, Regua 4:45 Day 9 Lemago, Porto and Gaia 6:33 Day 10 Porto and Gaia See Part 1 for first half of cruise and look for other Portugal videos for more detailed information on the cities and The Viking Hemming riverboat. For Seniors: Viking always makes their cruises accessible to everyone. There are options for those more or less mobile. There were ramps to get on and off the boat, but I saw people that used walkers navigate them. For Solo Travelers: It was an easy trip for a solo traveler. The dining seating allowed for connections and conversations with other passengers--you felt like you got to know everyone by the end of the cruise. Viking handles luggage, transportation, and any special requests with ease.