Scenic Sailing: Douro River

Marialva Castle & Lunch

Savor Local Flavors and Explore Historic Town Walk the winding lanes of a 2,500-year-old town, visit its castle remains and feast on a local lunch. Board your motor coach and travel to Marialva, a small town overlooked by the ruins of a hilltop citadel, with delightful small squares, diminutive churches, narrow streets and a rich history. Continue to the nearby Casas do Côro, built on the northern slope under the castle. The grounds of the property house a fine hotel, a spa and private villas in an exquisite landscape that cascades down the hillside. Enjoy the spectacular scenery as you savor a selection of regional specialties with dishes that incorporate ingredients from the casa’s own gardens and estate-produced wine. Afterward, follow your escorts to view the castle area still dominated by the remains of the medieval walls and keep, before returning to your ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.