Travel to Portugal with UMRA, Road Scholar
Wed, Oct 28 2020, 12am - Sat, Nov 7 2020, 12pm
The UMRA Travel Committee is announcing its first Road Scholar Tour: “Discoveries along the Douro: Portugal’s best-kept secrets.” This exclusive learning adventure is scheduled for October 28 to November 7, 2020, and will be preceded by an optional, three-night tour of Lisbon.
We’ll sail along the winding Douro River, through the fairytale landscapes of Portugal, aboard a riverboat chartered exclusively for Road Scholar. We’ll have full access to top-notch instructors as we explore medieval towns and villages and Baroque architecture. We’ll also get a taste of the local culture, with a bountiful selection of some of the region’s most spectacular wines, and discover some of the best-kept secrets of Portugal from the locals who know it best.
Travel for seven nights aboard the MS Gil Eanes, a premium three-deck ship that accommodates 100 passengers. Before boarding the ship, spend two nights at the Sheraton Porto Hotel and Spa in the cultural district of Porto. A group leader will begin our adventure with an introduction to Portuguese history, and then accompany us throughout the day to explore the city of Porto, one of the most beautiful in Europe. The day will end with a visit to the home of a Portuguese family to learn of their role in 19th-century Porto and taste their family estate-produced wine.
This is a Road Scholar Adventures Afloat Program. So, in addition to lectures and field trips, you are invited to take advantage of classes and events aboard ship.
A brochure detailing both the river cruise and an optional pre-cruise tour of Lisbon will be sent to UMRA members in January. Questions? Please contact Cherie Hamilton at [email protected] or 612-929-0233.
—Cherie Hamilton, chair, UMRA Travel Committee
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