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WHETHER SIMPLY PASSING THROUGH LISBON OR PORTO on your way to or from your cruise departure port, TAP offers the Portugal Stopover program, allowing travelers to stop in Portugal for up to 10 days at no additional airfare. With coastal cities like those two, and scenic rivers like the Douro, Portugal is rich in cruising experiences. Pair an AmaWaterways’ river cruise with TAP’s Stopover Program to fully enjoy Portugal’s culture, cuisine and character.
Porto is a standout cruise destination. Renowned for its historic charm, vibrant culture and scenic riverside views, it offers visitors a memorable taste of Portugal. The modern Porto Leixões Cruise Terminal, just a short drive from city center, offers convenient access to all Porto has to offer.
River cruises along the Douro River make Porto the starting and/or stopping point of each journey. Consider this itinerary:
Enticing Douro Seven-Night Cruise on AmaWaterways
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HOW TO BOOK YOUR PORTUGAL STOPOVER WITH TAP
Day 1 Porto Embarkation
Day 2 Régua
Day 3 Vega de Terrón
Day 4 Vega de Terrón
Day 5 Pinhão
Day 6 Régua
Day 7 Porto
Day 8 Porto Disembarkation
Another of Portugal’s most popular cruise ports lies in Lisbon, a vibrant capital that blends old-world charm with modern energy, and a gateway to both Portugal’s rich heritage and global connections. A key destination for many of today’s leading cruise lines, Lisbon welcomes travelers with the state-of-the-art Lisbon Cruise Port and its award-winning terminal, conveniently located near the city center. From historic neighborhoods to world-class cuisine and culture, Lisbon offers endless discoveries.
With the Portugal Stopover program, travelers can also take advantage of access to more than 500 discounts and special offers from more than 150 partners across the country. There’s even a Portugal Stopover discount for hotels. TAP Air Portugal’s business class offers personalized service, exclusive amenities and extra comfort.
Don’t delay — book your cruise and TAP Stopover today!
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Enjoy the best of both worlds when you fly with TAP Air Portugal thanks to the Portugal Stopover program. With the program, TAP passengers, whether traveling for business, leisure or both, can stop in Portugal for up to 10 days at no additional airfare on the way to their final destination. What does this mean for travelers wishing to explore by both land and sea? It means after flying to Portugal with TAP and experiencing the country in an entirely new way, travelers can then embark on scenic river and ocean cruises from Portugal’s port cities, or fly with TAP to another European destination.
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