The Bôlas (the same with an accent) are the traditional “bread” of the Trasmontanos, which look more like a pie, filled with ham and one of the celebrated delicacies of Lamego, where they also taste the delicious convent candies of very light clay, such as the sinódrio or the morgadinho, richly stuffed with eggs and almonds.

Thus, discovering the delights of northern Portugal that begins the AmaDouro cruise, which departs and returns to the city of Oporto, in seven days of sailing through the Douro, on the shores of which are born the most famous wines of Portugal.

This is a cruise of flavors and pleasures, which include Port wines, tasted on several occasions, on shore trips on this route that crosses Portugal and even visit Salamanca, Spain. Along the river Douro, with steep banks and breathtaking scenery, important historical points such as the Mateus Palace with its beautiful gardens in Trás-os-Montes or Castelo Rodrigo, a fortified citadel on the top of the hill, as well as Quintas such as Avessada, dinner at the Monastery of Apendurada, or the Pebble. Part of this wine tasting is also expertly guided by the Sandman winery, a famous wine producer.

The cruise begins and ends in Porto with stops in Régua, Barca D’Alva, Entre Rios, Salamanca / Veja de Torron and is one of the most sought after routes in AmaWaterways, so much so that Velle, who represents the company in Brazil, already is launching the trips of 2019 aboard the new AmaDouro.

For departure from May 25, 2019, special rate with entrance of $ 1200 plus 9 installments of $ 400, per person in cabin with French balcony. The price accommodation in luxurious cabins, complimentary wi fi on board, all meals, fine wines, beers and non-alcoholic beverages at meals, Happy Hour before dinner, Chef’s Table restaurant for wine tasting and matching, tea station and coffee and snacks, info-entertainment in the cabins daily tours with experienced guides. To know more: info@velle.tur.br