DOURO GOURME T (WED. , 04 .10. 23 –WED. , 11.10. 23 ) Close to Porto is the famous Alto Douro valley, the oldest protected winegrowing region in the world and the home of the grapes that are used tomake delicious Port wine. And this is exactly where this gourmet cruise will take you. Experience Portugal’s sunshine on your skin and on your palate. Three renowned wine experts will be on board with you. They take you into the world of local Port and table wines and have plenty of interesting facts to share. You can find the exact route itinerary on page 61. INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE: • Two vintner set menus, prepared by our culinary ambassador Oliver Edelmann and the A-ROSA team and accompanied by master sommelier Hendrik Thoma together with regionally renowned vintners from the Douro Valley. • Wine seminar with master sommelier Hendrik Thoma. • Excursion to and dinner at a typical quinta. • Pastéis de nata presentation and the traditional abertura a fogo opening and tasting of a vintage Port wine. SE I NE GOURME T ( THU. ,14 .09. 23 –THU. , 21.09. 23 ) Paris and Normandy bring haute cuisine, multiple courses and time spent with friends to mind. But did you know that Normandy is also known for the three Cs in terms of cuisine? This is where Camembert, cider and Calvados are produced and enjoyed with typical French joie de vivre, so it’s only fitting that you will encounter the three Cs often on this cruise. In addition, you can enjoy the outstanding culinary art of Oliver Edelmann and his team, as well as two guest chefs. You can find the exact route itinerary on page 73. INCLUDED IN THE CRUI SE : • Two gourmet menus, created and prepared by our guest chefs Miles Watson (head chef, food designer and culinary trendsetter from New Zealand) and David Görne (chef at the G.a. restaurant in Normandy and the first German to receive a Michelin star in France). • The brasserie set menu, prepared by our culinary ambassador, Oliver Edelmann and the A-ROSA team. • A cider tasting with master sommelier Hendrik Thoma. • The “Rock en bateau” kitchen party. With a soundtrack of French music, you can stroll to local vintners, enjoy typical national dishes and experience experts, affineurs and chefs at work. • Hendrik Thoma and Lisa Kechel (designer, podcaster and wine connoisseur with her own wine brand) will arrange the ideal wine accompaniment to your cruise. 49 GOURMET CRUI SES
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