Begin with VIP Home Departure Service to London Heathrow or Gatwick Airport for your scheduled Air Portugal or another leading airline flight to Porto. Transfer to the port to embark the Douro Queen.

Included Excursion: Porto City Tour and dinner at Alpendurada Monastery The “City of Bridges,”Porto, is Portugal’s second largest city. Its charm stems from its dramatic position above the river,with gabled houses closely terraced on the hill.You’ll be guided through the medieval city centre,which is a UNESCOWorld Heritage Site, then on to see the Romanesque cathedral. During the afternoon, the ship sails to Bitetos,where we will spend an evening dining at the former 14th-century Benedictine Monastery of Alpendurada, perched high above the river in a stunning setting.

Included Excursion: Mateus Palace and Gardens Be amazed by the breathtaking scenery of the Douro Valley as we cruise from Bitetos to Régua in the morning.During the afternoon, you will be enchanted with a visit to the Mateus Palace and Gardens, a perfect example of baroque architecture,with an impressive facade made up of beautiful pinnacles on the roof and an ornate stairway, all reflected in a pond in front.The gardens are among the most beautiful in Europe,with a tunnel of cypress trees shading the path. Return to the ship in Pinhão.

Included Excursion: Lecture and Port wine tasting at local Quinta The small town of Pinhão is the epicentre of the Port winemaking area, and a place where the soil and climatic conditions are considered to be at their very best.Visit a local Quinta and learn more about the history of Port which goes back to the 17th century. Find out about the unique climate conditions of the region and the Port wine making process, and of course, get to indulge in some of this country's most celebrated beverage. Afternoon sailing. Captain’s Dinner this evening.

Included Excursion: Full-day Salamanca City Tour with typical Spanish Lunch with a flamenco dance The Douro Queen will dock in Vega de Terrón this morning and from here, you will travel overland to the Spanish city of Salamanca, one of the best preserved medieval cities in Spain.Visit the historic university founded in 1218 by Alfonso IX of León and stroll through one of Spain’s largest and grandest squares-Plaza Mayor with its warm, gold-coloured sandstone.After a typical Spanish lunch with a flamenco dance, enjoy some free time before returning to the ship.

Included Excursion: Tour of Castelo Rodrigo and dinner at the Vintage House Hotel Visit the small town of Castelo Rodrigo, a medieval walled city with a parish church perched high on a hilltop that dates back to the 12th century.This evening, visit the famous Vintage House Hotel, set in a magnificent 18th-century mansion overlooking the Douro River, where you will be treated to a delicious dinner.

Included Excursion: Lamego Tour Today, tour the old Episcopal city of Lamego,with a wealth of baroque buildings, including the 18th-century pilgrimage church Nossa Senhora dos Remédios,museum and an 11th-century castle.

Disembark the ship and transfer to Porto Airport for your Air Portugal or another leading airline flight home. Arrive at London Heathrow or Gatwick where you will be met and transferred to your own front door.