The River Douro has created a valley of spectacular beauty with steep hills and stone terraces built to give the vines a sheltered hold on the step rocks.
This week-long all-inclusive cruise is the ideal way to explore the spectacular Port wine country which is the first and oldest wine region in the world. From Porto, enjoy a city tour taking in the key sights, before heading to Regua for a visit to the Douro Museum to learn about Port wine. During your time in pretty Pinhao, join the guided tour of Quinta do Seixo with a tasting, or opt for a hike through stunning vineyards to a local quinta.
Enjoy a full day in UNESCO-listed Salamanca, during which you'll walk through the Plaza Mayor and embrace the local flavours in the food hall. Travel through the breathtaking countryside to the walled village of Castelo Rodrigo, before reaching. Guimaraes with its well-preserved city centre, the final port of call on this superb cruise. Enjoy a city tour which showcases the main highlights.
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A Week on the Douro Itinerary
Day 1 - UK - Porto (Portugal)
Arrive in Porto, the port city at the mouth of the Douro.
Day 2 - Porto - Entre os Rios
Portugal’s second city (after Lisbon), Porto gave its name to the nation’s most famous export, Port wine, and to the nation itself. Today, choose between two distinctively Portuguese ways to explore Porto.
Day 3 - Regua - Pinhao
Today is all about wine, which has been cultivated in the Douro River Valley since ancient Roman times. Get a crash course on the history of Port during your visit to the Douro Museum.
Day 4 - Pinhao - Vega de Terron
Head ashore for a choice of excursions, including a tasting at a prestigious Port wine estate or a vineyard hike with a wine tasting at a local quinta. Later, lace up your hiking boots and unleash your inner Indiana Jones with an up-close gander at some prehistoric carvings at an archaeological park.
Day 5 - Vega de Terron - Salamanca - Barca d'Alva
Today, you can visit the historic university town of Salamanca—the “Golden City”—famous for its sand-colored buildings and abundance of churches. Feel the centuries fall away as your ship winds its way through the pristine, dramatic UNESCO-protected landscapes of the Douro River Valley.
Day 6 - Barca d'Alva - Pocinho - Regua
Head ashore for a choice of excursions, including a tasting at a prestigious Port wine estate or a vineyard hike with a wine tasting at a local quinta.
Day 7 - Guimaraes
Explore Guimarães, the town where Portugal was born. Its well-preserved architecture and stylish young residents make it a pleasure to visit. In the evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Day 8 - Porto - UK
If your cruise/tour package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Porto Airport for your flight home.
For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.