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 or head to the incredible Archaeological Park of the Coa Valley, a UNESCO World-Heritage site. Guimaraes with its well-preserved city centre is 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)
Fly from the UK to Porto. Meet your representative on arrival and transfer to the port to embark your ship.
Day 2 - Porto - Entre os Rios
Explore the centre of the Port wine industry, Porto, and choose from a choice of included excursions. Enjoy a panoramic city tour or a 'Do as the Locals Do' walking tour. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Regua - Pinhao
Enjoy a visit to the Douro Museum to learn about Port wine and enjoy a tasting. In 2019, there is also an excursion to the hilltop winery, Quinta da Avessada, which includes dinner. In 2020, the second excursion is a visit to a local quinta for lunch. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Pinhao - Vega de Terron
Enjoy a guided tour of Quinta do Seixo with tasting or opt for the vineyard hike followed by a tasting at a local quinta. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Vega de Terron - Salamanca - Barca d'Alva
Join a full day excursion to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through the Plaza Mayor lined with baroque buildings and visit the food hall during your time here. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Barca d'Alva - Pocinho - Regua
Travel through the countryside to the walled village of Castelo Rodrigo which dates back to the 12th century for a guided tour or visit the Archaeological Park of the Coa Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, considered to be one of the world's most important Paleolithic open-air rock art site. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Guimaraes
Explore historic Guimaraes, recently declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its well-preserved city centre. Enjoy a city tour through the narrow streets of the well-preserved Old Town and to all the city's main highlights. Alternative excursion: join the surprise discovery tour. Captain's Farewell Dinner onboard this evening. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Porto - UK
Disembark your ship and transfer to Porto Airport for your return flight to the UK. (B)
For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.