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Kingdom of the Golden River

Cruise the Douro Valley from Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe’s oldest towns, to the Spain border. Full range of optional excursions including the Spanish World Heritage city of Salamanca.

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5 nights from £920pp

River Cruise Holiday
The beautiful River Douro
Solar de Mateus
Blue Tile frescos at the Pinhao railway station

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Sail the River Douro through an untouched landscape of high hills, vineyards famous for producing Port wine, and onwards through the amazing cliffs and gorges of the upper Douro river.

After exploring Porto, with an optional visit and tasting at a Port wine shippers, cruise upriver through the deepest lock in Europe to the riverside town of Regua. From there maybe visit Vila Real and the Solar de Mateus, famous for its portrayal on the Mateus wine bottles but also noted for beautiful gardens.

The ship calls at the riverside village of Pinhao, whose railway station has blue-tiled frescos of riverside scenes, before cruising upriver through stunning scenery to the Portuguese border. Next day join the optional excursion to Salamanca, noted for its beauty and architecture, before cruising back downriver to Porto.

E181 Operated by CroisiEurope

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POF: Kingdom of the Golden River Itinerary

Day 1 - Porto (Portugal)

Embark your cruise ship in Porto from 5pm. This evening enjoy a welcome cocktail and dinner onboard, followed by an optional coach tour of Porto by night.

Day 2 - Porto - Regua

After a buffet breakfast onboard, you may wish to join the optional tour of Porto, Portugal's second largest town, and one of Europe's most ancient and historic towns. Porto is the home of Port wine, with Port vineyards all along the Douro. There is a second optional excursion available - a tram tour through the city concluding with a tasting of some of the local specialties. After the tours, back on board for lunch and an afternoon of relaxed cruising as we admire the wonderful landscapes of the Douro Valley.

Day 3 - Regua - Pinhao - Vega de Teron (Spain)

Today there is an optional excursion to discover the formal gardens at the Mateus Palace and Vila Real. Enjoy an evening with a Spanish flair.

Day 4 - Barca d'Alva - Salamanca (Spain)

After breakfast on board there will be an optional tour of Salamanca, awarded world heritage status by UNESCO for its outstanding beauty and its Roman, Arabic and Christian architectural treasures. There is an additional optional excursion available - Salamanca by bike. Return to the ship in Barca d'Alva and cruise to Senhora da Ribeira. Dinner and gala evening on board.

Day 5 - Senhora da Ribeira - Ferradosa - Folgosa - Leverinho (Portugal)

This morning there is an optional excursion discovering the Porto wine route. Spend the afternoon cruising before enjoying an evening of traditional folk entertainment.

Day 6 - Leverinho - Porto

Early this morning our ship sets sail for Porto, where we disembark after breakfast.

For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary

Price Includes

  • Five nights accommodation on board on a full-board basis
  • Unlimited complimentary house wine, beer, mineral water and soft drinks on board
  • Cruise itinerary as described
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Entertainment on board
  • Cruise Manager
  • Gala farewell dinner
  • Port taxes

Price Does Not Include

  • Cruise only prices do not include flights or transfers
  • Optional Excursions (must be pre-booked at least 4 weeks before departure or bookable on board subject to availability)
  • Gratuities
  • Personal insurance and expenses

Additional Information

  • Optional Excursions Porto by night; Porto half day city tour; Vila Real and Solar de Mateus; Salamanca full day tour, including lunch; Wines of Porto half day excursion. These excursions can either be pre-booked with your cruise or booked on board.

Special Features

  • CroisiEurope is the leading French river cruise company. Their ships have a distinctly French flavour, the service and the food having received much praise from Blue Water Holidays customers. Staff and passengers come from many European countries and there may be other English speaking passengers on board.
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2024 Departures £ price per person based on 2 people sharing

  • April
    • Apr 2nd - Porto and back - Sailing on: Miguel Torga From: £1126
      Main Deck Cat C Main Deck Cat B Main Deck Cat A Middle Deck Cat B Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1126 Cruise Only from: £1164 Cruise Only from: £1225 Cruise Only from: £1321 Cruise Only from: £1381 Cruise Only from: £1359 Cruise Only from: £1419
    • Apr 3rd - Porto and back - Sailing on: Fernao de Magalhaes From: £1078
      Main Deck Cat A Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat C Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1078 Cruise Only from: £1226 Cruise Only from: £1173 Cruise Only from: £1207 Cruise Only from: £1264
    • Apr 8th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Amalia Rodrigues From: £1126
      Main Deck Cat C Main Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1126 Cruise Only from: £1225 Cruise Only from: £1359 Cruise Only from: £1419
    • Apr 14th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Miguel Torga From: £1126
      Main Deck Cat C Main Deck Cat A Middle Deck Cat C Middle Deck Cat B Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1126 Cruise Only from: £1225 Cruise Only from: £1283 Cruise Only from: £1321 Cruise Only from: £1381 Cruise Only from: £1359 Cruise Only from: £1419
    • Apr 20th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Amalia Rodrigues From: £1225
      Main Deck Cat A Middle Deck Cat C Middle Deck Cat B Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1225 Cruise Only from: £1283 Cruise Only from: £1321 Cruise Only from: £1381 Cruise Only from: £1359 Cruise Only from: £1419
    • Apr 24th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Gil Eanes From: £1126
      Main Deck Cat C Main Deck Cat A Middle Deck Cat C Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1126 Cruise Only from: £1225 Cruise Only from: £1283 Cruise Only from: £1381 Cruise Only from: £1359 Cruise Only from: £1419
  • May
    • May 2nd - Porto and back - Sailing on: Amalia Rodrigues From: £1306
      Main Deck Cat A Middle Deck Cat C Middle Deck Cat B Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1306 Cruise Only from: £1359 Cruise Only from: £1397 Cruise Only from: £1463 Cruise Only from: £1435 Cruise Only from: £1501
    • May 6th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Gil Eanes From: £1435
      Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1463 Cruise Only from: £1435 Cruise Only from: £1501
    • May 14th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Amalia Rodrigues From: £1202
      Main Deck Cat C
      Cruise Only from: £1202
  • June
    • Jun 1st - Porto and back - Sailing on: Gil Eanes From: £1202
      Main Deck Cat C Middle Deck Cat C Upper Deck Cat B
      Cruise Only from: £1202 Cruise Only from: £1359 Cruise Only from: £1435
    • Jun 13th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Gil Eanes From: £1240
      Main Deck Cat B Middle Deck Cat C Middle Deck Cat B Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1240 Cruise Only from: £1359 Cruise Only from: £1397 Cruise Only from: £1463 Cruise Only from: £1435 Cruise Only from: £1501
    • Jun 18th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Gil Eanes From: £1202
      Main Deck Cat C Middle Deck Cat C Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B
      Cruise Only from: £1202 Cruise Only from: £1359 Cruise Only from: £1463 Cruise Only from: £1435
    • Jun 26th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Amalia Rodrigues From: £1240
      Main Deck Cat B Main Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1240 Cruise Only from: £1306 Cruise Only from: £1435 Cruise Only from: £1501
    • Jun 30th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Gil Eanes From: £1202
      Main Deck Cat C Main Deck Cat B Main Deck Cat A Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1202 Cruise Only from: £1240 Cruise Only from: £1306 Cruise Only from: £1463 Cruise Only from: £1435 Cruise Only from: £1501
  • July
    • Jul 1st - Porto and back - Sailing on: Amalia Rodrigues From: £1292
      Middle Deck Cat B Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1292 Cruise Only from: £1353 Cruise Only from: £1330 Cruise Only from: £1391
    • Jul 6th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Amalia Rodrigues From: £1101
      Main Deck Cat C Main Deck Cat B Main Deck Cat A Middle Deck Cat C Middle Deck Cat B Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1101 Cruise Only from: £1135 Cruise Only from: £1196 Cruise Only from: £1258 Cruise Only from: £1292 Cruise Only from: £1353 Cruise Only from: £1330 Cruise Only from: £1391
    • Jul 12th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Miguel Torga From: £1101
      Main Deck Cat C Main Deck Cat A Middle Deck Cat C Middle Deck Cat B Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1101 Cruise Only from: £1196 Cruise Only from: £1258 Cruise Only from: £1292 Cruise Only from: £1353 Cruise Only from: £1330 Cruise Only from: £1391
    • Jul 17th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Miguel Torga From: £1101
      Main Deck Cat C Main Deck Cat B Main Deck Cat A Middle Deck Cat C Middle Deck Cat B Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1101 Cruise Only from: £1135 Cruise Only from: £1196 Cruise Only from: £1258 Cruise Only from: £1292 Cruise Only from: £1353 Cruise Only from: £1330 Cruise Only from: £1391
    • Jul 26th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Gil Eanes From: £1101
      Main Deck Cat C Main Deck Cat A Middle Deck Cat C Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1101 Cruise Only from: £1196 Cruise Only from: £1258 Cruise Only from: £1353 Cruise Only from: £1330 Cruise Only from: £1391
  • August
    • Aug 5th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Miguel Torga From: £1101
      Main Deck Cat C Main Deck Cat A Middle Deck Cat C Middle Deck Cat B Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1101 Cruise Only from: £1196 Cruise Only from: £1258 Cruise Only from: £1292 Cruise Only from: £1353 Cruise Only from: £1330 Cruise Only from: £1391
    • Aug 17th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Miguel Torga From: £1101
      Main Deck Cat C Middle Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1101 Cruise Only from: £1292 Cruise Only from: £1391
  • September
    • Sep 25th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Gil Eanes From: £1240
      Main Deck Cat B Main Deck Cat A Middle Deck Cat C Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1240 Cruise Only from: £1306 Cruise Only from: £1359 Cruise Only from: £1463 Cruise Only from: £1435 Cruise Only from: £1501
    • Sep 30th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Gil Eanes From: £1202
      Main Deck Cat C Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1202 Cruise Only from: £1463 Cruise Only from: £1435 Cruise Only from: £1501
  • October
    • Oct 19th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Gil Eanes From: £1419
      Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1419

Price Information

  • Single Supplement - £485
  • Please note prices are updated regularly from a third party price feed and may fluctuate from those shown. Please contact us for latest prices
  • Prices shown usually include all available discounts
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