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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 £1120pp

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

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Flight-inclusive package from just £1274pp!

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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

  • September
    • Sep 30th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Gil Eanes From: £1464
      Middle Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1464

2025 Departures £ price per person based on 2 people sharing

  • April
    • Apr 8th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Miguel Torga From: £1139
      Main Deck Cat C Main Deck Cat B Main Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1139 Cruise Only from: £1187 Cruise Only from: £1249 Cruise Only from: £1368 Cruise Only from: £1430
    • Apr 10th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Gil Eanes From: £1139
      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: £1139 Cruise Only from: £1187 Cruise Only from: £1249 Cruise Only from: £1286 Cruise Only from: £1334 Cruise Only from: £1396 Cruise Only from: £1368 Cruise Only from: £1430
    • Apr 17th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Amalia Rodrigues From: £1139
      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: £1139 Cruise Only from: £1187 Cruise Only from: £1249 Cruise Only from: £1286 Cruise Only from: £1334 Cruise Only from: £1396 Cruise Only from: £1368 Cruise Only from: £1430
    • Apr 20th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Miguel Torga From: £1139
      Main Deck Cat C 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: £1139 Cruise Only from: £1187 Cruise Only from: £1286 Cruise Only from: £1334 Cruise Only from: £1396 Cruise Only from: £1368 Cruise Only from: £1430
    • Apr 29th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Gil Eanes From: £1139
      Main Deck Cat C 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: £1139 Cruise Only from: £1187 Cruise Only from: £1286 Cruise Only from: £1334 Cruise Only from: £1396 Cruise Only from: £1368 Cruise Only from: £1430
  • May
    • May 6th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Amalia Rodrigues From: £1234
      Main Deck Cat C Main Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1234 Cruise Only from: £1344 Cruise Only from: £1525
    • May 18th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Amalia Rodrigues From: £1234
      Main Deck Cat C Main Deck Cat B Main Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1234 Cruise Only from: £1278 Cruise Only from: £1344 Cruise Only from: £1459 Cruise Only from: £1525
    • May 25th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Gil Eanes From: £1234
      Main Deck Cat C Main Deck Cat B Middle Deck Cat B Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1234 Cruise Only from: £1278 Cruise Only from: £1425 Cruise Only from: £1491 Cruise Only from: £1459 Cruise Only from: £1525
  • June
    • Jun 18th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Gil Eanes From: £1278
      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: £1278 Cruise Only from: £1381 Cruise Only from: £1425 Cruise Only from: £1491 Cruise Only from: £1459 Cruise Only from: £1525
    • Jun 20th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Amalia Rodrigues From: £1234
      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: £1234 Cruise Only from: £1278 Cruise Only from: £1344 Cruise Only from: £1381 Cruise Only from: £1425 Cruise Only from: £1491 Cruise Only from: £1459 Cruise Only from: £1525
    • Jun 25th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Amalia Rodrigues From: £1234
      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: £1234 Cruise Only from: £1278 Cruise Only from: £1344 Cruise Only from: £1381 Cruise Only from: £1425 Cruise Only from: £1491 Cruise Only from: £1459 Cruise Only from: £1525
    • Jun 30th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Gil Eanes From: £1120
      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: £1120 Cruise Only from: £1154 Cruise Only from: £1215 Cruise Only from: £1267 Cruise Only from: £1301 Cruise Only from: £1362 Cruise Only from: £1335 Cruise Only from: £1396
  • July
    • Jul 12th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Miguel Torga From: £1120
      Main Deck Cat C 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: £1120 Cruise Only from: £1154 Cruise Only from: £1267 Cruise Only from: £1301 Cruise Only from: £1362 Cruise Only from: £1335 Cruise Only from: £1396
    • Jul 19th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Gil Eanes From: £1154
      Main Deck Cat B Middle Deck Cat B
      Cruise Only from: £1154 Cruise Only from: £1301
  • August
    • Aug 7th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Miguel Torga From: £1120
      Main Deck Cat C Main Deck Cat B Middle Deck Cat C Middle Deck Cat A Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1120 Cruise Only from: £1154 Cruise Only from: £1267 Cruise Only from: £1362 Cruise Only from: £1335 Cruise Only from: £1396
    • Aug 19th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Miguel Torga From: £1120
      Main Deck Cat C Main Deck Cat B Middle Deck Cat C Middle Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1120 Cruise Only from: £1154 Cruise Only from: £1267 Cruise Only from: £1301 Cruise Only from: £1335 Cruise Only from: £1396
    • Aug 24th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Miguel Torga From: £1120
      Main Deck Cat C Main Deck Cat B Middle Deck Cat C Middle Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat B Upper Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1120 Cruise Only from: £1154 Cruise Only from: £1267 Cruise Only from: £1301 Cruise Only from: £1335 Cruise Only from: £1396
  • September
    • Sep 1st - Porto and back - Sailing on: Amalia Rodrigues From: £1234
      Main Deck Cat C 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: £1234 Cruise Only from: £1278 Cruise Only from: £1381 Cruise Only from: £1425 Cruise Only from: £1491 Cruise Only from: £1459 Cruise Only from: £1525
    • Sep 4th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Gil Eanes From: £1234
      Main Deck Cat C 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: £1234 Cruise Only from: £1278 Cruise Only from: £1381 Cruise Only from: £1425 Cruise Only from: £1491 Cruise Only from: £1459 Cruise Only from: £1525
  • October
    • Oct 5th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Gil Eanes From: £1234
      Main Deck Cat C 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: £1234 Cruise Only from: £1278 Cruise Only from: £1381 Cruise Only from: £1425 Cruise Only from: £1491 Cruise Only from: £1459 Cruise Only from: £1525
    • Oct 18th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Amalia Rodrigues From: £1286
      Middle Deck Cat C Middle Deck Cat B Middle Deck Cat A
      Cruise Only from: £1286 Cruise Only from: £1334 Cruise Only from: £1396
    • Oct 23rd - Porto and back - Sailing on: Amalia Rodrigues From: £1139
      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: £1139 Cruise Only from: £1187 Cruise Only from: £1249 Cruise Only from: £1334 Cruise Only from: £1396 Cruise Only from: £1368 Cruise Only from: £1430
    • Oct 24th - Porto and back - Sailing on: Gil Eanes From: £1139
      Main Deck Cat C 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: £1139 Cruise Only from: £1187 Cruise Only from: £1286 Cruise Only from: £1334 Cruise Only from: £1396 Cruise Only from: £1368 Cruise Only from: £1430

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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