Summary
Following the Douro River through Portugal and into Spain, you’ll cruise past steeply terraced hillsides, quaint villages and acres of ripe vineyards. There’s no better way to discover Europe’s best-kept secret than this scenic and all-inclusive river cruise!
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1.
- Porto (Embark)
- Day 2.
- Régua, Pinhão
- Day 3.
- Pinhão, Pocinho, Vega De Terrón
- Day 4.
- Vega De Terrón (Salamanca), Barca D’Alva
- Day 5.
- Barca D’Alva, Régua
- Day 6.
- Régua, Porto (Braga)
- Day 7.
- Porto
- Day 8.
- Porto (Disembark), Transfer To Lisbon
- Day 9.
- Lisbon
- Day 10.
- Lisbon
- Day 11.
- Lisbon (Depart)
Ports of call (3): Braga, Lisbon, Porto
Details
Following the Douro River through Portugal and into Spain, you’ll cruise past steeply terraced hillsides, quaint villages and acres of ripe vineyards. Enjoy private tastings of Port and explore Porto’s historic Ribeira district, home to iconic rabelo boats, cutting-edge cuisine and a thriving art scene. Wind your way through the dramatic landscapes of the UNESCO-designated Douro Valley, heading ashore to visit charming quintas and meet the winemakers who operate them. See the famous university of Salamanca, Spain, and visit the mountaintop village of Castelo Rodrigo.
Your journey ends in Lisbon, the city that launched some of the world’s most renowned explorers. There’s no better way to discover Europe’s best-kept secret than this scenic and all-inclusive river cruise!