Delights of the Douro 8 days April - October 2027
from £ 1881.00 pp
Venture through the heart of the Douro Valley, enjoying cultural and historical exploration along the way. Starting in Porto, Portugal’s second-largest city, you’ll discover its UNESCO-listed centre, including the Sé Cathedral, São Bento Railway Station, and traditional azulejo workshops. The cruise then follows the river through vineyard-lined valleys, stopping at Régua, Pinhão, and Vila Real, where you can see Mateus Palace, sample local wines, and visit the Douro Museum.
Optional excursions allow for tram rides, wine tastings, and more stops, like in Salamanca, with its celebrated university, and lively bodegas. Further highlights encompass tours to Lamego and its Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, a Baroque pilgrimage site with a 686-step decorated staircase, and Guimarães, often called the birthplace of Portugal. Onboard experiences feature leisure time, gala dinners, and cultural entertainment such as Fado and flamenco evenings.
What the price includes
Seven nights’ all-inclusive accommodation on board MS Infante Don Henrique or MS Vasco de Gama
Seven breakfasts, six lunches, seven dinners, and unlimited service on drinks (excluding premium labels)
Welcome cocktail
Gala dinner and evening
All port fees
Complimentary Wi-Fi on board your ship
Travel assistance
Headsets are included for excursions
Guided tour of Lamego
Guimarães excursion
Return flights to Porto
Comfortable coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager, and the services of a multi-lingual crew (French and English-speaking as standard) on your river cruise
Fly to Porto
Cruise from Porto to Régua
Cruise from Régua to Vega de Terron
Cruise from Vega de Terron (Salamanca) to Barca D’Alva
Cruise from Barca D’Alva to Ferradaso and Pinhão
Cruise from Pinhão to Porto and included Lamego excursion
Cruise to Porto and included Guimarães excursion
Fly back to the UK
2027 Prices from several uk airports per person based on 2 sharing, single supplements on request
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Gatwick flights |
12 April |
from £ 1881.00 |
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Manchester flights |
12 April |
from £ 1967.00 |
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Birmingham flights |
12 April |
from £ 2228.00 |
to book or for further information please contact CruiseRiver on 01347 822541 e mail enquiries@cruiseriver.co.uk
Holiday offer is in partnership with Newmarket Holidays, fully ABTA & ATOL bonded for your protection
