Douro River Cruise

Onboard the MS Amalia Rodrigues

PORTO > THE DOURO VALLEY & SALAMANCA > PORTO

The best way to explore Portugal is on a Douro River cruise onboard the MS Amalia Rodrigues! The Douro Valley is home to delicious treasures and will take you along the Port wine route. You will admire this incredible terraced vineyard which extends over a hundred kilometres along the Douro to the Spanish border.

Itinerary

Day 1: PORTO

Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 5:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, you will be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight, join a Porto by Night excursion. Meals: D

Day 2: PORTO

Today’s excursion is touring Porto via tram and visiting the tram museum. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure, or you can ask to be dropped off to the city centre via Rabelo boat. We’ll return on board for dinner and an evening of Fado entertainment. Meals: B, L, D

Day 3: PORTO > REGUA

Today enjoy an excursion hiking along the Douro Valley. The afternoon will be spent cruising. Enjoy an evening of dancing or a stroll through Regua by night. Meals: B, L, D

Day 4: REGUA > VEGA DE TERRON

Today, discover the formal gardens at the Mateus Palace and Vila Real. The afternoon will be spent cruising. Enjoy an evening of Flamenco entertainment. Meals: B, L, D

Day 5: BARCA D'ALBA > SALAMANCA

Today, discover Salamanca’s old town by bike. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure and an evening of entertainment. Meals: B, L, D

Day 6: BARCA D'ALBA > FERRADOSA > PINHAO

The morning will be spent cruising. Join an excursion to discover the Porto wines, including tasting. Tonight, enjoy the gala dinner and evening. Meals: B, L, D

Day 7: PINHAO > PORTO

Today, join an excursion to Lamego. The afternoon will be spent cruising. Enjoy an evening of traditional folk entertainment. Meals: B, L, D

Day 8: PORTO

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. Meals: B

Departures

Various Weekly Departures from April to October 2020

Includes

  • Cruise ship: MS Amalia Rodrigues
  • All meals included – drinks included with meals and at the bar
  • All shore excursions (Porto by night, Touring Porto via Tram, Hiking along the Douro, Vila Real and Mateus Palace, Salamanca by Bike, Wines Trail of Porto and Guided tour of Lamego)
  • Refined French cuisine, Gala dinner and evening and Welcome cocktail
  • Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
  • Headsets are included for excursions
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Onboard activities
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included

Pricing Details

  • Call us for pricing and for more information!

Optional Extras

  • Pre and Post accommodation
  • Airport and Pier Transfers
  • Take advantage of our preferred airfares to Europe from any Canadian gateway

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