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Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro 2025
8 Days from Porto to Porto
Tour Description:
Like a blue ribbon threading through the green Douro Valley, the River Douro carries you through some of Portugal’s most legendary landscapes. Meaning “River of Gold,” the Douro River lives up to its name by revealing priceless gems along sloping vineyards and sleepy villages where rugged landscapes have been tamed for centuries to produce a bounty of wines and cuisine. Welcome aboard the newest addition to our award-winning fleet of Suite Ships® – the Avalon AlegriaSM to be swept away by Douro’s timeless treasures and traditions, family farms and fevered Fado music, and mouth-watering culinary creations in the world’s oldest demarcated wine region. Embark on your Suite Ship® in the city of Porto. Take a guided tour to Braga and Guimarães or start exploring the city with guided sightseeing. Enjoy a guided tour in the charming town of Lamego, or meet the owner of one of the oldest farms in the Douro Valley to sample the proud traditions of olive oil and wine. From Pocinho, enjoy a wine tasting in a local quinta or join a kayak adventure on the Douro River. Visit Freixo de Espada à Cinta, a cozy village with narrow streets, flowered houses, and grand Gothic Manueline windows or choose a full-day experience in Spain with a guided sightseeing excursion to Salamanca. Discover the process of painting an azulejos (traditional Portuguese tile) following the guide of a professional painter. Immerse yourself in an emotionally stirring experience in Portugal’s city of Amarante or taste the unique Vinho Verde. Your Douro River cruise returns to Porto to soak in the scenic mysteries of this city’s Historical Centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site. These and countless other treasures await you on the River of Gold in Portugal’s dazzling Douro Valley.
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Dates & Pricing
| Tuesday 25 Mar 25 — Wednesday 02 Apr 25 | Starting at $3,799 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 06 May 25 — Wednesday 14 May 25 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 20 May 25 — Wednesday 28 May 25 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 27 May 25 — Wednesday 04 Jun 25 | Starting at $4,499 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 17 Jun 25 — Wednesday 25 Jun 25 | Starting at $4,399 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 01 Jul 25 — Wednesday 09 Jul 25 | Starting at $4,399 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 08 Jul 25 — Wednesday 16 Jul 25 | Starting at $4,249 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 15 Jul 25 — Wednesday 23 Jul 25 | Starting at $4,249 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 22 Jul 25 — Wednesday 30 Jul 25 | Starting at $4,249 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 05 Aug 25 — Wednesday 13 Aug 25 | Starting at $4,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 12 Aug 25 — Wednesday 20 Aug 25 | Starting at $4,149 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 19 Aug 25 — Wednesday 27 Aug 25 | Starting at $4,349 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 26 Aug 25 — Wednesday 03 Sep 25 | Starting at $4,449 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 02 Sep 25 — Wednesday 10 Sep 25 | Starting at $4,699 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 28 Oct 25 — Wednesday 05 Nov 25 | Starting at $4,099 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Tuesday 04 Nov 25 — Wednesday 12 Nov 25 | Starting at $3,899 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & Sightseeing| Day 1 Porto (Embarkation): | Onboard welcome reception |
| Day 2 Porto-Porto Antigo. Excursion to Braga and Guimarães: | Choice of guided sightseeing in Porto or guided sightseeing in Braga and Guimarães |
| Day 3 Peso da Régua-Pinhão: | Choice of guided sightseeing in Lamego or farm visit with tasting or wine painting class |
| Day 4 Pocinho-Barca d’Alva: | Onboard tile painting workshop; choice of wine tasting in a local quinta or kayak excursion |
| Day 5 Barca d’Alva. Excursion to Salamanca: | Choice of guided sightseeing in Salamanca or guided sightseeing in Freixo de Espada à Cinta or visit to Castelo Rodrigo |
| Day 6 Ferradosa-Leverinho. Excursion to Amarante: | Onboard pastry demonstration; choice of guided sightseeing in Amarante or Vinho Verde wine tasting |
| Day 7 Porto: | Choice of guided sightseeing or bike tour or wine tasting |
| Day 8 Porto (Disembarkation): | Your cruise ends this morning |
Notes:
- In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
- Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
- On March, October and November departures the program on day 2 and day 7 will be slightly revised due to nautical restrictions.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1
PORTO, PORTUGAL (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Portugal. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.
Flights into Porto must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
Your day in Porto is free to explore at your leisure.
This evening an illumination sailing will show you Porto from a different perspective.
Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PORTO
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Day 2
PORTO–PORTO ANTIGO. EXCURSION BRAGA AND GUIMARÃES Portuguese Panoramas
Visit the Adventure Center on board for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
CLASSIC Join a guided tour of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue your experience with a ride to the riverside city of Matosinhos and up Avenida da Boavista to admire some of the modern charms of Porto – from ancient avenues to avant-garde graffiti street art, OR:
CLASSIC Enter a world of Celtic history and the reign of Cesar Augustus where five roads diverged to form an empire with a full-day guided tour of Braga. Marvel at the magnificent castle and San Miguel church in Guimarães, a UNESCO World Heritage Site*.
Later, feel the passion of Portugal’s soulful and stirring Fado music during a visit with local musicians on board.
*On March, October & November departures this excursion will be offered on day 7 and replaced by bike tour or Porto wine tasting
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PORTO ANTIGO
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BreakfastLunch Dinner
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DinnerDay 3
PESO DA RÉGUA Pastoral Pleasures of Portugal
DISCOVERY Experience life on one of the oldest farms in the Douro Valley with a personal tour by the owner of the house, including a wine tasting, OR:
DISCOVERY Join a wine painting class with the guidance of a resident artist. An unique experience to try something different and portray an image linked to the culture of wine through an innovative process, OR:
CLASSIC Take a guided walking tour of the charming town of Lamego. Enjoy a taste of the local bola de Lamego with sparkling wine and stroll past iconic landmarks like the majestic Lamego Cathedral.
Enjoy a short sailing to Pinhão.
Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy free time in Pinhão to browse the artisanal markets for woven textiles, terra cotta creations, and culinary delights, or consider joining an optional excursion to learn about the Douro Valley’s “liquid gold” at a traditional olive-oil mill or to visit Casa de Mateus.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PINHÃO
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BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 4
POCINHO Kayaks and Quintas in the Douro Valley
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
DISCOVERY Join a Workshop conducted by a professional painter to discover the process of painting azulejos (traditional Portuguese tile).
ACTIVE Discover the Douro River by kayak on a guided adventure through Portugal’s stunning valley. Enjoy breathtaking views and unforgettable moments (operates April to September only – weather dependent)*, OR:
DISCOVERY Experience the charm of the Douro region with a visit to a historic vineyard estate. Enjoy a tasting of exquisite red, white, and port wines while soaking in stunning views and uncovering the rich heritage of this renowned winemaking region.
DISCOVERY Join us for an onboard workshop to learn Portuguese language and culture. Discover essential words, charming stories, and clever tricks that bring this centuries-old language to life in an interactive and memorable way.
This evening, enjoy an onboard Flamenco show with local artists.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BARCA D’ALVA
*On March, October & November a bike tour will be offered to replace this excursion.
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BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 5
BARCA D’ALVA. EXCURSION TO SALAMANCA The Reign in Spain
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
CLASSIC Join our guide for a guided tour this morning to of one of the most remote villages of the country, Freixo de Espada à Cinta village in the Douro International Natural Park, home to majestic birds of prey, OR:
CLASSIC Enjoy a guided tour to the historical village of Castelo Rodrigo, which, from the top of a hill, dominates the plateau that stretches from Spain in the east to the deep valley of the Douro in the north. Stroll through its medieval streets and discover the small details that give it color, such as the Hebrew inscriptions and crosses carved on the doorposts and voussoirs, OR:
CLASSIC Get a taste of Spain with a full-day excursion to Salamanca. This Spanish city will take your breath away with its stunning streets and squares, featuring a feast for the eyes with Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and "Plateresque" architecture.
This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN FERRADOSA
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BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 6
FERRADOSA–LEVERINHO. EXCURSION TO AMARANTE Mountains and Moving Music
This morning enjoy a nice and relaxing sailing through the Douro River.
DISCOVERY Enjoy an onboard pastry demonstration.
DISCOVERY Join us to visit a wine-producing property, and taste the freshness and lightness of iconic Vinho Verde wine, considered one of the world’s unique white wines, OR:
CLASSIC Join a guided sightseeing tour of Amarante – poised against a breathtaking backdrop of the great Serra do Marão mountain and the Tâmega River, which courses through the heart of the city and assortment of houses lining the riverbanks.
This evening, enjoy an onboard live entertainment.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LEVERINHO
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BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 7
PORTO* Ancient Charm Meets Avant-Garde
ACTIVE Enjoy the wharfs of the Douro River and the coastal magnificence of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, on a guided bike tour, OR:
DISCOVERY Enjoy a guided visit to one of the many Port wine cellars, where a guide will accompany you through the cellar's facilities, explaining where the grapes are harvested and how the wines are made. At the end of your explorations, taste some of the wines, OR:
CLASSIC Join a guided sightseeing tour of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue your experience with a ride to the riverside city of Matosinhos and up Avenida da Boavista to admire some of the modern charms of Porto – from ancient avenues to avant-garde graffiti street art.
This afternoon, you may choose to join in a guided optional excursion such as a scenic canal cruise on the Aveiro (Venice of Portugal) or explore a family-owned factory to witness the Portuguese art of cork and barrel production or a culinary tour experience. Perhaps simply spend time strolling through Porto’s cobblestone lanes, lovely shops, and tempting tapas bars this afternoon before experiencing the energy of Porto’s buzzing nightlife.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PORTO
*On March, October & November the Porto sightseeing excursion, the bike tour and the Porto wine tasting will be offered on day 2. The full-day excursion to Braga and Guimarães originally planned for day 2 will be offered on this day. As an alternative, enjoy a sailing morning and free time in the afternoon in Porto.
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BreakfastLunch Dinner
BreakfastLunch DinnerDay 8
PORTO (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
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Accommodations
Accommodations| Porto |
Hilton Porto Gaia
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Rua da Serpa Pinto 124 Porto Portugal
Housed in a former port warehouse, this beautiful property is steeped in history and enjoys a privileged location in the historic center of Vila Nova de Gaia, close to the Gaia Cable Car and Port Wine Cellars, with the Famous Dom Luis bridge just 1 km away. Offering contemporary comfort and sophisticated design, this 194-room hotel has spacious guest rooms equipped with modern amenities such as Free Wi-Fi internet access, air conditioning, a coffee machine, minibar, flat-screen TV and complimentary toiletries in the bathroom. Guests can enjoy a drink at the panoramic bar or dine at the on-site restaurant with outdoor terrace which offers authentic local cuisine with a modern twist. A fitness centre and an indoor pool with sauna are available.
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Rua da Serpa Pinto 124 Porto Portugal
Housed in a former port warehouse, this beautiful property is steeped in history and enjoys a privileged location in the historic center of Vila Nova de Gaia, close to the Gaia Cable Car and Port Wine Cellars, with the Famous Dom Luis bridge just 1 km away. Offering contemporary comfort and sophisticated design, this 194-room hotel has spacious guest rooms equipped with modern amenities such as Free Wi-Fi internet access, air conditioning, a coffee machine, minibar, flat-screen TV and complimentary toiletries in the bathroom. Guests can enjoy a drink at the panoramic bar or dine at the on-site restaurant with outdoor terrace which offers authentic local cuisine with a modern twist. A fitness centre and an indoor pool with sauna are available.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
