Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro with 3 Nights in Lisbon 2025
11 Days from Lisbon to Porto
Tour Description:
Explore the dreamy Douro River and discover why its name translates to ‘River of Gold’ as you sail on its gleaming waters through Portugal’s breathtaking panoramic beauty. Marvel at the world’s oldest demarcated wine region, cozy towns, and charming villages while sailing through some of the most spectacular views of Portugal. Before sailing, begin your vacation your way with a three-night stay in beautiful Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Enjoy guided sightseeing to see the city highlights, including Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. Join an excursion to magnificent Palacio Nacional de Sintra. Stop in Coimbra for a city sightseeing tour before reaching Porto where you will board your Avalon Suite Ship® to start a delightful river cruise across Portugal! 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 with the opportunity for an optional guided culinary tour to indulge in the city’s world-famous cuisine. 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
Saturday 03 May 25 — Wednesday 14 May 25 | Starting at $5,548 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 17 May 25 — Wednesday 28 May 25 | Starting at $5,548 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 24 May 25 — Wednesday 04 Jun 25 | Starting at $5,548 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 14 Jun 25 — Wednesday 25 Jun 25 | Starting at $5,448 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 28 Jun 25 — Wednesday 09 Jul 25 | Starting at $5,448 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 05 Jul 25 — Wednesday 16 Jul 25 | Starting at $5,298 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 12 Jul 25 — Wednesday 23 Jul 25 | Starting at $5,298 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 19 Jul 25 — Wednesday 30 Jul 25 | Starting at $5,298 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 02 Aug 25 — Wednesday 13 Aug 25 | Starting at $5,198 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 09 Aug 25 — Wednesday 20 Aug 25 | Starting at $5,198 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 16 Aug 25 — Wednesday 27 Aug 25 | Starting at $5,398 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 23 Aug 25 — Wednesday 03 Sep 25 | Starting at $5,498 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 30 Aug 25 — Wednesday 10 Sep 25 | Starting at $5,748 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 25 Oct 25 — Wednesday 05 Nov 25 | Starting at $5,148 | Get a Quote | |
Saturday 01 Nov 25 — Wednesday 12 Nov 25 | Starting at $4,948 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Day 1 Lisbon: | Welcome to Lisbon |
Day 2 Lisbon: | Guided sightseeing, see Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries |
Day 3 Lisbon: | Excursion to Palàcio Nacional de Sintra |
Day 4 Lisbon-Coimbra-Porto (Embarkation): | Guided sightseeing of Coimbra; transfer to Porto; onboard welcome reception |
Day 5 Porto-Porto Antigo. Excursion to Braga and Guimarães: | Choice of guided sightseeing in Porto or guided sightseeing in Braga and Guimarães |
Day 6 Peso da Régua-Pinhão: | Choice of guided sightseeing in Lamego or farm visit with tasting or wine painting class |
Day 7 Pocinho-Barca d’Alva: | Onboard tile painting workshop; choice of wine tasting in a local quinta or kayak excursion |
Day 8 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 9 Ferradosa-Leverinho. Excursion to Amarante: | Onboard pastry demonstration; choice of guided sightseeing in Amarante or Vinho Verde wine tasting |
Day 10 Porto: | Choice of guided sightseeing or bike tour or wine tasting |
Day 11 Porto (Disembarkation): | Your vacation ends this morning |
- 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 5 and day 10 will be slightly revised due to nautical restrictions.
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Accommodations
Lisbon | Porto |
Deluxe
Avenida de Liberdade 185 Lisbon Portugal
This luxurious 286-room hotel is set in one of the capital's elegant landmark buildings which dates back to 1933, located directly on the famous Avenida de Liberdade, in the heart of Lisbon. The bright, airy guest rooms are all air-conditioned and include flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, minibars and complimentary premium toiletries. The hotel has a top-floor panoramic restaurant offering international cuisine and a great selection of wines. A sleek rooftop sky bar, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool framed by a green garden of century-old botanical trees, a gym and a SPA area complete the hotel amenities and Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the property.