Douro River Cruises

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Essence of the Douro

Begin with a taste of Portugal shaped by river and hillside. In Porto, colorful houses stack above the Douro, tiled façades catch the light, and cafés spill onto cobbled streets where the city's wine legacy was born. As the river carries you inland, the scenery softens into vineyard-covered slopes... Read MoreBegin with a taste of Portugal shaped by river and hillside. In Porto, colorful houses stack above the Douro, tiled façades catch the light, and cafés spill onto cobbled streets where the city's wine legacy was born. As the river carries you inland, the scenery softens into vineyard-covered slopes and quiet villages perched along the water's edge – an ever-changing landscape of stone, green terraces, and sunlit bends.   On our shortest Douro River cruise, just six days, journey through the world's oldest demarcated wine region and explore the towns and landscapes that make this valley a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Roundtrip from Porto, where the Douro meets the Atlantic, begin in the city that introduced Port wine to the world and stroll among its picture-postcard houses that climb the hillsides. As you sail past rolling vineyards, enjoy immersive encounters with vine and grape — from learning the region's history at the Douro Museum in Peso da Régua, to making Port cocktails at a local _quinta_, biking through vineyards that produce Vinho Verde, and sampling those very wines at a vineyard… a memorable way to experience this renowned river and its wines in under a week.

Starting at: $2,990

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Porto & the Douro Valley

From Porto's colorful waterfront to Barca d'Alva's quiet hills, the Douro draws you in with sun-drenched vineyards, golden light, and layers of flavor. One day you're pedaling through terraced valleys, the next you're sampling petiscos in a village bar or riding the Atlantic's waves. Along the way sip... Read MoreFrom Porto's colorful waterfront to Barca d'Alva's quiet hills, the Douro draws you in with sun-drenched vineyards, golden light, and layers of flavor. One day you're pedaling through terraced valleys, the next you're sampling petiscos in a village bar or riding the Atlantic's waves. Along the way sip wine where it's made, indulge in gastronomical delights along the banks of the river, or simply linger in the shade of olive trees. Portugal welcomes—with open arms and open skies—and the Douro invites you to stay a little longer.

Starting at: $6,390

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Porto Prelude: Cruising the Douro

A two-night prelude in Porto eases you into a week-long journey along the Douro River. From the Atlantic coast, where the river meets the sea, to the Spanish border, travel across Portugal past rolling vineyards, sunlit terraces, and hillside quintas that have defined this valley for centuries. Begin... Read MoreA two-night prelude in Porto eases you into a week-long journey along the Douro River. From the Atlantic coast, where the river meets the sea, to the Spanish border, travel across Portugal past rolling vineyards, sunlit terraces, and hillside quintas that have defined this valley for centuries. Begin in Porto, where Portugal's maritime and winemaking heritage comes into focus, then continue east through the Douro Valley aboard your riverboat. Along the way, visit towns shaped by centuries of trade and cultivation, explore the region's history at the Douro Museum in Peso da Régua, and gain insight into early human expression at the Côa Museum, which interprets Paleolithic rock art found in the surrounding valley. As you travel through the eastern Douro, learn how ongoing rewilding efforts are restoring native landscapes and wildlife in this remote stretch of the river, before returning to Porto – bringing into full view the river that has shaped northern Portugal for generations.

Starting at: $6,990

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Villages and Vintages: Cruising the Douro River Valley

Discover the bohemian heart of the city that gave Port-wine its name... sail deep into the mountain landscapes of Portuguese wine country to find wine estates, lush vineyards, idyllic riverside villages, baroque castles, hilltop medieval ruins, and rock art from the valley's earliest inhabitants... Our... Read MoreDiscover the bohemian heart of the city that gave Port-wine its name... sail deep into the mountain landscapes of Portuguese wine country to find wine estates, lush vineyards, idyllic riverside villages, baroque castles, hilltop medieval ruins, and rock art from the valley's earliest inhabitants... Our eight-day riverboat cruise on Portugal's Douro River offers an authentic taste of life and world-class wines in a region steeped in winemaking for over 2,000 years. Explore the colorful city of Porto, an enticing labyrinth of winding streets, baroque churches and blue-tiled houses, where port wine is made and stored. Board ms _Andorinha_ and trace the wine to its source, the _quintas_ and picture-postcard villages of the Douro River Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site... discover terraced vineyards and enjoy tours, tastings, wine pairings, and a lesson in port cocktail-making... tour baroque Mateus Palace... and immerse yourself in local history and culture, the prehistoric art of Foz Côa and more…

Starting at: $5,790

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Cruising the Douro River Valley

Discover the bohemian heart of the city that gave Port-wine its name... sail deep into the mountain landscapes of Portuguese wine country to find wine estates, lush vineyards, idyllic riverside villages, baroque castles, hilltop medieval ruins, and rock art from the valley's earliest inhabitants... Our... Read MoreDiscover the bohemian heart of the city that gave Port-wine its name... sail deep into the mountain landscapes of Portuguese wine country to find wine estates, lush vineyards, idyllic riverside villages, baroque castles, hilltop medieval ruins, and rock art from the valley's earliest inhabitants... Our eight-day riverboat cruise on Portugal's Douro River offers an authentic taste of life and world-class wines in a region steeped in winemaking for over 2,000 years. Explore the colorful city of Porto, an enticing labyrinth of winding streets, baroque churches and blue-tiled houses, where port wine is made and stored. Board ms _Andorinha_ and trace the wine to its source, the _quintas_ and picture-postcard villages of the Douro River Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site... discover terraced vineyards and enjoy tours, tastings, wine pairings, and a lesson in port cocktail-making... tour baroque Mateus Palace... and immerse yourself in local history and culture, the prehistoric art of Foz Côa and more…

Starting at: $5,990

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Exploring the Douro, Plus Madrid - Eastbound

Enhanced by a three-night land stay in Madrid, our new 7-day cruise along Portugal's "river of gold" entices with guided exploration in Porto, the historical city of wine; captivates with cultural discoveries in picturesque riverside hamlets along the Douro; visits family-owned wine estates and vineyards,... Read MoreEnhanced by a three-night land stay in Madrid, our new 7-day cruise along Portugal's "river of gold" entices with guided exploration in Porto, the historical city of wine; captivates with cultural discoveries in picturesque riverside hamlets along the Douro; visits family-owned wine estates and vineyards, centuries in the making; and indulges with artful royal pleasures in the capital city of Madrid. Setting sail along the Douro River is an immersion into beauty, culture, and timeless tradition, thousands of years in the making. Venture by riverboat into the Douro Valley, the birthplace of port wine, a land where time slows and every sip carries centuries of devotion. Cruise past terraced vineyards carved into golden hillsides, where wine has been perfected for centuries. Visit historic _quintas_, taste vintages born of passion, and let the river's gentle bends reveal a landscape recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage treasure.  Beyond the valley and back on land, your adventure extends to Spain where you can wander the storied streets of Toledo, rich with medieval charm, and feel the pulse of Madrid, a capital city alive with art, flavor, and elegance. From vineyard sunsets to vibrant city nights, this new riverboat voyage blends romance, history, and unforgettable indulgence for a travel experience as timeless as the region itself. 

Starting at: $7,990

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Exploring the Douro, Plus Madrid - Westbound

Enhanced by a three-night land stay in Madrid, our new 7-day cruise along Portugal's "river of gold" entices with guided exploration in Porto, the historical city of wine; captivates with cultural discoveries in picturesque riverside hamlets along the Douro; visits family-owned wine estates and vineyards,... Read MoreEnhanced by a three-night land stay in Madrid, our new 7-day cruise along Portugal's "river of gold" entices with guided exploration in Porto, the historical city of wine; captivates with cultural discoveries in picturesque riverside hamlets along the Douro; visits family-owned wine estates and vineyards, centuries in the making; and indulges with artful royal pleasures in the capital city of Madrid. Setting sail along the Douro River is an immersion into beauty, culture, and timeless tradition, thousands of years in the making. Venture by riverboat into the Douro Valley, the birthplace of port wine, a land where time slows and every sip carries centuries of devotion. Cruise past terraced vineyards carved into golden hillsides, where wine has been perfected for centuries. Visit historic _quintas_, taste vintages born of passion, and let the river's gentle bends reveal a landscape recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage treasure.  Beyond the valley and back on land, your adventure extends to Spain where you can wander the storied streets of Toledo, rich with medieval charm, and feel the pulse of Madrid, a capital city alive with art, flavor, and elegance. From vineyard sunsets to vibrant city nights, this new riverboat voyage blends romance, history, and unforgettable indulgence for a travel experience as timeless as the region itself. 

Starting at: $7,990

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Exploring the Douro, plus Lisbon & Madrid - Westbound

Centuries of vineyards, wine and timeless Port traditions along an enchanting "river of gold"… white-painted _quinta_ estates lined with terraced vineyards… art and architecture royally inspired and the joys of tapas in Madrid… Lisbon's treasures from the Age of Discovery and beyond… Cruise... Read MoreCenturies of vineyards, wine and timeless Port traditions along an enchanting "river of gold"… white-painted _quinta_ estates lined with terraced vineyards… art and architecture royally inspired and the joys of tapas in Madrid… Lisbon's treasures from the Age of Discovery and beyond… Cruise through the heart of one of the world's oldest and most beautiful wine regions on a 12-day journey between Lisbon and Madrid, featuring a 7-night cruise aboard Tauck's new riverboat ms _Andorinha_, custom-designed for exploring Portugal's "golden" Douro River. Visit _quintas_ for wine tastings, hike through vineyards and villages, and discover the UNESCO World Heritage city of Porto, where the Douro kisses the Atlantic and timeless Port traditions steal your heart. Spend two nights each in Madrid, Spain's bigger-than-life capital, with its bar culture and bevy of baroque and belle époque architecture – and Lisbon, gate to the "New World," enticing with palaces aplenty and _azulejos_ chronicling life from Moorish times to present day... 

Starting at: $7,990

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Exploring the Douro, plus Lisbon & Madrid - Eastbound

Centuries of vineyards, wine and timeless Port traditions along an enchanting "river of gold"… white-painted _quinta_ estates lined with terraced vineyards… Lisbon's treasures from the Age of Discovery and beyond… art and architecture royally inspired and the joys of tapas in Madrid…  Cruise... Read MoreCenturies of vineyards, wine and timeless Port traditions along an enchanting "river of gold"… white-painted _quinta_ estates lined with terraced vineyards… Lisbon's treasures from the Age of Discovery and beyond… art and architecture royally inspired and the joys of tapas in Madrid…  Cruise through the heart of one of the world's oldest and most beautiful wine regions on a 12-day journey bookended by stays in Lisbon and Madrid, featuring a 7-night cruise aboard Tauck's ms _Andorinha_, custom designed for exploring Portugal's "golden" Douro River. Visit _quintas_ for wine tastings, hike through vineyards and villages, and discover the UNESCO World Heritage city of Porto, where the Douro kisses the Atlantic and timeless Port traditions steal your heart. Spend two nights each in Lisbon, the gate to the "New World," enticing with palaces aplenty and _azulejos_ chronicling life from Moorish times to present day – and Madrid, Spain's bigger-than-life capital, with its bar culture and bevy of baroque and belle époque architecture.

Starting at: $8,290

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Iberian Capitals: Lisbon, Madrid & the Douro - Eastbound

Centuries of vineyards, wine and timeless Port traditions along an enchanting "river of gold"… white-painted _quinta_ estates lined with terraced vineyards… Lisbon's treasures from the Age of Discovery and beyond… art and architecture royally inspired and the joys of tapas in Madrid…  Cruise... Read MoreCenturies of vineyards, wine and timeless Port traditions along an enchanting "river of gold"… white-painted _quinta_ estates lined with terraced vineyards… Lisbon's treasures from the Age of Discovery and beyond… art and architecture royally inspired and the joys of tapas in Madrid…  Cruise through the heart of one of the world's oldest and most beautiful wine regions on a 12-day journey bookended by stays in Lisbon and Madrid, featuring a 7-night cruise aboard Tauck's custom designed riverboats for exploring Portugal's "golden" Douro River. Visit _quintas_ for wine tastings, hike through vineyards and villages, and discover the UNESCO World Heritage city of Porto, where the Douro kisses the Atlantic and timeless Port traditions steal your heart. Spend two nights each in Lisbon, the gate to the "New World," enticing with palaces aplenty and _azulejos_ chronicling life from Moorish times to present day – and Madrid, Spain's bigger-than-life capital, with its bar culture and bevy of baroque and belle époque architecture.

Starting at: $8,490

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