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Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley (2027) 2027 (Porto to Lisbon)
Tour Description:
Following the Douro River through Portugal and into Spain, you’ll cruise past steeply terraced hillsides, quaint villages and acres of ripe vineyards. Enjoy private tastings of Port and explore Porto’s historic Ribeira district, home to iconic rabelo boats, cutting-edge cuisine and a thriving art scene. Wind your way through the dramatic landscapes of the UNESCO-designated Douro Valley, heading ashore to visit charming quintas and meet the winemakers who operate them. See the famous university of Salamanca, Spain, and visit the mountaintop village of Castelo Rodrigo.
Your journey ends in Lisbon, the city that launched some of the world’s most renowned explorers. There’s no better way to discover Europe’s best-kept secret than this scenic and all-inclusive river cruise!
Dates & Pricing
| Sunday 28 Mar 27 — Thursday 08 Apr 27 | Starting at $15,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 31 Mar 27 — Sunday 11 Apr 27 | Starting at $15,799 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 04 Apr 27 — Thursday 15 Apr 27 | Starting at $15,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 07 Apr 27 — Sunday 18 Apr 27 | Starting at $16,199 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 11 Apr 27 — Thursday 22 Apr 27 | Starting at $16,199 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 14 Apr 27 — Sunday 25 Apr 27 | Starting at $16,799 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 18 Apr 27 — Thursday 29 Apr 27 | Starting at $16,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 21 Apr 27 — Sunday 02 May 27 | Starting at $17,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 28 Apr 27 — Sunday 09 May 27 | Starting at $17,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 02 May 27 — Thursday 13 May 27 | Starting at $16,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 05 May 27 — Sunday 16 May 27 | Starting at $17,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 09 May 27 — Thursday 20 May 27 | Starting at $16,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 12 May 27 — Sunday 23 May 27 | Starting at $17,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 16 May 27 — Thursday 27 May 27 | Starting at $16,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 19 May 27 — Sunday 30 May 27 | Starting at $17,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 23 May 27 — Thursday 03 Jun 27 | Starting at $16,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 26 May 27 — Sunday 06 Jun 27 | Starting at $17,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 30 May 27 — Thursday 10 Jun 27 | Starting at $16,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 02 Jun 27 — Sunday 13 Jun 27 | Starting at $17,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 06 Jun 27 — Thursday 17 Jun 27 | Starting at $16,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 09 Jun 27 — Sunday 20 Jun 27 | Starting at $17,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 13 Jun 27 — Thursday 24 Jun 27 | Starting at $16,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 16 Jun 27 — Sunday 27 Jun 27 | Starting at $17,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 20 Jun 27 — Thursday 01 Jul 27 | Starting at $16,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 23 Jun 27 — Sunday 04 Jul 27 | Starting at $17,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 27 Jun 27 — Thursday 08 Jul 27 | Starting at $16,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 30 Jun 27 — Sunday 11 Jul 27 | Starting at $17,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 04 Jul 27 — Thursday 15 Jul 27 | Starting at $15,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 07 Jul 27 — Sunday 18 Jul 27 | Starting at $16,199 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 11 Jul 27 — Thursday 22 Jul 27 | Starting at $15,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 14 Jul 27 — Sunday 25 Jul 27 | Starting at $16,199 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 18 Jul 27 — Thursday 29 Jul 27 | Starting at $15,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 21 Jul 27 — Sunday 01 Aug 27 | Starting at $16,199 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 25 Jul 27 — Thursday 05 Aug 27 | Starting at $15,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 28 Jul 27 — Sunday 08 Aug 27 | Starting at $16,199 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 01 Aug 27 — Thursday 12 Aug 27 | Starting at $15,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 04 Aug 27 — Sunday 15 Aug 27 | Starting at $16,199 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 08 Aug 27 — Thursday 19 Aug 27 | Starting at $15,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 11 Aug 27 — Sunday 22 Aug 27 | Starting at $16,199 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 15 Aug 27 — Thursday 26 Aug 27 | Starting at $15,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 18 Aug 27 — Sunday 29 Aug 27 | Starting at $16,199 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 22 Aug 27 — Thursday 02 Sep 27 | Starting at $15,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 25 Aug 27 — Sunday 05 Sep 27 | Starting at $16,199 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 29 Aug 27 — Thursday 09 Sep 27 | Starting at $16,199 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 01 Sep 27 — Sunday 12 Sep 27 | Starting at $17,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 05 Sep 27 — Thursday 16 Sep 27 | Starting at $16,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 08 Sep 27 — Sunday 19 Sep 27 | Starting at $17,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 12 Sep 27 — Thursday 23 Sep 27 | Starting at $16,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 15 Sep 27 — Sunday 26 Sep 27 | Starting at $17,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 19 Sep 27 — Thursday 30 Sep 27 | Starting at $16,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 22 Sep 27 — Sunday 03 Oct 27 | Starting at $17,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 26 Sep 27 — Thursday 07 Oct 27 | Starting at $16,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 29 Sep 27 — Sunday 10 Oct 27 | Starting at $17,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 03 Oct 27 — Thursday 14 Oct 27 | Starting at $16,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 06 Oct 27 — Sunday 17 Oct 27 | Starting at $17,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 10 Oct 27 — Thursday 21 Oct 27 | Starting at $16,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 13 Oct 27 — Sunday 24 Oct 27 | Starting at $17,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 17 Oct 27 — Thursday 28 Oct 27 | Starting at $16,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 20 Oct 27 — Sunday 31 Oct 27 | Starting at $17,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 24 Oct 27 — Thursday 04 Nov 27 | Starting at $16,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 27 Oct 27 — Sunday 07 Nov 27 | Starting at $17,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 31 Oct 27 — Wednesday 10 Nov 27 | Starting at $16,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 03 Nov 27 — Saturday 13 Nov 27 | Starting at $17,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 07 Nov 27 — Wednesday 17 Nov 27 | Starting at $16,199 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 10 Nov 27 — Sunday 21 Nov 27 | Starting at $16,699 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 14 Nov 27 — Thursday 25 Nov 27 | Starting at $15,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 17 Nov 27 — Sunday 28 Nov 27 | Starting at $15,799 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 21 Nov 27 — Thursday 02 Dec 27 | Starting at $14,799 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 24 Nov 27 — Sunday 05 Dec 27 | Starting at $15,299 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
ITINERARY
ITINERARYPorto (Embark)
Arrive in Porto, the port city at the mouth of the Douro.
Porto
Portugal’s second city (after Lisbon), Porto gave its name to the nation’s most famous export, Port wine, and to the nation itself. Today, choose to explore Portugal on foot or by panoramic drive.
Régua
Get a crash course on the history of Port during your visit to the Douro Museum. Later, discover the wonders of a special town right in the gateway of the Douro Valley, Lamego. This evening, enjoy a Night Out with dinner at a local quinta.
Pocinho, Vega de Terrón
Go medieval today at Castelo Rodrigo, both the name of a hilltop castle as well as the village that surrounds it. The view from the top is incredible and the village is a charming place to ramble, relax and replenish. Alternatively, lace up your hiking boots and unleash your inner Indiana Jones with an up-close gander at some prehistoric carvings at an archaeological park.
Vega de Terrón (Salamanca), Barca d’Alva
Today, you can visit the historic university town of Salamanca—the “Golden City”—famous for its sand-colored buildings and abundance of churches. Feel the centuries fall away as your ship winds its way through the pristine, dramatic UNESCO-protected landscapes of the Douro River Valley.
Barca d’Alva, Pinhão, Régua
Today is all about wine, which has been cultivated in the Douro River Valley since ancient Roman times. Partake in a choice of excursions including a tasting at a prestigious Port wine estate or a vineyard hike with a wine tasting at a local quinta.
Porto (Guimarães)
Explore Guimarães, the town where Portugal was born. Its well-preserved architecture and stylish young residents make it a pleasure to visit.
Porto (Disembark), Transfer to Lisbon
Disembark the ship and board a motorcoach, heading south through Portugal’s picturesque countryside to Lisbon where you will check in to your hotel.
Along the way, we’ll stop in the charismatic city of Óbidos, where you’ll enjoy a couple hours of free time to explore and have lunch on your own. If you’d like help selecting an eatery, your Cruise Manager will be happy to make some suggestions.
Lisbon
Everything old is new again in the Portuguese capital. Get to know this hilly metropolis with a city tour that shows you all the top sights and treats you to an iconic, locally made pastry.
Lisbon
Experience your own “Age of Discovery” with a full day to explore Lisbon however you wish. The city hosts remarkable museums and excellent shopping, and natives of Lisbon boast that they have the best food in the world.
Lisbon (Depart)
If your cruise/tour package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Lisbon Portela Airport for your flight home.
SHIP DETAILS
SHIP DETAILS
S.S. São Gabriel embodies the beautiful Douro River Valley like no other ship in the region. Beautiful azulejos tilework, polished wood, and a summery palette bring the vivacity of Portugal onboard, while a sundeck pool beckons passengers to relax in the sunshine while soaking in the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. This Super ShipTM vessel offers an entire deck of lavishly appointed suites with butler service, as well as three different dining venues in which to experience the delectable wine and cuisine of the Douro River Valley.
