Terraced vineyards along the Douro
A slow sail up Portugal's wine river, from Porto's bridges through the terraced Douro Valley to the Spanish border, with a full day across the frontier in Salamanca's golden Plaza Mayor.
A suggested flow for Douro River Cruise. Every day is flexible, we build the final routing, pace and hotels around you.
Your journey begins in Porto. Arrival and welcome in Porto; embark your river ship on the Douro near the Afurada waterfront. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.
On to Porto. A morning tour of Porto's six Douro bridges, the Clerigos Tower and the azulejo-tiled Sao Bento Station before sailing upriver. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.
Today brings you to Douro Valley. Cruise deep into the terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley, the world's oldest demarcated wine region, with a port-wine tasting on board. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.
Today brings you to Regua & Pinhao. Call at Regua for the Douro Museum, then continue to the quintas and railway station of Pinhao at the valley's heart. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.
Today brings you to Pocinho & Vega de Terron. Sail on to Pocinho and moor overnight near Vega de Terron on the Spanish border. Evenings are yours, whether to explore further or unwind.
Today brings you to Salamanca. A full-day excursion across the border to Salamanca, the Plaza Mayor, the twelfth-century cathedral and the shell-carved Casa de las Conchas. The rhythm is relaxed, shaped around what you most want to see.
Today brings you to Douro Valley. Cruise back downriver through the valley, with a stop at a family quinta for a vineyard walk. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.
A final day around Porto. Disembark in Porto and transfer to the airport for your onward journey. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.
This is a sample inclusion list. Final inclusions, hotel tiers and routing are confirmed when we tailor the trip to your dates, group and budget. Pricing is quoted per enquiry, we never sell fixed packages.
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