Portugal & Spain
The Douro
Port Wine Country, Slow & Golden
Duration
10 Days
Countries
2 Countries
Ports of Call
Lisbon · Porto · Régua · Pinhão · Salamanca
The Journey
About This Voyage
The Douro Valley is one of the world's oldest demarcated wine regions — a landscape of breathtaking beauty where terraced schist hillsides plunge to a river the colour of liquid gold. Beginning in Lisbon and ending in Porto, this ten-day journey through Portugal and Spain is an immersion in wine, history, and the unhurried rhythms of Iberian life.
Day by Day
Your Itinerary
Day 1
Lisbon, Portugal
Embark in Portugal's sun-drenched capital. Explore the Alfama district, ride the historic Tram 28, and dine on fresh seafood in the Bairro Alto.
Day 2
Lisbon, Portugal
Full day in Lisbon. Visit the Jerónimos Monastery, the Tower of Belém, and the Museu Nacional do Azulejo — a celebration of Portugal's iconic blue-and-white tiles.
Day 3
Porto, Portugal
Arrive in Porto, the city that gave port wine its name. Explore the Ribeira waterfront, cross the Dom Luís I Bridge, and tour a historic port wine lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Day 4
Régua, Portugal
The heart of the Douro wine country. Visit a quinta (wine estate) for a private tasting and tour the Douro Museum, which traces the valley's 2,000-year winemaking history.
Day 5
Pinhão, Portugal
The most beautiful village in the Douro Valley, surrounded by terraced vineyards. The railway station is decorated with 24 azulejo panels depicting the grape harvest.
Day 6
Barca d'Alva, Portugal
The easternmost point of the Portuguese Douro, where the river crosses into Spain. Enjoy a scenic cruise through the Arribes del Duero natural park.
Day 7
Salamanca, Spain
A full day excursion to Salamanca — a UNESCO World Heritage city of golden sandstone, home to one of Europe's oldest universities and a magnificent Plaza Mayor.
Day 8
Vega de Terrón, Spain
Explore the Spanish borderlands before cruising back into Portugal through the dramatic Douro gorge.
Day 9
Porto, Portugal
Return to Porto for a final evening in the city. Farewell dinner aboard with a curated selection of Douro wines.
Day 10
Disembark in Porto
Disembark after breakfast. Optional two-night Porto extension available.
Everything Arranged
What's Included
9 nights aboard a luxury river cruise ship
All meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily
Complimentary shore excursion in every port
Private quinta wine tasting included
Salamanca full-day excursion included
Selective Events concierge planning service
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