Portugal Spain & the Douro River Valley River Cruise

Start in Porto and end in Lisbon! With the River Cruise tour Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley (2023) (Porto to Lisbon, 2023), you have a 11 days tour package taking you through Porto, Portugal and 7 other destinations in Europe. Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley (2023) (Porto to Lisbon, 2023) includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.

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Tour Operator: Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection

Ship capacity: 130

Age range: 16 to 100

Operated in: English

Tour id: 219011

Hygiene Measures: Included

Itinerary:

Following the Douro River through Portugal and into Spain, you’ll cruise past steeply terraced hillsides, quaint villages and acres of ripe vineyards. Dine on traditional fare in majestic Coimbra, the birthplace of six Portuguese kings; 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. In Salamanca, Spain, you’ll see the city’s famous university. Return to Portugal with a visit to the fortified village of Castelo Rodrigo and historic Guimarães.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!

Day 1: Porto (Embark)

Arrive in Porto, the port city at the mouth of the Douro.

Day 2: Porto, Entre-os-Rios

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 between two distinctively Portuguese ways to explore Porto.
Excursions to choose – pick 1:
– Porto city tour
– “Do as the Locals Do” Porto walking tour

Day 3: Entre-os-Rios, Régua, Pinhão

Today is all about wine, which has been cultivated in the Douro River Valley since ancient Roman times. Get a crash course on the history of Port during your visit to the Douro Museum.
Excursions included:
– Douro Museum
– Nights Out: Quinta Dinner

Day 4: Pinhão, Pocinho, Vega de Terrón

Head ashore for 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. Later, lace up your hiking boots and unleash your inner Indiana Jones with an up-close gander at some prehistoric carvings at an archaeological park.

Excursions included:
– Archaeological Park of the Côa Valley

Excursions to choose – pick 1:
– Quinta do Seixo guided tour with tasting
– Vineyard hike and wine tasting at a local quinta

Day 5: 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.

Excursions included:
– Salamanca – the Golden City and Spain’s oldest university

Day 6: Barca d’Alva, Régua

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.

Excursions included:
– Castelo Rodrigo

Day 7: Régua (Guimarães), Porto

Explore Guimarães, the town where Portugal was born. Its well-preserved architecture and stylish young residents make it a pleasure to visit. Or opt for a leisurely walking tour through Ribeira’s quaint cobbled streets.
Excursions to choose – pick 1:
– Guimarães city tour
– Ribeira walking tour
Excursions not included:
– Let’s Go Porto to the Sea Bike Tour €39 EUR EUR

Day 8: 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.

Day 9: 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.

Excursions included:
– Lisbon city tour

Day 10: 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.

Day 11: 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.

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Accommodation

7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the chic S.S. São Gabriel

3 nights in Lisbon at the Tivoli Avenida Liberdade (or similar) with breakfast

Beautifully appointed riverview staterooms and suites with hotel-style beds, draped in fine linens with a choice of pillows

Free Internet and Wi-Fi access

S.S. Sao Gabriel

Guide

Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager

COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures

You must be fully vaccinated to travel with us. Your final vaccine dose must have been administered a minimum of 15 days prior to the start of the trip. This is your second dose of Pfizer, Moderna, or Astra Zeneca, or single dose of Johnson & Johnson.

You must be able to show documented proof of vaccination on trip. Your CDC card is sufficient (we recommend saving a picture on your smart phone as a backup option), but please be aware that certain destinations may require you to fill out additional forms online.

Meals

All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients

10 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners

Gala Dinner

Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks and mineral water

Additional Services

2 countries: Spain and Portugal

6 UNESCO World Heritage sites

Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager

Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines)

Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour

Captivating onboard local entertainment

Cultural enrichment

Excursions included:
– Douro Museum
– Nights Out: Quinta Dinner
– Archaeological Park of the Côa Valley
– Salamanca – the Golden City and Spain’s oldest university
– Castelo Rodrigo
– Lisbon city tour
Additional excursions to choose from:
– Porto city tour
– “Do as the Locals Do” Porto walking tour
– Quinta do Seixo guided tour with tasting
– Vineyard hike and wine tasting at a local quinta
– Guimarães city tour
– Ribeira walking tour

Transport

S.S. Sao Gabriel

All transfers on arrival and departure days

Ship

S.S. Sao Gabriel

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Flights

Flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Additional Services

Excursions not included:
– Let’s Go Porto to the Sea Bike Tour €39 EUR EUR

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