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8 Days Enticing Fully Guided Douro Valley Boat Tour

Porto, Portugal
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Duration

8 days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

100 people

Languages

English

8 Days Enticing Fully Guided Douro Valley Boat Tour 8 Days Enticing Fully Guided Douro Valley Boat Tour 8 Days Enticing Fully Guided Douro Valley Boat Tour 8 Days Enticing Fully Guided Douro Valley Boat Tour 8 Days Enticing Fully Guided Douro Valley Boat Tour

This journey along the Douro River blends active exploration, cultural immersion, and gourmet indulgence. With a mix of included tours and optional excursions—from guided hikes to bike rides—you’ll experience the region your way.

Why This Journey Stands Out

  • Balanced Pace: Mixes guided tours with free time to wander.
  • Culinary Stars: From Quinta feasts to Port tastings, every meal tells a story.
  • Active & Cultural: Choose hikes, bike rides, or leisurely strolls.
  • UNESCO Gems: Two countries, three World Heritage Sites.

Ready to sail the Douro? Let’s raise a glass to saudade—the Portuguese art of longing—for a trip you’ll never forget.

Highlights

  • Step into a Baroque Masterpiece: Explore the stunning Palácio de Mateus, with its ornate interiors and legendary gardens.
  • Salamanca’s Golden Grandeur: Wander the UNESCO-listed streets of Spain’s most dazzling university city.
  • A Feast at Quinta da Avessada: Savor traditional Portuguese flavors paired with live music and Douro wines.
  • Climb to the Sacred: Ascend the iconic tiled staircase of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, a pilgrimage site with breathtaking views.
  • Porto’s Timeless Charm: Taste world-famous Port wine after exploring the city’s UNESCO-listed riverside quarter.

Day 1: Embark in Porto, Portugal

  • Arrive in Porto, where your floating hotel awaits.
  • Evening: Settle in with a welcome dinner on board.

Day 2: Régua – Baroque Splendor

  • Morning: Cruise into the tranquil riverside town of Régua.
  • Afternoon Highlight:
    • Tour the Palácio de Mateus, a baroque gem surrounded by mythical gardens (said to grace Portugal’s oldest wine labels).
    • Admire its carved wood ceilings, antique furnishings, and vine-covered walkways.

Day 3: Vega de Terrón – Medieval Majesty

  • Morning: Soak up the Douro’s serene landscapes.
  • Afternoon Choice:
    • Castelo Rodrigo: Explore this hilltop fortress village, where cobbled lanes and ancient walls whisper tales of knights and Moors.
    • Active Option: Hike up to the castle for panoramic valley views.

Day 4: Salamanca, Spain – The Golden City

  • Full-Day Excursion:
    • Journey to Salamanca, a UNESCO-listed city bathed in golden sandstone.
    • Visit its 13th-century university, the shell-adorned Casa de las Conchas, and the grand Plaza Mayor.
    • Fun fact: Locals believe spotting a carved frog on the university façade brings good luck!

Day 5: Pinhão – Wine & Celebration

  • Morning: Sail through the Douro’s vineyard-clad hills.
  • Afternoon Highlight:
    • Quinta da Avessada: Enjoy a festive lunch with local wine, live music, and a hands-on museum showcasing winemaking traditions.
    • Port Tasting: Sample tawny and ruby Ports at a family-owned quinta.

Day 6: Régua – Sacred Steps & Sparkling Wine

  • Morning Excursion to Lamego:
    • Nossa Senhora dos Remédios: Climb (or drive up) its 700 blue-and-white-tiled steps to the hilltop sanctuary.
    • Tastings: Try bôlas de Lamego (ham-stuffed bread) and Portuguese sparkling wine.

Day 7: Porto – Tiles, Port & Twilight Cruising

  • Morning Choice:
    • Historic Porto: See the São Bento Station’s azulejo murals and the Romanesque Cathedral.
    • Active Option: Guided hike through the city’s hidden lanes.
  • Afternoon: Port wine tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia.
  • Evening: Scenic night cruise under Porto’s glittering bridges.

Day 8: Disembark in Porto

  • Morning: Bid farewell to your ship.

  • Accomodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
  • Flights
  • Additional services
  • Insurance

8 days

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