Like a blue ribbon threading through the green Douro Valley, the River Douro carries you through some of Portugal’s most legendary landscapes. Meaning “River of Gold,” the Douro River lives up to its name by revealing priceless gems along sloping vineyards and sleepy villages where rugged landscapes have been tamed for centuries to produce a bounty of wines and cuisine. Welcome aboard the newest addition to our award-winning fleet of Suite Ships® – the Avalon AlegriaSM to be swept away by Douro’s timeless treasures and traditions, family farms and fevered Fado music, and mouth-watering culinary creations in the world’s oldest demarcated wine region.
Price
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8 Days from Porto to Porto
code: WCC
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2025
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From USD3,755 per person (based on Deluxe Stateroom Twin Share) |
Itinerary
Day 1 : Porto, Portugal - Embarkation (D)
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Welcome to Portugal. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Porto must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Your day in Porto is free to explore at your leisure. This evening an illumination sailing will show you Porto from a different perspective. Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board.
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OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PORTO
Day 2 : Porto-Porto Antigo, Excursion Braga & Guimaraes (B/L/D)
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Portuguese Panoramas - Visit the Adventure Center on board for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.Classic ExcursionJoin a guided tour of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue your experience with a ride to the riverside city of Matosinhos and up Avenida da Boavista to admire some of the modern charms of Porto – from ancient avenues to avant-garde graffiti street art, OR:Classic ExcursionOVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PORTO ANTIGOEnter a world of Celtic history and the reign of Cesar Augustus where five roads diverged to form an empire with a full-day guided tour of Braga. Marvel at the magnificent castle and San Miguel church in Guimarães, a UNESCO World Heritage Site*.
Later, feel the passion of Portugal’s soulful and stirring Fado music during a visit with local musicians on board. *On March, October & November departures this excursion will be offered on day 7 and replaced by bike tour or Porto wine tasting.
Day 3 : Peso Da Regua (B/L/D)
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Pastoral Pleasures of PortugalDiscovery ExcursionExperience life on one of the oldest farms in the Douro Valley with a personal tour by the owner of the house, including a wine tasting, OR:Discovery ExcursionJoin a wine painting class with the guidance of a resident artist. An unique experience to try something different and portray an image linked to the culture of wine through an innovative process, OR:Classic ExcursionTake a guided walking tour of the charming town of Lamego. Enjoy a taste of the local bola de Lamego with sparkling wine and stroll past iconic landmarks like the majestic Lamego Cathedral.
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Enjoy a short sailing to Pinhão.
Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy free time in Pinhão to browse the artisanal markets for woven textiles, terra cotta creations, and culinary delights, or consider joining an optional excursion to learn about the Douro Valley’s “liquid gold” at a traditional olive-oil mill or to visit Casa de Mateus.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PINHÃO
Day 4 : Pocinho (B/L/D)
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Kayaks and Quintas in the Douro Valley - Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.Discovery ExcursionJoin a Workshop conducted by a professional painter to discover the process of painting azulejos (traditional Portuguese tile).Active ExcursionDiscover the Douro River by kayak on a guided adventure through Portugal’s stunning valley. Enjoy breathtaking views and unforgettable moments (operates April to September only – weather dependent)*, OR:Discovery ExcursionExperience the charm of the Douro region with a visit to a historic vineyard estate. Enjoy a tasting of exquisite red, white, and port wines while soaking in stunning views and uncovering the rich heritage of this renowned winemaking region.Discovery ExcursionJoin us for an onboard workshop to learn Portuguese language and culture. Discover essential words, charming stories, and clever tricks that bring this centuries-old language to life in an interactive and memorable way.
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This evening, enjoy an onboard Flamenco show with local artists.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BARCA D’ALVA*On March, October & November a bike tour will be offered to replace this excursion.
Day 5 : Barca Dalva - Excursion to Salamanca (B/L/D)
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The Reign in Spain - Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.Classic ExcursionJoin our guide for a guided tour this morning to of one of the most remote villages of the country, Freixo de Espada à Cinta village in the Douro International Natural Park, home to majestic birds of prey, OR:Classic ExcursionEnjoy a guided tour to the historical village of Castelo Rodrigo, which, from the top of a hill, dominates the plateau that stretches from Spain in the east to the deep valley of the Douro in the north. Stroll through its medieval streets and discover the small details that give it color, such as the Hebrew inscriptions and crosses carved on the doorposts and voussoirs, OR:Classic ExcursionGet a taste of Spain with a full-day excursion to Salamanca. This Spanish city will take your breath away with its stunning streets and squares, featuring a feast for the eyes with Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and "Plateresque" architecture.
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This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN FERRADOSA
Day 6 : Ferradosa - Leverinho. Excursion to Amarante (B/L/D)
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Mountains and Moving Music - This morning enjoy a nice and relaxing sailing through the Douro River.Discovery ExcursionEnjoy an onboard pastry demonstration.Discovery ExcursionJoin us to visit a wine-producing property, and taste the freshness and lightness of iconic Vinho Verde wine, considered one of the world’s unique white wines, OR:Classic ExcursionJoin a guided sightseeing tour of Amarante – poised against a breathtaking backdrop of the great Serra do Marão mountain and the Tâmega River, which courses through the heart of the city and assortment of houses lining the riverbanks.
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This evening, enjoy an onboard live entertainment.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LEVERINHO
Day 7 : Porto (B/L/D)
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Ancient Charm Meets Avant-GardeActive ExcursionEnjoy the wharfs of the Douro River and the coastal magnificence of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, on a guided bike tour, OR:Discovery ExcursionEnjoy a guided visit to one of the many Port wine cellars, where a guide will accompany you through the cellar's facilities, explaining where the grapes are harvested and how the wines are made. At the end of your explorations, taste some of the wines, OR:Classic ExcursionJoin a guided sightseeing tour of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue your experience with a ride to the riverside city of Matosinhos and up Avenida da Boavista to admire some of the modern charms of Porto – from ancient avenues to avant-garde graffiti street art.
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This afternoon, you may choose to join in a guided optional excursion such as a scenic canal cruise on the Aveiro (Venice of Portugal) or explore a family-owned factory to witness the Portuguese art of cork and barrel production or a culinary tour experience. Perhaps simply spend time strolling through Porto’s cobblestone lanes, lovely shops, and tempting tapas bars this afternoon before experiencing the energy of Porto’s buzzing nightlife.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PORTO*On March, October & November the Porto sightseeing excursion, the bike tour and the Porto wine tasting will be offered on day 2. The full-day excursion to Braga and Guimarães originally planned for day 2 will be offered on this day. As an alternative, enjoy a sailing morning and free time in the afternoon in Porto.
Day 8 : Porto - Disembarkation (B)
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Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
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