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Douro Experience 2025

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“The Douro river cruise was extremely pleasant and positive. All staff, food and sailing were enjoyable.” Judith C. Lee, traveled in May 2023

Douro Experience 2025

  • River Cruise
  • Cruise the Douro and soak up sun on deck
  • Discover charming towns along the Douro
  • Explore Porto's UNESCO-listed old town
“Food was amazing, staff went above and beyond to make the trip stress free.” Andy Fife, traveled in March 2023

Douro Experience 2024

  • Visit Salamanca's historic university
  • Cruise the Douro and enjoy vineyard views
“We were not advised of the changes to the itinerary because we were already out of the country before we received information on the cruise tour itself.” Monica Turta, traveled in March 2019

The Douro River, the spirit of Portugal (port-to-port cruise)

  • Wine tasting
  • Visit Salamanca's historic university and cathedral
  • Explore Porto with a guided tour and wine tasting
  • Stroll through Mateus Palace's formal gardens

The Douro River, the spirit of Portugal

  • Explore Porto and taste its famous wines
  • Experience Fado and Flamenco performances
  • Discover Pinhão and taste renowned port wine
“We paid less money for excellent service.” Gregory Y. , traveled in August 2023

Gems of the Douro (Port to Port Cruise)

  • Night magic: Experience the enchanting night cruise through Porto, marveling at the illuminated cityscape.
  • Rural charm: Spend the night in picturesque villages such as Pinhao and Régua to soak up the local charm and discover the tranquility and charm of the region.
  • Cultural discoveries: Explore historic towns such as Pinhao and Régua, rich in wine heritage, with landmarks such as 19th century railroad stations and traditional wineries.
“Ship was beautiful. Excellent service and food. Excursons were excellent. Would recommend highly.” Linda Madridejos, traveled in May 2023

Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley (2024) (Porto to Lisbon, 2024) (10 destinations)

  • Explore Porto on foot or by panoramic drive
  • Tour Salamanca's historic university
  • Taste fine wines at a local Portuguese quinta

Vida Portugal:  Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro

  • Paint azulejos and enjoy Fado music onboard
  • Tour Braga and taste local wines
  • Visit ancient farms and taste Douro wines
“Cruises are very social and meeting new people is always a pleasure. Name tags would have been so very helpful.” Robert Davison, traveled in May 2024

Douro River Valley  (2024) (Porto to Porto, 2024)

  • Visit the medieval village of Castelo Rodrigo
  • Taste Port wine at a prestigious estate
  • Learn about Port wine at the Douro Museum

Enticing Douro 2024

  • Christmas & New Year
  • Explore UNESCO-listed Salamanca
  • Tour the Baroque Palacio de Mateus

Picturesque Solo Douro Tour

  • Visit Barca D'Alva and Quinta do Seixo
  • Explore Porto's historic riverside charm
  • Tour the scenic vineyards of Pinhao

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  1. Cruzeiros Douro

    per adult (price varies by group size) LIKELY TO SELL OUT*. Douro Valley and Régua Panoramic Cruise with Lunch from Porto. 229. Food & Drink. from. $80.43. per adult. Authentic Douro Wine Tour Including Lunch and River Cruise.

  2. Douro River

    A cruise along the Douro is a must when in Porto, whether it be the 6 bridges tour that takes 50 minutes or so or a longer day or half day trip up into the countryside. The Douro defines Porto after all. If it wasn't here then the city would never have developed. Porto is a city of magnificent bridges that span the river, the Dom Luiz being the ...

  3. Private Douro River Sailing Cruise (Sunset Available)

    Tripadvisor gives a Travelers' Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor. ... On this 2-hour Douro river private sailing cruise you'll experience a different Porto on the water. The meeting point is at Douro ...

  4. Cruzeiros Douro (Porto): All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

    Douro Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting, Lunch and Optional Cruise. 1,134. Bus Tours. from. AU$208.58. per adult. LIKELY TO SELL OUT*. Douro Valley Tour with Visit to two Vineyards, River Cruise and Lunch at Winery. 284.

  5. Cruises on the Douro

    Porto: Private tour on a charming sailboat on the Douro River. 102. Sailing. from. AU$62.80. per adult (price varies by group size) SPECIAL OFFER. All of our Fado - Unique Daily Live Fado Show in Portugal with Porto wine. 215.

  6. DOURO RIVER (2024) All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go ...

    Jun 2022. The best way to admire the Douro river is taking a river cruise called "Six bridges cruise". It departs from the old town Porto riverfront - Ribeira. First it goes inland to the last bridge, turns around and sails to the Douro confluence with the Atlantic returning then to the starting point.

  7. Riviera Travel Cruise on Douro Elegance

    Douro Azul Douro Queen River Cruise. In all but one respect, the cruise was a good experience and as per the brochure. However, the cabin was horrible despite it being very expensive, with a balcony. In fact, the rooms without a balcony are more spacious because the balcony takes up the room's floor space.

  8. Douro Elegance

    Find details and photos of Douro Elegance cruise ship on Tripadvisor. Learn more about Douro Elegance deck plans and cabins, ship activities including dining and entertainment, and sailing itineraries to help you plan your next cruise vacation.

  9. Anima Durius Douro River Cruises

    per adult (price varies by group size) Douro River Cruise - Private River Cruise - Pinhão 1 Hour. 2. Day Cruises. from. $170.66. per adult (price varies by group size) Douro Valley Tour: 2 Vineyard Visits, River Cruise, Winery Lunch. 1,478.

  10. DOURO RIVER

    per adult (price varies by group size) Private Douro River Sailing Cruise (Sunset Available) 61. Recommended. Historical Tours. from. C$196.25. per adult (price varies by group size) Douro Valley for Wine Lovers with Visit to 3 Vineyards and Lunch at a Winery.

  11. Authentic Douro Wine Tour Including Lunch and River Cruise

    LIKELY TO SELL OUT*. Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto. 1,131. Spring Break. from. C$137.78. per adult (price varies by group size) BEST SELLER. Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise.

  12. Douro River

    A cruise along the Douro is a must when in Porto, whether it be the 6 bridges tour that takes 50 minutes or so or a longer day or half day trip up into the countryside. The Douro defines Porto after all. If it wasn't here then the city would never have developed. Porto is a city of magnificent bridges that span the river, the Dom Luiz being the ...

  13. 10 Best Douro River Cruises 2024/2025

    Delightful Douro 2025|2026. River Cruise. Attend a classical concert in Sao Francisco Church. Tour the iconic Mateus Palace and its gardens. Taste traditional bola in the village of Provesende. Duration. 8 days. Destinations. Porto, Pinhao, Barca de Alva, Pocinho, Peso da Regua.

  14. Best Douro River cruise for full day?

    Answer 1 of 4: Hello, I would like to take a cruise up the Duoro River to see the beautiful scenery. Which is the best company to use for a full day tour? Is there a boat tour river cruising one way, and the return on a train? Or is a boat up and back the...

  15. Saga Douro river cruise

    Saga Douro river cruise - Douro Acima, Porto Traveller Reviews - Tripadvisor. Douro Acima. 96 Reviews. #42 of 144 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Porto. Outdoor Activities, Tours, Boat Tours & Water Sports, More. Rua dos Canastreiros 40/42, Porto 4050-149, Portugal. Open today: 09:30 - 19:00. Read all 96 reviews. 11iso.

  16. Douro River Cruises, Portugal

    252 posts. 51 helpful votes. Douro River Cruises, Portugal. 1 year ago. I am interested in booking a River cruises in Portugal for next year. Most of the cruise lines I've checked appear to have "add ons" which include accommodation, bus trips and even flights. Some of them are 15 day+ packages which include only a brief River cruise component.

  17. The Ultimate Guide to the Douro River

    May 23, 2024. Read time. 8 min read. Sponsored by Viking. Delve deep into the history and culture of the Iberian peninsula on a cruise through the breathtakingly beautiful Douro Valley, the world ...

  18. Douro River Cruise Reviews

    1 - 10 of 3,454 Douro River Cruise Reviews. Castaway to mediocrity. Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Scenic Azure. DPard. 2-5 Cruises • Age 50s. Starts out with a night at the dock in Porto ...

  19. Douro Acima

    Would we cruise the Douro again yes but probably not with Emerald. Read more. Written September 22, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards.

  20. Douro River Cruise Tips

    All you need to know about taking a Douro River cruise, Douro River planning, best time to go to douro river, including Douro River cruise lines, Douro River itineraries, Douro River cruise tips ...

  21. DOURO ACIMA (Porto)

    Would we cruise the Douro again yes but probably not with Emerald. Read more. Written 22 September 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards.

  22. Von Porto: Tour durch das Douro-Tal mit 2 Weingütern ...

    Entdecken Sie die Schönheit der berühmtesten Weinregion Portugals bei diesem Tagesausflug von Porto ins Douro-Tal. Machen Sie unterwegs Halt und genießen Sie Aussichtspunkte, die Ihnen die Möglichkeit bieten, die einzigartigen Landschaften dieser wunderschönen Region zu fotografieren. Treffen ...

  23. Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto

    Lunch is a leisurely Portuguese meal and you spend the afternoon checking out Douro Valley scenery and a tiny wine village before returning to Porto. Departure and return. Start:Multiple pickup locations offered. Gabinete do Munícipe, Praça Gen. Humberto Delgado 266, 4000-286 Porto, Portugal.