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Portugal & Douro River Cruise 2025
EVENT DATE: Jul 16, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025
VENUE: Porto
Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Portugal on a Douro River cruise. This enchanting river, known for its dramatic, terraced vineyards and timeless villages, offers a serene and deeply cultural experience as it winds through one of Europe’s oldest wine regions. The Douro River is a gateway to a world of ancient traditions, exquisite wines, and stunning landscapes that stretch from the bustling city of Porto to the Spanish border.
Your journey along the Douro includes luxurious accommodations, authentic regional cuisine, and enriching excursions that delve into the rich history and culinary heritage of the region. The expertly guided tours take you to historic quintas (wine estates), Baroque villages, and through the vibrant city of Porto, where old-world charm meets contemporary sophistication. Additionally, the Douro River cruise offer exceptional value, making this immersive cultural voyage more accessible. Join us for a Douro River cruise and savor the unique flavors and breathtaking vistas of Portugal, where each journey is as rewarding as it is memorable.
A symbol of Portugal’s birth and growth as a nation, the Douro has long been the country’s lifeline. Spend two nights in the cosmopolitan capital of Lisbon, Portugal with a tour showcasing the famous sights of this remarkable city. En route to Porto, visit the pilgrimage site of Fátima and the university town of Coimbra. Navigate a path through Portugal’s enchanting countryside while cruising along the dramatic Douro River. Terraced vineyards rise from the river banks, historic landmarks pepper the distant horizons and charming towns lay hidden in the rural hillsides. From Spain’s walled city of Salamanca to the charming baroque village of Lamego, enjoy a new perspective of Europe as you sail the along the Douro.
Trip package includes:
- 22 Meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 8 dinners
- Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours
- Visit two countries
- Two-night hotel stay and touring in Lisbon, Portugal before cruising
- Seven-night cruise on the MS Emerald Radiance
- First-class service by an English-speaking crew
- Onboard Activity Manager will support all EmeraldACTIVE excursions and host daily onboard wellness activities, games, classes and evening entertainment
- Shore excursions with English-speaking local guides
- All gratuities included
- Personal listening device for onboard excursions
- Many meals included onboard with a variety of international cuisine
- Complimentary regional wines, beer and soft drinks accompany onboard lunches and dinners
- Complimentary bottled water in your stateroom
- Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard