Overview
Experience the enchanting world of the Douro, where tradition, history, and natural beauty blend into a truly captivating journey. From Porto, the vibrant coastal city steeped in charm and heritage, the Douro River winds its way through a landscape of terraced vineyards and picturesque villages. This region, world-renowned for its Port wine, offers a deep immersion into Portugal’s rich cultural legacy.
Delve into centuries-old customs still alive in quaint towns such as Régua and Pinhão, where you can discover traditional wineries, handicrafts, and regional cuisine. In Pocinho, the Douro reveals its untamed character, surrounded by steep hills, pristine nature, and panoramic views that stir the soul.
Along the way, explore historic towns, ancient monasteries, baroque churches, and authentic markets, where you’ll experience true Portuguese joy of life, culinary delights, and the warm hospitality of the locals. Each stop along the route offers a new story and transforms your journey into a genuine voyage of discovery.
Back in Porto, you’ll find the beating heart of the region – full of life, music, architecture, and culture. It’s the perfect finale to an unforgettable trip through the traditions, flavors, and breathtaking landscapes of the Douro Valley.
What's Included
- Flights from the UK to Oporto
- 1 small bag and 10 kg baggage
- Private Transfers
- Free Upgrade Balcony Cabin
- 7 nts Treasures Of The Douro River Cruise
- All meals incl - breakfast buffet, lunch, dinner (multi-course gourmet menus, served at the table) and snacks with free choice of table and flexible meal times.
- All day high quality hot and cold non-alcoholic beverages and a selection of alcoholic beverages
- High Tea , selection of sweet and savory treats such as scones, sandwiches, cupcakes, chocolates and macarons.
- Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Onboard activities
- All port fees included
Highlights
- Enjoying an all-inclusive meal plan throughout your trip
- Excursion to Guimarães
- Visit to the Mateus Palace
- Wine Culture Casa dos Viscondes da Várzea
- Discover Porto
Accommodation & Facilities
The PORTO MIRANTE is specially adapted to the special features of the Douro and its locks and will make its maiden voyage in 2024. It offers space for 120 guests in 60 double cabins. The upper and middle decks have French balconies and all cabins face outwards.
On board the PORTO MIRANTE, guests have access to two restaurants and a fitness room with state-of-the-art equipment. In addition, the newest Douro ship in the fleet has a panoramic lounge with bar and a skylounge that extends over two decks. Other features of the ship include an on-board store, a spacious sun deck with a pool and sun loungers. An elevator connects all decks (except the sun deck). The ship is fully air-conditioned.
There are 24 spacious cabins on both the Diamond Deck and the Ruby Deck, each with a French balcony inviting you to enjoy the beautiful view. On the Emerald Deck, the 2-bed cabins have windows that cannot be opened. All cabins are perfectly equipped with a flat-screen TV, included minibar, Nespresso® machine, beauty products from RITUALS® (or comparable), hairdryer, safe, air conditioning, shower and WC and leave nothing to be desired.
Itinerary
Explore the day-by-day breakdown of your journey through Portugal.
Upon arrival at the Porto Airport, you will be transferred to the Cruise Port.
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Unless specifically stated as Included
- Travel Insurance
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities
- Optional Activities / Highlights
- Meals and drinks not specifically stated as included