Grand Douro Cruise - 7 days
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Tour Overview
Cruise through northern Portugal on this 7-day tour, starting and ending in Porto. Begin with a guided walk through Porto’s UNESCO-listed centre, sampling local delicacies and visiting a renowned Port wine cellar. Then board the Douro Cruise in Gaia and sail along the Douro River, drifting past terraced vineyards and rolling hills. Call at Régua, Pinhão and Barca d’Alva, with visits to Lamego and Castelo Rodrigo for regional tastings and cultural insights. With refined onboard dining, themed evenings and ever-changing valley views, this journey showcases the very best of the Douro.
Start
Porto
End
Porto
Destination
Porto
Days
7
Pace
Medium
Range
Handpicked
Max Group Size
Min 15 - Max 30
Min Age
15
Trip Code: GDDROC
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Porto - Explore the UNESCO-listed historic centre, passing landmarks including Lello Bookshop, the Church of St Francis and Palácio da Bolsa, before a Port wine cellar tasting
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Douro Valley - Cruise through terraced vineyards and rolling hills, with onboard dining and a culinary presentation from the ship’s chef
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Lamego - Visit this historic town to discover its Baroque architecture and enjoy a tasting of regional products
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Pinhão - Dine at a local winery in the heart of the Douro Valley, experiencing the region’s wines and hospitality
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Castelo Rodrigo - Wander medieval streets and sample local produce while taking in views across the surrounding countryside
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Barca d’Alva - Celebrate Captain’s Night with a gala dinner and ceremonial opening of a Vintage Port on board
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Entre-os-Rios - Enjoy a Portuguese-themed dinner and live folklore performance after sailing along the Douro
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Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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