ENTICING DOURO
RIVER CRUISE ON THE DOURO

After arriving in Porto, make your way to the ship where you will be met to board the AmaDuoro.

After checking-in and settling in your stateroom, meet your fellow guests in the evening for cocktails where you will meet the crew and officers followed by dinner. The boat remains in Porto overnight.

After breakfast, begin your day with a sightseeing excursion to the 18th-century Palácio dos Condes da Anadia. Set inland in the lovely Portuguese countryside, it is known for its beautiful interior and Baroque style. Inside the house you’ll see intricate panels of blue and white tiles throughout the rooms and a striking vaulted ceiling that retell the history beyond the palace.

We rejoin our boat later in the day as we sail inland towards Régua, where the boat will overnight. 

Today we travel upstream to the picturesque town of Lamego, home to one of the most important pilgrimage sites in all of Portugal, Nossa Senhora dos Remédios - the Sanctury of Our Lady of Remedies. The shrine features an ornate staircase of nearly 700 steps, decorated with bue and white azulejo tiles. If you are feeling active you may want to climb on a guided hike. Both tours conclude with the opportunity to sample local traditional specialities of food and sparkling wine -.

You will then go to the formal Episcopal Palace Museum and later on to savour the flavours of Portugal’s renowned fortified wine, vinho do porto made exclusively in the Douro Valley.

You will head to a local quinta, one of the vineyard estates where the grapes for the famous wines are grown for your authentic Port wine tasting experience to enjoy the sweet nectar of this fascination region.

The day starts with a drive across the Spanish border to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Built on golden sandstone, the stunning town of Salamanca is known as a “living museum”. You will have an opportunity to step back in time to the Middle Ages during your escorted tour, which includes the city’s elegant university buildings, the New Cathedral, the intriguingly decorated House of Shells and Plaza Mayor.

We later return to the boat where we overnight in Vega de Terrón.

Today, we will spend the morning cruising. Soak up the beauty of this amazing river before arriving at Barca d’Alva. You will visit Castelo Rodrigo, a small fortified village perched high on a hilltop with centuries old walls, steep narrow streets and fantastic views. You can also hike up to the village should you wish a more active experience. Whilst you are there, taste some delicious locally grown produce.

In the evening, you will be treated to an exclusive dinner at Quita da Avessada. You’ll enjoy an authentic and traditional dining experience complete with entertainment. Quinta da Avessada is also a fascinating interactive museum commemorating the history and culture of wine in the Alto Douro region, so you’ll have fun discovering all the various stages of wine production as well as doing plenty of tasting.

Our next stop today will be Entre-os-Rios, which translates to “between two rivers” and this small village is appropriately located at the confluence of the Tâmega and Douro Rivers. The quiet village of Entre-os-Rios gives you a little slice of Douro River life.

In the afternoon, indulge in a traditional Portuguese lunch with your fellow guests in Entra-os-Rios at a local quinta – a country estate – for a truly authentic culinary experience.

We return to the colourful city of Porto, where old and new blends. You can see this first-hand on an escorted tour of the historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit sites including Porto's Cathedral, which is one of the city’s oldest monuments.

You’ll also enjoy a tasting of the famous port wine, Portugal’s most renowned contribution to the world of wine. Though if you would rather try something more active, then a guided hike is waiting for you before the port wine tasting.

You will have the afternoon of free time to explore at your leisure - why not take one of the cable cars to save your legs on the city's steep hills, or a gentle stroll on the picturesque river banks. The main station and the many churches are well worth the visit, covered in beautiful azulejo tiles, each telling an intricate story.

Return in the evening for a final onboard dinner.

Today you will say goodbye to the lovely AmaDouro for your trip home or on to other adventures in Portugal and beyond!