Cruise |
AmaDouro, Enticing Douro ex Porto Return |
Cruise Line |
AMA Waterways |
Ship |
AmaDouro |
Destination |
EU Rivers |
Brief Description |
7 Night Cruise sailing from Porto roundtrip aboard AmaDouro. |
Type of Cruise |
River |
Departure Date |
20 Aug 2022 |
Cruise Description |
7 Night Cruise sailing from Porto roundtrip aboard AmaDouro.
Day 1 EMBARKATION – PORTO, PORTUGAL
Board the ship for your Enticing Douro cruise. (D)
Day 2 RÉGUA
Begin your day with a tour of the 18th-century Palacio Anadia, or Palace of the Counts, 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 behind the palace. (B,L,D)
Day 3 RÉGUA – PINHÃO
Travel to picturesque Lamego, home to one of the most important pilgrimage sites in all of Portugal, where you’ll go to the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies). The shrine features a staircase of nearly 700 steps, beautifully decorated with white and blue tiles, which the more active adventurer will want to climb on a guided hike. Concluding both tours, you will have the opportunity to sample local traditional specialties, such as bôlas de Lamego, bread filled with smoked ham; presunto, a type of dry-cured ham; and Espumante, a Portuguese sparkling wine. You’ll then go to the formal Episcopal Palace Museum. Later in the day, savor the flavors of Portugal’s renowned fortified wine, vinho do porto, made exclusively in the Douro Valley. Head to a local quinta for your authentic Port-wine tasting experience and enjoy the sweet nectar of this fascinating region. (B,L,D)
Day 4 VEGA DE TERRÓN, SPAIN – SALAMANCA
Drive to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built of golden sandstone, Salamanca is known as a “living museum,” and 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. (B,L,D)
Day 5 BARCA D’ALVA
Spend time soaking up the beauty of the Douro River as you cruise to Barca d’Alva, where 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 opt to hike up to the village should you wish a more active exploration. While here, taste some delicious locally grown produce. Be treated to an exclusive dinner at Quinta da Avessada, where 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. (B,L,D)
Day 6 ENTRE-OS-RIOS
Entre-os-Rios translates to “between the rivers,” and this small village is, quite appropriately, located at the confluence of the Tâmega and Douro rivers. This tranquil village offers an authentic slice of Douro River life. In the afternoon, indulge in a traditional Portuguese lunch with your fellow travelers in Entre-os-Rios at a local quinta – a country estate – for a truly authentic culinary experience. (B,L,D)
Day 7 PORTO
The colorful city of Porto blends the best of old and new, which you can discover on an escorted tour of the historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the Cathedral, one of the city’s oldest monuments; and the São Bento Railway Station, known for its blue and white tile panels depicting scenes from Portuguese history. You’ll also enjoy a tasting of Port, Portugal’s most renowned contribution to the world of wine. If you prefer to get more active, you can go on a guided hike and then enjoy a Port wine tasting. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore all of Porto’s charms on your own. (B,L,D)
Day 8 PORTO – DISEMBARKATION
Disembark the ship and prepare for your flight home. (B)
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Sailing Dates |
17 Oct 2020 |
24 Oct 2020 |
31 Oct 2020 |
07 Nov 2020 |
10 Apr 2021 |
01 May 2021 |
08 May 2021 |
22 May 2021 |
29 May 2021 |
05 Jun 2021 |
12 Jun 2021 |
19 Jun 2021 |
03 Jul 2021 |
10 Jul 2021 |
17 Jul 2021 |
24 Jul 2021 |
31 Jul 2021 |
07 Aug 2021 |
14 Aug 2021 |
21 Aug 2021 |
28 Aug 2021 |
04 Sep 2021 |
11 Sep 2021 |
18 Sep 2021 |
02 Oct 2021 |
09 Oct 2021 |
16 Oct 2021 |
23 Oct 2021 |
30 Oct 2021 |
09 Apr 2022 |
16 Apr 2022 |
23 Apr 2022 |
30 Apr 2022 |
07 May 2022 |
14 May 2022 |
21 May 2022 |
28 May 2022 |
04 Jun 2022 |
11 Jun 2022 |
18 Jun 2022 |
25 Jun 2022 |
02 Jul 2022 |
09 Jul 2022 |
16 Jul 2022 |
23 Jul 2022 |
30 Jul 2022 |
06 Aug 2022 |
13 Aug 2022 |
20 Aug 2022 |
27 Aug 2022 |
03 Sep 2022 |
10 Sep 2022 |
17 Sep 2022 |
24 Sep 2022 |
01 Oct 2022 |
08 Oct 2022 |
05 Nov 2022 |
25 Mar 2023 |
01 Apr 2023 |
08 Apr 2023 |
15 Apr 2023 |
22 Apr 2023 |
29 Apr 2023 |
06 May 2023 |
13 May 2023 |
20 May 2023 |
27 May 2023 |
03 Jun 2023 |
10 Jun 2023 |
17 Jun 2023 |
24 Jun 2023 |
01 Jul 2023 |
08 Jul 2023 |
15 Jul 2023 |
22 Jul 2023 |
29 Jul 2023 |
05 Aug 2023 |
12 Aug 2023 |
19 Aug 2023 |
26 Aug 2023 |
02 Sep 2023 |
09 Sep 2023 |
16 Sep 2023 |
23 Sep 2023 |
30 Sep 2023 |
07 Oct 2023 |
14 Oct 2023 |
21 Oct 2023 |
28 Oct 2023 |
04 Nov 2023 |
Pricing |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
Date |
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Arrive |
Depart |
20 Aug 2022 |
Oporto (Porto), Portugal |
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21 Aug 2022 |
Regua, Portugal |
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22 Aug 2022 |
Pinhao, Portugal |
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23 Aug 2022 |
Vega Terron, Spain |
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24 Aug 2022 |
Barca Dalva, Portugal |
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25 Aug 2022 |
Entre-os-Rios, Portugal |
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26 Aug 2022 |
Oporto (Porto), Portugal |
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27 Aug 2022 |
Oporto (Porto), Portugal |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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