One of Europe’s best kept secrets in one of its most undiscovered corners, explore the sleepy villages and medieval towns unchanged for centuries, amongst the breathtaking rolling hills and terraced vineyard slopes of the stunning Douro Valley.
Commencing in the Roman city of Porto, the home of Port wine, Portugal’s once wild river Douro has been tamed by locks into resembling a series of finger lakes, adding greatly to the valley's ambiance. Leaving behind the Atlantic influenced greenery of the coast you are soon immersed in a Mediterranean land of olives, vines, and picturesque, medieval hilltop villages. Our destination is the higher reaches of the valley from where we visit Salamanca - home of one of Europe’s oldest universities, two of its finest cathedrals, Spain’s finest city square and even the Inquisition!
You will adore the away-from-it-all experience and visit some of Iberia’s most beautiful medieval towns, monasteries and vineyards, and feel you have been away for months!
Prices are per person, based on one person in a twin cabin for sole occupancy. The price includes:
In 2023 - add four days to your vacation, staying at the centrally located Pestana Vintage Porto.
Porto is a coastal city famous for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. Why not explore São Francisco Church which is known for its lavish baroque interior or book a wine cellar and cheese tasting experience. Find out more.
Standard - $139pp
Available for purchase on 2023 departures (excluding July & Aug)
During lunch and dinner in our restaurants
View the example bar list.
To To purchase the drinks package please contact us.
Superior - worth $500pp
Included free on 2024 departures
With lunch in our restaurants:
From 6pm to midnight in our bars and restaurants, all of the above plus:
View our Superior drinks package.
Fact File
Wi-Fi
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship for the duration of your cruise. Please note that speeds may vary.
Mobility
We want to ensure you make the correct choice before you book your vacation with us. If you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the vacation due to reduced mobility we would encourage you to contact us to discuss these concerns.