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Villages and Vintages: Cruising the Douro River Valley on MS Andorinha

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Villages and Vintages: Cruising the Douro River Valley

Discover the bohemian heart of the city that gave Port-wine its name... sail deep into the mountain landscapes of Portuguese wine country to find wine estates, lush vineyards, idyllic riverside villages, baroque castles, hilltop medieval ruins, and rock art from the valley's earliest inhabitants... Our eight-day riverboat cruise on Portugal's Douro River offers an authentic taste of life and world-class wines in a region steeped in winemaking for over 2,000 years. Explore the colorful city of Porto, an enticing labyrinth of winding streets, baroque churches and blue-tiled houses, where port wine is made and stored. Board ms Andorinha and trace the wine to its source, the quintas and picture-postcard villages of the Douro River Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site... discover terraced vineyards and enjoy tours, tastings, wine pairings, and a lesson in port cocktail-making... tour baroque Mateus Palace... and immerse yourself in local history and culture, the prehistoric art of Foz Côa and more…
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We're a company, and a family, of passionate travelers. As a family-owned travel company for nearly a century, our values and vision remain true: always do the right thing. Deliver more than what's expected. With journeys across 7 continents, in over 100 destinations and to 70+ countries, we keep moving forward to find new ways to enhance travel experiences that will be memorable for a lifetime – and we're honored to have the trust and guest satisfaction to be named to Travel + Leisure's "World's Best" list for 26 consecutive years. We invite you to see the world as you've never seen it before.

Jul 03, 2026 through
Jul 10, 2026
Jun 29, 2026 7:00 PM
7 Nights from
$5,790.00 (USD)
Per Person
Jun 12, 2026 through
Jun 19, 2026
Jun 8, 2026 7:00 PM
7 Nights from
$6,990.00 (USD)
Per Person
Aug 28, 2026 through
Sep 04, 2026
Aug 24, 2026 7:00 PM
7 Nights from
$6,490.00 (USD)
Per Person
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Itinerary

Day Destination
1 Arrive Porto
2 Porto and The Douro Valley
3 Peso da Régua and Pinhão
4 Along the Douro to Vega de Terron
5 Castle Ruins and Paleolithic Art
6 Pinhão and Mateus Palace
7 Guimarães or Amarante to Gaia
8 Journey Home
Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.