Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro with 3 Nights in Lisbon

From $4,098 per person

11 days

Ship: Avalon Alegria

Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro with 3 Nights in Lisbon
Avalon Waterways

Explore the dreamy Douro River and discover why its name translates to ‘River of Gold’ as you sail on its gleaming waters through Portugal’s breathtaking panoramic beauty. Marvel at the world’s oldest demarcated wine region, cozy towns, and charming villages while sailing through some of the most spectacular views of Portugal. Before sailing, begin your vacation your way with a three-night stay in beautiful Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Enjoy guided sightseeing to see the city highlights, including Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. Join an excursion to magnificent Palacio Nacional de Sintra. Stop in Coimbra for a city sightseeing tour before reaching Porto where you will board your Avalon Suite Ship® to start a delightful river cruise across Portugal! </BR></BR>Like a blue ribbon threading through the green Douro Valley, the River Douro carries you through some of Portugal’s most legendary landscapes. Meaning “River of Gold,” the Douro River lives up to its name by revealing priceless gems along sloping vineyards and sleepy villages where rugged landscapes have been tamed for centuries to produce a bounty of wines and cuisine. Welcome aboard the newest addition to our award-winning fleet of Suite Ships® – the Avalon AlegriaSM to be swept away by Douro’s timeless treasures and traditions, family farms and fevered Fado music, and mouth-watering culinary creations in the world’s oldest demarcated wine region. </BR></BR>Embark on your Suite Ship® in the city of Porto. Take a guided tour to Braga and Guimarães or start exploring the city joining a guided sightseeing. Enjoy a guided tour in the charming town of Lamego or meet the owner of one of the oldest farms in the Douro Valley to sample the proud traditions of olive oil and wine. Enjoy a wine tasting in a local quinta or join a kayak adventure on the Douro River. Visit Freixo de Espada à Cinta, a cozy village with narrow streets, flowered houses, and grand Gothic Manueline windows or choose a full-day experience in Spain with a guided sightseeing excursion to Salamanca. Discover the process of painting an azulejos (traditional Portuguese tile) following the guide of a professional painter. Immerse yourself in an emotionally stirring experience in Portugal’s city of Amarante or taste the unique Vinho Verde. </BR></BR>Your Douro River cruise returns to Porto to soak in the scenic mysteries of this city’s Historical Centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site. These and countless other treasures await you on the River of Gold in Portugal’s dazzling Douro Valley.

Journey Summary

  • Day 1 - Lisbon
  • Day 2 - Lisbon
  • Day 3 - Lisbon. Excursion To Sintra And Visit Of PaláCio Nacional
  • Day 4 - Lisbon–Coimbra–Porto
  • Day 5 - Porto–Porto Antigo. Excursion Braga And GuimarãEs
  • Day 6 - Peso Da RéGua
  • Day 7 - Pocinho
  • Day 8 - Barca D’Alva. Excursion To Salamanca
  • Day 9 - Ferradosa–Leverinho. Excursion To Amarante
  • Day 10 - Porto*
  • Day 11 - Porto

Detailed Itinerary

Day-by-day description of your cruise and cruise activities.

Day 1 - June 14, 2026

Lisbon

Day 2 - June 15, 2026

Lisbon

Day 3 - June 16, 2026

Lisbon. Excursion To Sintra And Visit Of PaláCio Nacional

Day 4 - June 17, 2026

Lisbon–Coimbra–Porto

Day 5 - June 18, 2026

Porto–Porto Antigo. Excursion Braga And GuimarãEs

Day 6 - June 19, 2026

Peso Da RéGua

Day 7 - June 20, 2026

Pocinho

Day 8 - June 21, 2026

Barca D’Alva. Excursion To Salamanca

Day 9 - June 22, 2026

Ferradosa–Leverinho. Excursion To Amarante

Day 10 - June 23, 2026

Porto*

Day 11 - June 24, 2026

Porto

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