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Portugal, Spain & The Douro River Valley
  Varies pp

  • Duration: 11 Days
  • Destinations: Portugal, Spain

Select dates:

  • April - November 2023/2025

An extraordinary journey designed for culturally curious travelers. Following the Douro River through Portugal and into Spain, you’ll cruise past steeply terraced hillsides, quaint villages and acres of ripe vineyards. Dine on traditional fare and enjoy private tastings of Port.  Wind your way through the dramatic landscapes of the UNESCO-designated Douro Valley and visit beautiful Salamanca, Spain. Your journey ends in Lisbon, the city that launched some of the world’s most renowned explorers. There’s no better way to discover Europe’s best-kept secret than this scenic and all-inclusive river cruise!

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Included With Your Trip
  • 7-night cruise in a beautifully appointed river view stateroom and suites on the chic S.S. São Gabriel
  • 3 nights in Lisbon at the Corinthia Hotel Lisbon (or similar) with breakfast
  • All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
  • 10 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
  • Gala Dinner
  • Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks and mineral water 
  • Gratuities for onboard personnel 
  • Captivating onboard local entertainment
  • 6 UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • 8 days of excursions, including “Choice Is Yours” options, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
  • Guided “Do as the Locals Do” program
  • State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
  • Free Internet and Wi-Fi access
  • Use of Nordic walking sticks
  • AAA benefit: Save $125 per person!
Additional Information

Day 1: Porto (Embark)
Arrive in Porto, the port city at the mouth of the Douro.

Day 2: Porto, Entre-os-Rios
Portugal’s second city (after Lisbon), Porto gave its name to the nation’s most famous export, Port wine, and to the nation itself. Today, choose between two distinctively Portuguese ways to explore Porto.

Day 3: Entre-os-Rios, Régua, Pinhão
Today is all about wine, which has been cultivated in the Douro River Valley since ancient Roman times. Get a crash course on the history of Port during your visit to the Douro Museum.

Day 4: Pinhão, Pocinho, Vega de Terrón
Head ashore for a choice of excursions, including a tasting at a prestigious Port wine estate or a vineyard hike with a wine tasting at a local quinta. Later, lace up your hiking boots and unleash your inner Indiana Jones with an up-close gander at some prehistoric carvings at an archaeological park.

Day 5: Vega de Terrón (Salamanca), Barca d’Alva
Today, you can visit the historic university town of Salamanca—the “Golden City”—famous for its sand-colored buildings and abundance of churches. Feel the centuries fall away as your ship winds its way through the pristine, dramatic UNESCO-protected landscapes of the Douro River Valley.

Day 6: Barca d’Alva, Régua
Go medieval today at Castelo Rodrigo, both the name of a hilltop castle as well as the village that surrounds it. The view from the top is incredible and the village is a charming place to ramble, relax and replenish.

Day 7: Régua (Guimarães), Porto
Explore Guimarães, the town where Portugal was born. Its well-preserved architecture and stylish young residents make it a pleasure to visit. Or opt for a leisurely walking tour through Ribeira’s quaint cobbled streets.

Day 8: Porto (disembark) transfer to Lisbon
Disembark the ship and board a coach, heading south through Portugal’s picturesque countryside to Lisbon where you will check in to your hotel.

Day 9: Lisbon
Experience your own “Age of Discovery” with a full day to explore Lisbon however you wish. The city hosts remarkable museums and excellent shopping, and natives of Lisbon boast that they have the best food in the world.

Day 10: Lisbon
Everything old is new again in the Portuguese capital. Get to know this hilly metropolis with a city tour that shows you all the top sights and treats you to an iconic, locally made pastry.

Day 11: Lisbon
Your journey comes to an end. If your cruise/tour package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Lisbon Portela Airport for your flight home.

Departure Dates
Start: April 2, 2023
End: December 31, 2024
Price: Varies pp


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Product Code: AAA-Uniworld

*Cruise only. Itinerary schedule is subject to change. Modification to itinerary may be needed due to water levels, closures because of public holidays or other uncontrollable factors. Final day-to-day schedule will be provided onboard on the first day of your cruise. AAA benefit subject to change in 2023/2025. Gov't misc. fees/taxes, optional excursion and travel insurance not included. Ask AAA for details. Agency #178-018-521