2025 Douro Discovery River Cruise Sale

regional flights may be available on request

Upon arrival, transfer to the port and embark the MS Estrela to begin your seven night Douro river cruise.

This evening, get to know your fellow travellers and crew at the Captain's Welcome Reception as you take in the sights along the Douro River on a sunset cruise (D)

Today begin your cruise along the spectacular Douro River. This morning, take part in a Portuguese language lesson, during which you'll learn some essential phrases of this beautiful language.

Disembark your ship in Regua and visit the picturesque village of Lamego and the elaborately decorated baroque cathedral the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, an important Portuguese place of pilgrimage. While in Lamego, why not try one of the town's famous specialties, Bola de Lamego, a smoked ham roll (B, L, D)

★Insider Experience★ In Pinhão, enjoy a sumptuous dinner of traditional dishes and dessert at a picturesque local quinta, a Portuguese winery

Today, cruise across the border into Vega de Terron in Spain. Enjoy some time at leisure before joining an excursion to Castelo Rodrigo. This tiny village sits atop a hill overlooking both Spain and Portugal and features a number of well-preserved ruins, an impressive castle and a magnificent stone statue of Santiago Matamoros (B,L,D)

Today set off for the glorious Spanish city of Salamanca. This gorgeous city is arguably one of the most beautiful in Spain, and boasts sunlit sandstone buildings along with a majestic city square and an ancient university. Return by coach back over the border to Barca d’Alva, the last Portuguese village along the Douro, where your ship awaits. Back on board this evening, enjoy a traditional Portuguese barbecue dinner (B, L, D)

★Insider Experience★ Enjoy a Flamenco show and lunch and be entranced by captivating Flamenco dancers as they astound you with their stomping feet in a fiery performance

This morning, enjoy a fascinating history lecture as your ship cruises past Pinhao to Regua. After your Insider Experience on arrival in Regua, this afternoon, enjoy a guided tour in Regua followed by free time to visit the Douro Museum. (B, L, D)

★Insider Experience★ Enjoy a tasting of local port wine, Portugal's most famous tipple

Join an excursion to the splendid Gardens and Palace of Mateus. Tour this living museum which is still owned by the Count of Vila Real. Discover the connection between this beautiful 18th-century palace and Mateus Rose wine for yourself. Afterwards, continue to the riverside town of Entre-os-Rios. On arrival, enjoy free time to explore this gorgeous, vibrant town as you please. Tonight, be treated to an energetic performance of traditional Portuguese folk music back on board at a special Captain’s Dinner. (B, L, D)

After breakfast, cruise back to the enchanting city of Vila Nova de Gaia. On arrival, join a tour of nearby Porto, where you’ll be led past a collection of the city’s most famous attractions, and visit a local port winery for a tour and tasting. This afternoon, there’s ample time for you to step back out to explore Porto at leisure. You might choose to take an optional excursion to the World Heritage-listed city of Guimarães.

This evening back on board your ship, enjoy a final Farewell Dinner (B, D)

After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight to London (B)

regional flights may be available on request