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Douro Valley River Cruise All Inclusive - Spirit of Chartwell (5 Days)

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Start and end in Vila Nova da Gaia
5.0 (1 review)

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Portuguese
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Porto

    Porto
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome cocktail
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  3. Day 2

    Régua - Lamego - Pinhão

    Régua - Lamego - Pinhão
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner at a local farm)

    Included Activities

    • Lamego city tour with local product tasting
    • Chef's Culinary Delight presentation
    Landmarks
    Lamego
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Pocinho - Castelo Rodrigo - Barca d'Alva

    Pocinho - Castelo Rodrigo - Barca d'Alva
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Captain's Night gala dinner on board with Vintage Port wine opening)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Castelo Rodrigo village
    • Taste local products in Castelo Rodrigo
    • Captain's Night gala dinner with Vintage Port wine opening
    Landmarks
    Castelo Rodrigo
    Pocinho
  5. Day 4

    Entre-os-Rios

    Entre-os-Rios
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Relaxed lunch on board with breathtaking views), Dinner (Portuguese Night themed dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Presentation about the Douro region
    • Portuguese Night themed dinner with live Portuguese folklore music show
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  6. Day 5

    Porto (Disembarkation)

    Porto (Disembarkation)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board with views of the Douro Valley)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast on board

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Rating
4.8 (243 reviews)
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
100%
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Portugal Travel Center Ship

  • MV Spirit of Chartwell
    MV Spirit of Chartwell
    The Spirit of Chartwell defines luxury Douro River barge cruising and sets the standard for service and quality. Very recently designed and… Read more
    Capacity
    30
    Built
    1997 / Age: 27
    Guests
    Crew
    14
    Length
    64 m / 210 ft
    Width
    11 m / 36 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    485 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    15
    Deck
    3
    Deck with Cabins

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  • Indrani5.0•September 2026
    Exterior of the boat was so beautiful & elegant. Crew is fantastic. Cannot ask for any better. Food was unbelievable....
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    Traveled in August 2026
    Reply from: Portugal Travel Center
    Dear Indrani, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an unforgettable journey along the Douro. It’s fantastic to know that you enjoyed the boat, the food, the excursions, and especially the service from our crew. It was a pleasure having you on board, and we hope to welcome you back to the Douro for another memorable journey in the future! Kind regards, Portugal Travel Center team
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Who is travelling?

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