Itinerary
- Day 1
Cruise Embarkation
You'll board your AmaWaterways ship and get settled into your luxury stateroom as the Douro cruise gets underway. Dinner happens onboard this evening, giving you time to unwind before heading out along Portugal's scenic river.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Mateus
This morning takes you to a quiet Douro village where you'll visit Palacio de Mateus, known for its Baroque style. Inside, you'll see fine furnishings, paintings, and wood ceilings with intricate carving. After touring the interiors, you'll walk through the landscaped gardens, which rank among Portugal's best.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Palacio de Mateus
- Guided tour of house interiors with furnishings and paintings
- Explore palace gardens
Landmarks/POIs Palacio de Mateus - Day 3
Castelo Rodrigo
The ship sails to Pocinho, and from there you head inland to Castelo Rodrigo, a fortress village perched on a hilltop. You can walk through centuries-old walls and steep narrow streets while taking in valley views. If you want more activity, a guided hike option is available for those interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Castelo Rodrigo fortified village
- Guided hike option to village
Landmarks/POIs Castelo Rodrigo - Day 4
Salamanca
Today you travel by coach to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that functions like a living museum. An escorted tour walks you through streets of golden sandstone, passing university buildings, the New Cathedral, the ornately decorated House of Shells, and the iconic Plaza Mayor. The setting feels like stepping back to the Middle Ages.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted tour of Salamanca
- Visit university buildings
- Tour New Cathedral
- Visit House of Shells
- Explore Plaza Mayor
Landmarks/POIs Salamanca Old Town Plaza Mayor New Cathedral of Salamanca House of Shells 
- Day 5
Castelo Rodrigo - Quinta da Avessada
After cruising to Barca d'Alva, you have the option to return to Castelo Rodrigo with a guided hike if you're interested. Later, you'll taste locally grown produce before heading to Quinta da Avessada for a traditional dinner and entertainment. This interactive museum explores the wine history and production of Alto Douro, and wine tastings are included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional dinner with entertainment at Quinta da Avessada)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Barca d'Alva
- Visit Castelo Rodrigo
- Taste local produce
- Exclusive dinner at Quinta da Avessada with entertainment
- Interactive museum tour of Quinta da Avessada
- Wine production experience and tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Castelo Rodrigo
Landmarks/POIs Castelo Rodrigo Quinta da Avessada - Day 6
Regua
You'll travel to Lamego to see Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, one of Portugal's most important pilgrimage sites. The main attraction here is a staircase with nearly 700 white and blue decorated steps. A guided hike option exists for those wanting more activity. Throughout the day, you'll sample local specialties like bolas de Lamego, presunto ham, and Espumante sparkling wine. The day concludes with a traditional Portuguese lunch at a local quinta in Regua.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Portuguese lunch at local quinta in Regua), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Nossa Senhora dos Remédios sanctuary
- Guided hike with staircase climb option
- Sample local specialties (bôlas de Lamego, presunto, Espumante)
- Traditional Portuguese lunch at local quinta in Regua
Landmarks/POIs Nossa Senhora dos Remédios 
- Day 7
Porto
An escorted tour takes you through Porto's historic UNESCO World Heritage quarter. You'll visit the Cathedral, one of the city's oldest monuments, and the iconic Sao Bento Railway Station with its famous blue and white tile panels showing Portuguese history. Either way, you'll have a Port wine tasting (active travelers can do a guided hike first, then taste). The afternoon is yours to explore Porto independently.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted tour of Porto historic quarter
- Visit Cathedral
- Visit São Bento Railway Station
- Port wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided hike with Port wine tasting
Landmarks/POIs Porto Historic Quarter Cathedral of Porto São Bento Railway Station - Day 8
Disembarkation
You'll disembark from the ship in Porto and prepare for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
