Flavors of Portugal & Spain (Festive Delights) (Christmas Cruise) 2027

8 days

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From Vega de Terron to Porto

4.4

31 traveler reviews

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US $4,599 per person

+ $280 Port Charge

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Price based on Private Single Room

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Operator: AmaWaterways
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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
Group Size 30 - 162
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Embarkation
Meals
Dinner
Day 2
Pinhão
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Castelo Rodrigo's medieval streets
- Tasting of local almonds, cheese, bread and wine
Optional Activities
- Hike up to Castelo Rodrigo town
Landmarks
Castelo Rodrigo
Day 3
Wine & Heritage
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Exclusive lunch with entertainment at Quinta da Avessada), Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour to Pinhão Railway Station
- Lunch with entertainment at Quinta da Avessada
- Interactive wine museum experience at Quinta da Avessada
- Wine tasting at local quinta
Landmarks
Pinhão Railway Station
Quinta da Avessada
Day 4
Mateus Palace & Lamego
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mateus Palace and gardens
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Lamego and Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Sanctuary
- Hike up the Lamego Steps (Holy Staircase)
Landmarks
Mateus Palace
Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Sanctuary
Lamego Steps
Day 5
Régua to Entre-Os-Rios
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional home-cooked meal at a local quinta)
Included Activities
- Scenic cruise on the Douro
- Traditional home-cooked meal at a local quinta
Day 6
Entre-Os-Rios to Porto
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning scenic cruise to Porto
- Guided tour of Porto's historic quarter (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit to Cathedral
- Visit to main square
- Visit to São Bento Railway Station
- Port wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided hike in Porto exploring old harbor quarter and medieval streets
- Free time to explore Porto independently
Landmarks
Porto Historic Quarter
Cathedral of Porto
São Bento Railway Station
Day 7
Porto
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Porto's historic quarter (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit to Cathedral
- Visit to main square
- Visit to São Bento Railway Station
- Port wine tasting
- Scenic cruise with illuminated landscapes of Porto
Optional Activities
- Guided hike in Porto exploring old harbor quarter and medieval streets
Landmarks
Porto Historic Quarter
Cathedral of Porto
São Bento Railway Station
Day 8
Departure
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Castelo Rodrigo

Landmarks
Pinhão Railway Station
Quinta da Avessada

Landmarks
Mateus Palace
Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Sanctuary
Lamego Steps

Landmarks
Porto Historic Quarter
Cathedral of Porto
São Bento Railway Station

Landmarks
Porto Historic Quarter
Cathedral of Porto
São Bento Railway Station

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Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport
Free eSIM
TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

Operated by

AmaWaterways

4.4

(31 reviews)

Number of tours

147

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

58%

AmaWaterways operates the finest fleet and provides all-inclusive river...

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

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AmaWaterways Ship

AmaVida
Timeless elegance spills from the decks of the AmaVida, a ship that debuted on Portugal and Spain’s Douro River in 2013. Rust and g… Read more
Built
2013
Guests
102
Crew
38
Length
80 m / 262 ft
Staterooms
51
Registry
Portugal
Gross Tonnage
1200 gt
Beam
11 m / 36 ft
Cruising Speed
12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Reviews from other tours by AmaWaterways

Tour Operator
4.4

Fay
October 7th, 2019
5.0
Very well organized. We felt well looked after onboard and on all the excursions. They moved at a good pace....
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Sue
April 27th, 2025
5.0
For an inaugural cruise AMA came through
Andrew
June 6th, 2024
5.0
Every aspect was great, especially our cruise director and the food.

Dates & Availability

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Upcoming departures

From Saturday
20 Nov, 2027
To Saturday
27 Nov, 2027
English
AmaVida
From:
US $4,599 per person
Multiple Room Types
Port Charge
$280
From Saturday
27 Nov, 2027
To Saturday
4 Dec, 2027
English
AmaVida
From:
US $4,599 per person
Multiple Room Types
Port Charge
$280
From Saturday
4 Dec, 2027
To Saturday
11 Dec, 2027
English
AmaVida
From:
US $4,599 per person
Multiple Room Types
Port Charge
$280
From Saturday
11 Dec, 2027
To Saturday
18 Dec, 2027
English
AmaVida
From:
US $4,599 per person
Multiple Room Types
Port Charge
$280
From Saturday
18 Dec, 2027
To Saturday
25 Dec, 2027
English
AmaVida
From:
US $4,599 per person
Multiple Room Types
Port Charge
$280

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From

US $4,599 per person

+ $280 Port Charge

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Booking needs min. 2 travelers

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 315333

Currency
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Euro
Portugal and Spain
Plugs & Adapters
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Portugal.Spain. Ideally 2 months before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before June 7th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 7th, 2026, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with AmaWaterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- The following cards are accepted for "AmaWaterways" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- TourRadar can request AmaWaterways to hold spaces for you for up to 48 hours without any credit card details.
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Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
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Flavors of Portugal & Spain (Festive Delights) (Christmas Cruise) 2027

Itinerary

Embarkation

Pinhão

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Wine & Heritage

Included Activities

Mateus Palace & Lamego

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Régua to Entre-Os-Rios

Included Activities

Entre-Os-Rios to Porto

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Porto

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Departure

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