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Douro Highlights: Porto, Salamanca & the Wine Valley

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Start and end in Porto
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  • Salamanca’s grand cathedral rises above terracotta rooftops and an iron bridge spanning the Tormes River on a clear day.
  • A colorful hillside town in the Douro Valley rises among patchwork vineyards and sunny green terraces.
  • Terraced vineyards cascade down to the calm Douro River beside a quaint riverside village and small marina.
  • Evening lights of Porto reflect in the Douro River while rabelo boats float beneath the illuminated Dom Luís I Bridge.
  • A tourist boat cruises up the bright-blue Douro River toward Porto’s modern Arrábida Bridge, flanked by colorful hillside houses.
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  • Stone and stucco buildings with terracotta roofs cluster around a historic church tower under a clear blue Porto sky.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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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 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Porto

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Porto's nightlife
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  2. Day 2

    Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Porto (panoramic)
    • Guided active walk in Porto
    Landmarks
    Castelo da Foz
    Castelo do Queijo
    Porto Cathedral
  3. Day 3

    Porto - Entre Os Rios - Pinhão

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Guimarães
    • Visit to Ducal Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Portuguese cooking demonstration on board (learn to make Pasteis de Nata)
    • Trails of Monte da Penha (guided hike)
    Landmarks
    Guimarães
    Ducal Palace
    Monte da Penha
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Pinhão - Barca d'Alva

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Signature wine tasting at local winery

    Optional Activities

    • Kayak experience in Pinhão
    Landmarks
    Douro Valley
  5. Day 5

    Barca d'Alva - Vega de Terrón

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Salamanca
    • Visit to Plaza Mayor
    • Visit to Old and New Cathedrals
    • Visit to European old university

    Optional Activities

    • Tuna Music band performance in Salamanca
    • Castelo Rodrigo tour (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Salamanca
    Plaza Mayor
    Salamanca Old Cathedral
    Salamanca New Cathedral
    Castelo Rodrigo
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Pocinho - Régua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Freixo de Espada à Cinta

    Optional Activities

    • Port wine cocktail lesson on board
    Landmarks
    Freixo de Espada à Cinta
    Douro River
  7. Day 7

    Régua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Régua
    • Visit to Douro Museum
    • Port wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Rural lunch at local Quinta with entertainment
    • Cycling the vine trails (guided e-bike ride)
    • Visit to Mateus Manor House (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Douro Museum
    Mateus Manor House
    Douro Valley
  8. Day 8

    Régua - Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Amarante
    • Visit to São Gonçalo Church
    • Visit to 18th-century bridge
    • Sample traditional local pastries

    Optional Activities

    • Mosaic tile painting lesson on board (azulejos)
    • Douro riverside active walk
    Landmarks
    Amarante
    São Gonçalo Church
    Tâmega River
  9. Day 9

    Porto - Braga

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Braga
    • Visit to Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte

    Optional Activities

    • Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte
    • The art of olive oil in the Douro Valley (extra expense)
    • Visit to Quinta da Aveleda (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Braga
    Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte
    Quinta da Aveleda
  10. Day 10

    Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Aveiro guided walking tour
    • Cruise on Moliceiros boats
    • Evening cruise through Porto

    Optional Activities

    • Visit a cork factory (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Aveiro
    Douro River
  11. Day 11

    Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast
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