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Festive Season on the Douro

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Start and end in Porto
4.6 (236 reviews)
  • River cruise boat heads toward an arching bridge between colourful hillside neighbourhoods along the Douro River.
  • White river cruise ship glides across a mirror-like river bordered by terraced green vineyards under clear skies.
  • Baroque sanctuary accessed by monumental granite staircase adorned with blue-and-white azulejo panels and stone balustrades.
  • Colourful riverside town with tile-roofed houses climbing green terraces beneath a bright summer sky.
  • Charming cobbled square lined with colourful timber-framed houses and outdoor cafés in the historic centre of Guimarães.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Porto

    Porto
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic sailing around Porto

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Porto during free time
  3. Day 2

    Porto to Caldas de Aregos

    Porto to Caldas de Aregos
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard Portuguese language and culture workshop
    • Onboard Christmas ornament decoration workshop
    • Fado music performance by local musicians on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided festive hike through historic Porto quarters with panoramic viewpoints and Christmas celebrations
    • Guided visit to Port wine cellar with tour and wine tasting
    • Guided sightseeing tour of Porto (UNESCO World Heritage site) including Matosinhos riverside city and Avenida da Boavista
    Landmarks
    Porto
    Matosinhos
    Avenida da Boavista
  4. Day 3

    Peso da Régua to Pinhão

    Peso da Régua to Pinhão
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Short sailing to Pinhão

    Optional Activities

    • Personal tour of historic Douro Valley farm with wine tasting by the owner
    • Wine painting class with resident artist
    • Guided walking tour of Lamego including Lamego Cathedral and bola de Lamego tasting with sparkling wine
    • Peaceful stroll through Pinhão
    • Optional excursion to traditional olive-oil mill in Douro Valley
    Landmarks
    Douro Valley
    Lamego Cathedral
    Pinhão
  5. Day 4

    Pocinho to Barca d'Alva

    Pocinho to Barca d'Alva
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Christmas lecture on board
    • Onboard Flamenco show with local artists

    Optional Activities

    • Workshop by professional painter on azulejo (traditional Portuguese tile) painting
    • Guided stroll through Torre de Moncorvo with almond tasting and wine
    • Visit to historic vineyard estate with red, white, and port wine tastings
    Landmarks
    Pocinho
    Torre de Moncorvo
  6. Day 5

    Barca d'Alva to Foz do Sabor

    Barca d'Alva to Foz do Sabor
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Live entertainment on board

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Freixo de Espada à Cinta village in Douro International Natural Park
    • Guided tour of medieval village of Castelo Rodrigo
    • Full-day excursion to Salamanca, Spain including guided tour and Christmas markets
    Landmarks
    Freixo de Espada à Cinta
    Douro International Natural Park
    Castelo Rodrigo
    Salamanca
  7. Day 6

    Foz do Sabor to Porto Antigo

    Foz do Sabor to Porto Antigo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard pastry demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to wine-producing property with Vinho Verde wine tasting
    • Guided visit to Casa de Mateus with locally produced wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Douro River
    Casa de Mateus
  8. Day 7

    Porto

    Porto
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full-day guided tour to Braga and Guimarães including castle and San Miguel church

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to family-owned factory for Portuguese cork and barrel production tour
    • Culinary tour experience
    • Browse Christmas Markets in Porto
    Landmarks
    Braga
    Guimarães
    San Miguel Church
  9. Day 8

    Porto

    Porto
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Explore Portugal's dazzling Douro River on Avalon's newest addition to our award-winning fleet of Suite Ships®. The Avalon AlegriaSM deligh… Read more
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    2024
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