Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro

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Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Porto
Porto
Meals
Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Porto at leisure
Landmarks
Porto
Day 2
Porto - Caldas de Aregos
Porto - Caldas de Aregos
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Porto, UNESCO World Heritage site, including Matosinhos and Avenida da Boavista
- Full-day guided tour of Braga and Guimarães with visit to castle and San Miguel church
- Fado music performance with local musicians on board
Landmarks
Porto
Matosinhos
Avenida da Boavista
Braga
Guimarães
San Miguel church
Day 3
Peso da Régua - Pinhão
Peso da Régua - Pinhão
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Personal tour of historic Douro Valley farm with wine tasting by owner
- Wine painting class with resident artist
- Guided walking tour of Lamego with visit to Lamego Cathedral and local bola de Lamego tasting with sparkling wine
- Peaceful stroll through riverside town of Pinhão
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to traditional olive-oil mill in Douro Valley
Landmarks
Douro Valley
Lamego
Lamego Cathedral
Pinhão
Day 4
Pocinho - Barca d'Alva
Pocinho - Barca d'Alva
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Workshop on painting azulejos (traditional Portuguese tiles) conducted by professional painter
- Guided kayak adventure through Douro River and Douro Valley
- Visit to historic vineyard estate with tasting of red, white, and port wines
- Onboard workshop on Portuguese language and culture
- Onboard Flamenco show with local artists
Landmarks
Pocinho
Douro River
Terra Quente
Barca d'Alva
Day 5
Barca d'Alva - Ferradosa
Barca d'Alva - Ferradosa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Freixo de Espada à Cinta village in Douro International Natural Park
- Guided tour of Castelo Rodrigo medieval village
- Full-day excursion to Salamanca with guided tour of Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and Plateresque architecture
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks
Freixo de Espada à Cinta
Douro International Natural Park
Castelo Rodrigo
Salamanca
Day 6
Ferradosa - Leverinho
Ferradosa - Leverinho
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard pastry demonstration
- Onboard lecture on wines of the region
- Visit to wine-producing property with Vinho Verde wine tasting
- Guided visit to Casa de Mateus with Mateus Rosé wine tasting
- Onboard live entertainment
Landmarks
Douro River
Casa de Mateus
Day 7
Porto
Porto
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour of Douro River wharfs, coastal Porto, and Vila Nova de Gaia
- Guided visit to Port wine cellar with explanation of production and wine tasting
- Guided sightseeing tour of Porto, UNESCO World Heritage site, including Matosinhos and Avenida da Boavista
Optional Activities
- Guided visit to family-owned cork and barrel production factory
- Culinary tour experience
- Explore Porto's cobblestone lanes, shops, and tapas bars
Landmarks
Porto
Douro River
Vila Nova de Gaia
Matosinhos
Avenida da Boavista
Day 8
Porto
Porto
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Porto

Landmarks
Porto

Landmarks
Porto
Matosinhos
Avenida da Boavista
Braga
Guimarães
San Miguel church

Landmarks
Douro Valley
Lamego
Lamego Cathedral
Pinhão

Landmarks
Pocinho
Douro River
Terra Quente
Barca d'Alva

Landmarks
Freixo de Espada à Cinta
Douro International Natural Park
Castelo Rodrigo
Salamanca

Landmarks
Douro River
Casa de Mateus

Landmarks
Porto
Douro River
Vila Nova de Gaia
Matosinhos
Avenida da Boavista

Landmarks
Porto

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services
Transport

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Avalon Alegria
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
Capacity
Built
2024
Guests
102
Crew
Length
262 ft
Width
Suites
37
Staterooms
14
Registry
Gross Tonnage
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Pierre-Paul4.8•October 2026
This was a very enjoyable trip despite the change that had to be done due to low water levels in the river. The...
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Charles5.0•September 2025
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and...
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and did an amazing job, Marisio our waiter served us with the highest respect and friendliness. Over all Avalon have very good staff and always a smile- nothing too much trouble. The ship was so clean, food was spectacular. We had a surprise group of singers Gwen and Charles who brought great entertainment. The other entertainer was amazing. Loved the top deck BBQ. We met lots of new friends aboard. Thank you Avalon for a trip well executed.Show more

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