Sailing past terraced vineyards, old farmhouses and rolling hills, Douro River cruises take in the stunning natural beauty and wine culture of Portugal. Itineraries usually start in Lisbon, where you spend one or more nights before heading up to Porto, on the mouth of the Douro at the Atlantic Ocean, to board your riverboat for an east-west route through the northern part of the country.
In Porto, explore the medieval city center, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later you'll tour the wine academy at Pinhao, the epicenter of port wine production, and enjoy a glass or two while learning about the production of this sweet dessert wine.
Explore the 14th-century monastery at Alpendurada, perched above the river, and stroll the gardens of the baroque Mateus Palace near Regua. Cross the border and head into Spain to spend a day in Salamanca, one of the country's best-preserved medieval cities; it's also home to one of the world's oldest universities.
River cruise operators negotiate low group rates on hotels, transportation and activities. Tour directors are with you the entire way, taking care of everyday details, while experienced local guides help you get the most out of each stop.
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Save $800 to $2,000 per couple off the air-inclusive price of select 2012 Europe departures with Uniworld when you book and pay in full by May 31, 2012.
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Save $300 to $800 per couple off the land/cruise price of 2012 Uniworld European river cruises when you book by May 31, 2012.
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Receive the land portion for free or save up to $1,000 per cabin off select 2013 Douro and Seine river cruises with AmaWaterways when you book by May 31, 2012.
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Receive the land portion for free or save up to $1,000 per cabin off select 2013 Douro and Seine river cruises with AmaWaterways when you book by May 31, 2012.
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Receive the land portion for free or save up to $1,000 per cabin off select 2013 Douro and Seine river cruises with AmaWaterways when you book by May 31, 2012.
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Receive up to $300 per stateroom in free onboard credits, plus enjoy a free bottle of champagne and box of chocolates on select 2012 Uniworld departures when you book and pay with an Amex Platinum Card.
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Companion cruises for free, plus save $1,000 per couple off roundtrip airfare from select gateways on select 2013 Viking river cruises when you book and pay in full by May 31, 2012.
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Save $600 to $2,400 per couple off the land/cruise price of 2013 Uniworld European river cruises when you book and pay in full at the time of booking by June 30, 2012.
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Save $300 to $800 per couple off the land/cruise price of 2013 European river cruises when you book by June 30, 2012.
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Early booking bonus! Save 5% off the cruise price of 2013 Europe and Mekong sailings with AmaWaterways when you book by July 31, 2012.
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Receive up to $300 per stateroom in free onboard credits, plus enjoy a free bottle of champagne and box of chocolates on select 2012 Uniworld departures when you book and pay with an Amex Platinum Card.
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Companion cruises for free, plus save $1,000 per couple off roundtrip airfare from select gateways on select 2013 Viking river cruises when you book and pay in full by May 31, 2012.
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Save $600 to $2,400 per couple off the land/cruise price of 2013 Uniworld European river cruises when you book and pay in full at the time of booking by June 30, 2012.
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Save $300 to $800 per couple off the land/cruise price of 2013 European river cruises when you book by June 30, 2012.
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Early booking bonus! Save 5% off the cruise price of 2013 Europe and Mekong sailings with AmaWaterways when you book by July 31, 2012.
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Single supplement waived! Offer applies to select Uniworld departures.
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Past passengers of Brendan, Contiki, Insight, Trafalgar and Uniworld save $200 per couple off departures worldwide.
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Past passengers receive a $100 to $200 travel credit per person on any Viking cruise. Offer applies to guests who have traveled with Viking within the past two years.
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River cruises are rated according to the quality of the vessel and its accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities both on and off the ship, the class of hotels used for land portions of itineraries, and the level of service delivered. The Douro river cruises below are categorized according to the industry rating scale (budget, first class and deluxe). Click any Douro cruise name for the itinerary, dates and prices.
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Tours are classified according to the quality of amenities and accommodations.
Budget = Douro River cruises typically range from $100 to $200 per person, per day, plus airfare. First Class = Douro River cruises typically range from $150 to $350 per person, per day, plus airfare. Deluxe = Douro River cruises typically range from $250 to $650 per person, per day, plus airfare.
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The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land/cruise arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land/cruise prices are guaranteed. Air prices quoted via phone or email are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Also, air prices or air promotions mentioned on this site or on the phone do not include baggage fees imposed by airlines. Sorry, we are unable to offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to arrange their own transportation to the trip origination city, we are able to offer the land/cruise portion of the package at the price quoted.
