Douro River Valley (2025)

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 8 days
  • tour type Cruise
  • age requirement 2-99 yrs
  • max group size 20
  • Tour Code BM-24045
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Porto, Portugal
  • Ends Porto, Portugal
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TOUR OVERVIEW
The trip "Douro River Valley (2025)" is a cruise tour that starts and ends in Porto. You will be cruising through Spain and Portugal and pass by Barca De Alva, Pinhao, Regua and 3 other destinations. "Douro River Valley (2025)" takes 8 days and includes cabin accommodation onboard the cruise ship and other items. Please see the package includes section for more details.

As you follow the Douro River through Portugal and into Spain, you’ll cruise past steeply terraced hillsides, quaint villages and acres of ripe vineyards. Enjoy private tastings of Port. Explore Porto’s historic Ribeira district, home to iconic rabelo boats, cutting-edge cuisine and a thriving art scene. Wind your way through the dramatic landscapes of the UNESCO-designated Douro Valley, heading ashore to visit charming quintas and meet the winemakers who operate them. See the famous university of Salamanca, Spain, visit the mountaintop village of Castelo Rodrigo, and discover historic Guimarães. There’s no better way to discover Europe’s best-kept secret than this scenic and all-inclusive river cruise!
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Porto (Embark)
  • Day 2: Porto, Entre-os-Rios
  • Day 3: Entre-os-Rios, Régua
  • Day 4: Régua, Pocinho, Vega de Terrón
  • Day 5: Vega de Terrón (Salamanca), Barca d’Alva
  • Day 6: Barca d’Alva, Régua
  • Day 7: Régua (Guimarães), Porto
  • Day 8: Porto (Disembark)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the chic S.S. São Gabriel
  • Beautifully appointed riverview staterooms and suites with hotel-style beds, draped in fine linens with a choice of pillows
  • Free Wi-Fi
Meals
  • All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
  • Welcome and Farewell Dinners
  • Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water
Transport
  • Cruise Ship
Excursions
  • 6 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
  • Guided “Do as the Locals Do” program
  • State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
Experiences
  • 2 countries: Portugal & Spain
  • Multiple UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
  • Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines)
  • Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
  • Cultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to/from Porto are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Douro River Valley (2025) tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Douro River Valley (2025) tour. You can cancel the tour up to 121 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 120 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 27 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 27 July 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 120 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Douro River Valley (2025) tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Douro River Valley (2025) tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
  • This trip requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 atleast 14 days before embarkation. Young children who are not eligible to be vaccinated will be required to provide a negative PCR or Antigen test result taken within 72 hours of embarkation.
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