Cruises in Douro
Experience Portugal's breathtaking landscapes on a Douro River cruise. A trip through the heart of the country allows you to take in stunning views of vineyards, hilltop villages, and lush greenery.
From Portugal’s second city of Porto the scenic River Douro extends inland through vineyards of grapes for the port wine which made Porto famous. A Douro river cruise travels upstream through steep gorges almost to the Spanish border. A major excursion includes the historic Spanish city of Salamanca. Others include Lamego with its church-shrine over 600 steps above the town, and the Mateus Palace at Vila Real, familiar from Mateus wine bottles.
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Kingdom of the Golden River
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Journey through Portugal's untouched picturesque Douro valley on this short break from Porto, home of the Port wine trade, upstream to the Spanish border
Next Departure: Sun 04 Oct 2026 2026 - Oct2027 - Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Oct
The Douro to Salamanca
A 7-night river cruise through the picturesque Douro Valley exploring Portugal's famous port wine region on a stylish ship, with return flights from the UK
Next Departure: Sun 27 Sep 2026 2026 - Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov2027 - Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Golden River Douro
A 9-night River Douro cruise holiday with a 2-night hotel stay in Lisbon and a 7-night cruise with excursions to some of the Douro's highlights including the World Heritage Sites of Porto, Guimaraes and Salamanca
Next Departure: Sun 27 Sep 2026 2026 - Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov2027 - Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec