Villages and Vintages: Cruising the Douro River Valley on MS Andorinha
Villages and Vintages: Cruising the Douro River Valley
Discover the bohemian heart of the city that gave Port-wine its name... sail deep into the mountain landscapes of Portuguese wine country to find wine estates, lush vineyards, idyllic riverside villages, baroque castles, hilltop medieval ruins, and rock art from the valley's earliest inhabitants... Our eight-day riverboat cruise on Portugal's Douro River offers an authentic taste of life and world-class wines in a region steeped in winemaking for over 2,000 years. Explore the colorful city of Porto, an enticing labyrinth of winding streets, baroque churches and blue-tiled houses, where port wine is made and stored. Board ms Andorinha and trace the wine to its source, the quintas and picture-postcard villages of the Douro River Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site... discover terraced vineyards and enjoy tours, tastings, wine pairings, and a lesson in port cocktail-making... tour baroque Mateus Palace... and immerse yourself in local history and culture, the prehistoric art of Foz Côa and more…
Discover the bohemian heart of the city that gave Port-wine its name... sail deep into the mountain landscapes of Portuguese wine country to find wine estates, lush vineyards, idyllic riverside villages, baroque castles, hilltop medieval ruins, and rock art from the valley's earliest inhabitants... Our eight-day riverboat cruise on Portugal's Douro River offers an authentic taste of life and world-class wines in a region steeped in winemaking for over 2,000 years. Explore the colorful city of Porto, an enticing labyrinth of winding streets, baroque churches and blue-tiled houses, where port wine is made and stored. Board ms Andorinha and trace the wine to its source, the quintas and picture-postcard villages of the Douro River Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site... discover terraced vineyards and enjoy tours, tastings, wine pairings, and a lesson in port cocktail-making... tour baroque Mateus Palace... and immerse yourself in local history and culture, the prehistoric art of Foz Côa and more…
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Jul 04, 2025 through
Jul 11, 2025
Jun 30, 2025
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$5,890.00
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8333529
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Jun 13, 2025 through
Jun 20, 2025
Jun 9, 2025
7:00 PM
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$6,990.00
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8333528
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Aug 08, 2025 through
Aug 15, 2025
Aug 4, 2025
7:00 PM
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$5,890.00
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8333530
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Itinerary
| Day | Destination | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive Porto | ||
| 2 | Porto and The Douro Valley | ||
| 3 | Peso da Régua and Pinhão | ||
| 4 | Along the Douro to Vega de Terron | ||
| 5 | Castle Ruins and Paleolithic Art | ||
| 6 | Pinhão and Mateus Palace | ||
| 7 | Guimarães or Amarante to Gaia | ||
| 8 | Journey Home |
