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Enticing Douro with AmaWaterways

7 night Douro River cruise with shore excursions in Porto, the “City of Bridges”; Régua, the ‘capital’ of the Douro Valley; and Salamanca; optional 3 nights Lisbon Pre-Cruise

Overview

from$4899Tour + Flights from$4099Tour Only 9days
price per person, double occupancy,* based on Dec 8, 2025 departure from NYC
$700 Instant Savings. Expires Oct 10, 2024.*   All prices reflect savings.

 

Travel your way: Additional Departure Dates & Single Occupancy rates are available. Please speak to one of our Travel Specialists at 1-800-555-5765 for details.
Style Independent PackageThese un-escorted packages have no set schedule or guides, so you have the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own from your centrally-located hotel. More of these packages
Freedom to explore at your own pace; unescorted
Departures May 2025 – December 2026
Themes Grand ToursBucket ListRiver Cruises
Activity Level Easy
What to Expect This moderately-paced, escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness. Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols.
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Dive into this incredible journey along the Douro River Valley, punctuated with rolling vineyards and charming native farms that create a breathtaking backdrop to one of Europe's most unspoiled regions and Port country— the world's oldest demarcated wine region. Indulge in authentic culinary experiences and sample world-renowned wines at historic wineries and local quintas (wine estates), from Espumante, a Portuguese sparkling wine, and Port-wine to vinho do Porto, made exclusively in the Douro Valley. Learn about the stages of wine production at the Quinta da Avessada, home to an interactive museum commemorating the history and culture of wine. Then, cruise roundtrip from Porto, the beautiful "City of Bridges," visit Régua, the 'capital' of the Douro Valley, and marvel at Salamanca, the UNESCO-designated "Golden City." Let your dedicated wine expert guide you as you soak up the genuine beauty of Portugal and Spain and taste your way through this incomparable journey revolving around some of the best local wine and cuisine Europe has to offer.

Package includes

  • Flights
  • Cruise
  • Coach
  • Transfers
  • Hotel
  • Meals
  • Guides
  • Round-trip flights from New York (JFK) or Newark (EWR) on scheduled carriers, including taxes & fees
  • Airport transfers
  • 7 nights aboard 5-star AmaWaterways in an outside stateroom
  • 20 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
  • Wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner; sparkling wine and juices at breakfast
  • Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner, Captain’s Cocktail and Gala Dinner
  • Sandwiches, snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge
  • Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour
  • Choice of daily shore excursions with personal headsets
  • Entertainment on board
  • Port taxes

Optional add-ons

  • Flights from other cities are available. Request pricing when making your reservation.
  • 3 nights Lisbon Pre-Cruise – please call for details

Why you'll love it

  • Spend 7 nights aboard your 5-star AmaWaterways cruise ship.
  • Admire the Baroque-style Palacio de Mateus and its gardens, considered to be some of the most beautiful in Portugal.
  • Savor the flavors of Portugal’s renowned fortified wine, vinho do porto, made exclusively in the Douro Valley.
  • Step back in time to the Middle Ages and explore Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as a “living museum."
  • Cruise to Barca d’Alva and visit Castelo Rodrigo, a small fortified village perched high on a hilltop with centuries-old walls, steep narrow streets, and fantastic views. For a more active exploration, you can opt to hike up to the village!
  • Indulge in an exclusive dinner at Quinta da Avessada, a fascinating interactive museum commemorating the history and culture of wine in the Alto Douro region, and enjoy an authentic, traditional dining experience complete with entertainment.
  • Travel to picturesque Lamego, home to one of the most important pilgrimage sites in all of Portugal, and visit the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios.
  • Discover the colorful city of Porto on a guided tour, including the Cathedral and the São Bento Railway Station.

Dates & Prices

Dates & Prices

Instant Savings: Get $700 off if you book by Oct. 10, 2024!
Dates & Prices, with flights
per person, double occupancy*, including Instant Savings discounts
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Finishes: Sat, Nov 9, 2024
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Finishes: Tue, Dec 10, 2024
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Finishes: Tue, Dec 15, 2026
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$5299 –$700 $4599 Select

If you want a few extra days to explore on your own, we may be able to arrange for you to stay later than the scheduled dates, including extra hotel nights and separate airport transfers, for an additional charge. Ask us about prices and availability when (or after) you book. More information Want to extend your trip?

Options & Fees

Enticing Douro
ROOMING/CABIN. SINGLE OCCUPANCY AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. CALL FOR COST1
Category E, Douro Deck (Fixed Window), Double Occupancy
Nov 1, 2024;  Apr 7, 2025;  Apr 14, 2025;  May 15, 2025 unavailable
All other dates included
Category D, Douro Deck (Fixed Window), Double Occupancy
Mar 23, 2026;  Apr 16, 2026;  May 11, 2026;  Jun 1, 2026;  Jul 6, 2026;  Aug 3, 2026;  Sep 3, 2026;  Oct 5, 2026;  Nov 16, 2026;  Dec 7, 2026 $349
All other dates $299
Category C, Porto Deck (French Balcony), Double Occupancy
Oct 4, 2024 $1299
Mar 23, 2026;  Apr 16, 2026;  May 11, 2026;  Jun 1, 2026;  Jul 6, 2026;  Aug 3, 2026;  Sep 3, 2026;  Oct 5, 2026;  Nov 16, 2026;  Dec 7, 2026 $1499
Nov 1, 2024;  Dec 2, 2024;  Apr 7, 2025;  Apr 14, 2025;  May 5, 2025;  May 15, 2025;  Sep 25, 2025 unavailable
All other dates $1399
Category B, Lisbon Deck (Outside Balcony), Double Occupancy
Oct 4, 2024;  Dec 2, 2024 $1899
Mar 23, 2026;  Apr 16, 2026;  May 11, 2026;  Jun 1, 2026;  Jul 6, 2026;  Aug 3, 2026;  Sep 3, 2026;  Oct 5, 2026;  Nov 16, 2026;  Dec 7, 2026 $2199
Nov 1, 2024;  Apr 14, 2025;  May 5, 2025;  May 15, 2025 unavailable
All other dates $1999
Category A, Porto Deck (Outside Balcony), Double Occupancy
Oct 4, 2024;  Dec 2, 2024 $2199
Mar 23, 2026;  Apr 16, 2026;  May 11, 2026;  Jun 1, 2026;  Jul 6, 2026;  Aug 3, 2026;  Sep 3, 2026;  Oct 5, 2026;  Nov 16, 2026;  Dec 7, 2026 $2499
Nov 1, 2024;  May 5, 2025;  May 15, 2025 unavailable
All other dates $2299
Suite, Porto Deck (Outside Balcony), Double Occupancy
Oct 4, 2024;  Dec 2, 2024 $3899
Nov 1, 2024;  Apr 7, 2025;  May 5, 2025;  Sep 25, 2025;  Oct 13, 2025 unavailable
All other dates $3999

1. Cabin are subject to availability. If the category you selected is unavailable, you'll have the option to select a different category (at the prices shown) or cancel your reservation and receive a refund of your deposit. SINGLE OCCUPANCY - AVAILABLE ON REQUEST, PLEASE CALL FOR SUPPLEMENT COST

So that we can offer you the best deals, our packages are, like most hotels and cruises, priced based on double occupancy rooms or cabins. We charge solo travelers an extra fee to cover the extra costs of single occupancy rooms or cabins. (Consider: if you booked a $200/night hotel room solo, you would pay the $200 yourself; but if a couple booked the same room, each one would pay only $100.) But you only pay extra for the rooms or cabins, nothing else, including meals, sightseeing, tips, etc. Why are single rooms more?

Flights & Departure Cities

Departure Airports
New York City (NYC) included

This package includes round-trip flights from the city listed above.

Want to fly from another city? We can arrange flights from most major cities. Ask us for a quote for flights from your preferred city when (or after) you book, and we'll get back to you with the price and availability within 3 business days. Of course, you can also book your own flights. More information

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Depart USA

  • Your journey to Portugal begins this evening as you depart from the USA

Day 2 Porto, Portugal

  • Arrive in Porto, Portugal
  • Embark on your river cruise and set sail

AmaDouro, AmaVida or similar Dinner

Full Day Itinerary
AmaDouro in Porto

Upon arrival in Porto, following customs and immigration formalities, you will be met and transferred to your ship for embarkation.

Later this evening, enjoy a welcome cocktail followed by a welcome dinner with your fellow travelers.

Day 3 Entre-Os-Rios

  • Visit Entre-os-Rios village
  • Enjoy an authentic Portuguese culinary experience

AmaDouro, AmaVida or similar Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary
Entre-os-Rios

Entre-os-Rios translates to “between the rivers,” and this small village is, quite appropriately, located at the confluence of the Tâmega and Douro rivers. This tranquil village offers an authentic slice of Douro River life. In the afternoon, indulge in a traditional Portuguese lunch with your fellow travelers in Entre-os-Rios at a local quinta – a country estate – for a truly authentic culinary experience.

Day 4 Régua & Pinhao

  • Visit the Mateus Palace & gardens
  • Enjoy an authentic Port-wine tasting experience

AmaDouro, AmaVida or similar Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary
Palacio de Mateus and gardens

Visit the Baroque-style Palacio de Mateus and its gardens. You’ll see interesting furnishings, paintings, and a ceiling of intricately carved wood inside the house. The gardens here are considered some of the most beautiful in Portugal. Later in the day, savor the flavors of Portugal’s renowned fortified wine, vinho do porto, made exclusively in the Douro Valley. Then, head to a local quinta for your authentic Port wine tasting experience and enjoy the sweet nectar of this fascinating region.

Day 5 Vega de Terrón, Salamanca, Spain

  • Enjoy a guided tour of Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

AmaDouro, AmaVida or similar Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary
House of Shells, Salamanca

Drive to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Salamanca is known as a “living museum, " built of golden sandstone.” Have an opportunity to step back in time to the Middle Ages during your escorted tour, including the city’s elegant university buildings, the New Cathedral, the intriguingly decorated House of Shells, and the Plaza Mayor.

Day 6 Barca D'Alva

  • Visit the small village of Castelo Rodrigo
  • Or, opt to hike to Castelo Rodrigo
  • Enjoy an exclusive dinner at Quinta da Avessad with entertainment and a wine tasting

AmaDouro, AmaVida or similar Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary
Sun Gate, Castelo Rodrigo

Spend time soaking up the beauty of the Douro River as you cruise to Barca d’Alva, where you will visit Castelo Rodrigo, a small fortified village perched high on a hilltop with centuries-old walls, steep, narrow streets, and fantastic views. You can also hike up to the town for more active exploration. While here, taste some delicious locally grown produce. Be treated to an exclusive dinner at Quinta da Avessada, where you’ll enjoy an authentic and traditional dining experience with entertainment. Quinta da Avessada is also a fascinating interactive museum commemorating the history and culture of wine in the Alto Douro region. Enjoy discovering all the various stages of wine production and doing plenty of tastings.

Day 7 Régua

  • Tour picturesque Lamego, home to one of the most important pilgrimage sites in all of Portugal
  • Or, climb the 700-step-staircase of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of RemediesBolas tasting
  • Savor local traditional specialties including bôlas de Lamego,presunto, and Espumante sparkling wine

AmaVida, AmaDouro or similar Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary
Nossa Senhora dos Remédios

Travel to picturesque Lamego, home to one of Portugal's most important pilgrimage sites, where you’ll go to the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies). The shrine features a staircase of nearly 700 steps, beautifully decorated with white and blue tiles, which the more active adventurer will want to climb on a guided hike. Concluding both tours, you can sample local traditional specialties, such as bôlas de Lamego, bread filled with smoked ham; presunto, a type of dry-cured ham; and Espumante, a Portuguese sparkling wine.

Day 8 Porto

  • Discover Porto on a guided city tour, including a wine tasting
  • Or, embark on a guided hike
  • Spend the afternoon exploring on your own

AmaDouro, AmaVida or similar Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary
Porto

Discover Porto, the colorful city that blends the best of old and new, on an escorted tour. See the historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the Cathedral, one of the city’s oldest monuments, and the São Bento Railway Station, known for its blue and white tile panels depicting scenes from Portuguese history. You’ll also enjoy a tasting of Port, Portugal’s most outstanding contribution to the world of wine. If you prefer to get more active, you can go on a guided hike and enjoy a Port wine tasting. Then, enjoy a free afternoon to explore Porto’s charms on your own.

Day 9 Porto/USA

  • Today, you'll be escorted to the airport and bid farewell to Portugal as you board your flight back home
  • Your exciting journey comes to an end as you arrive in the USA later today

Breakfast

Cruise Ships

AmaDouro
AmaDouro

Debuting in 2019, the AmaDuoro offers high service levels to guests in an intimate atmosphere. There are never large crowds at the inviting public venues with fewer people on board. Soak up some rays or dip in the refreshing pool as you pass by centuries-old castles, charming villages, and other breathtaking scenery. After a day of immersive shore excursions, return to the ship and treat yourself to a bit of pampering with a soothing massage. Stay fit while cruising from one destination to the next by taking advantage of the gym featuring a treadmill and weights.

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AmaVida
AmaVida

Timeless elegance spills from the decks of the AmaVida, a ship that debuted on the Douro River in 2013. Rust and gold color schemes combine the Douro’s breathtaking sunsets and a sepia hue that conjures timeworn snapshots of the world’s oldest wine region. Whether it’s a folkloric performance, local Fado musicians, or modern piano favorites, there is an eclectic entertainment schedule onboard. Soak up some rays or dip in the refreshing pool as you pass by centuries-old castles, charming villages, and other breathtaking scenery. After a day of immersive shore excursions, return to the ship and treat yourself to a bit of pampering with a soothing massage. Stay fit while cruising from one destination to the next by taking advantage of the gym featuring a treadmill and weights.

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