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Gastronomy of the Douro – from Portugal to Spain

FREE drinks package on all European river cruises

 

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Experience more with so much included

  • Enjoy a guided tour of a famous port producer in Porto with plenty of opportunities to taste their fortified wine.  
  • Follow in the footsteps of St. Francis with a visit to Castelo Rodrigo & taste some of the fabulous almond products the area is famed for.  
  • Visit two historic – but very different - Quintas to enjoy traditional Portuguese food and learn all about the stages of wine production. 
  • Sample delicious regional delicacies in a local restaurant in Lamego.  
  • Cross the border into Spain and shop for souvenirs in a traditional Spanish market visit followed by tapas in Salamanca. 
 
At a Glance
Drinks package included
7 nights on a five-star ship
Return flights & transfers
10 included experiences
Full board
Complimentary on-board tea & coffee
Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi
Expert Cruise Director
All port charges & airport taxes
Checked Luggage
 

Overview

The Douro may be one of Europe's best-kept secrets but the food that is grown and eaten along its banks is not. The Portuguese are renowned for their love of good food - the flavours are fresh and wholesome (and locally grown) - so expect sweet treats, flavourful dishes and, of course, plenty of port wine. We'll visit the Roman city of Porto, the home of Port wine, and sample Portuguese wine in historic quintas. Taste the delicious almond products that Castelo Rodrigo is famous for while following in the footsteps of St. Francis and hop over the border to Salamanca for a delicious tapas lunch as we explore one of Spain's oldest cities. And that's just the onshore adventures - Portugal’s once-wild river Douro may have been tamed by locks but there's still an untouched wildness to the valley’s breathtaking rolling hills.

This holiday combines our popular Douro, Porto and Salamanca river cruise with a mouthwatering adventure through the culinary landscape of this stunning region. 

Your Itinerary

Price Includes

Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin cabin with a limited number of sole occupancy cabins available, at the relevant supplement. The price includes:

  • Full board during your cruise from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your final day 
  • Free Superior drinks package
  • Complimentary on-board tea and coffee
  • Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi (connection speeds may vary)
  • All visits and excursions as mentioned 
  • Return flights 
  • Coach travel as mentioned
  • Transfers from the airport to and from the port of embarkation
  • English-speaking expert guides 
  • The services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director

Transfer Times

All transfer times listed here are approximate, and dependant on traffic. If you have a question regarding transfer times please don't hesitate to contact us

Airport Ship location Transfer time
Porto Airport Porto 45 mins
Lisbon Airport 4 hrs including comfort stop

Door-to-door Service

 


 

Hassle-free travel

Opt for a convenient door-to-door service with transport from your home to your choice of regional airport, available as an added optional with every holiday.

 

To purchase the door-to-door service please call our reservations team.

 

 

Useful Information

Fact File

  • Currency: Euro 
  • Flight time: 2hrs 30 mins to 3hrs 
  • Language: Portuguese, Spanish
  • Time zone: GMT (Portugal), GMT+1 (Spain)
  • Country: Portugal, Spain

Wi-Fi

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship for the duration of your cruise. Please note that speeds may vary.

Visa Information

Irish Citizens do not require a visa to enter Europe however must have a valid passport. For the most up-to-date passport and visa information visit www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/
We are unable to accept responsibility if you are unable to travel because you have not complied with any passport/entry/immigration requirements.

Mobility

We want to ensure you make the correct choice before you book your holiday with us. If you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the holiday due to reduced mobility we would encourage you to call us to discuss these concerns.

 

Travel Concierge


 

Travel Concierge

Looking to add on a couple of nights pre- or post-trip? Feel like flying a day earlier or from a different airport? Or want door-to-door private transfers? Personalise your holiday with Travel Concierge.

Here's how our Travel Concierge service can help:

  • Add up to two nights before you sail in the destination your river cruises starts from
  • Add up to two nights after your cruise in the destination your river cruises ends in
  • Change your departure airport (depending on flight availability) 
  • Add a stay in an airport hotel

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Ships Available

MS Douro Splendour ship on the Douro river in Porto
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