Portugal
Douro River Cruise
with VIP Host Joe Maloney
Jul 9, 2022
This Trip is Waitlisted

The colorful city of Porto blends the best of old and new, which you can discover as you walk through the historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

There will be many opportunities to enjoy a tasting of the different Ports, Portugal’s most renowned contribution to the world of wine.

Entre-os-Rios offers an authentic slice of Douro River life. In the afternoon, indulge in a traditional Portuguese lunch with your fellow travelers at a local quinta – a country estate – for a truly authentic culinary experience!

Travel to picturesque Lamego, home to one of the most important pilgrimage sites in all of Portugal, 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.

Sample local traditional specialties and savor the flavors of Portugal’s renowned fortified wine, vinho do porto, made exclusively in the Douro Valley.

Spend time soaking up the beauty of the Douro River, as you cruise to Barca d’Alva, situated between terraces of vines and olives, and rolling hills. The town is well known for wine, which has been produced there since Roman times over 2,000 years ago.

Visit Castelo Rodrigo, a small fortified village perched high on a hilltop with centuries-old walls, steep narrow streets and fantastic views. Quinta da Avessada is also a fascinating interactive museum commemorating the history and culture of wine in the Alto Douro region.

Vega de Terron is situated on the border of Spain and Portugal and close to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built of golden sandstone, Salamanca is known as a “living museum,” and you will have an opportunity to step back in time to the Middle Ages and discover the city’s elegant university buildings, the New Cathedral, the intriguingly decorated House of Shells and Plaza Mayor. The arcaded Plaza Mayor is considered to be one of the most beautiful plazas in Spain. You will enjoy the wine lists in Salamanca, as they offer an excellent wide range from delicate fruity whites to hearty reds.

The picturesque town of Pinhao lies at the very heart of northern Portugal’s famous Port winemaking region. Stop by the many surrounding vineyards for superb tastings of wine and local cuisine.

Tour the 18th-century Palacio Anadia, known for its beautiful interior and Baroque style with intricate panels of blue and white tiles throughout the rooms and a striking vaulted ceiling that retell the history behind the palace.

Regua, situated on the banks of the Douro River offers spectacular views as the vines are grown on terraced slopes leading down to the river. Visit the riverfront Museu do Douro museum, located in a former wine warehouse with exhibits featuring the local people, geography, climate and history of the Douro region.

The cruise from Regua to Porto is one of the most beautiful and elegant sections of the Douro River.

The AmaDouro’s Panoramic Lounge is a stylish and inviting space to enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail along with nightly entertainment. Savor exquisite locally-sourced cuisine each day, passionately prepared with only the freshest ingredients by the onboard expert chefs.

Disembark the ship and prepare for your onward journey while reveling in the amazing memories that will stay with you for a lifetime!