Day 1: Porto, Portugal (embarkation)

Welcome to Portugal. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. 
Flights into Porto must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. 
Your day in Porto is free to explore at your leisure. 
This evening a scenic sailing will show you Porto from a different perspective.
Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board.

Overnight docking in Porto. Dinner

Day 2: Entre os Rios. Excursion Braga and Guimaraes

Portuguese Panoramas

Join a guided sightseeing tour of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue your experience with a ride to the riverside city of Matosinhos and up Avenida da Boavista to admire some of the modern charms of Porto – from ancient avenues to avant-garde graffiti street art, OR:

Enter a world of Celtic history and the reign of Cesar Augustus where five roads diverged to form an empire with a full-day guided tour of Braga. Marvel at the magnificent castle and San Miguel church in Guimarães, a UNESCO World Heritage Site*.

Later, feel the passion of Portugal’s soulful and stirring Fado music during a visit with local musicians on board.

Overnight docking in Porto Antigo. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Peso da Regua

Pastoral Pleasures of Portugal

Experience life on one of the oldest farms in the Douro Valley with a personal tour by the owner of the house, including a wine tasting, OR:

TJoin a wine painting class with the guidance of a resident artist for a unique and new experience to portray an image linked to the culture of wine through an innovative process, OR:

Take a guided walking tour of the charming town of Lamego. Enjoy a taste of the local bola de Lamego with sparkling wine and stroll past iconic landmarks like the majestic Lamego Cathedral.

Enjoy a short sailing to Pinhão.

Enjoy a peaceful stroll through the quaint riverside town of Pinhão or consider joining an optional excursion to learn about the Douro Valley’s “liquid gold” at a traditional olive-oil mill.

Overnight docking in Pinhao. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Pocinho

Kayaks and Quintas in the Douro Valley

Enjoy a relaxing cruise to Pocinho for a day in the Terra Quente region

Join a Workshop conducted by a professional painter to discover the process of painting azulejos (traditional Portuguese tile).

Discover the Douro River by kayak on a guided adventure through Portugal’s stunning valley. Enjoy breathtaking views and unforgettable moments*, OR

Experience the charm of the Douro region with a visit to a historic vineyard estate. Enjoy a tasting of exquisite red, white, and port wines while soaking in stunning views and uncovering the rich heritage of this renowned winemaking region.

Join us for an onboard workshop to learn Portuguese language and culture. Discover essential words, charming stories, and clever tricks that bring this centuries-old language to life in an interactive and memorable way.

Overnight docking in Barca d'Alva. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Barca d'Alva. Excursion to Salamanca

The Reign in Spain

Join our guide for a guided tour this morning to of one of the most remote villages of the country, Freixo de Espada à Cinta village in the Douro International Natural Park, home to majestic birds of prey, OR:

Enjoy a guided tour to the historical village of Castelo Rodrigo, which, from the top of a hill, dominates the plateau that stretches from Spain in the east to the deep valley of the Douro in the north. Stroll through its medieval streets and discover the small details that give it colour, such as the Hebrew inscriptions and crosses carved on the doorposts and voussoirs, OR:

Get a taste of Spain with a full-day excursion to Salamanca. This Spanish city will take your breath away with its stunning streets and squares, featuring a feast for the eyes with Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and "Plateresque" architecture.

This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.

Overnight docking in Ferradosa Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Ferradosa - Leverinho

Mountains and Moving Music

This morning, enjoy a leisurely sailing through the Douro River.

Enjoy an onboard pastry demonstration.

Join us to visit a wine-producing property, and taste the freshness and lightness of iconic Vinho Verde wine, considered one of the world’s unique white wines, OR:

Join a guided visit to Casa de Mateus, iconic symbol of the well-known "Mateus Rosé" wine and enjoy a tasting of locally produced wine.

This evening, enjoy an onboard live entertainment.

Overnight docking in Leverinho Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Porto

Ejoy the wharfs of the Douro River and the coastal magnificence of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, on a guided bike tour, OR;

Enjoy a guided visit to one of the many Port wine cellars, where a guide will accompany you through the cellar's facilities, explaining where the grapes are harvested and how the wines are made. At the end of your explorations, taste some of the wines, OR:

Join a guided sightseeing tour of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue your experience with a ride to the riverside city of Matosinhos and up Avenida da Boavista to admire some of the modern charms of Porto – from ancient avenues to avant-garde graffiti street art.

This afternoon, you may choose to join in a guided optional excursion such as a visit to family-owned factory to witness the Portuguese art of cork and barrel production or a culinary tour experience. Perhaps simply spend time strolling through Porto’s cobblestone lanes, lovely shops, and tempting tapas bars this afternoon before experiencing the energy of Porto’s buzzing nightlife.

Day 8: Porto

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

Prices shown exclude flights and transfers

Avalon brochure price in black 

Travel 55 discount price in red

Telephone Avalon on 0330 0588 237 and quote the code TRAVEL55