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8 Day Avalon Waterways River Cruise from Porto to Porto 2026(WCC)
Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro
Starting from $3,630Ship(s): Avalon Alegria
River Cruise Description
Like a blue ribbon threading through the green Douro Valley, the River Douro carries you through some of Portugal's most legendary landscapes. Meaning "River of Gold," the Douro River lives up to its name by revealing priceless gems along sloping vineyards and sleepy villages where rugged landscapes have been tamed for centuries to produce a bounty of wines and cuisine. Welcome aboard the newest addition to our award-winning fleet of Suite Ships® - the Avalon AlegriaSM to be swept away by Douro's timeless treasures and traditions, family farms and fevered Fado music, and mouth-watering culinary creations in the world's oldest demarcated wine region. Embark on your Suite Ship® in the city of Porto. Take a guided tour to Braga and Guimarães or start exploring the city joining a guided sightseeing. Enjoy a guided tour in the charming town of Lamego, or meet the owner of one of the oldest farms in the Douro Valley to sample the proud traditions of olive oil and wine. Enjoy a wine tasting in a local quinta or join a canoe adventure on the Douro River. Visit Freixo de Espada ? Cinta, a cozy village with narrow streets, flowered houses, and grand Gothic Manueline windows or choose a full-day experience in Spain with a guided sightseeing excursion to Salamanca. Discover the process of painting an azulejos (traditional Portuguese tile) following the guide of a professional painter.Your Douro River cruise returns to Porto to soak in the scenic mysteries of this city's Historical Centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site. These and countless other treasures await you on the River of Gold in Portugal's dazzling Douro Valley.Thanks for your interest!
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I'm sorry, but an error has occurred. Try Again| Departure Date | Ship | Priced From (per person) | |
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| Mar 18, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $3,630 | Call Us! |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $3,855 | Call Us! |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $4,180 | Call Us! |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $4,280 | Call Us! |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $4,480 | Call Us! |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $4,830 | Call Us! |
| May 6, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $4,930 | Call Us! |
| May 13, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $4,930 | Call Us! |
| May 20, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $5,279 | Call Us! |
| May 27, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $4,930 | Call Us! |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $4,830 | Call Us! |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $4,830 | Call Us! |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $4,680 | Call Us! |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $4,680 | Call Us! |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $4,455 | Call Us! |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $4,455 | Call Us! |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $4,455 | Call Us! |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $4,455 | Call Us! |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $4,455 | Call Us! |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $4,455 | Call Us! |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $4,580 | Call Us! |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $4,780 | Call Us! |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $4,880 | Call Us! |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $5,130 | Call Us! |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $5,130 | Call Us! |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $5,130 | Call Us! |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $5,130 | Call Us! |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $5,030 | Call Us! |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $5,030 | Call Us! |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $4,680 | Call Us! |
| Oct 21, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $4,380 | Call Us! |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $4,155 | Call Us! |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Avalon Alegria | $3,830 | Call Us! |
Avalon has designed included activities with a choice of experiences. We invite you to select the tours, activities, and events that interest you most, so you can experience your cruise your way. There are 3 types of included shore excursion on every Europe cruise:
Classic
Your local expert is ready to guide you through the history and heritage of local destinations. You'll marvel at the legends, lore, and spectacular architecture of iconic and historic sites.
Discovery
We've found inspiring and interactive activities to speak to your interests — from cooking classes, to painting workshops — to immerse yourself in each culture you explore.
Active
Embark on energetic excursions to keep you in motion and on the go — from a guided jogging tour of Amsterdam, to biking, paddling, and hiking your way through scenic locales.
- Plus independent exploration options and use of Avalon's exclusive AvalonGO APP.
River Cruise Itinerary
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 an illumination 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
(D)
Day 2 PORTO–PORTO ANTIGO. EXCURSION BRAGA AND GUIMARÃES
Portuguese Panoramas
Visit the Adventure Center on board for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.Classic
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:
Classic
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. Celebrate your experience with a stop at one of the area’s many wine farms and enjoy a tasting.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PORTO ANTIGO
(B,L,D)
Day 3 PESO DA RÉGUA
Pastoral Pleasures of Portugal
Discovery
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:
Classic
Take a guided walking tour of the charming town of Lamego to visit the cathedral.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PINHÃO
(B,L,D)
Day 4 PINHÃO
Canoes and Quintas in the Douro Valley
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. Active
Take a guided canoeing tour for an unforgettable adventure on the water, OR:
Discovery
Enjoy a Wine Tasting in a local quinta (wine estate).
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BARCA D’ALVA
(B,L,D)
Day 5 BARCA D’ALVA. EXCURSION TO SALAMANCA
The Reign in Spain
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. Classic
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:
Classic
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. Dive into a delicious dish of the traditional Spanish paella.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN FERRADOSA
(B,L,D)
Day 6 FERRADOSA–LEVERINHO. EXCURSION TO AMARANTE
Mountains and Moving Music
This morning, enjoy a leisurely sailing through the Douro River. Discovery
During your morning sailing, a professional painter will guide you through the process of painting an azulejos (traditional Portuguese tile) to take home a piece of Portugal’s tradition.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LEVERINHO
(B,L,D)
Day 7 PORTO
Ancient Charm Meets Avant-Garde
Active
Enjoy the wharfs of the Douro River and the coastal magnificence of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, on a Guided Bike Tour, OR;
Classic
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.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PORTO
(B,L,D)
Day 8 PORTO (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.(B)
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