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Enticing Douro

Save up to $2,999* per couple on this 7-night cruise from Porto

Porto return

8 days / 7 nights

River Cruise Holiday

Multiple departures

Overview

Rambling vineyards and charming native farms cling to the steep sides of the Douro River Valley, creating an incomparable backdrop to one of Europe’s most unspoiled regions and to Port country— the world’s oldest demarcated wine region. Sail roundtrip from Porto, the beautiful “City of Bridges”; visit Regua, the ‘capital’ of the Douro Valley; and marvel at Salamanca, the UNESCO-designated “Golden City.” Taste wines from historic wineries and soak up the genuine beauty of one of Europe’s most unadulterated landscapes

Inclusions

  • 7-night cruise in a stateroom of your choice
  • Sun deck with pool
  • Fitness room
  • All onboard dining in a variety of venues
  • Unlimited wine with lunch and dinner
  • Complimentary local beer, house-brand spirits, and soft drinks during cruise
  • Immersive tours in every destination – all included
  • Gratuities for all onboard cruise staff and local guides
  • Unlimited complimentary Wi-Fi access
  • Daily entertainment including cultural performances

Itinerary

Day 1 | Porto

Board the ship for your Enticing Douro cruise. (D)

Day 2 | Régua 

Mateus Palace & gardens visit

This tranquil village offers an authentic slice of Douro River life. Today, visit the Baroque-style Palacio de Mateus and its gardens. Inside the house, you’ll see interesting furnishings, paintings and a ceiling of intricately carved wood. The gardens here are considered some of the most beautiful in Portugal. (B,L,D)

Day 3 | Vega de Terrón            

  • Castelo Rodrigo tour with tasting of regional fare OR Castelo Rodrigo hike with tasting of regional fare

In the morning, spend time soaking up the beauty of this picturesque port before you 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 opt to hike up to the village should you wish a more active exploration. (B,L,D)

Day 4 | Vega de Terrón            

  • Salamanca excursion

Drive 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 during your escorted tour, which includes the city’s elegant university buildings, the New Cathedral, the intriguingly decorated House of Shells and Plaza Mayor. (B,L,D)

Day 5 | Pinhão              

  • Quinta de Avessada lunch
  • Local quinta wine tasting

Spend time soaking up the beauty of the Douro River as you cruise to Pinhão. Be treated to an exclusive lunch at Quinta da Avessada, where you’ll enjoy an authentic and traditional dining experience complete with entertainment. Quinta da Avessada is also a fascinating interactive museum commemorating the history and culture of wine in the Alto Douro region, so you’ll have fun discovering all the various stages of wine production as well as doing plenty of tasting. Savor the flavors of Portugal’s renowned fortified wine, vinho do porto, made exclusively in the Douro Valley. Head to a local quinta for your authentic Port-wine tasting experience and enjoy the sweet nectar of this fascinating region. (B,L,D)

Day 6 | Régua 

  • Lamego tour and Bôlas tasting OR Holy Staircase hike and Bôlas tasting
  • Lunch at a local quinta

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, which the more active adventurer will want to climb on a guided hike. Concluding both tours, you will have the opportunity to 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. Afterwards, head to a local quinta for a delicious lunch. (B,L,D)

Day 7 | Porto  

  • City of Bridges” tour OR Porto hike
  • Port Wine Tasting
  • Porto Illuminations cruise

The colourful city of Porto blends the best of old and new, which you can discover on an escorted tour of 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. If you prefer to get more active, you can go on a guided hike. In the afternoon, you’ll also enjoy a tasting of Port, Portugal’s most renowned contribution to the world of wine. When the sun sets, enjoy the illuminated landscapes of Porto on a scenic cruise aboard your ship. (B,L,D)

Day 8 | Porto  

Disembark the ship and prepare for your flight home. (B)

Dates/Prices

Festive Departures

DepartPanoramic WindowFrench BalconyOutside Balcony
19 December 2025$4,639pp$6,735pp$7,635pp
23 December 2025$5,315pp$7,410pp$8,310pp
26 December 2025$4,939pp$7,035pp$7,935pp
27 December 2025$4,639ppSOLD OUT$7,635pp
30 December 2025$4,639pp$6,735pp$7,635pp
22 December 2026$5,259pp$7,505pp$8,559pp

More departures available October - December 2025 & March - December 2026. Enquire within your nearest Phil Hoffmann Travel store, click here for more information.

*Advertised pricing based on 19, 27 & 30 December 2025 departures, correct as of 18 September 2025.

Booking terms and conditions apply.

* Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.

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