Highlights of the Douro with Spain RIVER CRUISES & small ship
9 DAYS FROM $3895* pp dbl

 

Highlights & EXCURSIONS 7 Night Cruise - Outside Cabin aboard the NEW MS Riviera Rose • 20 Meals (7-B, 6-L, 7-D) • 8 Included Excursions • Porto City Tour & Wine Tasting • Porto City Tour • Quinta da Pacheca Dinner • Castelo Rodrigo Village • Salamanca, Spain Walking Tour & Lunch with Flamenco Show • Quinta da Avessada with Lunch & Wine Tasting • Lamego Tour • Mateus Palace Gardens Visit • Pick Your Excursion - Guimarães Tour or Port Wine Tasting • Plus Onboard Folklore Music Show INCLUDES PWD Tour Manager, Wine & Beer with Dinners, Welcome & Farewell Dinners, Wifi Onboard, English Speaking Ship Staff, Baggage Handling, Port Charges, Hotel & Ship Transfers, Open Bar Onboard - Wine, Beer, Spirits, Soft Drinks, Mineral Water, Coffee & Tea (premium drinks excluded) TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL EASY 1 2 3 4 ACTIVE
CITIES & PORTS Day 1: Depart US - Overnight Flight Day 2 - Arrive Porto - Villa Nova de Gaia - Board Ship Meet your PWD Tour Manager - Transfer to your ship Board the MS Riviera Rose for your 7 Night Douro River Cruise Welcome Dinner onboard (D) Overnight - Riviera Rose DAY 3: porto - Régua - QUINTA DINNER Morning - Porto City Tour. Afternoon - Cruising through the landscapes of the Douro Valley. Arrive Régua - Dinner at Quinta da Pacheca with Wine Tasting Ship overnights in Régua (B,L&D) Overnight - Riviera Rose DAY 4: Régua - Castelo rodrigo - vega De terron Morning - Cruising the Douro towards Pocinho. Afternoon - Visit the walled village of Castelo Rodrigo (B,L&D) Overnight - Riviera Rose DAY 5: vega De terron - Salamanca, Spain Full Day - Motorcoach into Spain for a Salamanca Walking Tour. Lunch with a traditional Flamenco Show & Salamanca leisure time (B,L,S&D) Overnight - Riviera Rose DAY 6: Quinta lunch - PINHAO Morning - Cruising the Douro enroute to Pinhao. Lunch at Quinta da Avessada with Wine Tasting. Evening - Pinhao leisure time - Ship overnights in Pinhao (B,L,&D) Overnight - Riviera Rose Day 7 - PINHAO - LAMEGO Morning - Lamego Tour. Afternoon - Mateus Palace Gardens (B,L,&D) Overnight - Riviera Rose Day 8 - PORTO - Pick your excursion Morning - Cruising towards Pala & onto Porto - Pick your Excursion - Guimarães Tour** (late AM) or Port Cellar Wine Tasting (afternoon) Evening Onboard - Gala Chef’s Dinner & Folklore Music Show (B,L,&D) Overnight - Riviera Rose Day 9 - porto - Flight Home Transfer to the Porto Airport for your flight home or Lisbon Extension (B) B-Breakfast, L-Lunch & D-Dinner Onboard • Open Bar included Onboard - Wine, Beer, Spirits, soft drinks, mineral water, coffee & tea (some premium drinks excluded) porto Spread along the banks of the Douro River, Porto’s history and development is closely linked to the river. Porto is the second largest city in Portugal. Enjoy a Porto by Night Excursion and a Porto City Tour. On your tour travel across the famous Dom Luis I Bridge, through the historical old city, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and past it’s typical houses and quarters. Discover the Palácio da Bolsa (Stock Exchange Building), built in 1834 by the city’s Commercial Association and still their headquarters. Later visit the Igreja de São Francisco (Church of Saint Francis), also known as the “Golden Church”. Enjoy a visit to one of the port wine lodges for a Wine Tasting and see the old casks full of port, the world famous Poruguese wine. Vila Réal & the palace of mateus Visit Vila Réal, a small hilly town with a great variety of religious buildings and architecture, founded in 1289 by King Denis of Portugal. Visit the Palace of Mateus, built in the 18th century & set in beautiful gardens on a vast farm and considered to be one of the finest examples of baroque civil architecture in Portugal. Salamanca, Spain Travel into Spain to visit Salamanca, a city of dazzling beauty with extraordinary archtictural treasures and rich in tradition. The Salamanca City Tour includes the University and the beautiful “Plaza Mayor”, formally a site of bullfighting and now a popular gathering point for locals and visitors. Also see the Gothic ‘New’ Cathedral, constructed in the 16th century to replace the 12th century original. The full day tour includes lunch in Salamanca. lamego Enjoy a Lamego Tour, a small picturesque old town rich in history & charm. Its Cathedral Sanctuary is one of the most important places of pilgrimage in Portugal. Embracing the town from the top of the hill is the Cathedral’s impressive staircase with 700 steps which are beautifully decorated with panels of blue & white tile. Guimarães Guimarães is a city and municipality located in northern Portugal, in the district of Braga. Its historic town centre has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001, in recognition for being an “exceptionally well-preserved and an authentic European example of the evolution of a medieval settlement into a modern town”. Nov 1 or Nov 8, 2025 Optional 2 Night Lisbon Pre-Cruise Extension -
$750 pp dbl +$375 single supplement Cruising the Douro River with Spain offers a unique and picturesque way to explore the beautiful landscapes and rich cultural heritage of both Portugal and Spain. The Douro River is famous for its vineyards and the production of Port wine. As you cruise along the river, you'll have the opportunity to visit a vineyard, learn about the wine-making process, and of course, sample the delicious Port wine. This region is a UNESCO World Heritage site and offers breathtaking views of terraced vineyards that line the hillsides. The cruise begins and ends in Porto, Portugal's second-largest city and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the historic Ribeira district with its colorful houses and narrow streets, visit the impressive Porto Cathedral, and admire the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge that spans the Douro River. Don't miss the chance to taste local cuisine and experience the lively atmosphere of this charming city. Our Douro River cruises includes a visit to Salamanca, Spain, which is renowned for its beautiful architecture and rich history. Explore the historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and discover highlights such as the stunning Plaza Mayor, the grand University of Salamanca, and the intricate Old Cathedral. Salamanca is also known for its vibrant atmosphere and lively tapas scene. Nov 1 or Nov 8 - Depart US - Overnight Flight nov 2 or Nov 9 - ARRIVE Lisbon Arrive in Lisbon, meet your PWD Representative & transfer to your hotel for 2-nights. (B) Overnight - Lisbon nov 3 or nov 10 - Lisbon sightseeing Enjoy a Lisbon City Tour featuring the Moorish Alfama Quarter, Monument to the Discoveries and two UNESCO World Heritage sites, Belem Tower & Jeronimo’s Monastery. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy this enchanting city featuring white limestone buildings, intimate alleyways and an easy-going charm. (B) Overnight - Lisbon Day 11 - Óbidos, Nazaré & Fátima Experience a day of touring featuring rich heritage, coastal scenes and stunning countryside enroute to the ship. Visit the seaside village of Nazaré famous for its coastal scenery & big wave surfing. Then visit Fátima, a significant Christian pilgrimage site and the location of the 1917 Marian apparition. Continue north to Porto and board your ship for 7-nights. (B) Lisbon Optional Extension Includes: Lisbon Optional Extension Includes: 2-Nights Lisbon Hotel, 2-Breakfasts, Lisbon Hotel Transfers, Transfers from Lisbon to Porto, Lisbon City Tour, Fátima & Nazaré Visits, and Tour Director. Notes: Lisbon Extension must be booked at time of deposit. Due to group air policies outbound air could be different schedule than the group for Lisbon extension passengers. Based on 20 passenger minimum. Optional 2 Night Lisbon Pre-Cruise Extension Notes: Lisbon Extension must be booked at time of deposit. Due to group air policies outbound air could be different schedule than the group for London extension passengers. Based on 20 passenger minimum.
Highlights of the Douro with Spain
Booking Discounts Savings* UP TO $400 per couple/$200 per person
2025 Departure Dates

November 3, 10

Suite

Diamond
Deck

$6095

Category A

Diamond
Deck

$5095

Category B

Ruby

Deck

$4895

Category C

Ruby

Deck

$4695

Category D

Emerald

Deck

$4195

Category E

Emerald

Deck

$3895

ACCOMMODATIONS 7 Nights - MS Amalia Rodrigues (B - Breakfast • L - Lunch • D - Dinner Onboard w/ Regional Wines / S - Snacks Onboard afternoon and/or evening)
Single Room Supplement + Cat D & E – Main Deck single supplement +$1800 • Cat C & B - Middle Deck single supplement +$2200 
• Cat A & Suite single supplement +$2600 • No Triple **Rates are Land only, per person double * Booking Discount Details - Make your Final Payment by check & receive $400 per couple/$200 per person savings on Air Inclusive Bookings. Land Only/Own Air Bookings receive $200 per couple/$100 per person savings.  Call for Roundtrip Air Package Rates and details

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MS Riviera Rose Cruise the Douro river on the brand-new, beautifully crafted MS Riviera Rose, a luxurious 80-metre-long boutique hotel. It’s the perfect place to unwind between onshore adventures. MS Riviera Rose is a beautifully crafted ship with cabins and amenities spread over four decks. This brand-new, state-of-the-art ship has been built in collaboration with our long-standing shipping partners to provide a first-class service to each and every guest. Whether you are relaxing on the Sun Deck, enjoying a drink with your fellow travelers in the bar or curling up for a good night's sleep in your spacious and well-furnished cabin, everything has been meticulously designed for your comfort. Our restaurant offers a relaxed fine dining experience with informal seating for easy conversation with brilliant, like-minded explorers. In the Sky Lounge enjoy a more intimate dining experience and al fresco dining options. The spacious cabins are spread over 3 decks, with individually controlled air-conditioning, a contemporary bathroom with a rain shower and double or twin beds. Designed with the very latest technology and our strong environmental values in mind, MS Riviera Rose is on track to qualify for the Gold Standard as part of the Green Award program.

Deck Plan

 

SUN DECK

Our open-air Sun Deck is the place for relaxation. It's home to a refreshing splash pool and a selection of comfortable chairs and sun loungers - both in and out of the shade. Here, you're sure to find the perfect spot to crack open that book you've been meaning to read - perfectly paired with a cool glass of wine or beer from the sky bar, of course.

 

DIAMOND DECK

On the Diamond Deck, you'll find our Balcony Suites as well as some standard cabins. It is also home to the reception area and the social hub of the ship, the bar. Here, you and your fellow explorers can gather over drinks to discuss the highlights of the day after dinner, accompanied by the soothing tones of the ship's pianist. During the day, you can sink into its sumptuously soft armchairs and sofas with a freshly made cup of tea and watch the ever-changing landscapes and charming towns and villages drift by.

 

RUBY DECK

The ship's restaurant is located on the Ruby Deck. Experience exceptional service from our friendly and attentive, English-speaking crew while you enjoy a variety of first-class cuisine. Pair seasonal menus with a glass of wine from our carefully curated wine list, including a selection of regional favourites. All cabins on the Ruby Deck are Standard Cabins.

 

EMERALD DECK

For those who are a little more energetic - or just looking to work off all those delicious meals - our fitness center is located on the Emerald Deck. All cabins on the Emerald Deck are Standard Cabins.

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Deluxe Balcony Suite

At 24 square meters, our Balcony Suites are the largest cabins on MS Riviera Rose. The floor-to-ceiling glass doors slide away to extend your already spacious living space onto your private balcony, complete with comfortable outdoor seating - the perfect place to sit and watch the riverbanks glide by.

 

Inside, the Balcony Suites are finished to an exceptionally high standard with superior quality fittings in the most refined taste. There's a living space, with a sofa, chair and table as well as a desk and double wardrobe. The suite also includes individually controlled air conditioning, hairdryer, safe, TV and telephone, and tea/coffee-making facilities are available in every room. The hotel-style bed can be configured as a double or twin, and the suite also features an ensuite bathroom with a rain shower.

Standard Cabin

Deluxe Balcony Suite

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