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2022 Season

Portugal's Douro River Cruise

tour: 4050
8 days from Porto to Porto
The Douro Valley has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the outstanding unique beauty of the river landscape and its diverse culture. A colourful potpourri of highlights awaits you, including a visit to Salamanca in Spain.
Board the MS Douro Spirit in Porto, where the river flows into the ocean, and where Douro wines (table wines and Port wine) are produced on its hillsides. Get to know the natural and cultural landscapes, listed as a World Heritage Site, and enjoy cruising life.
Along the way you will admire breathtaking views from the river and visit vineyards, towns and villages.

Complete your cruising experience by pre-purchasing the optional shore excursion package, offering exceptional value and only available for pre-purchase on “MyCosmos” up to 20 days prior to tour departure. It includes the following excursions:
- Matheus Palace visit in Vila Real
- Castelo Rodrigo visit
- Salamanca city sightseeing tour with lunch and Flamenco show
- Wine tasting in Quinta de Seixo
- Excursion to Lamego
- Porto city sightseeing tour

The following shore excursion will be only available for purchase on board (and subject to availability):
- Excursion to Guimarães

For excursion details, please see the day-by-day itinerary.
The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per person based on twin occupancy and any applicable port charges, non-commissionable taxes/fees, and intra-vacation flights are included in the price shown.   International airfare, however, is not included. If price is crossed out, the new price shown includes a limited time promotional offer(s). Please review current promotions or deals for additional information.