Portugal, Spain and the Douro River Valley
An 11-Day Uniworld River Cruises tour starting from $3,049
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Cities Visited: This Itinerary sails in this Direction: Travel Europe’s most unspoiled UNESCO World Heritage-designated river valley through Portugal and Spain The Douro River, rising in Spain and reaching the Atlantic Ocean in Porto, has created the spectacular Douro River Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rambling vineyards and charming native farms called quintas cling to the steep sides of the Douro River Valley, Who will enjoy this cruise: This hidden gem is for those seeking to explore an unspoiled river valley with lovely vistas, storied towns, and lively cities. True wine connoisseurs and food aficionados will enjoy indulging in the region’s celebrated Port wine and local cuisine. To order books related to this itinerary, please click here. |
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*Hotel is subject to change.
Note: While the Douro Spirit is the newest ship on the Douro River, she may not have all the same amenities as a Uniworld company-owned ship.
Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley River Cruise/Tour Package Includes:
*Hotel is subject to change.
Note: While the Douro Spirit is the newest ship on the Douro River, she may not have all the same amenities as a Uniworld company-owned ship.
Day 1 - Lisbon
Arrive at Lisbon’s Portela Airport where you’ll be transferred to the hotel.
Day 2 - Lisbon
Featured Excursion: Lisbon city tour
Your guided exploration of Lisbon takes you to the historic district of Belem and the Belem Tower, the traditional starting and ending point of Portuguese voyages of discovery. You’ll then visit San Jeronimos Church, built in the early 16th-century. (BB)
Day 3 - Lisbon
Spend leisure time enjoying this cosmopolitan city often referred to as the “City of Seven Hills.’’ (BB)
Day 4 - Lisbon, Coimbra, Porto
Featured Excursion: Coimbra tour with family-style lunch
In the morning, you’ll head north to Porto. En route, you’ll stop in Portugal’s third-largest city, Coimbra, birthplace of six of Portugal’s kings and home to one of the oldest universities in Europe. Within the university is the Biblioteca Joanina, a gem of a library with books from the 12th-century. After your library visit, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before continuing to the ship docked in Porto. (BB, L, D)
Day 5 - Porto, (Guimarães), Bitetos
Featured Excursions: Guimarães city tour
Visit historic Guimarães, the first capital of Portugal in the 12th-century, home to the first king of Portugal, Don Afonso Henriques, and a 2012 European Cultural Capital. It has been referred to as the birthplace of the Portuguese nation. Dominated by Afonso Henriques’ grand castle, Guimarães was recently declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its extremely well-preserved city center. You will be guided through the narrow streets of the Medieval quarter, toward the beautiful main square, the Largo da Oliveira, and then on to the splendid Monastery and Church of Nossa Senhora da Oliveira, the Ducal Palace, and the 14th century Gothic Padrão do Salado. Later, sail to Bitetos and visit one of the prestigious port wine cellars in Cais de Gaia. (BB, L, D)
Day 6 - Régua, Pinhão
Featured Excursions: Mateus Palace and Gardens, and dinner at Quinta da Avessada
After a morning lecture at the Douro Museum, visit the impressive Mateus Palace and Gardens, with one of the most beautiful gardens in the world. Later, enjoy dinner at the family-owned winery Quinta da Avessada in the heart of the Douro region, built a century ago, and producing Moscatel, the treasure of the region. (BB, L, D)
Day 7 - Pinhão, Vega de Terrón (Spain)
Featured Excursion: Wine tasting at a local quinta
Pinhão is the epicenter of the Port winemaking, so it is only fitting you visit a quinta to learn the history of, and sample, the country’s most celebrated beverage. In the afternoon, enjoy the breathtaking scenery while sailing the remote Douro Valley. (BB, L, Captain’s Dinner)
Day 8 - Vega de Terrón (Salamanca, Spain)
Featured Excursion: Full-day Salamanca tour with traditional Spanish lunch and flamenco show
From Vega de Terrón, on the Spanish border, travel overland to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage city. This charming town is untouched in its architectural purity, and throughout the centuries the sandstone buildings have gained an exquisite golden glow, giving the city the nickname the “Golden City.” Visit Salamanca’s historic university before having lunch with a flamenco show at
a local restaurant. (BB, L, D)
Day 9 - Barca d'Alva (Castelo Rodrigo), Régua
Featured Excursion: Castelo Rodrigo tour
Visit the 12th-century walled village of Castelo Rodrigo, a charming and captivating place with Medieval streets, thick stonewall houses, and a remarkably distinctive fountain, Chafariz dos Pretos. (BB, L, D)
Day 10 - Porto
Featured Excursion: Porto city tour
Sail along the Douro back to Porto, and then traipse through the UNESCO World Heritage designated Medieval city center of charming Porto. Visit the 19th-century UNESCO Palacio de Bolsa with its famous Arab Room. Later, enjoy a farewell evening and reception while sailing to the mouth of the Douro River. (BB, L, D)
Day 11 - Depart Porto
Disembark the ship and transfer to the Porto airport for your flight home. (CB/BB)
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River Antoinette
Facilities onboard River Antoinette:
- Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms have made-to-order English Savoirr beds in fine linens, a vanity, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat for air conditioning and heat, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV with satellite, and bottled water
- Sun deck with chess and shuffleboard, Leopard Bar, and Sky Lounge
- Princess deck with pool, and the staterooms have full balconies
- Duchess deck with fitness room, and the staterooms have French balconies
- The floor to ceiling window in the staterooms on the Duchess Deck (the middle deck) will be able to be lowered automatically with the touch of a button. This will replace the traditional sliding doors (French balconies) that can be found on most of the newer river cruise ships today.
- Countess deck with boutique
- Complimentary use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
- 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar
- 24-hour reception service
- Wireless Internet access in public areas
Staterooms (Click thumbnails to see full size image
Ship Facts:
- Inagurated: 2011
- Length: 443 ft
- Width: 37.5 ft
- Decks: 4
- Staterooms: 82
- Passenger Capacity: 164
- Voltage: 220v
Ship Amenities:
Port Charges: 126.0000
Base category: Category 4
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