Itinerary
- Day 1
Porto
You'll board your Douro River cruise in Porto and get settled on the sun deck as you take in the granite-carved surroundings. The city's old town has UNESCO World Heritage sites throughout, and you'll notice the iconic blue azulejo tiles covering many of the historic buildings. It's a great way to start your time on the river.
- Start point
- Cais Capelo E Ivens 760, 4400-087 Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal (Cais de Gaia • 161 Vila Nova de Gaia • 4400 Gaia/Porto, Portugal, 15:00)
- Meals
- Dinner (A-ROSA ALVA dinner partly à la carte)
Optional Activities
- Explore Porto's old town (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- View azulejo tiles on church walls and townhouse facades
- Relax on the ship's sun deck
Landmarks Porto Old Town 
- Day 2
Régua - Pinhão
Head out early morning from Porto and cruise toward Régua, the main hub of the Douro wine valley and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. This is where port wine has been produced and marketed for centuries. From there, you'll continue to Pinhão, located right in the heart of the port wine region surrounded by vineyards and wine estates.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (A-ROSA ALVA dinner partly à la carte)
Optional Activities
- Explore Régua
- Learn about port wine production and history at Régua
- Tour vineyards and wine estates (quintas) from Pinhão
- Wine tasting at local quintas
Landmarks Régua Pinhão 
- Day 3
Barca d'Alva
Spend the morning in Pinhão checking out the famous port wine region and the vineyards around it. By mid-day you'll depart and cruise toward the Spanish border, arriving at Barca d'Alva where the Douro River separates Portugal and Spain. This location puts you near Salamanca if you want to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (A-ROSA ALVA dinner partly à la carte)
Optional Activities
- Tour vineyards and wine estates (quintas) in Pinhão
- Wine tasting in Pinhão
- Excursion to Salamanca from Barca d'Alva
Landmarks Pinhão Barca d'Alva Salamanca 
- Day 4
Vega Terrón
Leave Barca d'Alva and cruise to Vega Terrón, where the Agueda River meets the Douro at the Portugal-Spain border. From here you have the chance to head out to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage city with a famous cathedral, historic old town, and a well-known medieval university worth seeing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (A-ROSA ALVA dinner partly à la carte)
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Salamanca from Vega Terrón
Landmarks Vega Terrón Salamanca - Day 5
Pinhão
You'll cruise back downriver from Vega Terrón toward Pinhão and return to the port wine area surrounded by vineyards and wine estates. This gives you another chance to explore the quintas and do some wine tastings in the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (A-ROSA ALVA dinner partly à la carte)
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Salamanca from Vega Terrón
Landmarks Vega Terrón Pinhão - Day 6
Régua - Leverinho
Start early from Pinhão and cruise downriver through the wine valley to Régua for a 6-hour stop where you can explore the historic port wine center. After that, you'll continue on to Leverinho, a small rustic village close to Porto that serves as a good spot for shore excursions into the harbor city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (A-ROSA ALVA dinner partly à la carte)
Optional Activities
- Explore Régua
- Tour vineyards and wine estates (quintas)
- Wine tasting
- Excursions to Porto from Leverinho
Landmarks Pinhão Régua Leverinho - Day 7
Porto
You'll head out early from Leverinho and cruise into Porto, arriving mid-morning for your final day on the ship. Spend time taking in the granite architecture and historic old town before disembarkation, and don't miss the blue azulejo tiles scattered throughout Portugal's most vibrant harbor.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Explore Porto's old town (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- View azulejo tiles on historic buildings
- Excursions from Porto
Landmarks Leverinho Porto Old Town - Day 8
Porto
It's time to disembark in Porto. You can explore the city at your own pace or sign up for optional shore excursions before heading to your next destination.
- End point
- Cais Capelo E Ivens 88, 4400-087 Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal (Cais de Gaia • 161 Vila Nova de Gaia • 4400 Gaia/Porto, Portugal, 09:00)
Optional Activities
- Explore Porto's old town (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Discover azulejo tiles on historic buildings
- Visit local attractions and landmarks
Landmarks Porto Old Town
