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Douro Experience 2026

8 days
Start and end in Porto
4.6
17 traveler reviews
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Guided in English, German
Group Size 15 - 126
Age range 2 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Porto's UNESCO-listed old town
  • Cruise the Douro and soak up sun on deck
  • Tour vineyards and taste wine in Pinhão
  • Visit Salamanca's historic university
  • Discover charming towns along the Douro

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Porto
  2. Day 2 Porto - Régua - Pinhão
  3. Day 3 Pinhão - Barca d'Alva
  4. Day 4 Barca d'Alva - Vega Terron
  5. Day 5 Vega Terron - Pinhão
  6. Day 6 Pinhão - Régua - Leverinho
  7. Day 7 Leverinho - Porto
  8. Day 8 Porto
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Operated by

A-ROSA

Number of tours

112

Age Range

2 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

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A-ROSA Ship

  • A-ROSA ALVA
    A-ROSA ALVA
    River cruises on the Douro with A-ROSA ALVA What do you have in mind when it comes to Portugal? Spectacular cliffs, the taste of port wine… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2018
    Guests
    126
    Crew
    Length
    79,8 m / 259 ft
    Width
    11,4 m / 36 ft
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins

Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.8
  • 4.0
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  • IS
    · June 8th, 2025
    The time at the trip destinations was too short
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    Trip date: May 2025
  • JP
    · June 1st, 2025
    Very good. Well arranged.
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    A-ROSA commented on this review
    Dear Janardhanan, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed cruising along the Douro river. Portugal is one of our most popular river cruise destinations for a reason! We'd love to welcome you on board... Show more
    Trip date: May 2025
  • MP
    · May 22nd, 2025
    this experience was a surprise. Ship ws 5 years old, so felt new. Great food, meals, presentation. Staff were awesome.
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    A-ROSA commented on this review
    Dear Margaret, thank you for your feedback on your Douro cruise. It's wonderful that you enjoyed your cruise and the experience on board A-ROSA ALVA. We would love to welcome you on board again soon! kind regards, A-ROSA Team
    Trip date: May 2025
  • WA
    · May 11th, 2025
    Excellent document with essentially information.
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    A-ROSA commented on this review
    Dear William, thank you for your positive feedback on your river cruise on the Douro! We hope you'll sail with us again, in Portugal or one of our other beautiful destinations in Europe. Kind regards, A-ROSA Team
    Trip date: April 2025
  • TD
    · April 27th, 2025
    Lovely Douro river cruise. A-Rosa was amazing. The boat, cabins, crew & food were first class.
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    A-ROSA commented on this review
    Dear Tamra, thank you so much for your review of your river cruise on the Douro! We hope to welcome you on board again, how about a Rhine cruise next time? Kind regards, A-ROSA Team
    Trip date: April 2025
  • MB
    · October 23rd, 2024
    Beautiful scenery, crew ever so kind, food delicious. Ship very comfortable. Well organised by Tourradar.
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    A-ROSA commented on this review
    Dear Micheline, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased that you had a fantastic time on board and that you were happy with booking through tourradar. We'd love to welcome you on board again! Kindest regards, A-ROSA Team
    Trip date: October 2024
  • Douro Experience 2026 reviewer 7
    · July 12th, 2024
    Excellent cruise, the ship is modern and extremely clean. The food and inclusive drinks package was excellent. The staff were excellent and friendly.
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    A-ROSA commented on this review
    Dear Robert, thank you for your review. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your time on board A-ROSA ALVA. Come back soon! Best wishes, A-ROSA Team
    Trip date: July 2024
  • PA
    · April 22nd, 2024
    Schiff, Crew und die Region waren fantastisch...
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    Trip date: April 2024
  • Douro Experience 2026 reviewer 9
    · November 16th, 2023
    A very pleasant 8 day experience but really...
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    A-ROSA commented on this review
    Dear Marc, Thank you for your positive feedback on out Douro Experience cruise. We're delighted to hear that you found the overall experience pleasant, and we appreciate your insights to share with the community and also help us enhance our services.... Show more
    Trip date: October 2023
  • Douro Experience 2026 reviewer 10
    · November 10th, 2023
    Beautiful scenery but lots of rain, so...
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    Trip date: October 2023

Dates & Availability

8 days
Douro Experience 2026
From Porto to Porto

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What our customers ask about this tour

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  • R

    Rob

    Asked on May 8th, 2025

    How much is it for one passenger? Do I have to share the cabin and if so how many people in the one cabin?

    Accommodation
    Price / Availability
    • A-ROSAOperatorWritten May 2025

      Price: AUD 3,520/-. Cabin: Upper Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds Cabin Category B, 145 ft², French balcony with sliding windows.

  • A

    Amelia

    Asked on May 7th, 2025

    What is single supplement

    Single supplement
    • A-ROSAOperatorWritten May 2025

      Due to the popularity of this itinerary the solo cabins are completely sold out. If interested we can offer you a solo cabin for the month of October for the Douro.

  • K

    Karen

    Asked on March 27th, 2025

    Can I get a discount on group bookings?

    Group size
    Price / Availability
    • A-ROSAOperatorWritten March 2025

      Yes, discounts are available for group bookings depending on the size of the group and the specific tour. Please contact us for specific rates and details.

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    Audray-Anna

    Asked on March 13th, 2025

    What are the passport requirements?

    Visa
    • A-ROSAOperatorWritten March 2025

      Passengers must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after the last date of travel. Please ensure your passport has enough blank pages for stamps.

  • A

    Anita

    Asked on March 12th, 2025

    What is your solo supplement fee? Also, I noticed that some comments were that there weren't very many English-speaking people on the ship. I enjoy international travel, but would like to be able to converse in English.

    Single supplement
    Tour Details
    • A-ROSAOperatorWritten March 2025

      Regarding your inquiry about the A-Rosa itinerary, this is a popular option which is currently sold out for solo traveler cabins. However, we are eager to assist you in finding alternative tours along the Douro River that fit your schedule and preferences.

  • A

    Arthur

    Asked on February 18th, 2025

    Is that the only available date in March? Any Later one? Can't see details of the second room for Single person. Is the Price quoted for both rooms on the Middle deck with river view?

    Price / Availability
    • A-ROSAOperatorWritten February 2025

      March 19 is the only date with availability for the single room.

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      Arthur

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      Interested in Cruises in May/June/July. 3 People as mentioned earlier. Rooms need to be with full Riverside window.

    • A-ROSAOperatorWritten February 2025

      Could you kindly let us know your budget so that we can narrow down the options and present you with pricing and details.

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    Belinda

    Asked on January 15th, 2025

    How much does it cost for a single senior

    Price / Availability
    Single supplement
    • A-ROSAOperatorWritten January 2025

      We regret to inform you that the departure date you have selected is currently sold out for single cabins. The availability of single cabins on A-ROSA cruises is limited and tends to fill up quickly due to their popularity among solo travelers.

  • A

    Ann

    Asked on January 13th, 2025

    Solo traveller option price ?

    Price / Availability
    Single supplement
    • A-ROSAOperatorWritten January 2025

      A-Rosa does not have any solo cabins during the month of October. Would you like us to offer you an alternative operator that does the Douro during your dates of travel?

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    Alexander

    Asked on December 27th, 2024

    What is the single supplement for this cruise please? Do you have any specials?

    Price / Availability
    Single supplement
    • A-ROSAOperatorWritten December 2024

      While it's unfortunate that there are currently no solo traveler cabins available for the cruise you're interested in, we have a fantastic alternative for you! We highly recommend checking out this incredible cruise.

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    Rose

    Asked on December 25th, 2024

    How can I make a payment?

    Payments
    • A-ROSAOperatorWritten December 2024

      Payments can be made through our website using credit or debit cards, or you can opt for bank transfers. Please select your preferred payment method during booking.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 210267

  • Currency
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    Portugal and Spain
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Portugal and Spain. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 30th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 30th, 2025, a minimum payment of 40% is required to confirm your booking with A-ROSA. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 45 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • The following cards are accepted for "A-ROSA" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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