Itinerary
- Day 1
Embarkation
You'll board the AmaDouro and get settled into your luxury stateroom. After unpacking, there's dinner and welcome celebrations onboard to kick off the cruise. This is your chance to meet fellow travelers and get oriented with the ship before heading out tomorrow.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner onboard)
Included Activities
- Board the AmaDouro cruise ship
- Welcome Cocktail
- Welcome Dinner
- Day 2
Entre-os-Rios
Head ashore to Entre-os-Rios, a quiet village sitting right where the Tâmega and Douro rivers meet. You'll have a traditional Portuguese lunch with other guests at a local quinta, a country estate where you can get a real sense of regional food and hospitality. After lunch, return to the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Portuguese lunch at a local quinta), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Entre-os-Rios village
- Traditional Portuguese lunch at a local quinta
Landmarks/POIs Entre-os-Rios - Day 3
Palacio de Mateus and Port Wine Tasting
Visit Palacio de Mateus, a Baroque-style palace with gardens that are really something special. You'll walk through rooms with interesting furnishings, paintings, and wooden ceilings carved in detail. Later in the afternoon, head to a local quinta for Port wine tasting and learn how they make this famous wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Palacio de Mateus and gardens
- Guided tour of Palacio de Mateus interior
- Port wine tasting at a local quinta
Landmarks/POIs Palacio de Mateus - Day 4
Salamanca
Drive to Salamanca, a UNESCO site built from golden sandstone that feels like stepping back in time. On an escorted tour, you'll see the university buildings, the New Cathedral, the House of Shells with its unusual decoration, and Plaza Mayor. Wander through medieval streets and soak in the history throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted tour of Salamanca
- Visit Salamanca University buildings
- Visit New Cathedral
- Visit House of Shells
- Visit Plaza Mayor
Landmarks/POIs Salamanca Salamanca University New Cathedral of Salamanca House of Shells Plaza Mayor - Day 5
Barca d'Alva and Castelo Rodrigo
Cruise to Barca d'Alva and visit Castelo Rodrigo, a fortified village high on a hillside with centuries-old walls and narrow streets with great views. You'll sample local produce grown in the region. That evening, there's an exclusive dinner with entertainment at Quinta da Avessada, an interactive wine museum where you'll learn about Alto Douro wine production and taste wines from the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Exclusive dinner with entertainment at Quinta da Avessada)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Barca d'Alva
- Visit Castelo Rodrigo fortified village
- Taste locally grown produce
- Dinner and entertainment at Quinta da Avessada
- Quinta da Avessada wine museum tour
- Wine production discovery and tasting at Quinta da Avessada
Optional Activities
- Guided hike up to Castelo Rodrigo village
Landmarks/POIs Castelo Rodrigo Quinta da Avessada - Day 6
Lamego
Travel to Lamego to see Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Sanctuary, one of Portugal's most important pilgrimage sites. The sanctuary has a beautiful staircase with nearly 700 steps decorated with white and blue tiles. You'll sample local food like bôlas de Lamego (smoked ham bread), presunto (cured ham), and Espumante (Portuguese sparkling wine).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies)
- Sample local traditional specialties
Optional Activities
- Guided hike up the 700-step staircase at Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
Landmarks/POIs Lamego Nossa Senhora dos Remédios - Day 7
Porto and Guimarães
Spend the morning on an escorted tour of Porto's historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll visit the Cathedral, one of the oldest monuments in the city, and São Bento Railway Station with its distinctive blue and white tile panels showing Portuguese history. There's a Port wine tasting to try the local product. After lunch, head to Guimarães, known as the birthplace of Portuguese nationality, and tour Quinta de Sezim baron's winery with a tasting on the terrace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Escorted tour of Porto historic quarter
- Visit Porto Cathedral
- Visit São Bento Railway Station
- Port wine tasting in Porto
- Visit Guimarães
- Visit Quinta de Sezim
- Winery tour and wine tasting at Quinta de Sezim
Optional Activities
- Guided hike in Porto followed by Port wine tasting
Landmarks/POIs Porto Porto Cathedral São Bento Railway Station Guimarães Quinta de Sezim - Day 8
Disembarkation
You'll have breakfast onboard, then disembark from the AmaDouro. After that, head to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Disembark the cruise ship
