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The Douro River, the spirit of Portugal (port-to-port cruise)

8 days
Start and end in Porto
4.0
5 traveler reviews

The Douro River, the spirit of Portugal (port-to-port cruise)

8 days
Start and end in Porto
4.0
5 traveler reviews

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 142
Age range 1 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore Porto with a guided tour and wine tasting
  • Stroll through Mateus Palace's formal gardens
  • Visit Salamanca's historic university and cathedral
  • Discover Pinhão and taste renowned port wine
  • Experience Fado and Flamenco on themed evenings

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 PORTO
  2. Day 2 PORTO - REGUA
  3. Day 3 REGUA - PINHAO - VEGA DE TERRON
  4. Day 4 VEGA DE TERRON - Salamanca - BARCA D'ALVA
  5. Day 5 BARCA D'ALVA - FERRADOSA - PINHAO
  6. Day 6 PINHAO - PORTO
  7. Day 7 PORTO
  8. Day 8 PORTO
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Insurance
  • 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
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Number of tours

555

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

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Customer Reviews

  • MM
    · November 9th, 2024
    A thoroughly relaxing experience. Low key but very efficiently run. Accommodation, and in particular the meals were excellent. An experience to be repeated.
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    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback Mr. MOSS. We are pleased to hear that you found the experience relaxing and appreciated the quality of the accommodation and meals. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you again in the future. The CroisiEurope Team
    Trip date: October 2024
  • The Douro River, the spirit of Portugal (port-to-port cruise) reviewer 2
    · November 1st, 2024
    The cruise was fantastic from beginning to end. The staff were wonderful and as the only English speaking guest they went out of their way to translate for me. I even had my own English speaking guide for each excursion. The food was excellent and the overall ambience of the river cruise was thoroughly enjoyable. I would not hesitate to recommend this cruise for all Australians. It was an absolute gem!
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    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your experience Mrs Bruce. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the cruise and appreciated the efforts of our staff to make your journey memorable, especially as an English-speaking guest. It’s wonderful to know the excursions,... Show more
    Trip date: October 2024
  • MT
    · March 28th, 2019
    My experience with all other cruises has been much different than with tour radar. I felt I was missing a vast amount of information because of the disconnect with the actual cruise line. We were not advised of the changes to the itinerary because we were already out of the country before we received information on the cruise tour itself.
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    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Dear Mrs. Turta, It's true that because of works on locks, we had to modify some aspects of your cruise. The cruise indeed started in a hotel. Otherwise, we would have had to cancel the visit of Salamanca which would have been worst. If you'd like to... Show more
    Trip date: March 2019
  • The Douro River, the spirit of Portugal (port-to-port cruise) reviewer 4
    · March 27th, 2019
    We did not get what we originally purchased. We spent too much time on buses and not enough time cruising .It is my opinion that more time was spent in a bus or on a lame tour than actually cruising. 3 and 1/2 hrs on a bus to salamanca and 4 hrs back.to the ship.If we had of known in advance of the impact of the changes we would have probably cancelled.The saving grace of the trip was the great quality of the staff.
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    CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
    Dear Mr. Thomson, It's true that because of works on locks, we had to modify some aspects of your cruise. The cruise indeed started in a hotel. Otherwise, we would have had to cancel the visit of Salamanca which would have been worst. If you'd like to... Show more
    Trip date: March 2019
  • CT
    · November 3rd, 2018
    this is my 3rd river cruise...the first two with Gate 1 which I loved... and I am glad it was not my first because I would never have done another one. The cabins were very cramped and the shower was nearly impossible. However the staff onboard were some of the finest I have ever encountered. They went above and beyond especially since there were only 6 of us who spoke english. Can't say enough about the entire staff.
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    Trip date: October 2018

What our customers ask about this tour

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    Don

    Asked on January 15th, 2024

    Is there a lift on board

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    Lori

    Asked on November 4th, 2022

    Are transfers from/to Porto airport (OPO) to the ship included. If not, can you arrange and if so what is the cost.

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    Price / Availability
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      Lori

      TravelerWritten November 2022

      What wine/beer/soft drinks are included and if not is there a drink package (cost).

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      Lori

      TravelerWritten November 2022

      Is this all-English or with German or other language.

    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten November 2022

      Transfers are not included but can be arranged at an additional cost. Transfer cost per person is 37.50 Euro per person per way.

    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten November 2022

      Free beverages with every meal are included, as well as from the bar at any time it is open - this includes mineral water, fruit juice, soft drinks, tea, coffee, house wine and beer. Standard cocktails (ex. gin tonic) are also included. You may also purchase a €30 drink card to cover any of these beverages you may wish to buy while onboard.

    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten November 2022

      The official languages onboard are French and English. The team members and tour guides speak English fluently. They also speak other major European languages, such as German, Italian and Spanish.

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    Natasha

    Asked on October 8th, 2022

    I'm interested in Oct 2024 departures of this itinerary. Can you send more information and let me know when these dates are released?

    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • CroisiEurope River CruisesOperatorWritten October 2022

      CroisiEurope has notified us that the 2024 dates will be published at the beginning of the year, February / March 2023.

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Tour ID: 79691

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