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Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise for Solo Travelers

Oct 31 - Nov 7, 2027

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Linda Walter

Golden Girls Getaways

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Overview


8-day Douro river cruise from Porto to Salamanca with guided tours, wine tastings and all-inclusive drinks for solo travelers.

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Starting at $3,599

Oct 31 – Nov 4

3 room options
Porto Airport (OPO), Vila Nova da Telha, Portugal

Day 1 · Sun, Oct 31 · Porto


About Your Cruise - Embarkation and start of Douro river cruise

Arrive in Porto and board your quintessentially Portuguese five-star ship for your Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise for Solo Travelers. From the moment you board in Porto, the welcoming crew are at your service. In no time you’ll be settled...

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Porto embarkation port

Embark your ship in Porto, the Roman city and home of port wine, where the River Douro meets the Atlantic. Settle into your cabin and start enjoying the ship’s facilities before your Douro Valley journey begins.

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Day 2 · Mon, Nov 1 · Pinhão


Douro sailing towards Pinhão

Relax on board as the ship slips its moorings during breakfast and you enjoy a day of scenic cruising along the Douro towards Pinhão. There is plenty of time for a spot of pampering in the on-board spa or to simply watch the changing riverbank sce...

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Visit to a historic quinta with wine tasting

Pinhão Watch terraced vineyards pass by on our way to Pinhão. This afternoon we visit a historic quinta for a wine tasting. Pinhão details Free time sailing towards Pinhão Visit to a quinta, with wine tasting Cruise towards Pinhão One of the benef...

Day 3 · Tue, Nov 2 · Castelo Rodrigo


Morning cruise towards the Spanish border

Castelo Rodrigo Enjoy a leisurely morning on board, before our visit to the walled village of Castelo Rodrigo this afternoon. Castelo Rodrigo details Free morning sailing towards Vega Terron Visit to Castelo Rodrigo Cruise towards Vega Terron This...

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Excursion to Castelo Rodrigo

Castelo Rodrigo This afternoon we visit Castelo Rodrigo, a delightful 12th-century walled village tucked away in the picturesque highland ranges bordering Spain. Its church was a resting place on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela and ...

Day 4 · Wed, Nov 3 · Salamanca


Guided tour of Salamanca with tapas lunch and flamenco show

Today you can choose to spend the day in historic Salamanca. Salamanca and lunch with Flamenco show Today we have a guided tour of historic Salamanca, seeing its main sights. This is one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites on this journey, reg...

Day 5 · Thu, Nov 4 · Régua


Morning sailing towards Folgosa and Régua

Mateus Palace or Régua Douro Museum After a morning sailing, visit Mateus Palace and its gardens or explore the Douro Museum in Régua. Tonight, we'll dine at Quinta da Pacheca. Mateus Palace or Régua Douro Museum details Free morning sailing towar...

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Visit to Mateus Palace and gardens

Mateus Palace After another superb lunch on board, we stop at the village of Folgosa, from where we visit the grounds of the splendid Mateus Palace and its sublime palace interiors. Anyone familiar with Mateus Rosé and its characteristic ‘squashed...

Visit to the Douro Museum in Régua

Douro Museum Régua Alternatively, you can choose to stay on board and continue your journey down the river, sailing toward the charming town of Peso da Régua, where you'll arrive by mid-afternoon. Once ashore, immerse yourself in the rich heritage...

Dinner at Quinta da Pacheca

Quinta da Pacheca This evening, we take the short drive to the 126-acre Quinta da Pacheca for dinner. It dates back to the 18th-century and is simply one of the most beautiful and distinguished properties in the region. It is also notable as being...

Day 6 · Fri, Nov 5 · Lamego


Visit to Lamego and Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies

Lamego Explore Lamego and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies. After a sailing afternoon, enjoy Chef's dinner followed by a Portuguese folk music show on board. Lamego details Visit to Lamego Free afternoon on board, sailing towards Leverinho Tr...

Afternoon cruise along the Douro

Return to the ship in time for another delicious lunch as you depart for your next destination. Spend a relaxing afternoon on board, perhaps taking to the sun deck to enjoy the ever-changing Douro views or settling into the lounge over a cup of te...

Chef’s dinner and Portuguese folk music show

Cruise along the Douro By the time we return to our ship, our chef and his team will be adding the finishing touches to another delicious lunch, ready to be served as we depart for our next destination. After lunch there’s the perfect opportunity ...

Day 7 · Sat, Nov 6 · Porto


Return cruise to Porto

Porto Return to Porto for a tour of the city, then, after lunch, visit one of the famous port wine cellars with tasting. Porto details Morning option 1: Panoramic guided coach tour of Porto Morning option 2: Active tour: guided walking tour of Por...

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Panoramic guided coach tour of Porto

On arrival, you may choose a panoramic guided coach tour of Porto. Panoramic coach tour Embark on a panoramic coach tour that showcases both the major landmarks and some of Porto’s more surprising and hidden gems. Along the way, there will be a st...

Active walking tour of Porto

Active tour of Porto on foot For those seeking a more active adventure, this walking tour of Porto offers an unforgettable experience. We first cross the bridge and explore the charming Ribeira district. From there, we head along Rua das Flores to...

Visit to Vila Nova de Gaia port wine cellar with tasting

Visit to Vila Nova de Gaia port wine cellar with tasting After lunch on board, visit one of the famous port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia, home to renowned producers such as Cálem, Sandeman and Ferreira. Learn about the fascinating history of ...

Day 8 · Sun, Nov 7 · Porto


Disembarkation and return home

After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to your crew and disembark your ship in Porto, before starting your journey home.

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