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Douro River Cruise-October 2026

Oct 3 - 14, 2026

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Amanda Kelly

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River Cruise along the Douro with 3 nights extension in Lisbon!

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Travel Insurance-Added for River Cruise

Travel Insurance: $519/pp Peace of mind through your purchase of our Travel Protection Plan. For detailed terms, conditions and exclusions as applicable to your state of residence, visit Travel Insurance Details

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Day 1 · Sat, Oct 3

Fly out from U.S. to Europe

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Day 2 · Sun, Oct 4

Lisbon

Your River Cruise includes 3 nights extension in Portugal with lodging, accommodations with breakfast, guided touring and transportation to Porto for embarkation.

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Day 3 · Mon, Oct 5

Sintra and the National Palace

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Day 4 · Tue, Oct 6

Coimbra

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Day 5 · Wed, Oct 7 · Porto, Portugal

About Your Cruise Line - Avalon Waterways

No other fleet of river cruise ships offers you a view of the world like Avalon Suite Ships,® featuring Avalon Panorama SuitesSM. Thirty percent larger than the industry standard, they’re actually river cruising’s only Open–Air Balcony® — with nothing between you and the view. While other river cruise cabins are designed with beds against a wall for a view of another wall, our Comfort Collection BedsSM actually face the view with the widest-opening, wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic...

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About Your Ship - Avalon Alegria

Explore Portugal's dazzling Douro River on Avalon's newest addition to our award-winning fleet of Suite Ships®. The Avalon Alegria delights river cruisers with exceptional experiences and the elegant yet relaxed luxury you've come to expect from Avalon Waterways.

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Porto

Oct 7

PORTO, PORTUGAL (EMBARKATION) Welcome to Portugal. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Porto must arrive by 3:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm. Your day in Porto is free to explore at your leisure. This evening an...

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Day 6 · Thu, Oct 8 · Porto, Portugal

Porto

Oct 8

PORTO–PORTO ANTIGO. EXCURSION BRAGA AND GUIMARÃES Portuguese Panoramas Visit the Adventure Center on board for today’s activities with your Adventure Host. CLASSIC Join a guided sightseeing tour of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue you...

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Day 7 · Fri, Oct 9 · Régua, Portugal

Régua

Oct 9

PESO DA RÉGUA Pastoral Pleasures of Portugal DISCOVERY Experience life on one of the oldest farms in the Douro Valley with a personal tour by the owner of the house, including a wine tasting, OR: CLASSIC Take a guided walking tour of the charmi...

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Day 8 · Sat, Oct 10 · Pinhão, Portugal

Pinhão

Oct 10

PINHÃO Canoes and Quintas in the Douro Valley Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. ACTIVE Take a guided canoeing tour for an unforgettable adventure on the water, OR: DISCOVERY Enjoy a Wine Tasting in a local quinta (wine esta...

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Day 9 · Sun, Oct 11 · Barca d’Alva, Portugal

Barca d’Alva

Oct 11

BARCA D’ALVA. EXCURSION TO SALAMANCA The Reign in Spain Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities. CLASSIC Join our guide for a guided tour this morning to of one of the most remote villages of the country, Freixo de Espada à Cinta ...

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Day 10 · Mon, Oct 12 · Ferradosa, Portugal

Ferradosa

Oct 12

FERRADOSA–LEVERINHO. EXCURSION TO AMARANTE Mountains and Moving Music This morning, enjoy a leisurely sailing through the Douro River. DISCOVERY During your morning sailing, a professional painter will guide you through the process of painting an ...

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Day 11 · Tue, Oct 13 · Porto, Portugal

Porto

Oct 13

PORTO Ancient Charm Meets Avant-Garde ACTIVE Enjoy the wharfs of the Douro River and the coastal magnificence of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, on a Guided Bike Tour, OR; CLASSIC Join a guided sightseeing tour of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage site....

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Day 12 · Wed, Oct 14 · Porto, Portugal

Porto

Oct 14

PORTO (DISEMBARKATION) Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. PORTO-DETAIL.jpg Lively, commercial Oporto is the second largest city in Portugal after Lisbon. Also called Porto for short, the word easily brings to mind the city's most famo...

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