Douro River Cruises, Douro River Cruise, Douro Cruises, Douro Cruise, Douro Riverboat Cruises

Toast the beautiful wine-growing region of Portugal on a Douro River cruise. Douro River itineraries usually start in Lisbon, where guests spend one or more nights in the city and visit such landmarks as the stately Monastery of San Jeronimo and the ornate, waterfront Belem Tower.

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Then, head up to Porto, on the mouth of the Douro at the Atlantic Ocean, and board your riverboat for an east-west sailing through the northern part of the country. During the trip you'll sail past vineyards, old farmhouses and rolling terrain.

In Porto, guests spend time in the medieval city center, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sip sweet port wine -- and learn how it's made -- at the wine academy at Pinhao, the center of port wine production. Explore a 14th-century monastery at Alpendurada, and stroll the gardens of Mateus Palace, located near Regua. You'll also cross the border with Spain and spend a day in Salamanca. It's a spectacular Renaissance city and home to one of the world's oldest universities.

Douro River cruises are particularly good values, because your stateroom, onboard meals and sightseeing are included in the rate that you pay upfront. Tour directors are with you the entire way taking care of everyday details, while experienced local guides share a wealth of knowledge about each stop.

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River cruises are rated according to the quality of the vessel and its accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities both on and off the ship, the class of hotels used for land portions of itineraries, and the level of service delivered. The Douro river cruises below are categorized according to the industry rating scale (budget, first class and deluxe). Click any Douro cruise name for the itinerary, dates and prices.

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Tours are classified according to the quality of amenities and accommodations.

Budget = River cruises typically range from $100 to $200 per person, per day, plus airfare.
First Class = River cruises typically range from $150 to $350 per person, per day, plus airfare.
Deluxe = River cruises typically range from $250 to $650 per person, per day, plus airfare.

** The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land prices are guaranteed. Air prices quoted via phone or email are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Sorry, we are unable to offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to arrange their own transportation to the tour origination city, we are able to offer the land portion of the package or tour, at the price quoted.