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7 Night Enticing Douro Cruise from Porto (Oporto)

Ship: AmaDouro

Cruise Line: AMA Waterways

Sailed: Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 from Porto (Oporto), Portugal

Ended: Saturday, Sep 28, 2024

The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 departure of the AmaDouro. If AMA Waterways modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.

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Itinerary

Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Saturday - Sep 21, 2024

Porto (Oporto), Portugal

Board the ship for your Enticing Douro cruise. (D)

Day 2 - Sunday - Sep 22, 2024

Regua, Portugal

This tranquil village offers an authentic slice of Douro River life. Visit the Baroque-style Palacio de Mateus and its gardens. Inside the house, you'll see interesting furnishings, paintings, and a ceiling of intricately carved wood. The gardens here are considered some of the most beautiful in Portugal. (B,L,D)

Day 3 - Monday - Sep 23, 2024

Pocinho, Portugal

Pocinho, located on the left bank of river, rests on the Douro's terra quente, or "hot land". Soak up the majestic landscapes on your visit to Castelo Rodrigo, a small fortified village perched high on a hilltop with centuries-old walls, steep narrow streets, and fantastic views. You can also opt to hike up to the village should you wish a more active exploration. (B,L,D)

Day 4 - Tuesday - Sep 24, 2024

Vega de Terron, Spain

Bus Travel

Salamanca, Spain

Bus Travel

Vega de Terron, Spain

Drive to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built of golden sandstone, Salamanca is known as a "living museum", and you will have an opportunity to step back in time to the Middle Ages during your escorted tour, which includes the city's elegant university buildings, New Cathedral, the intriguingly decorated House of Shells, and Plaza Mayor. (B,L,D)

Day 5 - Wednesday - Sep 25, 2024

Pinhao, Portugal

Spend time soaking up the beauty of the Douro River as you cruise to Pinhao. Be treated to an exclusive lunch at Quinta da Avessada, where you'll enjoy an authentic and traditional dining experience complete with entertainment. Quinta da Avessada is also a fascinating interactive museum commemorating the history and culture of wine in the Alto Douro region, so you'll have fun discovering all the various stages of wine production as well as doing plenty of tasting. Savor the flavors of Portugal's renowned fortified wine, Vinho do Porto, made exclusively in the Douro Valley. Head to a local quinta for your authentic Port-wine tasting experience and enjoy the sweet nectar of this fascinating region. (B,L,D)

Day 6 - Thursday - Sep 26, 2024

Regua, Portugal

Travel to picturesque Lamego, home to one of the most important pilgrimage sites in all of Portugal, where you'll go to the Nossa Senhora dos Remedios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies). The shrine features a staircase of nearly 700 steps, beautifully decorated with white-and-blue tiles, which the more active adventurer will want to climb on a guided hike. Concluding both tours, you will have the opportunity to sample local traditional specialties, such as bolas de Lamego, bread filled with smoked ham; presunto, a type of dry-cured ham; and espumante, a Portuguese sparkling wine. In the afternoon, indulge in a traditional Portuguese lunch with your fellow travelers in Regua at a local quinta for a truly authentic culinary experience. (B,L,D)

Day 7 - Friday - Sep 27, 2024

Porto (Oporto), Portugal

The colorful city of Porto blends the best of old and new, which you can discover on an escorted tour of the historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the Cathedral, one of the city's oldest monuments; and the Sao Bento Railway Station, known for its blue-and-white tile panels depicting scenes from Portuguese history. If you prefer to get more active, you can go on a guided hike. In the afternoon, you'll also enjoy a tasting of Port, Portugal's most renowned contribution to the world of wine. In the evening, relax onboard during scenic cruise to Afurada, a magical fishing village, where you can explore during your free time. (B,L,D)

Day 8 - Saturday - Sep 28, 2024

Porto (Oporto), Portugal

Disembark the ship and prepare for your flight home. (B)