11 days | roundtrip from Lisbon to Porto aboard the Avalon Alegria SM
April 20 to 30, 2025
$6,898 to $8,697 CAD* per person, from Deluxe Stateroom to Panorama Stateroom
Explore the dreamy Douro River and discover why its name translates to ‘River of Gold’ as you sail on its gleaming waters through Portugal’s breathtaking panoramic beauty. Before sailing, begin your vacation your way with a three-night stay in beautiful Lisbon, the capital of Portugal.
Experience the newest addition to our award-winning fleet of Suite Ships® – the Avalon Alegria. Like a blue ribbon threading through the green Douro Valley, the River Douro carries you through some of Portugal’s most legendary landscapes.
Itinerary
Lisbon, Portugal
Welcome to Lisbon. Your day in Lisbon is free to explore at your leisure.
Lisbon, Portugal
Explore Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, with a Local Guide. Do not miss the must-see sights, including Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. (B)
Lisbon. Excursion to Sintra and visit of Palácio Nacional
This morning, join us on a guided excursion to Sintra, where you will visit the National Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, drive to Cabo da Roca and enjoy some free time in the Western most point of continental Europe. (B)
Lisbon – Coimbra – Porto (Embarkation)
Stop in Coimbra for a guided city sightseeing tour. Accompanied by a Local Guide, you’ll explore the historical area of the city. Transfer to Porto to board your Avalon Suite Ship®. (B,D)
Porto – Porto Antigo. Excursion to Braga and Guimarães
Choose to step back in time within the walls of the Interpretation Centre of the Romanesque. Or enter a world of Celtic history and the reign of Cesar Augustus with a full-day guided tour of Braga. (B,L,D)
Peso da Régua
You may experience life on one of the oldest farms in the Douro Valley with a personal tour by the owner of the house. Or take a guided walking tour of Régua. (B,L,D)
Pocinho
Enjoy a relaxing cruise to Pocinho for a day in the Terra Quente region. Today includes a choice between a visit to Vila Nova de Foz Côa to Marvel at the archaeological site along the River Côa or a tour of Freixo de Numão. (B,L,D)
Barca D’alva. Excursion to Salamanca
Join our guide for a guided tour this morning to Freixo de Espada à Cinta village in the Douro International Natural Park. Alternatively, get a taste of Spain with a full-day excursion to Salamanca. (B,L,D)
Ferradosa – Leverinho. Excursion to Amarante
During your morning sailing, a professional painter will guide you through the process of painting an azulejos (traditional Portuguese tile). You may alternatively join an onboard pastry demonstration. Join a guided sightseeing tour of Amarante – poised against a breathtaking backdrop of the great Serra do Marão mountain and the Tâmega River. (B,L,D)
Porto
Enjoy the wharfs of the Douro River and the coastal magnificence of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, on a bicycle and accompanied by a professional biologist tour guide. An alternative choice is to join a guided sightseeing tour of Porto. (B,L,D)
Porto (Disembarkation)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning (B)
*Prices include all taxes & port charges. Travel insurance and air are additional
*Book by October 22, 2024 and save $500 per person
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