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Meals

Breakfast: 10 Lunch: 6 Dinner: 7

Transport

State-of-the-art, luxurious river cruise vessels with modern services and amenities

Accommodation

Deluxe outside accommodations with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds

HighLights

Porto
Peso da Regua
Palacio Nacional de Mafra
Freixo de Numão
Coimbra
Belem Tower

DAY 1: LISBON, PORTUGAL
Welcome to Lisbon. Your day in Lisbon is free to explore at your leisure.
DAY 2: LISBON
Portuguese Treasures CLASSIC 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. You might opt to join an optional gastronomic walking tour to learn about the authentic flavors, aromas, and traditions of Portugal. This evening you might join an optional excursion including a traditional Portuguese dinner, followed by a live concert of traditional Portuguese Fado music. (B)
DAY 3: LISBON. EXCURSION TO SINTRA AND VISIT OF PALACIO NACIONAL
A Resplendent Royal Residence CLASSIC This afternoon, 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. In the morning you might join an optional excursion to learn how to bake the most well-known Portuguese tart, known as Pastel de Nata. (B)
DAY 4: LISBON-COIMBRA-PORTO (EMBARKATION)
Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding CLASSIC Stop in Coimbra for a guided city sightseeing tour. Accompanied by a Local Guide, you'll explore the historical area of the city and learn all about the oldest university in Portugal, and one of the oldest in the world. Transfer to Porto to board your Avalon Suite Ship Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PORTO (B,D)
DAY 5: PORTO-PORTO ANTIGO. EXCURSION BRAGA AND GUIMARAES
Portuguese Panoramas Visit the Adventure Centre on board for today's activities with your Adventure Host. CLASSIC Join a guided sightseeing tour of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue your experience with a ride to the riverside city of Matosinhos and up Avenida da Boavista to admire some of the modern charms of Porto - from ancient avenues to avant-garde graffiti street art, OR: CLASSIC Enter a world of Celtic history and the reign of Cesar Augustus where five roads diverged to form an empire with a full-day guided tour of Braga. Marvel at the magnificent castle and San Miguel church in Guimaraes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Celebrate your experience with a stop at one of the area's many wine farms and enjoy a tasting. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PORTO ANTIGO (B,L,D)
DAY 6: PESO DA REGUA
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 charming town of Lamego to visit the cathedral. Enjoy a short sailing to Pinhao. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy free time in Pinhao to browse the artisanal markets for woven textiles, terra cotta creations, and culinary delights, or consider joining an optional excursion to learn about the Douro Valley's "liquid gold" at a traditional olive-oil mill. This afternoon, consider an optional excursion to Casa de Mateus. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PINHAO (B,L,D)
DAY 7: PINHAO
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 estate). OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BARCA D'ALVA (B,L,D)
DAY 8: 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 a Cinta village in the Douro International Natural Park, home to majestic birds of prey, OR: CLASSIC Get a taste of Spain with a full-day excursion to Salamanca. This Spanish city will take your breath away with its stunning streets and squares, featuring a feast for the eyes with Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and "Plateresque" architecture. Dive into a delicious dish of the traditional Spanish paella. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN FERRADOSA (B,L,D)
DAY 9: 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 azulejos (traditional Portuguese tile) to take home a piece of Portugal's tradition. Later, feel the passion of Portugal's soulful and stirring Fado music during a visit with local musicians on board. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LEVERINHO (B,L,D)
DAY 10: 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. Continue your experience with a ride to the riverside city of Matosinhos and up Avenida da Boavista to admire some of the modern charms of Porto - from ancient avenues to avant-garde graffiti street art. This afternoon, you may choose to join in a guided optional excursion such as a visit to family-owned factory to witness the Portuguese art of cork and barrel production or a culinary tour experience. Perhaps simply spend time strolling through Porto's cobblestone lanes, lovely shops, and tempting tapas bars this afternoon before experiencing the energy of Porto's buzzing nightlife. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PORTO (B,L,D)
DAY 11: PORTO (DISEMBARKATION)
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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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. Marvel at the world’s oldest demarcated wine region, cozy towns, and charming villages while sailing through some of the most spectacular views of Portugal. Before sailing, begin your vacation your way with a three-night stay in beautiful Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Enjoy guided sightseeing to see the city highlights, including Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. Join an excursion to magnificent Palacio Nacional de Sintra. Stop in Coimbra for a city sightseeing tour before reaching Porto where you will board your Avalon Suite Ship to start a delightful river cruise across Portugal!

Like a blue ribbon threading through the green Douro Valley, the River Douro carries you through some of Portugal’s most legendary landscapes. Meaning “River of Gold,” the Douro River lives up to its name by revealing priceless gems along sloping vineyards and sleepy villages where rugged landscapes have been tamed for centuries to produce a bounty of wines and cuisine. Welcome aboard the newest addition to our award-winning fleet of Suite Ships – the Avalon Alegria to be swept away by Douro’s timeless treasures and traditions, family farms and fevered Fado music, and mouth-watering culinary creations in the world’s oldest demarcated wine region.

Embark on your Suite Ship in the city of Porto. Take a guided tour to Braga and Guimarães or start exploring the city joining a guided sightseeing. Enjoy a guided tour in the charming town of Lamego, or meet the owner of one of the oldest farms in the Douro Valley to sample the proud traditions of olive oil and wine. Enjoy a wine tasting in a local quinta or join a canoe adventure on the Douro River. Visit Freixo de Espada à Cinta, a cozy village with narrow streets, flowered houses, and grand Gothic Manueline windows or choose a full-day experience in Spain with a guided sightseeing excursion to Salamanca. Discover the process of painting an azulejos (traditional Portuguese tile) following the guide of a professional painter.

Your Douro River cruise returns to Porto to soak in the scenic mysteries of this city’s Historical Centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site. These and countless other treasures await you on the River of Gold in Portugal’s dazzling Douro Valley.

Please note: Itinerary is based on 2025, and is subject to change. Full details will be confirmed in 2025.

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2025

2026

Days

Country

Portugal

Meals

10breakfasts;

6lunches;

7dinners;

Transport

State-of-the-art, luxurious river cruise vessels with modern services and amenities

Accommodation

Deluxe outside accommodations with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds

Tour Code

WCCQ

Price

*Price per person, based on Twin occupancy for 22 March 2026 departure

CAT E

~Each person on the booking will earn 1 point per $1 spent on their portion of the booking.

Highlights

Porto

Peso da Regua

Palacio Nacional de Mafra

Freixo de Numão

Coimbra

Belem Tower

Itinerary

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Day 1

LISBON, PORTUGAL

Welcome to Lisbon. Your day in Lisbon is free to explore at your leisure.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 0, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

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Day 2

LISBON

Portuguese Treasures CLASSIC 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. You might opt to join an optional gastronomic walking tour to learn about the authentic flavors, aromas, and traditions of Portugal. This evening you might join an optional excursion including a traditional Portuguese dinner, followed by a live concert of traditional Portuguese Fado music. (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW

Day 3

LISBON. EXCURSION TO SINTRA AND VISIT OF PALACIO NACIONAL

A Resplendent Royal Residence CLASSIC This afternoon, 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. In the morning you might join an optional excursion to learn how to bake the most well-known Portuguese tart, known as Pastel de Nata. (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW

Day 4

LISBON-COIMBRA-PORTO (EMBARKATION)

Your Suite Ship is Ready for Boarding CLASSIC Stop in Coimbra for a guided city sightseeing tour. Accompanied by a Local Guide, you'll explore the historical area of the city and learn all about the oldest university in Portugal, and one of the oldest in the world. Transfer to Porto to board your Avalon Suite Ship Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PORTO (B,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 1

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW

Day 5

PORTO-PORTO ANTIGO. EXCURSION BRAGA AND GUIMARAES

Portuguese Panoramas Visit the Adventure Centre on board for today's activities with your Adventure Host. CLASSIC Join a guided sightseeing tour of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue your experience with a ride to the riverside city of Matosinhos and up Avenida da Boavista to admire some of the modern charms of Porto - from ancient avenues to avant-garde graffiti street art, OR: CLASSIC Enter a world of Celtic history and the reign of Cesar Augustus where five roads diverged to form an empire with a full-day guided tour of Braga. Marvel at the magnificent castle and San Miguel church in Guimaraes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Celebrate your experience with a stop at one of the area's many wine farms and enjoy a tasting. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PORTO ANTIGO (B,L,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW

Day 6

PESO DA REGUA

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 charming town of Lamego to visit the cathedral. Enjoy a short sailing to Pinhao. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy free time in Pinhao to browse the artisanal markets for woven textiles, terra cotta creations, and culinary delights, or consider joining an optional excursion to learn about the Douro Valley's "liquid gold" at a traditional olive-oil mill. This afternoon, consider an optional excursion to Casa de Mateus. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PINHAO (B,L,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW

Day 7

PINHAO

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 estate). OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BARCA D'ALVA (B,L,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW

Day 8

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 a Cinta village in the Douro International Natural Park, home to majestic birds of prey, OR: CLASSIC Get a taste of Spain with a full-day excursion to Salamanca. This Spanish city will take your breath away with its stunning streets and squares, featuring a feast for the eyes with Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and "Plateresque" architecture. Dive into a delicious dish of the traditional Spanish paella. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN FERRADOSA (B,L,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW

Day 9

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 azulejos (traditional Portuguese tile) to take home a piece of Portugal's tradition. Later, feel the passion of Portugal's soulful and stirring Fado music during a visit with local musicians on board. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LEVERINHO (B,L,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW

Day 10

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. Continue your experience with a ride to the riverside city of Matosinhos and up Avenida da Boavista to admire some of the modern charms of Porto - from ancient avenues to avant-garde graffiti street art. This afternoon, you may choose to join in a guided optional excursion such as a visit to family-owned factory to witness the Portuguese art of cork and barrel production or a culinary tour experience. Perhaps simply spend time strolling through Porto's cobblestone lanes, lovely shops, and tempting tapas bars this afternoon before experiencing the energy of Porto's buzzing nightlife. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PORTO (B,L,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW

Day 11

PORTO (DISEMBARKATION)

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

SHOW

TRIP ACCOMMODATION & OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

The displayed price is a guide only. You will be able to book most excursions within MyAccount up to 4 days prior to excursion date, where the exact price will be displayed. For Australia and New Zealand tours, optional excursions can be booked on tour with the Tour Director. All excursions are subject to availability.

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Start trip: Porto

End trip: Porto

Start trip: +3 days in Lisbon

End trip: Porto

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I want to travel in

2025

2026

Days

Country

Portugal

Meals

10breakfasts;

6lunches;

7dinners;

Transport

State-of-the-art, luxurious river cruise vessels with modern services and amenities

Accommodation

Deluxe outside accommodations with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds

Tour Code

WCCQ

Price

*Price per person, based on Twin occupancy for 22 March 2026 departure

CAT E

~Each person on the booking will earn 1 point per $1 spent on their portion of the booking.

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LISBON, PORTUGAL

INCLUDED MEALS

SHIP(S) *

LISBON

INCLUDED MEALS

SHIP(S) *

LISBON. EXCURSION TO SINTRA AND VISIT OF PALACIO NACIONAL

INCLUDED MEALS

SHIP(S) *

LISBON-COIMBRA-PORTO (EMBARKATION)

INCLUDED MEALS

SHIP(S) *

PORTO-PORTO ANTIGO. EXCURSION BRAGA AND GUIMARAES

INCLUDED MEALS

SHIP(S) *

PESO DA REGUA

INCLUDED MEALS

SHIP(S) *

PINHAO

INCLUDED MEALS

SHIP(S) *

BARCA D'ALVA. EXCURSION TO SALAMANCA

INCLUDED MEALS

SHIP(S) *

FERRADOSA-LEVERINHO. EXCURSION TO AMARANTE

INCLUDED MEALS

SHIP(S) *

PORTO

INCLUDED MEALS

SHIP(S) *

PORTO (DISEMBARKATION)

INCLUDED MEALS

TRIP ACCOMMODATION & OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

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