Portugal Douro River Cruises
Always wanted to visit Portugal and take in the wonders of this ancient European country, but only have a limited amount of time to do so? A great solution to this common conundrum is to take a Douro river cruise.
One of the highlights of a Douro river cruise is a visit to the city of Lisbon. Founded by the Phoenicians 2,000 years ago this grand city offers visitors a veritable cornucopia of culture, tradition and awe-inspiring architectural beauty.
Once you’ve had your fill of Lisbon and are ready to move on you can head north to Portugal’s Green Coast (Costa Verde). There you will board your river vessel and ply the waters of the Douro River. This beautiful waterway is the jewel of Northern Portugal.
If you are a wine afficionado then this is a journey that will certainly appeal to your palette. The region is legendary for its fine selection of ports and table wines. Be sure to sample liberally and maybe nab and bottle or two to take home.
You’ll be treated to majestic scenery as your riverboat floats lazily downstream passing miles of vineyards, sleepy villages, historic palaces, monasteries and more.
Of course you won’t be forced to watch all these wonders drift by without the opportunity to experience them. Daily shore excursions will allow you to explore the region first-hand. Walk through ancient, crumbling ruins and meet the local people in the region and get a true feel for their culture, their traditions and how they live their daily lives.
The most common itinerary is the Porto to Porto journey. Legs will include:
Porto to Regua
Regua to Pinhao and on to Vega de Teron
Senhora da Ribeira to Feradosa, Folgosa and Leverinho
Bitetos to Porto
Whether you are an experienced river cruiser or this is your first time taking this type of aquatic journey a Douro river cruise is a vacation adventure you’ll remember your entire life.
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