Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors.
Day 2 - Porto, Portugal
Depart: Mon 05 May 2025
Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors.
Day 2 - Entre-Os-Rios, Portugal
Arrive: Mon 05 May 2025
Entre-os-Rios. Entre-os-Rios is situated 19 miles inland from the sea on the Douro River in the Penafiel, Tamega, Norte, or north-east Portugal.
Day 3 - Entre-Os-Rios, Portugal
Depart: Tue 06 May 2025
Entre-os-Rios. Entre-os-Rios is situated 19 miles inland from the sea on the Douro River in the Penafiel, Tamega, Norte, or north-east Portugal.
Day 3 - Regua
Arrive: Tue 06 May 2025/Depart: Tue 06 May 2025
Peso da Régua, commonly known as Régua, is a municipality in northern Portugal, in the district of Vila Real. The population in 2011 was 17,131, in an area of 94.86 km² km².
Day 3 - Pinhao, Portugal
Arrive: Tue 06 May 2025
Encircled by terraced hillsides that produce some of the world’s best port – and some stellar table wines, too – pretty little Pinhão sits on a particularly lovely bend of the Rio Douro, about 25km upriver from Peso da Régua. Wineries and their competing signs dominate the scene. Even the delightful train station has azulejos (hand-painted tiles) depicting the grape harvest. The town itself, cute though it is, holds little of interest, but does makes a fine base for exploring the many surrounding vineyards.
Day 4 - Pinhao, Portugal
Depart: Wed 07 May 2025
Encircled by terraced hillsides that produce some of the world’s best port – and some stellar table wines, too – pretty little Pinhão sits on a particularly lovely bend of the Rio Douro, about 25km upriver from Peso da Régua. Wineries and their competing signs dominate the scene. Even the delightful train station has azulejos (hand-painted tiles) depicting the grape harvest. The town itself, cute though it is, holds little of interest, but does makes a fine base for exploring the many surrounding vineyards.
Day 4 - Pocinho, Portugal
Arrive: Wed 07 May 2025/Depart: Wed 07 May 2025
Pocinho is a village in northern Portugal, located in the Vila Nova de Foz Côa Municipality. The Pocinho Dam and the River Douro are nearby. Pocinho railway station is the eastern terminus of the Douro railway line; the community developed with the arrival of the railway in 1887.
Day 4 - Vega De Terron
Arrive: Wed 07 May 2025
The peaceful town of Vega de Terron lies on the Douro River in Spain. Visit the small town of Castelo Rodrigo, a medieval
Day 5 - Vega De Terron
Depart: Thu 08 May 2025
The peaceful town of Vega de Terron lies on the Douro River in Spain. Visit the small town of Castelo Rodrigo, a medieval
Day 5 - Barca de Alva
Arrive: Thu 08 May 2025
The Barca d'Alva–La Fuente de San Esteban railway is a closed Iberian gauge line which connected Barca d'Alva [pt] on the Linha do Douro
Day 6 - Barca de Alva
Depart: Fri 09 May 2025
The Barca d'Alva–La Fuente de San Esteban railway is a closed Iberian gauge line which connected Barca d'Alva [pt] on the Linha do Douro
Day 6 - Regua
Arrive: Fri 09 May 2025/Depart: Fri 09 May 2025
Peso da Régua, commonly known as Régua, is a municipality in northern Portugal, in the district of Vila Real. The population in 2011 was 17,131, in an area of 94.86 km² km².
Day 7 - Guimarães
Arrive: Sat 10 May 2025/Depart: Sat 10 May 2025
Guimarães is a city in northern Portugal. It’s known for well-preserved medieval buildings like the hilltop, 10th-century Guimarães Castle, with its sweeping city views. The restored Dukes of Bragança Palace, built in the style of a French chateau, has a museum showcasing furniture, tapestries and weapons. Between the palace and the castle is the Romanesque São Miguel do Castelo Church, built in the 13th century.
Day 7 - Porto, Portugal
Arrive: Sat 10 May 2025
Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors.
Day 8 - Porto, Portugal
Depart: Sun 11 May 2025
Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors.
S.S. São Gabriel From Uniworld River Cruises
S.S. São Gabriel is the newest ship on the Douro river. Designed to embody the beautiful Douro River Valley region, this ship will offer more lavishly appointed suites than the Queen Isabel and bring the destination to life through its décor and delectable food and wine. Butler service will be added onboard, giving guests the option to dine at any time they’d like while enjoying the ship.
