Douro Explorer Cruise

Day 1 - Porto, Portugal

Arrive: Thu 28 August 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 - Porto, Portugal

Depart: Fri 29 August 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 - Regua

Arrive: Fri 29 August 2025 / Depart: Fri 29 August 2025

Regua

Day 2 - Pinhao, Portugal

Arrive: Fri 29 August 2025

Pinhao

Day 3 - Pinhao, Portugal

Depart: Sat 30 August 2025

Pinhao

Day 3 - Vega de Térron

Arrive: Sat 30 August 2025

Vega de Térron

Day 4 - Vega de Térron

Depart: Sun 31 August 2025

Vega de Térron

Day 4 - Barca de Alva

Arrive: Sun 31 August 2025

Barca d’Alva is a village that is located in a valley found at Douro. It is near the border of Spain and has been inserted into the National Park of Douro International. The village is situated between terraces of vines and olives, and rolling hills. It is partially isolated from the rest of the country which makes it a quiet place. The town is well known for wine, which has been produced there since Roman times over 2,000 years ago. The village has several historic buildings which give it a unique charm. The region has a slightly cooler and mild climate than the other regions in the country. The village is small and a visitor can easily get around on foot and take the opportunity to enjoy the sights and beautiful scenery. Below are some of the interesting aspects that make it a good idea to take a cruise to Barca d’Alva port:

Day 5 - Barca de Alva

Depart: Mon 01 September 2025

Barca d’Alva is a village that is located in a valley found at Douro. It is near the border of Spain and has been inserted into the National Park of Douro International. The village is situated between terraces of vines and olives, and rolling hills. It is partially isolated from the rest of the country which makes it a quiet place. The town is well known for wine, which has been produced there since Roman times over 2,000 years ago. The village has several historic buildings which give it a unique charm. The region has a slightly cooler and mild climate than the other regions in the country. The village is small and a visitor can easily get around on foot and take the opportunity to enjoy the sights and beautiful scenery. Below are some of the interesting aspects that make it a good idea to take a cruise to Barca d’Alva port:

Day 5 - Cais de Espinho

Day 5 - Pinhao, Portugal

Arrive: Mon 01 September 2025

Pinhao

Day 6 - Pinhao, Portugal

Depart: Tue 02 September 2025

Pinhao

Day 6 - Regua

Arrive: Tue 02 September 2025 / Depart: Tue 02 September 2025

Regua

Day 6 - Bitetos

Arrive: Tue 02 September 2025

Day 7 - Bitetos

Depart: Wed 03 September 2025

Day 7 - Porto, Portugal

Arrive: Wed 03 September 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: Thu 04 September 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.