Enticing Douro with AmaWaterways

7 night Douro River cruise with shore excursions in Porto, the “City of Bridges”; Régua, the ‘capital’ of the Douro Valley; and Salamanca; optional 3 nights Lisbon Pre-Cruise

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from$5549Tour + Flights from$4749Tour Only 9days

price per person, double occupancy,* based on Apr 5, 2024 departure from NYC

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Style	Independent PackageThese un-escorted packages have no set schedule or guides, so you have the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own from your centrally-located hotel. More of these packages Freedom to explore at your own pace; unescorted
Departures	April – December 2024
Themes	Grand Tours, Bucket List, River Cruises
Activity Level	Easy
What to Expect	This moderately-paced, escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness. Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols.
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Dive into this incredible journey along the Douro River Valley, punctuated with rolling vineyards and charming native farms that create a breathtaking backdrop to one of Europe's most unspoiled regions and Port country— the world's oldest demarcated wine region. Indulge in authentic culinary experiences and sample world-renowned wines at historic wineries and local quintas (wine estates), from Espumante, a Portuguese sparkling wine, and Port-wine to vinho do Porto, made exclusively in the Douro Valley. Learn about the stages of wine production at the Quinta da Avessada, home to an interactive museum commemorating the history and culture of wine. Then, cruise roundtrip from Porto, the beautiful "City of Bridges," visit Régua, the 'capital' of the Douro Valley, and marvel at Salamanca, the UNESCO-designated "Golden City." Let your dedicated wine expert guide you as you soak up the genuine beauty of Portugal and Spain and taste your way through this incomparable journey revolving around some of the best local wine and cuisine Europe has to offer.

Package includes

Flights
Cruise
Coach
Transfers
Hotel
Meals
Guides

Round-trip flights from New York (JFK) or Newark (EWR) on scheduled carriers, including taxes & fees
Airport transfers
7 nights aboard 5-star AmaWaterways in an outside stateroom
20 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
Wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner; sparkling wine and juices at breakfast
Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner, Captain’s Cocktail and Gala Dinner
Sandwiches, snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge
Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour
Choice of daily shore excursions with personal headsets
Entertainment on board

Optional add-ons

Flights from other cities are available. Request pricing when making your reservation.
3 nights Lisbon Pre-Cruise – please call for details

Why you'll love it

Spend 7 nights aboard your 5-star AmaWaterways cruise ship.
Admire the Baroque-style Palacio de Mateus and its gardens, considered to be some of the most beautiful in Portugal.
Savor the flavors of Portugal’s renowned fortified wine, vinho do porto, made exclusively in the Douro Valley.
Step back in time to the Middle Ages and explore Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as a “living museum."
Cruise to Barca d’Alva and visit Castelo Rodrigo, a small fortified village perched high on a hilltop with centuries-old walls, steep narrow streets, and fantastic views. For a more active exploration, you can opt to hike up to the village!
Indulge in an exclusive dinner at Quinta da Avessada, a fascinating interactive museum commemorating the history and culture of wine in the Alto Douro region, and enjoy an authentic, traditional dining experience complete with entertainment.
Travel to picturesque Lamego, home to one of the most important pilgrimage sites in all of Portugal, and visit the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios.
Discover the colorful city of Porto on a guided tour, including the Cathedral and the São Bento Railway Station.

Itinerary at a Glance

1 Depart USA
2 Porto, Portugal
3 Entre-Os-Rios
4 Régua & Pinhao
5 Vega de Terrón, Salamanca, Spain
6 Barca D'Alva
7 Régua
8 Porto
9 Porto/USA

Dates & Prices

Dates & Prices, with flights per person, double occupancy*
2023 DEPARTURES
Dates	Price
Departs U.S.: Fri, Jun 16, 2023 Finishes: Sat, Jun 24, 2023 Jun 16 – Jun 24	$5599	Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Fri, Jun 23, 2023 Finishes: Sat, Jul 1, 2023 Jun 23 – Jul 1	$5899	Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Fri, Jun 30, 2023 Finishes: Sat, Jul 8, 2023 Jun 30 – Jul 8	$5299	Closed
Departs U.S.: Fri, Jul 7, 2023 Finishes: Sat, Jul 15, 2023 Jul 7 – Jul 15	$6149	Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Fri, Jul 21, 2023 Finishes: Sat, Jul 29, 2023 Jul 21 – Jul 29	$5249	Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Fri, Aug 4, 2023 Finishes: Sat, Aug 12, 2023 Aug 4 – Aug 12	$5699	Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Fri, Aug 11, 2023 Finishes: Sat, Aug 19, 2023 Aug 11 – Aug 19	$5249	Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Fri, Aug 25, 2023 Finishes: Sat, Sep 2, 2023 Aug 25 – Sep 2	$5899	Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Fri, Sep 1, 2023 Finishes: Sat, Sep 9, 2023 Sep 1 – Sep 9	$6199	Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Fri, Sep 8, 2023 Finishes: Sat, Sep 16, 2023 Sep 8 – Sep 16	$5899	Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Fri, Oct 20, 2023 Finishes: Sat, Oct 28, 2023 Oct 20 – Oct 28	$5249	Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Fri, Oct 27, 2023 Finishes: Sat, Nov 4, 2023 Oct 27 – Nov 4	$5199	Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Fri, Nov 10, 2023 Finishes: Sat, Nov 18, 2023 Nov 10 – Nov 18	$4799	Sold Out
2024 DEPARTURES
Dates	Price
Departs U.S.: Fri, Mar 22, 2024 Finishes: Sat, Mar 30, 2024 Mar 22 – Mar 30	$5349	Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Fri, Apr 5, 2024 Finishes: Sat, Apr 13, 2024 Book by Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Apr 5 – Apr 13	$5549	Select
Departs U.S.: Fri, May 3, 2024 Finishes: Sat, May 11, 2024 Book by Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! May 3 – May 11	$5999	Select
Departs U.S.: Fri, Jun 7, 2024 Finishes: Sat, Jun 15, 2024 Jun 7 – Jun 15	$5999	Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Fri, Jul 5, 2024 Finishes: Sat, Jul 13, 2024 Jul 5 – Jul 13	$5999	Sold Out
Departs U.S.: Fri, Aug 2, 2024 Finishes: Sat, Aug 10, 2024 Book by Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Aug 2 – Aug 10	$5999	Select
Departs U.S.: Fri, Sep 6, 2024 Finishes: Sat, Sep 14, 2024 Book by Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Sep 6 – Sep 14	$6199	Select
Departs U.S.: Fri, Oct 4, 2024 Finishes: Sat, Oct 12, 2024 Book by Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Oct 4 – Oct 12	$6099	Select
Departs U.S.: Fri, Nov 1, 2024 Finishes: Sat, Nov 9, 2024 Book by Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Nov 1 – Nov 9	$5549	Select
Departs U.S.: Mon, Dec 2, 2024 Finishes: Tue, Dec 10, 2024 Book by Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Dec 2 – Dec 10	$5549	Select

Dates & Prices, tour only per person, double occupancy*
2023 DEPARTURES
Dates	Price
Starts: Sat, Jun 17, 2023 Finishes: Sat, Jun 24, 2023 Jun 17 – Jun 24	$4799	Sold Out
Starts: Sat, Jun 24, 2023 Finishes: Sat, Jul 1, 2023 Jun 24 – Jul 1	$5099	Sold Out
Starts: Sat, Jul 1, 2023 Finishes: Sat, Jul 8, 2023 Jul 1 – Jul 8	$4499	Closed
Starts: Sat, Jul 8, 2023 Finishes: Sat, Jul 15, 2023 Jul 8 – Jul 15	$5349	Sold Out
Starts: Sat, Jul 22, 2023 Finishes: Sat, Jul 29, 2023 Jul 22 – Jul 29	$4449	Sold Out
Starts: Sat, Aug 5, 2023 Finishes: Sat, Aug 12, 2023 Aug 5 – Aug 12	$4899	Sold Out
Starts: Sat, Aug 12, 2023 Finishes: Sat, Aug 19, 2023 Aug 12 – Aug 19	$4449	Sold Out
Starts: Sat, Aug 26, 2023 Finishes: Sat, Sep 2, 2023 Aug 26 – Sep 2	$5099	Sold Out
Starts: Sat, Sep 2, 2023 Finishes: Sat, Sep 9, 2023 Sep 2 – Sep 9	$5399	Sold Out
Starts: Sat, Sep 9, 2023 Finishes: Sat, Sep 16, 2023 Sep 9 – Sep 16	$5099	Sold Out
Starts: Sat, Oct 21, 2023 Finishes: Sat, Oct 28, 2023 Oct 21 – Oct 28	$4449	Sold Out
Starts: Sat, Oct 28, 2023 Finishes: Sat, Nov 4, 2023 Oct 28 – Nov 4	$4399	Sold Out
Starts: Sat, Nov 11, 2023 Finishes: Sat, Nov 18, 2023 Nov 11 – Nov 18	$3999	Sold Out
2024 DEPARTURES
Dates	Price
Starts: Sat, Mar 23, 2024 Finishes: Sat, Mar 30, 2024 Mar 23 – Mar 30	$4549	Sold Out
Starts: Sat, Apr 6, 2024 Finishes: Sat, Apr 13, 2024 Book by Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Apr 6 – Apr 13	$4749	Select
Starts: Sat, May 4, 2024 Finishes: Sat, May 11, 2024 Book by Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! May 4 – May 11	$5199	Select
Starts: Sat, Jun 8, 2024 Finishes: Sat, Jun 15, 2024 Jun 8 – Jun 15	$5199	Sold Out
Starts: Sat, Jul 6, 2024 Finishes: Sat, Jul 13, 2024 Jul 6 – Jul 13	$5199	Sold Out
Starts: Sat, Aug 3, 2024 Finishes: Sat, Aug 10, 2024 Book by Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Aug 3 – Aug 10	$5199	Select
Starts: Sat, Sep 7, 2024 Finishes: Sat, Sep 14, 2024 Book by Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Sep 7 – Sep 14	$5399	Select
Starts: Sat, Oct 5, 2024 Finishes: Sat, Oct 12, 2024 Book by Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Oct 5 – Oct 12	$5299	Select
Starts: Sat, Nov 2, 2024 Finishes: Sat, Nov 9, 2024 Book by Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Nov 2 – Nov 9	$4749	Select
Starts: Tue, Dec 3, 2024 Finishes: Tue, Dec 10, 2024 Book by Thu, Jun 8, 2023 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Dec 3 – Dec 10	$4749	Select

If you want a few extra days to explore on your own, we may be able to arrange for you to stay later than the scheduled dates, including extra hotel nights and separate airport transfers, for an additional charge. Ask us about prices and availability when (or after) you book. More information Want to extend your trip?

Options & Fees

Enticing Douro
ROOMING/CABIN. SINGLE OCCUPANCY AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. CALL FOR COST¹
Category E, Douro Deck (Fixed Window), Double Occupancy	included
Category D, Douro Deck (Fixed Window), Double Occupancy	$299
Category C, Porto Deck (French Balcony), Double Occupancy
Mar 22, 2024; Apr 5, 2024; May 3, 2024; Jun 7, 2024; Jul 5, 2024; Aug 2, 2024; Sep 6, 2024; Oct 4, 2024; Nov 1, 2024; Dec 2, 2024	$1299
All other dates	$1099
Category B, Lisbon Deck (Outside Balcony), Double Occupancy
Mar 22, 2024; Apr 5, 2024; May 3, 2024; Jun 7, 2024; Jul 5, 2024; Aug 2, 2024; Sep 6, 2024; Oct 4, 2024; Nov 1, 2024; Dec 2, 2024	$1899
All other dates	$1699
Category A, Porto Deck (Outside Balcony), Double Occupancy
Mar 22, 2024; Apr 5, 2024; May 3, 2024; Jun 7, 2024; Jul 5, 2024; Aug 2, 2024; Sep 6, 2024; Oct 4, 2024; Nov 1, 2024; Dec 2, 2024	$2199
All other dates	$1999
Suite, Porto Deck (Outside Balcony), Double Occupancy
Mar 22, 2024; Apr 5, 2024; May 3, 2024; Jun 7, 2024; Jul 5, 2024; Aug 2, 2024; Sep 6, 2024; Oct 4, 2024; Nov 1, 2024; Dec 2, 2024	$3899
All other dates	$3699

1. Cabin are subject to availability. If the category you selected is unavailable, you'll have the option to select a different category (at the prices shown) or cancel your reservation and receive a refund of your deposit. SINGLE OCCUPANCY - AVAILABLE ON REQUEST, PLEASE CALL FOR SUPPLEMENT COST

TAXES & FEES
2023 Port charges of $210 per person; 2024 Port charges of $224 per person¹	included

1. All port charges included in tour price.

So that we can offer you the best deals, our packages are, like most hotels and cruises, priced based on double occupancy rooms or cabins. We charge solo travelers an extra fee to cover the extra costs of single occupancy rooms or cabins. (Consider: if you booked a $200/night hotel room solo, you would pay the $200 yourself; but if a couple booked the same room, each one would pay only $100.) But you only pay extra for the rooms or cabins, nothing else, including meals, sightseeing, tips, etc. Why are single rooms more?

Flights & Departure Cities

Departure Airports
New York City (NYC)	included

This package includes round-trip flights from the city listed above.

Want to fly from another city? We can arrange flights from most major cities. Ask us for a quote for flights from your preferred city when (or after) you book, and we'll get back to you with the price and availability within 3 business days. Of course, you can also book your own flights. More information

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Depart USA

Your journey to Portugal begins this evening as you depart from the USA

Day 2 Porto, Portugal

Arrive in Porto
Embark on your river cruise and set sail

AmaDouro or AmaVida Dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Upon arrival in Porto, following customs and immigration formalities, you will be met and transferred to your ship for embarkation.

Welcome Cocktail followed by Welcome Dinner.

Day 3 Entre-Os-Rios

Visit Entre-os-Rios village
Enjoy an authentic Portuguese culinary experience

AmaDouro or AmaVida Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Entre-os-Rios translates to “between the rivers,” and this small village is, quite appropriately, located at the confluence of the Tâmega and Douro rivers. This tranquil village offers an authentic slice of Douro River life. In the afternoon, indulge in a traditional Portuguese lunch with your fellow travelers in Entre-os-Rios at a local quinta – a country estate – for a truly authentic culinary experience.

Day 4 Régua & Pinhao

Visit the Mateus Palace & gardens
Enjoy authentic Port-wine tasting experience

AmaDouro or AmaVida Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Visit the Baroque-style Palacio de Mateus and its gardens. You’ll see interesting furnishings, paintings, and a ceiling of intricately carved wood inside the house. The gardens here are considered some of the most beautiful in Portugal. Later in the day, savor the flavors of Portugal’s renowned fortified wine, vinho do porto, made exclusively in the Douro Valley. Then, head to a local quinta for your authentic Port-wine tasting experience and enjoy the sweet nectar of this fascinating region.

Day 5 Vega de Terrón, Salamanca, Spain

Salamanca excursions

AmaDouro or AmaVida Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Drive to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Salamanca is known as a “living museum, " built of golden sandstone.” Have an opportunity to step back in time to the Middle Ages during your escorted tour, including the city’s elegant university buildings, the New Cathedral, the intriguingly decorated House of Shells, and the Plaza Mayor.

Day 6 Barca D'Alva

Castelo Rodrigo tour with tasting of regional fare
OR Castelo Rodrigo hike with tasting of regional fare
Enjoy an exclusive dinner at Quinta da Avessad with entertainment and wine tasting

AmaDouro or AmaVida Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Spend time soaking up the beauty of the Douro River as you cruise to Barca d’Alva, where you will visit Castelo Rodrigo, a small fortified village perched high on a hilltop with centuries-old walls, steep, narrow streets, and fantastic views. You can also opt to hike up to the town should you wish for more active exploration. While here, taste some delicious locally grown produce. Be treated to an exclusive dinner at Quinta da Avessada, where you’ll enjoy an authentic and traditional dining experience complete with entertainment. Quinta da Avessada is also a fascinating interactive museum commemorating the history and culture of wine in the Alto Douro region, so you’ll have fun discovering all the various stages of wine production and doing plenty of tasting.

Day 7 Régua

Lamero tour and Bolas tasting Or Holy Staricase hike and Bolas tasting
Savor local traditional specialties including bôlas de Lamego,presunto, and Espumante sparkling win

AmaVida or AmaDouro Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Travel to picturesque Lamego, home to one of the most important pilgrimage sites in all of Portugal, where you’ll go to the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies). The shrine features a staircase of nearly 700 steps, beautifully decorated with white and blue tiles, which the more active adventurer will want to climb on a guided hike. Concluding both tours, you will have the opportunity to sample local traditional specialties, such as bôlas de Lamego, bread filled with smoked ham; presunto, a type of dry-cured ham; and Espumante, a Portuguese sparkling wine.

Day 8 Porto

“City of Bridges” tour with Port wine tasting OR Port hike with Port wine tasting
Afternoon to explore on your own

AmaDouro or AmaVida Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Discover Porto, the colorful city that blends the best of old and new, on an escorted tour. See the historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including the Cathedral, one of the city’s oldest monuments, and the São Bento Railway Station, known for its blue and white tile panels depicting scenes from Portuguese history. You’ll also enjoy a tasting of Port, Portugal’s most outstanding contribution to the world of wine. If you prefer to get more active, you can go on a guided hike and enjoy a Port wine tasting. Then, enjoy a free afternoon to explore all of Porto’s charms on your own.

Day 9 Porto/USA

Today you'll be escorted to the airport and bid farewell to Portugal as you board your flight back home
Your exciting journey comes to an end as you arrive in the USA later today

Breakfast

Pre-Tour Extension in Lisbon

Day 1 Depart USA

Day 2 Lisbon

Arrive in Lisbon, Portugal

Day 3 Lisbon

“City of Seven Hills” tour

Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

One of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Lisbon, stretches across several hills along the Tagus River. On your escorted tour, you’ll see Belém Tower, a fortified 4-story tower made of limestone, and visit the late Gothic Jerónimos Monastery, the burial place of many Portuguese kings and heroes. You will also taste a typical Portuguese pastry, Pastéis de Belém, before going to the Discoveries Monument, built in honor of Portugal’s most significant maritime explorers.

Day 4 Lisbon

Royal Sintra excursion

Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

Enjoy a morning excursion to Serra de Sintra, one of the loveliest mountain villages in Portugal and a favorite summer residence of the Portuguese royal family for more than 500 years. Long an inspiration for artists and poets, Lord Byron once called it “perhaps the most delightful village in Europe.” You will tour Pena Palace, a wonderful fairytale castle dating back to Portugal’s Romantic period, high up on a rocky peak.

Day 5 Lisbon to Porto & Embark River Cruise

Travel to Porto
Embark cruise

AmaDouro or AmaVida Breakfast & dinner

Full Day Itinerary

Ride a motorcoach to Tomar and take in the Castle and Covent of the Order of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is a brilliant work of 12th- to 16th-century architecture. Then, continue to Porto and board the ship for your Enticing Douro cruise.

Cruise Ships

AmaDouro

Debuting in 2019, the AmaDuoro offers high service levels to guests in an intimate atmosphere. There are never large crowds at the inviting public venues with fewer people on board. Soak up some rays or dip in the refreshing pool as you pass by centuries-old castles, charming villages, and other breathtaking scenery. After a day of immersive shore excursions, return to the ship and treat yourself to a bit of pampering with a soothing massage. Stay fit while cruising from one destination to the next by taking advantage of the gym featuring a treadmill and weights.

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AmaVida

Timeless elegance spills from the decks of the AmaVida, a ship that debuted on the Douro River in 2013. Rust and gold color schemes combine the Douro’s breathtaking sunsets and a sepia hue that conjures timeworn snapshots of the world’s oldest wine region. Whether it’s a folkloric performance, local Fado musicians, or modern piano favorites, there is an eclectic entertainment schedule onboard. Soak up some rays or dip in the refreshing pool as you pass by centuries-old castles, charming villages, and other breathtaking scenery. After a day of immersive shore excursions, return to the ship and treat yourself to a bit of pampering with a soothing massage. Stay fit while cruising from one destination to the next by taking advantage of the gym featuring a treadmill and weights.

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