10 Day Douro River Valley Cruisetour
Experience the renaissance of Lisbon, newly invigorated with trending galleries and restaurants. Explore two of Iberia’s oldest university towns: Coimbra, Portugal and Salamanca, Spain. Roam the port warehouses of Porto. Enjoy traditional cuisine, wine and fado singing. Cruise the Douro River Valley, the world’s oldest demarcated wine region and a UNESCO Site.
A Douro cruise with brings it all into sharp focus for you, providing rich insight into fascinating highlights such as these:
- Lisbon’s stunning Manueline architecture
- Lisbon’s Moorish-flavored Alfama District
- Ancient universities in Coimbra, Portugal and Salamanca, Spain
- Port warehouses of Porto
- Porto’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Scenic vineyard-laden hills along the Douro River
- Vila Real’s extraordinary Mateus Palace
- The hilltop fortress town of Castelo Rodrigo
- The tiny village of Favaios, nestled among picturesque hills
- Port wine tastings at elegant estates
- One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
- 24-hour specialty coffees, teas& bottled water
- Port taxes & fees
- Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase
- Visits to UNESCO Sites
- Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
- Onboard gratuities
ALL STATEROOMS INCLUDE:
- Outside staterooms with river view
- Bottled water replenished daily
- Voltage: 220V & 110V (US outlet), plus USB ports
- Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed with optional twin-bed configuration
- All Upper & Middle Deck staterooms have a full veranda or French balcony (a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door)
- Private bathroom with shower; heated floor & anti-fog mirror; premium Freyja toiletries; robes & slippers (upon request)
- 40" or 42" flat-screen Sony® TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
- Telephone, safe, refrigerator, hair dryer & individual climate control
- * All amenities on board Viking Longships; amenities vary on other ships.
Your fare excludes:
- Travel Insurance & Airfares
Day 1 - Lisbon, Portugal
Welcome to Lisbon; we will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in the heart of Lisbon. Relax this afternoon and evening or explore the city a bit on your own.
Day 2 - Lisbon, Portugal
After breakfast, embark on a half-day tour of Lisbon. Guests sailing with us on Viking Osfrid or Viking Torgil will begin at Belém with a tour of Jerónimos Monastery, one of the most prominent examples of Portuguese late Gothic Manueline style of architecture. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with the Tower of Belém, where you will stop for a photograph. Guests sailing on Viking Hemming and Viking Helgrim will enjoy a guided tour of the Maritime Museum, located in the monastery’s West Wing. This afternoon you may join an optional tour to explore more of Lisbon or get a taste of its cuisine. (Breakfast)
Day 3 - Porto, Portugal
Have breakfast, then check out of your hotel and take a scenic ride to Porto. Stop for lunch in Coimbra, birthplace of six Portuguese kings and home to one of Europe’s oldest universities. Upon arrival in Porto, proceed to the dock at Vila Nova de Gaia to board your ship. Then, after boarding, you can relax and get settled in your stateroom. This evening, you can join an optional tour to experience culinary delights at Porto’s famed Graham’s 1890 Lodge and sample a selection of their award-winning ports. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4 - Régua & Pinhão, Portugal
This morning we sail along the Douro, arriving at Régua in early afternoon. Disembark for an excursion to Vila Real, site of the extraordinary Mateus Palace (the building depicted on the Mateus Rosé wine labels). This stunning baroque palace was the home of the last count of Vila Real; its pinnacled facade, grand stairway, richly appointed interiors and priceless objects on display will astonish you, as will the palace’s enchanting formal gardens featuring cedar-lined walkways, exquisite sculpted hedges and statuary and serene bodies of water. Visit one of the area’s iconic port wine–making institutions. See its vineyard and tour the facility to learn how these unique Portuguese products are crafted, then sample the libation in their tasting room. Rejoin your ship in Pinhão for dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 5 - Scenic Sailing: Douro River & Barca d'Alva, Portugal
This morning, we sail east along the Douro. See dramatic, sheer rock formations, picturesque terraced vineyards and graceful bridges and trestles along the way; you also pass through two of the river’s locks at the Valeira and Pocinho Dams. We arrive at Barca d’Alva, not far from the Spanish border, in mid-afternoon.
This afternoon, enjoy a tour to Castelo Rodrigo. Located approximately 2,200 feet above sea level and surrounded by almond trees, Castelo Rodrigo is one of Portugal’s 12 historic parishes; its streets are narrow and steep, and its houses still present 16th-century facades. Here you see Sinagoga Street, a remembrance of the Jewish community established by refugees from the Spanish Inquisition; you can visit the local church as well. As we ride back to our ship, we will stop along the way to admire panoramic views. (B, L, D)
Day 6 - Salamanca, Spain
Today you have a full-day excursion to Salamanca, Spain. This ancient city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a living museum that takes visitors back to the Middle Ages; yet it is also a cosmopolitan and multicultural city with a large population of international students. Take a ride through the Iberian countryside to Salamanca, then spend some time exploring the shops and cafés of the Plaza Mayor (Main Square) on your own. At the local market, enjoy sampling regional cuisine. Your guided city tour takes you to the Gothic House of Shells, 13th-century Salamanca University and the New Cathedral, built from 1513 through 1733. The Old Cathedral still exists and can be visited during free time. Rejoin your ship in Vega de Terrón. (Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 7 - Pinhão, Portugal
This morning, we sail west along the Douro passing some of the area’s quintas (vineyards), where you may catch glimpses of vintners tending their vines. After breakfast, disembark for a scenic drive up to the little village of Favaios, and make your way to one of the last traditional bakeries in the Douro River Valley. Discover how bread was made in the old days and how it tasted with a sample fresh from the oven. Explore a typical Portuguese village not yet discovered by the masses, then continue for lunch at Quinta da Avessada, a rustic centuries-old winery in the heart of the Douro Wine District (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and sample local fortified wine such as muscatel. Rejoin your ship in Pinhão and set sail to Régua, where you remain docked overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 8 - Régua, Portugal
After breakfast, disembark for a visit to Lamego, a small town known for its baroque Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, dating back to the 14th century and still used by pilgrims today. Visit the shrine, decorated with exquisite tilework in the Moorish manner, and descend the grand baroque staircase. You also see the town’s Gothic cathedral and the ruins of 12th-century Lamego Castle, with its unusual vaulted cistern. Return to your ship for lunch and scenic afternoon sailing along the Douro as you head back toward Porto. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9 - Porto, Portugal
After breakfast, take a city tour of Porto, a charming riverside community whose historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire its graceful bridges, grand cathedral and romantic 16th- through 19th-century buildings nestled together on narrow cobblestone streets.
This afternoon you have time to explore Porto on your own, or take an optional excursion to Guimarães and its medieval quarter. Sample wines that have been in the making for generations at the historic Quinta da Aveleda estate, or soar over the historic “City of Bridges” on a thrilling helicopter sightseeing tour. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner. (B, L, D)
Day 10 - Porto, Portugal
After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight.* Or, extend your time in the region with a 2-night extension to Braga, Portugal and Santiago de Compostela, Spain. (B) * Ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase.
Please note itinerary might change without prior notice.
Multiple departure available from May 2024 to November 2026
Below price based on departure on 3 August 2026, Lisbon to Porto on the Viking Osfrid, save up to $4,600 per couple per couple with Fly Free*
- Standard (E) from
$7495$8,895 pp twin share* - French Balcony (D) from
$10795$12,095 pp twin share* - French Balcony (C) from
$10995SOLD OUT - Veranda (B) from
$10995$12,295 pp twin share* - Veranda (A) from
$11295$12,595 pp twin share* - Veranda Suite (AA) from
$12495$13,795 pp twin share* - Explorer Suite (ES) from
$15495$18,295 pp twin share*
For pricing on alternative departure dates, please call our team on 1300 414 198 today!
Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.
Standard Stateroom (E, F)
- Stateroom size: 155 sq ft
- River-view stateroom with half-height picture window
- 12 PM Embarkation
- Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- 42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
- 110/220 volt outlets
- Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
- Premium Freyja® toiletries
- Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
- Telephone, safe, refrigerator
- Individual climate control
- Bottled water replenished daily
- Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
- Under-bed suitcase storage space
- Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
French Balcony Stateroom (C, D)
- Stateroom size: 150 sq ft
- River-view stateroom with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door)
- 12 PM Embarkation
- Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- 42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
- 110/220 volt outlets
- Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
- Premium Freyja® toiletries
- Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
- Telephone, safe, refrigerator
- Individual climate control
- Bottled water replenished daily
- Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
- Under-bed suitcase storage space
- Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
Veranda Stateroom (A, B)
- Stateroom size: 185 sq ft (includes private veranda)
- River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to full-size veranda
- 12 PM Embarkation
- Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- 42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
- 110/220 volt outlets
- Private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
- Premium Freyja® toiletries
- Plush robes & slippers (upon request)
- Telephone, safe, refrigerator
- Individual climate control
- Bottled water replenished daily
- Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
- Under-bed suitcase storage space
- Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
Veranda Suite (AA, AB)
- Stateroom size: 302 sq ft (includes private veranda)
- River-view suite with full-size veranda off a spacious, separate sitting room, and French Balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) in sleeping quarters
- 12 PM Embarkation
- Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- 42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
- Additional 32" flat-screen TV in sitting room
- 110/220 volt outlets
- Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
- Premium Freyja® toiletries
- Plush robes & slippers
- Telephone, safe, refrigerator
- Individual climate control
- Bottled water replenished daily
- Welcome champagne; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate
- Binoculars
- Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
- Complimentary laundry & shoe shine services
- Under-bed suitcase storage space
- Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
Veranda Suite (AA, AB)
- Stateroom size: 302 sq ft (includes private veranda)
- River-view suite with full-size veranda off a spacious, separate sitting room, and French Balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door) in sleeping quarters
- 12 PM Embarkation
- Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- 42" flat-screen TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, CNBC, CNN, FOX & more
- Additional 32" flat-screen TV in sitting room
- 110/220 volt outlets
- Large private bathroom with spacious glass-enclosed shower, anti-fog mirror & hair dryer
- Premium Freyja® toiletries
- Plush robes & slippers
- Telephone, safe, refrigerator
- Individual climate control
- Bottled water replenished daily
- Welcome champagne; mini-bar with wine, beer & soft drinks (replenished daily); daily fruit plate
- Binoculars
- Stateroom steward & twice-daily housekeeping
- Complimentary laundry & shoe shine services
- Under-bed suitcase storage space
- Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers
How will payments on board be handled?
Although most services are included in your cruise fare, discretionary purchases will be charged to your shipboard account. These accounts, along with all prices and currency on board the ship, are as follows:
- Europe: euro
- Mekong: US dollar
- Egypt: Egyptian pound
- Mississippi, United States: US dollar
Accounts may be settled in cash or with a major credit card before disembarking the ship; traveler’s checks are not accepted.
Is there Internet access on board the ship?
All ships sailing our Europe, Egypt and the Mississippi itineraries offer free Wi-Fi. Our connection relies on a cellular or satellite terminal—the best possible solution for river cruising.
What is the dress code?
During the day, dress is casual including shorts (if the season is warm), slacks or jeans and comfortable shoes for walking tours. There are no “formal nights” in the evening; recommended evening dress is “elegant casual.” For ladies, this may include a dress, skirt or slacks with a sweater or blouse; and for gentlemen, trousers and a collared shirt. A tie and jacket are optional.
Some shore excursions visit religious sites that require modesty of dress. To avoid being denied entry, we recommend men wear long pants and refrain from sleeveless shirts; and for women, clothing that covers the knees and tops that are not sleeveless or too revealing.
What is the tipping policy?
From the Program Director and Hotel Manager to restaurant servers and housekeeping, the onboard staff is dedicated to serving you. Gratuities are included on board. Any additional tipping is at your discretion; should you choose to tip your local guides and drivers, we recommend tipping at the end of each tour in cash. Most restaurants include service in their prices, and it’s customary to round up generously for good service.
Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply.
Fly Cruise Offer - Fly Free up to AU$2,300 per person when booked by 15 November 2024. Terms & Conditions apply.
- Prices are per person, in Australian dollars, based on double occupancy and correct at time of printing. Prices include all advertised discounts and all offers are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. All offers are only valid for new bookings and only on selected departures unless sold out prior.
- A non-refundable deposit of AU$1,000 per person is required to secure a confirmed reservation within 3 days of booking otherwise the reservation may automatically cancel.
- GERMAN RIVERS Value Added Tax (VAT).
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- Fly Free is economy flight(s) for both guests up to the value of AU$2300 per person (pp) to/from Australia/New Zealand.
- If the flight cost exceeds AU$2300pp the guest will cover the difference.
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- Valid on bookings made between 01 August 2024 – 15 November 2024.
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- Both guests must be on the same airline booking (PNR) and fly together in both directions.
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