Enticing Douro with AmaWaterways
Price: $5,449 Per Person Based on Double Occupancy
Departure date: December 12, 2025
Return date: December 19, 2025
Rambling vineyards and charming native farms cling to the steep sides of the Douro River Valley, creating an incomparable backdrop to one of Europe’s most unspoiled regions and to Port country— the world’s oldest demarcated wine region. Sail roundtrip from Porto, the beautiful “City of Bridges”; visit Regua, the ‘capital’ of the Douro Valley; and marvel at Salamanca, the UNESCOdesignated “Golden City.” Taste wines from historic wineries and soak up the genuine beauty of one of Europe’s most unadulterated landscapes.
What's included on your cruise:
-All fine dining in multiple venues, including The Chef's Table specialty restaurant
-Unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
-Daily complimentary Sip & Sail cocktail hour with cocktails, mocktails, wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
-Your choice from up to eight included daily excursions, including hiking, biking, and special interest tours
-Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi
-Wellness Program with a variety of host-led fitness classes
What's included in your Complimentary Land Package:
-Overnight stays at world-class 4- and 5-star hotels conveniently located near the major sites.
-Daily breakfast at the hotel.
-Enriching city tours and excursions led by knowledgeable local guides.
-Convenient transfers and portage service between your hotel and river cruise ship.
-The services of one of our extraordinary Cruise Managers throughout your journey.
Photo: Ama ship in Pinhao
Photo: Itinerary Map
ITINERARY DETAILS:
ITINERARY DETAILS:
Day 1: PORTO. Board the ship for your Enticing Douro cruise. In the evening, enjoy the illuminated landscapes of Porto on a scenic cruise aboard your ship. (D)
Day 2: RÉGUA. This tranquil village offers an authentic slice of Douro River life. In the afternoon, visit the Baroquestyle Palacio de Mateus and its gardens. Inside the house, you’ll see interesting furnishings, paintings, and a ceiling of intricately carved wood. The gardens here are considered some of the most beautiful in Portugal.
(B,L,D).
Photo: Palacio De Mateus Douro
Photo: Palacio De Mateus Douro
Day 3: VEGA DE TERRÓN. In the morning, spend time soaking up the beauty of this picturesque port before you visit Castelo Rodrigo, a small fortified village perched high on a hilltop with centuriesold walls, steep narrow streets and fantastic views. You can also opt to hike up to the village should you wish a more active
exploration. (B,L,D).
Day 4: VEGA DE TERRÓN. Drive to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built of golden sandstone, Salamanca is known as a “living museum,” and you will have an opportunity to step back in time to the Middle Ages during your escorted tour, which includes the city’s elegant university buildings, the New Cathedral, the intriguingly decorated House of Shells and Plaza Mayor. (B,L,D).
Day 5: PINHÃO. Spend time soaking up the beauty of the Douro River as you cruise to Pinhão. Be treated to an exclusive lunch 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 as well as doing plenty of tasting. Savor the flavors of Portugal’s renowned fortified wine, vinho do porto, made exclusively in the Douro Valley. Head to a local Quinta for your authentic Portwine tasting experience and enjoy the sweet nectar of this fascinating region. (B,L,D).
Day 6: RÉGUA. 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 drycured ham; and Espumante, a Portuguese sparkling wine. (B,L,D).
Photo: Vale de Figueira
Day 7: PORTO. The colorful city of Porto blends the best of old and new, which you can discover on an escorted tour of 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. If you prefer to get more active, you can go on a guided hike. In the afternoon, you’ll also enjoy a tasting of Port, Portugal’s most renowned contribution to the world of wine. (B,L,D).
Day 8: PORTO. Disembark the ship and prepare for your flight home. (B).
Photo: Port Wine
