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11 Day Vida Portugal with 3 Nights in Lisbon
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Explore the dreamy Douro River and discover why its name translates to ‘River of Gold’ as you sail on its gleaming waters through Portugal’s breathtaking panoramic beauty!
Marvel at the world’s oldest demarcated wine region, cozy towns, and charming villages while sailing through some of the most spectacular views of Portugal. Before sailing, begin your vacation your way with a three-night stay in beautiful Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Enjoy guided sightseeing to see the city highlights, including Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. Join an excursion to magnificent Palacio Nacional de Sintra. Stop in Coimbra for a city sightseeing tour before reaching Porto where you will board your Avalon Suite Ship® to start a delightful river cruise across Portugal!
Like a blue ribbon threading through the green Douro Valley, the River Douro carries you through some of Portugal’s most legendary landscapes. Meaning “River of Gold,” the Douro River lives up to its name by revealing priceless gems along sloping vineyards and sleepy villages where rugged landscapes have been tamed for centuries to produce a bounty of wines and cuisine. Welcome aboard the newest addition to our award-winning fleet of Suite Ships® – the Avalon AlegriaSM to be swept away by Douro’s timeless treasures and traditions, family farms and fevered Fado music, and mouth-watering culinary creations in the world’s oldest demarcated wine region.
Embark on your Suite Ship® in the city of Porto with the opportunity for an optional guided culinary tour to indulge in the city’s world-famous cuisine. Take a guided tour to Braga and Guimarães or start exploring the city with guided sightseeing. Enjoy a guided tour in the charming town of Lamego, or meet the owner of one of the oldest farms in the Douro Valley to sample the proud traditions of olive oil and wine. From Pocinho, enjoy a wine tasting in a local quinta or join a kayak adventure on the Douro River. Visit Freixo de Espada à Cinta, a cozy village with narrow streets, flowered houses, and grand Gothic Manueline windows or choose a full-day experience in Spain with a guided sightseeing excursion to Salamanca. Discover the process of painting an azulejos (traditional Portuguese tile) following the guide of a professional painter. Immerse yourself in an emotionally stirring experience in Portugal’s city of Amarante or taste the unique Vinho Verde.
Your Douro River cruise returns to Porto to soak in the scenic mysteries of this city’s Historical Centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site. These and countless other treasures await you on the River of Gold in Portugal’s dazzling Douro Valley.
*14 nights in the same stateroom: + $100pp (double occupancy)
*14 nights in the same stateroom: +$200pp (single occupancy)
*There are only a limited amount of staterooms available on each sailing where moving is not going to be necessary.
Your Cruise
- 8 Day Douro River Cruise
- Taxes
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- Travel Credit - Ask Us!
Avalon Waterways Booking Bonus
- 3 Nights Hotel in Lisbon
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board daily
- Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner are included daily on board
- Expert Cruise Director
- Avalon Adventure Host available as your guide for fitness activities and active excursions
- Wide selection of complimentary bikes and e-bikes
- Friendly, English-speaking staff delivering consummate personal service
- Avalon ChoiceSM with your preference of Classic, Active, or Discovery included excursions and sightseeing with Certified Local Guides; and MyAvalonSM Guided Optional Excursions
- Complimentary AvalonGO mobile app with itinerary information before and during your cruise, including schedules, transfer details, daily itineraries, dining and bar menus, and more!
- Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi access on Europe Avalon Suite Ships®
- Sky Deck shade system & premium lounge chairs
- Sky Deck whirlpool
- Sky Deck game area
- Sky Grill with made-to-order al fresco dining
- Updated Fitness Center with cardio, free weights, and Kinesis weight machines
- Panorama Lounge with cozy seating, panoramic windows, and dance floor
- Panorama Dining Room with large panoramic views
- Observation Lounge
- Upscale bar serving premium spirits; fresh fruit available throughout the day
- Adventure Center with Avalon Adventure Host assistance, active gear, bicycles, and fitness class information
- Club Lounge Library with books, cards, and board games
- Elevator
- Non-smoking interior
- Complimentary water stations
- Spacious outside deluxe accommodations with enhanced soundproofing
- Exclusive Comfort Collection Beds
- Large private bathroom featuring full shower with glass door
- Premium personal amenities, including L’Occitane® bath products
- English-language TV channels with 50+ free movies
- Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, hot chocolate, and a selection of teas; cookies available throughout the day
Priority Access
» Priority check-in
» Priority access to specialty restaurant reservations
» Priority line at the Guest Services desk
» Priority line at the Shore Excursions desk
» Priority access to tenders ashore in select ports
» Priority disembarkation
Premium Dining
» Expanded 24-hour room service breakfast menu
» Pinnacle Class ships: Private dining venue for breakfast and dinner with an expanded menu
» All other ships: Priority seating in the Dining Room for breakfast and dinner with an expanded menu
Exclusive Amenities
» Complimentary stateroom upgrade
» Dedicated concierge service
» Welcome glass of sparkling wine on embarkation day
» Premium bathrobes
» Club Orange keycard
» Exclusive Club Orange tote bag (one per stateroom)
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Ribeira
Ribeira is Porto’s biggest heart-stealer. Its UNESO World Heritage maze of medieval alleys zigzag down to the Douro River. A picturesque piazza where tourist and locals mingle, with taverns, restaurants, shops and the perfect place to see the iconic Luis I Bridge.
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Dom Luis I Bridge
The Dom Luís I Bridge, or Luís I Bridge, is a double-deck metal arch bridge that spans the River Douro between the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia in Portugal. At its construction, its 172 metres span was the longest of its type in the world.
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Belem Tower
The unique four-story Belem Tower fortress sits directly on the banks of the Tagus, and was built in the 16th century to defend the harbor. Originally a lighthouse, it was also used as a prison.
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DAY 1 - LISBON, PORTUGAL
Welcome to Lisbon. Your day in Lisbon is free to explore at your leisure.
DAY 2 - LISBON
Portuguese Treasures
Classic Excursion
Explore Lisbon, Portugal’s capital, with a Local Guide. Do not miss the must-see sights, including Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries.
You might opt to join an optional gastronomic walking tour to learn about the authentic flavors, aromas, and traditions of Portugal. This evening you might join an optional excursion including a traditional Portuguese dinner, followed by a live concert of traditional Portuguese Fado music.
DAY 3 - LISBON
A Resplendent Royal Residence
Classic Excursion
This afternoon, join us on a guided excursion to Sintra, where you will visit the National Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, drive to Cabo da Roca and enjoy some free time in the Western most point of continental Europe.
In the morning you might join an optional excursion to learn how to bake the most well-known Portuguese tart, known as Pastel de Nata.
DAY 4 - LISBON - COIMBRA - PORTO (EMBARKATION)
Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding
Classic Excursion
Stop in Coimbra for a guided city sightseeing tour. Accompanied by a Local Guide, you’ll explore the historical area of the city and learn all about the oldest university in Portugal, and one of the oldest in the world.
Transfer to Porto to board your Avalon Suite Ship® Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PORTO
DAY 5 - PORTO - PORTO ANTIGO
Portuguese Panoramas
Visit the Adventure Center on board for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
Classic Excursion
Join a guided tour of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue your experience with a ride to the riverside city of Matosinhos and up Avenida da Boavista to admire some of the modern charms of Porto – from ancient avenues to avant-garde graffiti street art, OR:
Classic Excursion
Enter a world of Celtic history and the reign of Cesar Augustus where five roads diverged to form an empire with a full-day guided tour of Braga. Marvel at the magnificent castle and San Miguel church in Guimarães, a UNESCO World Heritage Site*.
Later, feel the passion of Portugal’s soulful and stirring Fado music during a visit with local musicians on board.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PORTO ANTIGO
DAY 6 - PESO DA REGUA
Pastoral Pleasures of Portugal
Discovery Excursion
Experience life on one of the oldest farms in the Douro Valley with a personal tour by the owner of the house, including a wine tasting, OR:
Discovery Excursion
Join a wine painting class with the guidance of a resident artist. An unique experience to try something different and portray an image linked to the culture of wine through an innovative process, OR:
Classic Excursion
Take a guided walking tour of the charming town of Lamego. Enjoy a taste of the local bola de Lamego with sparkling wine and stroll past iconic landmarks like the majestic Lamego Cathedral.
Enjoy a short sailing to Pinhão. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy free time in Pinhão to browse the artisanal markets for woven textiles, terra cotta creations, and culinary delights, or consider joining an optional excursion to learn about the Douro Valley’s “liquid gold” at a traditional olive-oil mill or to visit Casa de Mateus.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PINHÃO
DAY 7 - POCINHO
Kayaks and Quintas in the Douro Valley
Enjoy a relaxing cruise to Pocinho for a day in the Terra Quente region.
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
Discovery Excursion
Join a Workshop conducted by a professional painter to discover the process of painting azulejos (traditional Portuguese tile).
Active Excursion
Discover the Douro River by kayak on a guided adventure through Portugal’s stunning valley. Enjoy breathtaking views and unforgettable moments (operates April to September only – weather dependent)*, OR:
Discovery Excursion
Experience the charm of the Douro region with a visit to a historic vineyard estate. Enjoy a tasting of exquisite red, white, and port wines while soaking in stunning views and uncovering the rich heritage of this renowned winemaking region.
Discovery Excursion
Join us for an onboard workshop to learn Portuguese language and culture. Discover essential words, charming stories, and clever tricks that bring this centuries-old language to life in an interactive and memorable way.
This evening, enjoy an onboard Flamenco show with local artists.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BARCA D’ALVA
DAY 8 - BARCA D'ALVA
The Reign in SpainJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
Classic Excursion
Join our guide for a guided tour this morning to of one of the most remote villages of the country, Freixo de Espada à Cinta village in the Douro International Natural Park, home to majestic birds of prey, OR:
Classic Excursion
Enjoy a guided tour to the historical village of Castelo Rodrigo, which, from the top of a hill, dominates the plateau that stretches from Spain in the east to the deep valley of the Douro in the north. Stroll through its medieval streets and discover the small details that give it color, such as the Hebrew inscriptions and crosses carved on the doorposts and voussoirs, OR:
Classic Excursion
Get a taste of Spain with a full-day excursion to Salamanca. This Spanish city will take your breath away with its stunning streets and squares, featuring a feast for the eyes with Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and "Plateresque" architecture.
This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN FERRADOSA
DAY 9 - FERRADOSA-LEVERINHO
Mountains and Moving Music
This morning enjoy a nice and relaxing sailing through the Douro River.
Discovery Excursion
Enjoy an onboard pastry demonstration.
Discovery Excursion
Join us to visit a wine-producing property, and taste the freshness and lightness of iconic Vinho Verde wine, considered one of the world’s unique white wines, OR:
Classic Excursion
Join a guided sightseeing tour of Amarante – poised against a breathtaking backdrop of the great Serra do Marão mountain and the Tâmega River, which courses through the heart of the city and assortment of houses lining the riverbanks.
This evening, enjoy an onboard live entertainment.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LEVERINHO
DAY 10 - PORTO*
Ancient Charm Meets Avant-Garde
Active Excursion
Enjoy the wharfs of the Douro River and the coastal magnificence of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, on a guided bike tour, OR:
Discovery Excursion
Enjoy a guided visit to one of the many Port wine cellars, where a guide will accompany you through the cellar's facilities, explaining where the grapes are harvested and how the wines are made. At the end of your explorations, taste some of the wines, OR:
Active Excursion
CLASSIC Join a guided sightseeing tour of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue your experience with a ride to the riverside city of Matosinhos and up Avenida da Boavista to admire some of the modern charms of Porto – from ancient avenues to avant-garde graffiti street art.
This afternoon, you may choose to join in a guided optional excursion such as a scenic canal cruise on the Aveiro (Venice of Portugal) or explore a family-owned factory to witness the Portuguese art of cork and barrel production or a culinary tour experience. Perhaps simply spend time strolling through Porto’s cobblestone lanes, lovely shops, and tempting tapas bars this afternoon before experiencing the energy of Porto’s buzzing nightlife.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PORTO
DAY 11 - PORTO (DISEMBARKARTION)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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