RIVER TRIPS · LUXURY RIVER CRUISES IN PORTUGAL
The 5 best luxury river cruises in Portugal you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Travel from Porto to the Douro Valley in a small group with guides such as Alex, Sara, Sergio, or Miguel. Visit two wine estates, taste Port, table wine, olive oil, and honey, enjoy lunch in Pinhão, and cruise the Douro River for an hour.
“There was some miscommunication about the pick up point. Otherwise our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful.”
Spend 10 hours in the Douro Valley with a guide such as Ivo, Ighor, Sara, or Ricardo. Travel in a van limited to eight people, visit two wine estates, taste port, table wine, and olive oil, enjoy a premium lunch, and cruise the river for one hour.
“The trip was amazing. We visited three wineries instead of two wineries plus boat trip on Douro river as the Douro river was closed due to a storm. Our group was of 8 persons plus our bubbly guide Ana. Ana was truly awesome; knowledgeable and full of enthusiasm to make our trip as wonderful as possible. We were picked up from our hotel by Ana. The guides at the wineries were good too and all the estates were beautiful. Lunch served to us in restaurant SUS was exceptional. I somehow was not expecting the valley to look so scenic in the winter but it was beautiful. Definitely worth a day…”
Set out from Douro Marina with Nancy and Fernando or another certified crew, then cruise Porto and Gaia’s six bridges on a yacht limited to 12 people. You’ll see the riverfront, port cellars, Foz do Douro, and the estuary reserve, with sangria, music, and time for photos.
“Beautiful evening cruise along the Douro. Nancy was very friendly and shared great historical context about Porto. It’s worth noting that we were one of the few boats that were still out at sea when the sun set into the sea!!”
Travel from Porto in a small group of up to eight with guides such as Vasco, Luis, David, or Rui. Visit two wineries, taste 10 Portuguese wines, enjoy a wine-paired farm lunch, cruise the Douro on a private boat, and stop at scenic viewpoints along the N222.
“Fun and informative thing to do in Porto. See the Douro Valley, take a great little cruise in a small charming boat with accomplished Pirate & Captain. See the wonderful vistas of the valley, stop to take a photo or two at key spots, and have a delicious local traditional wine and food experience in a choice restaurant. Our Tour Guide David P was the best, he really took care of everyone to make sure they had the best time. Take a jacket or sweater just in case.”
Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring the Douro Valley with guide Pedro or another local guide. From Porto, Gaia, or Vila Real, you’ll taste olive oil among the groves, stop at São Leonardo de Galafura, eat lunch at a small farm, and cruise the Douro River in a group limited to seven.
“Great trip with an excellent guide! Fantastic hospitality. The Duoro Valley is stunning and a must see.”
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