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7-night Villages and Vintages: Cruising the Douro River Valley

Roundtrip Porto (Oporto)

Voyage Overview

Embarkation
Porto (Oporto)
Disembarkation
Porto (Oporto)
Destination Highlight

Porto (Oporto), Portugal's second largest city, is full of interest, and the district it heads offers the visitor plenty to see. Along the coast, there are resorts like the cosmopolitan beach of Espinho, busy ports like Matosinhos, with splendid seafood, or traditional fishing towns like Póvoa de Varzim, and there is also an animated casino. Charming Amarante has 17th century mansions overlooking the river and is famous for a sweet egg pastries called "papos de anjo" (angel bellies). In Vila Nova de Gaia, there are lodges where Port wine is blended and aged and where tasting are offered, or visitors may take a river cruise along the Douro. The whole district is filled with prosperous towns, but there are also many calm roads with wonderful views over the river and a rugged and still unspoilt coastline.

About the Ship
Custom-designed by the long-time partner Scylla to accommodate no more than 84 guests within an innovative deck plan featuring 12 300-sq. ft. Tauck Suites and 20 225-sq. ft. cabins, this brand-new 80-meter (263-foot) riverboat was specifically built for cruising amidst the historic quintas and picturesque villages along Portugal's golden Douro River.

Included Amenities

Exclusive Bonus: Contact us for exclusive perks available on this sailing.

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

  • TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Private dinner with wine pairings at Quinta do Portal, a Douro Valley wine estate
  • TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Port wine cocktail-making workshop
  • TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Bicycle tour through Vinho Verde wine country

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

  • Gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director
  • All private Tauck shore excursions – $1,675 Value!
  • Seven nights on the Douro aboard ms Andorinha, designed for Tauck
  • Guided walking tour of Porto's colorful historic center
  • Choice of a visit to a local town on the border of Spain and Portugal for a look into its historical past, or Museu do Côa in the Vale do Côa Archaeological Park
  • Guided tour of 18th-century Mateus Palace in Vila Real
  • Visit to the Museo do Douro, a museum of local viticulture in Peso do Régua
  • Guided visit to the charming medieval city of Guimarães
  • Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks
  • Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
  • 20 meals; service charges, gratuities to local guides, mission fees, taxes and porterage
Starting From
$6,990

Special Solo Traveler Savings: No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers!

Solo Travelers also enjoy Savings of $1000 per cabin in Category 3 and 4: on the April 10, July 3, August 7 and October 9 departures. Certain restrictions apply; ask at time of booking!

Shipboard Credit for Category 5 Staterooms: a €100 shipboard credit (one per stateroom) is provided to guests booked in a Category 5 stateroom to be used for onboard purchases or services (spa, laundry, gift shop, etc.)

Land/cruise price per person, based on double occupancy, includes: cruise fare, most meals, port charges, beer and wine with lunch and dinner aboard ship, shore excursions, applicable fuel surcharges, and gratuities to Tauck Directors, Tauck Cruise Director, ship staff, local guides & drivers, as well as on all included meals. Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks.

Itinerary Changes: Although not expected, Tauck reserves the right to alter the sequence of ports or omit or substitute scheduled ports or attractions at any time without prior notice. East and west itineraries are similar. Museums and attractions may be subject to closure due to state, local or religious holidays. This cruise includes a fair amount of walking in each city.

Shore Excursion Selection: Tauck will contact guests 90 days prior to departure to assist with shore excursion selections.

Note: For activities marked with an asterisk (*) in day-by-day descriptions, participation is at your own risk; a signed liability waiver will be required.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.


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Trip Summary
Ship Name ms Andorinha for Tauck
Departure Date May 01, 2026
Duration 7 Nights
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Offer ID: 1611332
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