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9-night Porto Prelude Cruise/Land Package: Cruising The Douro

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.

Stateroom Options

Cat 5 Diamond Deck
Cat 5 Diamond Deck (Cat 5)
$11,390

Size: 300 sq. ft. Private Balcony: French Beds: 2 European twin beds that can slide together; (200 cm x 90 cm (79" x 35") when separate or 200 cm x 180 cm (79" x 71") when together Sofa bed is 190 cm x 110 cm (75" x 43"), Approximately 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds.
Stateroom Amenities: 220v above nightstands and desk, 110V above dresser, Flat Screen TV with Remote Control, Hair dryer, Individually Controlled Heating and A/C, International Direct Dial Telephone, iPod Dock with Alarm Clock, Mini-Bar/Refrigerator, Nespresso machine, Safe, Shoe Polish Towels, Wine Glasses, Cat 5 ONLY: Room-service breakfast featuring continental breakfast with eggs, a shipboard credit (one per stateroom) is provided to be used onboard for spa services, gift shop purchases, etc.

Cat 4 Diamond Deck
Cat 4 Diamond Deck (Cat 4)
$10,890

Size: 225 sq. ft. Private Balcony: French Beds: 2 European twin beds that can slide together; (200 cm x 160 cm (79" x 63") when together, or 200 cm x 80 cm (79" x 31.5") per bed when separate), Approximately 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds Stateroom Amenities: Flat Screen TV with Remote Control, Hair dryer, Individually Controlled Heating and A/C, International Direct Dial Telephone, iPod Dock with Alarm Clock, Mini-Bar/Refrigerator, Nespresso machine, Outlets: 220v above nightstands and desk, 110V above dresser, Safe, Shoe Polish Towels, Wine Glasses.

Cat 3 Ruby Deck
Cat 3 Ruby Deck (Cat 3)
$10,690

Size: 225 sq. ft. Private Balcony: French Beds: 2 European twin beds that can slide together (200 cm x 160 cm (79" x 63") when together, or 200 cm x 80 cm (79" x 31.5") per bed when separate), Approximately 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds Stateroom Amenities: Flat Screen TV with Remote Control, Hair dryer, Individually Controlled Heating and A/C, International Direct Dial Telephone, iPod Dock with Alarm Clock, Mini-Bar/Refrigerator, Nespresso machine, Outlets: 220v above nightstands and desk, 110V above dresser, Safe, Shoe Polish Towels, Wine Glasses.

Cat 2 Emerald Deck
Cat 2 Emerald Deck (Cat 2)
$9,190

Size: 200 sq. ft. Private Balcony: No Beds: 2 European twin beds that can slide together (79" x 31" when separate, 79" x 61" when together).
Stateroom Amenities: Flat Screen TV with Remote Control, Hair Dryer, Individually Controlled Heating and A/C, International Direct Dial Telephone, iPod Dock with Alarm Clock, Mini-Bar/Refrigerator, Nespresso machine, Outlets: 220v outlets above nightstands and desk, 110V above desk, Safe, Shoe Polish Towels, Wine Glasses.

Cat 1 Emerald Deck
Cat 1 Emerald Deck (Cat 1)
$8,690

Size: 150 sq. ft. Private Balcony: No Beds: 2 European twin beds that can slide together; 200 cm x 156 cm (two beds 200 cm x 78 cm each); 79" x 61" (two beds 79" x 31"), 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds.
Stateroom Amenities: Flat Screen TV with Remote Control, Hair dryer, Individually Controlled Heating and A/C, International Direct Dial Telephone, iPod Dock with Alarm Clock, Mini-Bar/Refrigerator, Nespresso machine, Outlets: 220v above nightstands and desk, 110V above desk, Safe, Shoe Polish Towels, Wine Glasses.

Included Amenities

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

Experience with Tauck

  • TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – A private welcome reception and dinner at Palacio da Bolsa
  • TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – A "harvest dinner" at a traditional quinta


Tauck Value Includes

  • All private Tauck shore excursions and distinctive inclusions – $3,037 Value
  • A two-night stay at an 18th-century palace turned five-star hotel in Porto before your river cruise begins
  • Sightseeing choices in Porto – either a Port house tour or a tour revealing Porto's maritime history
  • A guided visit to the Douro Museum in Peso da Régua
  • An active hike through the hillside vineyards
  • A guided visit to the artistic town of Barcelos
  • Wine tastings in quintas along the Douro River
  • 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
  • 24 meals, airport transfers on arrival and departure as detailed, gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director, admission fees, service charges, taxes, applicable fuel surcharges and porterage
Starting From
$8,690
Price includes all private Tauck shore excursions, cruise fare, port charges, applicable fuel surcharges, entertainment, and gratuities to Tauck Director and ship staff.
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Trip Summary
Ship Name ms Andorinha for Tauck
Departure Date October 13, 2027
Duration 9 Nights
Offer ID 1691805
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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 8, July 7 and October 13 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.