Family Club - From Portugal to Spain: Porto, the Douro Valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise)

7 nights from £1,824pp departing Monday 4th Aug 2025

Portugal and Spain will unveil their treasures along a unique cruise over the Douro. Discover Porto, a city full of charm where its heritage is perfectly combined with the modern, cosmopolitan and intimate at the same time. You will visit the charming city of Lamego where breath-taking landscapes of green hills offer an interesting change of scenery. You will also discover Guimares and its fascinating stories that are reflected in the many monuments and historic buildings surrounding the town.

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	4th04	AugAug	202525	Porto, Portugal, embark on the MS Amalia Rodrigues	17:00
Lively, commercial Oporto is the second largest city in Portugal after Lisbon. Also called Porto for short, the word easily brings to mind the city's most famous product - port wine. Oporto's strategic location on the north bank of the Douro River has accounted for the town's importance since ancient times. The Romans built a fort here where their trading route crossed the Douro, and the Moors brought their own culture to the area. Oporto profited from provisioning crusaders en route to the Holy Land and enjoyed the riches from Portuguese maritime discoveries during the 15th and 16th centuries. Later, port wine trade with Britain compensated for the loss of the spice trade and the end of gold and gem shipments from Brazil. In the 19th century, the city went through a period of new prosperity with the rise of industries. In its wake followed the building of workers' quarters and opulent residences. Since the declaration of Oporto as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the city aims to build up a cultural reference that will provide it with a new image, based on deep historical roots. Among the attractions that make Oporto such an interesting place are its graceful bridges spanning the Douro River, a picturesque riverfront quarter and, most notable, its world-famous port wine lodges. Although Oporto is a bustling centre and home to many different businesses, the source of its greatest fame is the rich, sweet fortified red wine we know as port. Embarkation. We'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Optional excursion: CLASSIC Package: Porto by night.
	5th05	AugAug	202525	Porto, Portugal		12:00
Lively, commercial Oporto is the second largest city in Portugal after Lisbon. Also called Porto for short, the word easily brings to mind the city's most famous product - port wine. Oporto's strategic location on the north bank of the Douro River has accounted for the town's importance since ancient times. The Romans built a fort here where their trading route crossed the Douro, and the Moors brought their own culture to the area. Oporto profited from provisioning crusaders en route to the Holy Land and enjoyed the riches from Portuguese maritime discoveries during the 15th and 16th centuries. Later, port wine trade with Britain compensated for the loss of the spice trade and the end of gold and gem shipments from Brazil. In the 19th century, the city went through a period of new prosperity with the rise of industries. In its wake followed the building of workers' quarters and opulent residences. Since the declaration of Oporto as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the city aims to build up a cultural reference that will provide it with a new image, based on deep historical roots. Among the attractions that make Oporto such an interesting place are its graceful bridges spanning the Douro River, a picturesque riverfront quarter and, most notable, its world-famous port wine lodges. Although Oporto is a bustling centre and home to many different businesses, the source of its greatest fame is the rich, sweet fortified red wine we know as port. Optional excursions: - CLASSIC package: Porto - FAMILY package: Tour Porto by tram and visit the Tramway Museum We'll begin our cruise to Peso da Rgua this afternoon. Enjoy a free evening to explore Peso da Rgua on your own.
	5th05	AugAug	202525	Régua, Portugal	20:00
	6th06	AugAug	202525	Régua, Portugal		09:00
Optional CLASSIC package excursion: Vila Real and Mateus Palace. We'll then spend the afternoon cruising to Vega de Terron. Enjoy an evening of flamenco entertainment on board.
	6th06	AugAug	202525	Pinhão, Portugal	11:30	17:00
	6th06	AugAug	202525	Vega de Terrón, Spain	20:30
	7th07	AugAug	202525	Vega de Terrón, Spain		16:30
Optional excursions: - CLASSIC package: Salamanca - FAMILY package: Pool time in Salamanca Our ship will cruise to Barca d'Alva.
	7th07	AugAug	202525	Barca d’Alva, Portugal	17:00
	8th08	AugAug	202525	Barca d’Alva, Portugal		08:30
This morning will be spent cruising. Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Pinho and tasting of port wine. Tonight's our gala dinner and evening.
	8th08	AugAug	202525	Ferradosa, Portugal	14:00	17:00
	8th08	AugAug	202525	Pinhão, Portugal	17:30
	9th09	AugAug	202525	Pinhão, Portugal		09:00
Optional CLASSIC package excursion: Lamego. We'll begin our cruise to Porto this afternoon. Enjoy an evening of fado entertainment on board.
	9th09	AugAug	202525	Régua, Portugal	11:30	17:00
	9th09	AugAug	202525	Porto, Portugal	20:30
Lively, commercial Oporto is the second largest city in Portugal after Lisbon. Also called Porto for short, the word easily brings to mind the city's most famous product - port wine. Oporto's strategic location on the north bank of the Douro River has accounted for the town's importance since ancient times. The Romans built a fort here where their trading route crossed the Douro, and the Moors brought their own culture to the area. Oporto profited from provisioning crusaders en route to the Holy Land and enjoyed the riches from Portuguese maritime discoveries during the 15th and 16th centuries. Later, port wine trade with Britain compensated for the loss of the spice trade and the end of gold and gem shipments from Brazil. In the 19th century, the city went through a period of new prosperity with the rise of industries. In its wake followed the building of workers' quarters and opulent residences. Since the declaration of Oporto as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the city aims to build up a cultural reference that will provide it with a new image, based on deep historical roots. Among the attractions that make Oporto such an interesting place are its graceful bridges spanning the Douro River, a picturesque riverfront quarter and, most notable, its world-famous port wine lodges. Although Oporto is a bustling centre and home to many different businesses, the source of its greatest fame is the rich, sweet fortified red wine we know as port.
	10th10	AugAug	202525	Porto, Portugal
Lively, commercial Oporto is the second largest city in Portugal after Lisbon. Also called Porto for short, the word easily brings to mind the city's most famous product - port wine. Oporto's strategic location on the north bank of the Douro River has accounted for the town's importance since ancient times. The Romans built a fort here where their trading route crossed the Douro, and the Moors brought their own culture to the area. Oporto profited from provisioning crusaders en route to the Holy Land and enjoyed the riches from Portuguese maritime discoveries during the 15th and 16th centuries. Later, port wine trade with Britain compensated for the loss of the spice trade and the end of gold and gem shipments from Brazil. In the 19th century, the city went through a period of new prosperity with the rise of industries. In its wake followed the building of workers' quarters and opulent residences. Since the declaration of Oporto as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the city aims to build up a cultural reference that will provide it with a new image, based on deep historical roots. Among the attractions that make Oporto such an interesting place are its graceful bridges spanning the Douro River, a picturesque riverfront quarter and, most notable, its world-famous port wine lodges. Although Oporto is a bustling centre and home to many different businesses, the source of its greatest fame is the rich, sweet fortified red wine we know as port. Enjoy a morning on your own in Porto. Optional excursions: - CLASSIC package: Guimares - FAMILY package: World of Discoveries Enjoy an evening of traditional entertainment on board.
	11th11	AugAug	202525	Porto, Portugal, disembark the MS Amalia Rodrigues
Lively, commercial Oporto is the second largest city in Portugal after Lisbon. Also called Porto for short, the word easily brings to mind the city's most famous product - port wine. Oporto's strategic location on the north bank of the Douro River has accounted for the town's importance since ancient times. The Romans built a fort here where their trading route crossed the Douro, and the Moors brought their own culture to the area. Oporto profited from provisioning crusaders en route to the Holy Land and enjoyed the riches from Portuguese maritime discoveries during the 15th and 16th centuries. Later, port wine trade with Britain compensated for the loss of the spice trade and the end of gold and gem shipments from Brazil. In the 19th century, the city went through a period of new prosperity with the rise of industries. In its wake followed the building of workers' quarters and opulent residences. Since the declaration of Oporto as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the city aims to build up a cultural reference that will provide it with a new image, based on deep historical roots. Among the attractions that make Oporto such an interesting place are its graceful bridges spanning the Douro River, a picturesque riverfront quarter and, most notable, its world-famous port wine lodges. Although Oporto is a bustling centre and home to many different businesses, the source of its greatest fame is the rich, sweet fortified red wine we know as port. Disembarkation.

MS Amalia Rodrigues

Launch Year

2019

Capacity

132

Cabins

Accessible

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Holiday Summary

	7 nights cruising on the Douro
	All meals included
	Drinks included with meals & at the bar
	Gala dinner & evening welcome cocktail
	Free Wi-Fi in lounge & bar
	Headsets included for excursions
	Travel Assistance & Repatriation Insurance
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Oceanview staterooms from		£1,824pp
A_GLS_PS	Cat A (Upper Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£2,008pp
B_GLS_P2	Cat B (Middle Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,875pp
B_PMR_P2	Cat B (Middle Deck, Double Bed, Wheelchair Accessible)	£1,875pp
B_GLS_PS	Cat B (Upper Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,922pp
C_GLS_P2	Cat C (Middle Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,824pp

Suite staterooms from		£2,117pp
B_SU2_P2	Cat B Suite (Middle Deck, 2 Single Beds)	£2,117pp

	Oceanview	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Mon 28th Jul 202528 Jul 25	1,875	2,117
Mon 28th Jul 202528 Jul 25	1,875	2,117
Mon 28th Jul 202528 Jul 25	1,875	2,117
Mon 4th Aug 202504 Aug 25	1,824	2,117
Mon 4th Aug 202504 Aug 25	1,824	2,117
Wed 1st Jul 202601 Jul 26	1,696	2,207
Wed 1st Jul 202601 Jul 26	1,696	2,207
Wed 8th Jul 202608 Jul 26	1,696	2,207
Wed 8th Jul 202608 Jul 26	1,696	2,207
Wed 15th Jul 202615 Jul 26	1,696	2,207
Wed 15th Jul 202615 Jul 26	1,696	2,207
Wed 22nd Jul 202622 Jul 26	1,696	2,207
Wed 22nd Jul 202622 Jul 26	1,696	2,207
Wed 29th Jul 202629 Jul 26	1,696	2,207
Wed 29th Jul 202629 Jul 26	1,696	2,207
Wed 5th Aug 202605 Aug 26	1,696	2,207
Wed 5th Aug 202605 Aug 26	1,696	2,207
Wed 12th Aug 202612 Aug 26	1,696	2,207
Wed 12th Aug 202612 Aug 26	1,696	2,207