Porto, the Douro valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise)

5 nights from £1,287pp departing Thursday 7th May 2026

Immerse yourself in the festive and warm atmosphere of Portugal and Spain where you will discover a unique way of life. You will visit Porto, a subtle mixture of modernity and history famous for its wine, or Salamanca and its cathedral, Spain's 'golden city'. It has a rich architectural, religious and gastronomic culture.

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					Arrive	Depart
	7th07	MayMay	202626	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. Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 5:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight, join us on an optional excursion by coach for both packages: Tour of Porto 'by night'.
	8th08	MayMay	202626	Porto, Portugal		13:00
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. Join us for the optional excursions proposed :CLASSIC: Guided tour of Porto, one of the oldest cities in Europe, whose historic center was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.DISCOVERY: Touring Porto via tram and visiting the tram museum. We'll board one of the city's trams and partake in this urban-tourism experience all the way to the mouth of the Douro. We'll finish up our excursion with a tasting of some of the local specialties.After our tours, we'll return on board and spend the afternoon sailing. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
	8th08	MayMay	202626	Régua, Portugal	19:30
	9th09	MayMay	202626	Régua, Portugal		09:00
Join us on an optional excursion for both packages : Discover the formal gardens at the Mateus Palace and Vila Real.Tonight's evening will have a Spanish flair.
	9th09	MayMay	202626	Pinhão, Portugal	11:45	17:00
	9th09	MayMay	202626	Vega de Terrón, Spain	21:00
	10th10	MayMay	202626	Vega de Terrón, Spain		16:00
Join us for the optional excursions proposed :CLASSIC: Discover Salamanca, its unusual cathedral and its famous university dating back to 1218, making it one of the oldest in the world.DISCOVERY: Salamanca tapas tour.Tonight's our gala dinner and evening.
	10th10	MayMay	202626	Barca d’Alva, Portugal	16:30	17:00
	10th10	MayMay	202626	Senhora da Hora, Portugal	20:30
	11th11	MayMay	202626	Senhora da Hora, Portugal		07:45
Join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Pinho and tasting of port wine. We'll spend the afternoon cruising. Enjoy an evening of traditional folk entertainment.
	11th11	MayMay	202626	Ferradosa, Portugal	08:45	17:00
	11th11	MayMay	202626	Folgosa, Portugal	12:30	17:00
	11th11	MayMay	202626	Leverinho, Portugal	20:00
	12th12	MayMay	202626	Leverinho, Portugal, disembark the MS Amalia Rodrigues
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

MS Amalia Rodrigues

Launch Year

2019

Capacity

132

Cabins

Accessible

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	5 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		£1,287pp
A_GLS_PP	Cat A (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,401pp
A_GLS_P2	Cat A (Middle Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,552pp
A_GLS_PS	Cat A (Upper Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,591pp
B_GLS_PP	Cat B (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,329pp
B_GLS_P2	Cat B (Middle Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,480pp
B_PMR_P2	Cat B (Middle Deck, Double Bed, Wheelchair Accessible)	£1,480pp
B_GLS_PS	Cat B (Upper Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,519pp
C_GLS_PP	Cat C (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,287pp
C_GLS_P2	Cat C (Middle Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£1,438pp

Suite staterooms from		£1,670pp
B_SU2_P2	Cat B Suite (Middle Deck, 2 Single Beds)	£1,670pp
A_SU2_PS	Cat A Suite (Upper Deck, 2 Single Beds)	£1,781pp

	Oceanview	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Sat 5th Apr 202505 Apr 25	1,396	1,515
Sat 18th Oct 202518 Oct 25	1,334
Fri 3rd Apr 202603 Apr 26	1,196	1,575
Wed 15th Apr 202615 Apr 26	1,196	1,575
Mon 27th Apr 202627 Apr 26	1,196	1,575
Sat 2nd May 202602 May 26	1,287	1,670
Tue 2nd Jun 202602 Jun 26	1,287	1,670
Sun 14th Jun 202614 Jun 26	1,287	1,670
Fri 19th Jun 202619 Jun 26	1,287	1,670