Portugal's River of Gold

9 nights from £2,895pp commencing Thursday 4th Dec 2025

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					Arrive	Depart
	4th04	DecDec	202525	2 nights accommodation before your cruise
	6th06	DecDec	202525	Porto, Portugal, embark on the Viking Gyda
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.
	7th07	DecDec	202525	Régua, Portugal
	7th07	DecDec	202525	Pinhão, Portugal
	8th08	DecDec	202525	Cruising
	8th08	DecDec	202525	Barca d’Alva, Portugal
	9th09	DecDec	202525	Salamanca, Spain
	10th10	DecDec	202525	Pinhão, Portugal
	10th10	DecDec	202525	Régua, Portugal
	11th11	DecDec	202525	Régua, Portugal
	11th11	DecDec	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.
	12th12	DecDec	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.
	13th13	DecDec	202525	Porto, Portugal, disembark the Viking Gyda
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.

Viking Gyda

Launch Year

2025

Capacity

106

Cabins

Accessible

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Holiday Summary

	Return flights including luggage allowance
	Overseas Transfers
	2 nights in a hotel before your cruise
	7 nights cruising on the Douro
	Deluxe ensuite accommodation with river view
	Beer, wine and soft drinks at lunch & dinner
	Alternative restaurant with lighter meals
	One complimentary shore excursion in every port
	Free Wi-Fi included
	Complimentary tea and coffee
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Oceanview staterooms from		£2,895pp
E	Standard Stateroom	£2,995pp
F	Standard Stateroom	£2,895pp

Balcony staterooms from		£4,095pp
C	French Balcony Stateroom	£4,145pp
D	French Balcony Stateroom	£4,095pp
A	Veranda Stateroom	£4,295pp
B	Veranda Stateroom	£4,195pp

Suite staterooms from		£4,895pp
AA	Veranda Suite	£5,295pp
AB	Veranda Suite	£4,895pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£2,895pp
E	Standard Stateroom	£2,995pp
F	Standard Stateroom	£2,895pp

Balcony staterooms from		£4,095pp
C	French Balcony Stateroom	£4,145pp
D	French Balcony Stateroom	£4,095pp
A	Veranda Stateroom	£4,295pp
B	Veranda Stateroom	£4,195pp

Suite staterooms from		£4,895pp
AA	Veranda Suite	£5,295pp
AB	Veranda Suite	£4,895pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£2,895pp
E	Standard Stateroom	£2,995pp
F	Standard Stateroom	£2,895pp

Balcony staterooms from		£4,095pp
C	French Balcony Stateroom	£4,145pp
D	French Balcony Stateroom	£4,095pp
A	Veranda Stateroom	£4,295pp
B	Veranda Stateroom	£4,195pp

Suite staterooms from		£4,895pp
AA	Veranda Suite	£5,295pp
AB	Veranda Suite	£4,895pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£2,895pp
E	Standard Stateroom	£2,995pp
F	Standard Stateroom	£2,895pp

Balcony staterooms from		£4,095pp
C	French Balcony Stateroom	£4,145pp
D	French Balcony Stateroom	£4,095pp
A	Veranda Stateroom	£4,295pp
B	Veranda Stateroom	£4,195pp

Suite staterooms from		£4,895pp
AA	Veranda Suite	£5,295pp
AB	Veranda Suite	£4,895pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£2,895pp
E	Standard Stateroom	£2,995pp
F	Standard Stateroom	£2,895pp

Balcony staterooms from		£4,095pp
C	French Balcony Stateroom	£4,145pp
D	French Balcony Stateroom	£4,095pp
A	Veranda Stateroom	£4,295pp
B	Veranda Stateroom	£4,195pp

Suite staterooms from		£4,895pp
AA	Veranda Suite	£5,295pp
AB	Veranda Suite	£4,895pp