Porto & the Douro Valley
Overview
Itinerary
Arrive with an included transfer from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and settle onto your riverboat. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers for welcome cocktails and dinner aboard the ship.
Wake up aboard the ship and enjoy a day of choice to explore Porto as you'd like.
- YOUR CHOICE: In the morning, embark on either a port-focused walking tour with a visit to a port house for a tour and tasting or a food-focused walking tour with a stop at a local market. In the afternoon, take part in a surfing lesson on the Atlantic Ocean or enjoy a scenic bike ride along the Douro, ending with time to relax, cool off, and swim in the Atlantic.
Today invites you to indulge in another opportunity of choice to do as you'd like.
- YOUR CHOICE: Embark on a guided walking tour of Braga, nicknamed the "Rome of Portugal" before exploring Portugal's Vinho Verde region highlighted by a winery visit and samplings of the local wine; visit Arouca Geopark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for a hike across the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world, or stay back and relax aboard your ship, enjoying a beautiful afternoon sail.
Tonight, enjoy a cocktail reception & dinner at DOC. Located along the banks of the Douro, DOC highlights regional produce on creatively curated plates by two-star Michelin chef, Rui Paula.
- YOUR CHOICE: A morning Yoga class with the rolling Portuguese vineyards as your backdrop or stay aboard your ship for a late morning to relax and rejuvenate. Later, tour a nearby vineyard with a choice of hands-on workshops.
Begin the day with an active hike through the Portuguese vineyards. Explore the town of Pinhão on an afternoon orientation walk featuring tasting of local specialties and embark this evening on a Rock Art "Safari" of Peñascosa in the Côa Valley.
Terraced vineyards rise above the river as the Douro winds through sunlit valleys, setting the scene for a day of discovery.
- YOUR CHOICE: Visit a local quinta for a wine tasting, paddle a kayak along the Sabor River, or explore the Upper Douro region by bike.
Your final day along the Douro offers you yet another way to discover Portugal, your way. Join your fellow travelers this evening for a send-off cocktail as your adventure comes to a close.
- YOUR CHOICE: A bike ride through the Vinho Verde Region or climb the "stairway to heaven" in Lamego.
Enjoy a final breakfast before departing the riverboat. Transfers are included to Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO).
- YOUR CHOICE: Morning departures or extend your stay in Porto.
Trip Inclusions
- Private night visit to prehistoric rock art - Visit the largest open-air gallery of Paleolithic rock art in Europe - Peñascosa. Located in the Côa Valley, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to "petroglyphs" or carvings of animals created over 20,000 years ago.
- Vineyard Hike over Pinhão - Embark on an active hike through the rolling, terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley, one of the most scenic stretches along the river. As you climb, take in sweeping views of steep slopes lined with vines and golden light spilling across the hills. Your destination is the timeless village of Provesende, where tradition and tranquility await.
- Off-ship dinner at DOC - With the Douro as your backdrop, dine at DOC, where every meal is a special moment and Michelin-star chef, Rui Paula, dazzles your palate by blending modern and inventive culinary techniques with traditional dishes.
- Experience Porto Your Way - A perfect jumping-off point for any Portuguese adventure, our multi-night exploration of Porto, one of the country's most vibrant cities, offers ample opportunities to explore, with or without us.
- All hotel and riverboat accommodations, excursions, meals and beverages aboard the ship (including unlimited wine, beer, spirits, and soft drinks), select meals on shore, sightseeing, port charges, gratuities, and the services of ship staff, local guides, your Roam Directors and your Roam Cruise Director are included.
- 20 included meals (7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners)
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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