Overview
When your journey by land concludes, it’s time to board your cruise of the Douro River Valley. Sail past the steeply terraced hillsides, quaint villages, and acres of ripe vineyards that make up the UNESCO-designated landscape, heading ashore to visit charming quintas and meet the winemakers who operate them.
Itinerary
Arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to the Gran Melia Felix.
Tonight, toast the start of your journey with your fellow guests at our Welcome Dinner.
The riches of Madrid are yours to uncover, beginning with a stroll among the city's historic sites with your Local Expert. Personalize your day by joining an art historian at the Prado Museum or choosing to join a walking tour of the old town.
Featured Excursions: Choice of Madrid Sightseeing Tour OR Prado Museum OR Old Madrid Walking Tour
Barcelona's captivating architecture is yours to discover. Pay a visit to Gaudí's imaginative Sagrada Família, where mosaic spires pierce the sky like a giant crown and serve as symbol of Barcelona. Later, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Featured Excursion: Barcelona City Tour with Sagrada Familia
Stroll through the colorful mosaics and playful designs of Park Güell with a Local Expert, uncovering Gaudí's unique vision. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore more of Barcelona at your own pace.
Featured Excursion: Barcelona Park Güell Visit
Follow the golden Costa Dorada through olive and orange groves along the Mediterranean coast. Stop for lunch to savor a creative Mediterranean menu made from fresh seasonal produce at Vicent Guimera's Michelin-starred L'Antic Molí before arriving in Valencia. Explore this vibrant city, rich in history, with your Travel Concierge.
Featured Excursions: Choice of Valencia Orientation OR Michelin-Starred Lunch at L'Antic Moli
Travel to colorful Granada to live the good life. Join a Local Expert to experience the exquisite Alhambra Palace, a sprawling arabesque complex built by the Moors in the 13th century. Later, check into your own decadent stay—a renovated 19th-century palace centrally located in Granada.
Featured Excursion: Alhambra Palace Visit
Step back in time at Córdoba's Old Roman Bridge and great Mosque-Cathedral, strolling beneath delicate arches and pillars. Exquisite structures continue at the magnificent Mezquita, one of the greatest works of Islamic architecture. After arriving in Seville, dine at an elegant restaurant in town.
Featured Excursions: Choice of See the Roman Bridge in Córdoba OR Córdoba Mezquita Visit
Discover the rich Andalusian culture of Seville, from its orange-scented streets to lively plazas. Personalize your day by visiting the Fine Arts Museum to admire treasured masterpieces or choosing to explore the magnificent Seville Cathedral. Later, embrace the spirit of flamenco on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience with a private dance lesson at the Cristina Heeren Foundation.
Featured Excursions: Choice of Discover Flamenco at the Cristina Heeren Foundation OR Seville Cathedral Visit OR Seville Fine Arts Museum Visit
After enjoying a relaxed start to your morning, immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and scents of Andalusia with a morning market visit to Mercado de Abastos, where your cooking experience awaits. Learn the secrets to Spain's popular dishes and dine on your creations.
Featured Excursion: Seville Cooking Class with Lunch
Greet Portugal in the charming hilltop town of Serpa. Over lunch, you're treated to a stirring performance of Cante Alentejano. With a song in your heart, continue to Évora and check into your elegant hotel.
Featured Excursion: Serpa Lunch with Private Singing Performance
Discover the charming, historic town of Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Bask in Évora's flavors at Herdade da Calada winery where you'll explore the estate, learn about their winemaking process, and have the privilege to sip on a selection of their tantalizing local wines. Later, enjoy a delicious dinner of Portuguese specialties.
Featured Excursions: Choice of Évora Wine Tasting OR Évora City Tour
Begin your day at Lisbon's Monument to the Discoveries and the waterfront Belém Tower, two enduring symbols of Portugal's Age of Exploration. Visit the National Coach Museum to admire one of the world's finest collections of ceremonial carriages, before marveling at the intricate design of the Queluz Palace. This evening, dine in style at Cervejaria Liberdade.
Featured Excursions: Choice of Visit to the National Palace of Queluz OR Visit Lisbon's Coach Museum OR Lisbon Belém Quarter Visit
Transfer to Porto, where your Floating Boutique Hotel awaits. As you settle into your new home for the week, we'll begin our cruise of the spectacular Douro River Valley.
Portugal's second city (after Lisbon), Porto gave its name to the nation's most famous export, Port wine, and to the nation itself. Today, choose to explore Portugal on foot or by panoramic drive. In the evening, a special Captain's Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Featured Excursions: Choice of Porto Panoramic Tour OR Do as the Locals Do: Porto Walking Tour
Get a crash course on the history of Port during your visit to the Douro Museum. Later, discover the wonders of a special town right in the gateway of the Douro Valley, Lamego. This evening, enjoy a Night Out with dinner at a local quinta.
Featured Excursions: Choice of Douro Museum OR Lamego Walking Tour with Tasting OR Nights Out: Dinner at a Local Quinta
Go medieval today at Castelo Rodrigo, both the name of a hilltop castle as well as the village that surrounds it. The view from the top is incredible and the village is a charming place to ramble, relax and replenish. Alternatively, lace up your hiking boots and unleash your inner Indiana Jones with an up-close gander at some prehistoric carvings at an archaeological park.
Featured Excursions: Choice of Castelo Rodrigo OR Archaeological Park of the Côa Valley
Today, you can visit the historic university town of Salamanca—the “Golden City”—famous for its sand-colored buildings and abundance of churches. Feel the centuries fall away as your ship winds its way through the pristine, dramatic UNESCO-protected landscapes of the Douro River Valley.
Featured Excursion: Salamanca - The Golden City and Spain's Oldest University
Today is all about wine, which has been cultivated in the Douro River Valley since ancient Roman times. Partake in a choice of excursions including a tasting at a prestigious Port wine estate or a vineyard hike with a wine tasting at a local quinta.
Featured Excursions: Choice of Local Quinta Guided Tour with Tasting OR Let's Go: Vineyard Hike and Wine Tasting at a Local Quinta
Explore Guimarães, the town where Portugal was born. Its well-preserved architecture and stylish young residents make it a pleasure to visit. In the evening, a special Captain's Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you. (B/L/FD)
Featured Excursion: Guimarães City Tour
If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to Porto Airport for your flight home.
Tour Inclusions
- 2 countries: Portugal & Spain
- 10 UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager during the cruise
- Services of a Luxury Gold Travel Concierge during the land tour. From securing exclusive reservations to expertly guiding you through each destination, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your trip is tailored to your tastes and preferences
- Unparalleled comfort aboard “Business Class” coaches for your land tour. Custom fitted with fewer seats per vehicle, these coaches afford ample legroom, reclining seats, and panoramic windows for enjoying the impressive views
- In-room porterage included at all hotels
- Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise Manager) are included during the cruise
- Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences
- Captivating onboard local entertainment and enrichment opportunities
- 17 days of included experiences
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system
- Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks during your cruise
- All meals during your cruise, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
- Daily breakfast during your land tour, with additional meals included on select days and at least one acclaimed dining experience
- 19 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 12 dinners
- Captain's Welcome and Farewell Receptions during your cruise
- Unlimited beverages during your cruise including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water
- 2-night stay in Madrid at the Hotel Fénix Gran Meliá (or similar)
- 2-night stay in Barcelona at the Hotel Ohla Barcelona (or similar)
- 1-night stay in Valencia at the Hospes Palau de la Mar (or similar)
- 1-night stay in Granada at the Hospes Palacio de los Patos (or similar)
- 3-night stay in Seville at the Hotel Colón Gran Meliá (or similar)
- 1-night stay in Évora at the Convento do Espinheiro, Historic Hotel & Spa (or similar)
- 2-night stay in Lisbon at the Pousada de Lisboa (or similar)
- 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom onboard the S.S. São Gabriel
- Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites on the cruise ship have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, custom cotton sateen sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
- Free Wi-Fi during the cruise, at hotels, and on select coaches
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
Life On Board
We draw our inspiration for the design philosophy of every one of the 17 ships in our fleet directly from the destination more in which they sail. The craftsmanship, the attention to detail, the art onboard, the handcrafted furniture and intricacy of the fabrics are lovingly assembled to be a masterpiece in and of itself. Stepping onboard is to step into a world of beautiful colours and one-of-a-kind details that truly bring your destination to life.
Crafting experiences you can’t find anywhere else, means continuing to elevate Uniworld to new heights year after year. From the addition of four new Super Ships in Egypt, Vietnam, Portugal and Italy, to the award winning service that comes from the heart, we’re putting even more emphasis on what’s onboard to enhancing several itineraries to accommodate guest’s diverse tastes for the future. We truly look forward to welcoming our Australian guests onboard.
The 98-passenger S.S. São Gabriel embodies the beautiful Douro River Valley like no other ship in the region. Read more
Uniworld has elevated all-inclusive river cruising on the Douro to an entirely new level. Read more
Shore excursions for every traveler type. Select whichever included excursions interest you the most. Read more
Your Uniworld experience includes many options for you to stay fit both on board and onshore. Read more
Uniworld strives to go above and beyond to deliver you a truly exceptional travel experience. Read more
Be treated to world-class cuisine made from fresh ingredients, locally sourced from the destinations you visit. Read more
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Uniworld River Cruises (2026-27)
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