Overview
Read 5 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on Uniworld's 11 Day Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley. An extraordinary journey designed for culturally curious travelers, with a highlight hotel stay in Lisbon. Following the Douro River through Portugal and into Spain, you’ll cruise past steeply terraced hillsides, quaint villages and acres of ripe vineyards. Enjoy private tastings of Port and explore Porto’s historic Ribeira district, home to iconic rabelo boats, cutting-edge cuisine and a thriving art scene. Wind your way through the dramatic landscapes of the UNESCO-designated Douro read more Valley, heading ashore to visit charming quintas and meet the winemakers who operate them. See the famous university of Salamanca, Spain, and visit the mountaintop village of Castelo Rodrigo.
Your journey ends in Lisbon, the city that launched some of the world’s most renowned explorers. There’s no better way to discover Europe’s best-kept secret than this scenic and all-inclusive river cruise!
Your journey ends in Lisbon, the city that launched some of the world’s most renowned explorers. There’s no better way to discover Europe’s best-kept secret than this scenic and all-inclusive river cruise!
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Uniworld
5 Trip Reviews
Avg. Rating: 4.8/5
Passengers
98
Crew
37
Launched
2021
Cruise Code
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Itinerary
Arrive in Porto, the port city at the mouth of the Douro.
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. (B/L/WD)
Featured Excursions: Choice of Porto Panoramic Tour OR Do as the Locals Do: Porto Walking Tour OR Let's Go: Porto to the Sea Bike Tour
Featured Excursions: Choice of Porto Panoramic Tour OR Do as the Locals Do: Porto Walking Tour OR Let's Go: Porto to the Sea Bike 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. (B/L/D)
Featured Excursions: Choice of Douro Museum OR Lamego Walking Tour with Tasting OR Nights Out: Dinner at a Local Quinta OR Cooking with the Condessa
Featured Excursions: Choice of Douro Museum OR Lamego Walking Tour with Tasting OR Nights Out: Dinner at a Local Quinta OR Cooking with the Condessa
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. (B/L/D)
Featured Excursions: Choice of Castelo Rodrigo OR Archaeological Park of the Côa Valley
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. (B/L/D)
Featured Excursion: Salamanca - The Golden City and Spain's Oldest University
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. (B/L/D)
Featured Excursions: Choice of Local Quinta Guided Tour with Tasting OR Let's Go: Vineyard Hike and 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
Featured Excursion: Guimarães City Tour
Disembark the ship and board a motorcoach, heading south through Portugal's picturesque countryside to Lisbon where you will check in to your hotel. Along the way, we'll stop in the charismatic city of Óbidos, where you'll enjoy a couple hours of free time to explore and have lunch on your own. If you'd like help selecting an eatery, your Cruise Manager will be happy to make some suggestions. (B/L/D)
Featured Excursion: Portuguese Cooking Class
Featured Excursion: Portuguese Cooking Class
Everything old is new again in the Portuguese capital. Get to know this hilly metropolis with a city tour that shows you all the top sights and treats you to an iconic, locally made pastry. (B)
Featured Excursions: Choice of Lisbon City Tour OR Lisbon Foodie Walk OR Retro Sidecar Lisbon Tour
Featured Excursions: Choice of Lisbon City Tour OR Lisbon Foodie Walk OR Retro Sidecar Lisbon Tour
Experience your own “Age of Discovery” with a full day to explore Lisbon however you wish. The city hosts remarkable museums and excellent shopping, and natives of Lisbon boast that they have the best food in the world. (B)
Featured Excursion: Sintra and Cascais
Featured Excursion: Sintra and Cascais
If your cruise/tour package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Lisbon Portela Airport for your flight home. (B)
Tour Inclusions
- 2 countries: Spain and Portugal
- 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
- Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
- Cultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment
- 7 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
- Guided “Do as the Locals Do” program
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
- All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
- 10 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
- Welcome and Farewell Dinners
- Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water
- 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the chic S.S. São Gabriel
- 3 nights in Lisbon at the Tivoli Avenida Liberdade (or similar) with breakfast
- Beautifully appointed riverview staterooms and suites with hotel-style beds, draped in fine linens with a choice of pillows
- Free Wi-Fi
- 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
Once you step onboard the world’s finest and most awarded river cruise line for the first time, we are quite sure the refined luxury onboard our fleet will sweep you off your feet.
We draw our inspiration for the design philosophy of every one of the 17 ships in our fleet directly from the destination in which they more 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.
We draw our inspiration for the design philosophy of every one of the 17 ships in our fleet directly from the destination in which they more 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.
S.S. Sao Gabriel
The 98-passenger S.S. São Gabriel embodies the beautiful Douro River Valley like no other ship in the region. Read more
All-Inclusive Luxury
Uniworld has elevated all-inclusive river cruising on the Douro to an entirely new level. Read more
Curated Experiences
Shore excursions for every traveler type. Select whichever included excursions interest you the most. Read more
Wellness
Your Uniworld experience includes many options for you to stay fit both on board and onshore. Read more
Outstanding Service
Uniworld strives to go above and beyond to deliver you a truly exceptional travel experience. Read more
Culinary Excellence
Be treated to world-class cuisine made from fresh ingredients, locally sourced from the destinations you visit. Read more
Trip Reviews (5)
Had an amazing time. Beautiful scenery along the Douro River. Global Journeys our travel agent Hannah Campbell did an amazing job organising our tour. Thank you Hannah. Uniworld who we travelled with were fabulous, staff were so obliging and friendly. Accommodation at hotel and on board were 1st class. Met some very friendly people. Overall a wonderful experience.
Lovely trip of Portugal and Spain 12
Jan , VIC, Australia, May 2018
This was a lovely trip and weather was perfect. It was well organised and as a single person travelling alone some great friendships soon developed. The hotel in Lisbon was central and comfortable and the sightseeing gave one a good insight into this vibrant city. Highlights for me were the famous pastry shop of the original absolutely delicious Portuguese read more Tart in Belem and the magnificent 18th century library at the university of Coimbra which we visited going up to Porto to board the ship.
The Queen Isabel was a very comfortable ship and the meals fabulous. After sightseeing around the historic and lovey city of Porto we cruised through beautiful terraced vineyards, visiting wineries and given a good insight into this important industry. Other favorites were the museums, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Salamanca and the 12 Century walled village of Castelo Rodrigo.
This trip certainly lived up to my expectations and I highly recommend Uniworld. Thank you Georgie for your excellent care in organizing my whole trip.
The Queen Isabel was a very comfortable ship and the meals fabulous. After sightseeing around the historic and lovey city of Porto we cruised through beautiful terraced vineyards, visiting wineries and given a good insight into this important industry. Other favorites were the museums, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Salamanca and the 12 Century walled village of Castelo Rodrigo.
This trip certainly lived up to my expectations and I highly recommend Uniworld. Thank you Georgie for your excellent care in organizing my whole trip.
Truly a world heritage area 12
Roger , NSW, Australia, Aug 2016
I was a little worried about embarking on this trip gathered several negative reviews written about it. All I can say about those, is that some people need to get a life. Yes it was not a Uniworld boat, it was leased from a Portuguese company, but so what? The service was first rate, the included tours were all excellent, the food was excellent and read more even the wi-fi worked which is more than can be said for some of the other European river cruises. The Douro river and its valley are truly magnificent. The scenery far exceeds what you experience on the Rhine and the beauty is that the boat only sails during the day and stops at night meaning you can actually see it all. It is truly a world heritage area that should be visited. The Queen Isabella is a great way to go. The only slight negative is that the QI is a little smaller than the other European boats and thereby cabins are also smaller but they are adequate. The dining room, particularly at dinner, needs some sort of acoustic dampening as it was difficult to have conversations due to the noise from the many discussions being had. Overall an excellent trip. Thanks to Hannah for pulling it all together, it all went very smoothly.
Overall a very enjoyable tour 5
Neil Tuckwell, Australia, May 2014
Overall a very enjoyable tour. Excellent meals. The small al fresco dinning areas at the front of the boat were especially pleasant. Enjoyed not moving at night. Some large groups on the boat were inclined to take over dinning tables as their exclusive 'reservation' especially the window view! An unfortunate experience with the laundry when white read more clothes came back mauve because dark pants were washed with light coloured slacks and t-shirts. The hotel manager was very helpful and recompensed us for the loss. Would recommend the tour to anyone.
Tour was excellent and the pace was good 2
Hilary Moody, Australia, Oct 2013
The tour was excellent and the pace was good. The local guides were knowledgeable, friendly and provided many insights into Portuguese life that we would have missed if we travelled independently. The Lisbon director was especially good with providing information on dining options and shopping and she also stressed the need to watch and prepare for read more pick pockets as did the local Porto guide. The cruise ship's accommodation, food and the program offered was excellent. The only concern was that the noise level in the dining room made conversation very difficult for normal hearing people and impossible for those with hearing aids. The ship did provide an al fresco area for dining which thankfully took us out of the dining room noise. Perhaps they need to look at some form of noise baffles for this area. The Douro valley is indeed very beautiful and the fact that we did a lot of daylight cruise allowed us to really enjoy this beautiful part of Portugal. We highly reccommend this tour.
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Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Uniworld. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Uniworld. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
