Douro River Cruises

Discover Portugal's lush vineyards; story filled culture and intoxicatingly beautiful natural beauty aboard a Douro River cruise. During your extravagant Douro River cruise, you shall have the wonderful opportunity to see restored palaces in modern cities, as well as getting the chance to visit lovely rural villages along one of Europe's most charming rivers.

Back in the day the Douro River used to be famous for its rushing waters, in which the 'Rabelas' used to navigate and transport casks of wine from the vineyards to the port wine houses down at Vila Nova de Gaia.

Aboard a Douro River cruise is an excellent way to get to know Portugal. During a Douro river cruise you will have the chance to visit the beautiful ancient city of Lisbon, a 2,000 year old city that was founded by the Phoenecians.  This ancient European capital city was built on seven hills, it is one of the highlights in the history of the many discoveries you will make during your cruise.  

As you cruise north to the Costa Verde (Green Coast) on the Douro River, you will learn that Douro River is the lifeblood of the Costa Verde Region of Northern Portugal. This area is well known for its famous port wines and excellent table wines. During your Douro River cruise you will have the pleasure of taking daily shore excursions that will take you to the most interesting sites; you will experience traveling through time visiting ancient palaces, monasteries and manor houses.

Take the chance to travel through Portugal on the magnificent Douro River. Enjoy the relaxing, unhurried journey into the heart of beautiful northern Portugal. Enjoy your gentle and relaxing journey through Portugal's Douro River Valley, which is world famous for breath taking view of its steep terraced vineyards of Port wine grapes. You will also have the opportunity to sample the tasty cuisine of Portugal during you on shore excursions available, during your Douro River cruise. Cruise this historic river from the comfort of a modern, immaculate river boat with an attentive international crew.  Perfect for those wine lovers, and those passionate for history. The Douro river cruise will take you back in time while you visit its history rich sites as you enjoy a drink of their delicious famous port wines.