Vida Portugal:Vineyards & Villages along the Douro
Save up to $4,600 per couple*
8-Day River Cruise from $6,964 Per Person, Twin Share*
Sales from 03 February 2026 to 28 February 2026
Like a blue ribbon threading through the green Douro Valley, the River Douro carries you through some of Portugal’s most legendary landscapes. Meaning “River of Gold,” the Douro River lives up to its name by revealing priceless gems along sloping vineyards and sleepy villages where rugged landscapes have been tamed for centuries to produce a bounty of wines and cuisine. Welcome aboard the newest addition to our award-winning fleet of Suite Ships® – the Avalon AlegriaSM to be swept away by Douro’s timeless treasures and traditions, family farms and fevered Fado music, and mouth-watering culinary creations in the world’s oldest demarcated wine region.
Embark on your Suite Ship® in the city of Porto. Take a guided tour to Braga and Guimarães or start exploring the city joining a guided sightseeing. Enjoy a guided tour in the charming town of Lamego or meet the owner of one of the oldest farms in the Douro Valley to sample the proud traditions of olive oil and wine. Enjoy a wine tasting in a local quinta or join a kayak adventure on the Douro River. Visit Freixo de Espada à Cinta, a cozy village with narrow streets, flowered houses, and grand Gothic Manueline windows or choose a full-day experience in Spain with a guided sightseeing excursion to Salamanca. Discover the process of painting an azulejos (traditional Portuguese tile) following the guide of a professional painter.
Your Douro River cruise returns to Porto to soak in the scenic mysteries of this city’s Historical Centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site. These and countless other treasures await you on the River of Gold in Portugal’s dazzling Douro Valley.
Cruise: Porto to Porto, Portugal
Voyage: 8 Days
Ship: Avalon Alegria
Set Sail: 12 August 2026. Price is based on category D Deluxe Stateroom - upgrades available.
Inclusions
- 8 Day Vida Portugal Avalon River Cruise
- Avalon’s award-winning Suite Ships
- All meals on board, with world-class menus and flexible dining styles
- Regional beer & wine with your meals, and a complimentary happy hour each night
- Your choice of daily onshore excursions, with Classic, Active & Discovery options
- A professional Cruise Director & Avalon Adventure Host
- Free Wi-Fi onboard, port charges and onboard gratuities
Terms and Conditions: *Sales until 28 February 2026, unless withdrawn or sold out earlier. Pricing featured is based on River Cruise departing 12 August 2026. Save $2,300 per person. Saving is dependent upon cruise and cabin availability and will be confirmed at time of reservation. Applicable cruise dates and savings can be viewed online, on each cruise's dates & prices page. Offer applicable across all cabin categories. Offer valid for new 2026 bookings made and deposited by 28/02/26 or until sold out. Non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $750 per person/per cruise required at time of booking to secure reservation and offers. Cruises including intra-tour flights require additional deposit, confirmed at time of reservation. Offers cannot be combined with any other promotion except Welcome Back Credit and/or Second Tour Discount (may be applied when multiple cruises are booked at the same time for travel within the same calendar year). Offer applies to new 2026 bookings only and cannot be applied retrospectively. Offer applicable for singles - single supplement applies. Offer can be withdrawn or amended at any time without notice. All offers are correct as at 20 January 2026 & subject to availability, capacity control, currency fluctuation & may be amended or withdrawn at any time without notice. Valid for new bookings only & not combinable with any other offer. Prices are based on Eftpos payment only. We welcome ALL major credit cards however a credit card processing fee will apply. Due to the popularity of cruising, fares detailed cannot be guaranteed, they are subject to change or withdrawal at any time without notice up until full payment is received. Strict amendment & cancellation conditions apply. Please note that some cabins may have obstructed views. Itinerary routings are subject to change at the discretion of the cruise company. Cruise lines reserve the right to impose a fuel surcharge should oil prices exceed their specific threshold per barrel. All cruises are subject to the full booking & passage conditions of the respective cruise lines, which passengers will be bound by. Travel agent services fees will apply. Whilst every care is taken to accurately present the information & pricing we reserve the right to correct any errors or omissions. We strongly recommend full comprehensive travel insurance. Further terms & conditions apply. Contact us for details.