Flavours of Portugal & Spain By AmaWaterways

Description

Included Tax + Daily Excursions

ITINERARY DETAILS:

Day 1 Vega de Terron

Embarkation

Board your river ship for your Flavors of Portugal & Spain cruise

Day 2 Barca D'alva

Hilltop villages and sweeping views

Explore medieval streets and local flavors

Cruise to Barca d’Alva and explore the “White Village” of Castelo Rodrigo, wandering its medieval streets, soaking in the almond-scented air, and sampling regional delicacies.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise

Castelo Rodrigo Tour with Tasting of Regional Fare

Castelo Rodrigo Hike with Tasting of Regional Fare

Day 3 Pinhão

Vineyards, music, and tradition

Uncover Portugal’s winemaking traditions

Discover Pinhão’s historic train station and enjoy an interactive family-run quinta, where centuries-old winemaking traditions and lively music create an unforgettable cultural feast.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise

Pinhão Train Station Hike

Quinta De Avesseda Lunch

Local Quinta Wine Tasting

Day 4 Régua

Pilgrimage and local flavors

Explore sacred stairways and culinary delights

Climb the tiled steps of Lamego’s sanctuary or stroll its charming streets, then continue along the scenic Douro to Pinhão, enjoying local wines and traditional specialties along the way.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise

Mateus Palace and Gardens Excursion

Lamego Tour and Bolas Tasting

Holy Staircase Hike and Bolas Tasting

Day 5 Régua

Scenic Cruising

Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Douro from Régua to Entre-Os-Rios.

This will be followed by a traditional “home-cooked” meal at a local quinta.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise

Scenic Cruising

Lunch at Local Quinta

Day 6 Entre-os-rios

Porto’s historic quarter

Enjoy a morning of scenic cruising on your way to Porto

Join a guided tour of Porto’s historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll see the Cathedral, one of the city’s oldest monuments; the main square, ringed with shops and cafés; and the São Bento Railway Station, known for its blue and white tile panels depicting scenes from Portuguese history. You’ll also enjoy a tasting of Port, Portugal’s most renowned contribution to the world of wine. For a more active adventure, join a hike in Porto and explore the old harbor quarter, passing through the medieval streets of Porto; afterwards, indulge in a Port wine tasting. (B,L,D)

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise

Scenic Cruising

“City of Bridges” Tour and Port Wine Tasting

Porto Hike with Port Wine Tasting

Day 7 Porto

“City of Bridges” tour and Port wine tasting

Join a guided tour of Porto’s historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

You’ll see the Cathedral, one of the city’s oldest monuments; the main square, ringed with shops and cafes; and the São Bento Railway Station, known for its blue and white tile panels depicting scenes from Portuguese history. You’ll also enjoy a tasting of port, Portugal’s most renowned contribution to the world of wine. For the more active adventure, join a hike in Porto and explore the old harbor quarter, passing through the medieval streets of Porto. When the sun sets, enjoy the illuminated landscapes of Porto on a scenic cruise aboard your ship.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise

Free time

Day 8 Porto

Your journey comes to an end in Porto as you prepare for your homeward flight.

Return flight home

Ships

Amavida: https://www.amawaterways.com/eu/ships/amavida