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Flavours of Spain & Portugal
From £3,103 pp
Set sail in Porto, the beautiful “City of Bridges” and gateway to the Douro River Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with rambling vineyards and charming quintas, which cling to the steep sides of the river. Taste wines from these vineyards and discover the timeless traditions of Portuguese winemaking throughout your journey before visiting some of Spain’s glorious cities.
What’s Included:
- 7 night luxury cruise in an outside stateroom (most with outside balconies)
- 3 nights in Madrid & Toledo
- Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during both cruise and land programs
- Internet and Wi-Fi access
- Award-winning onboard dining in a variety of venues
- Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients
- Captain’s Welcome Cocktail and Dinner
- Sip & Sail Daily Cocktail Hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
- Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast
- Sandwiches, snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge
- Daily entertainment including cultural performances
- Immersive tours in every destination
- Gentle, regular, active and late-riser tour options
- Guided hikes, Special Interest Tours
- Personal headset for easy exploration
Embark your luxurious ship in Porto. This evening, meet your fellow passengers.
Day 2 - 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 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.
Day 3 - Porto - Entre-Os-Rios
After free time further exploring the colorful “City of Bridges,” the ship will sail to Entre-Os-Rios, where you’ll go to dinner at a local quinta to enjoy a traditional “home cooked” meal.
Day 4 - Regua
Venture to the town of Lamego, where you’ll see the “Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies” on a city tour or climb the 686-step “Holy Staircase,” beautifully decorated with white and blue tiles, to the top on a guided hike.
Whichever excursion you choose will conclude with a tasting of local specialties such as Bôlas de Lamego, bread filled with smoked ham; Presunto, a type of dry-cured ham; and Espumante, a Portuguese sparkling wine.
Day 5 - Regua - Pinaho
Visit Mateus Palace and Gardens, where you can admire the elegant 16th- to 18th- century furnishings and spend some time exploring the palace’s magnificent gardens, which feature perfectly manicured topiary work and an impressive cedar tunnel.
Later in the day, cruise along the scenic Douro to Pinhão, where a wine tasting will be waiting for you in a local quinta.
Day 6 - Pinhão
Embark on a leisurely walk to the charming Pinhão Railway Station, a stunning train station along the Douro Line, one of the most iconic rail journeys in Portugal.
The station’s main building is revered for its 25 tile panels, all in shades of blue, that depict scenes from the Douro region.
Afterward, enjoy an exclusive lunch at Quinta da Avessada, where you’ll enjoy an authentic and traditional dining experience complete with entertainment. The warm, spirited hospitality of this family-run quinta is quite special as you will discover.
Several family members play in a band, and while dining, they will entertain you. Quinta de Avessada is also a fascinating interactive museum commemorating the history and culture of wine in the Alto Douro region, so you’ll have fun discovering all the various stages of wine production as well as doing plenty of tasting.
Later in the day, indulge in some free time to explore the town on your own.
Day 7 - Vega de Terrón (Castelo Rodrigo), Spain
Venture to Castelo Rodrigo, known as the “White Village” because of its almond trees. The site offers spectacular views of the surrounding area and as far away as Spain.
Join a walking tour through its medieval streets and see the houses and establishments with 16th-century facades and Manueline style windows. Prefer a more active adventure there, you can hike to the town.
At the end of both tours, enjoy a tasting of local favorites, such as almonds, cheese, bread and wine.
Day 8 - Disembarkation - Vega de Terrón
Disembark your cruise in Vega de Terrón.
Board your river ship for your Flavors of Portugal & Spain cruise.
Day 2 - Vega Terrón - Pinhão
Venture to Castelo Rodrigo, known as the “White Village” because of its almond trees. The site offers spectacular views of the surrounding area.
Join a walking tour through its medieval streets and see the houses and establishments with 16th-century façade and Manueline-style windows. If you prefer a more active adventure there, you can hike up to the town.
At the end of both tours, enjoy a tasting of local favorites, such as almonds, cheese, bread and wine.
Later in the day, cruise along the scenic Douro to Pinhão, where a traditional dinner will be waiting for you in a local quinta.
Day 3 - Pinhão
Embark on a leisurely walk to the charming Pinhão Railway Station, a stunning train station along the Douro Line, one of the most iconic rail journeys in Portugal.
The station’s main building is revered for its 25 tile panels, all in shades of blue, that depict scenes from the Douro region.
Afterward, enjoy an exclusive lunch at Quinta da Avessada, where you’ll enjoy an authentic and traditional dining experience complete with entertainment. The warm, spirited hospitality of this family-run quinta is quite special as you will discover.
Several family members play in a band, and while dining, they will entertain you. Quinta de Avessada is also a fascinating interactive museum commemorating the history and culture of wine in the Alto Douro region, so you’ll have fun discovering all the various stages of wine production as well as doing plenty of tasting.
Later in the day, indulge in some free time to explore the town on your own.
Day 4 - Regua
You have a choice of two excursions.
Your first option is an excursion to ancient and picturesque Lamego, home to one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Portugal, the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies).
For active adventurers, you can hike up the famed Lamego Steps, also known as the Holy Staircase.
Later in the day, visit Mateus Palace and Gardens, where you can admire the elegant 16th- to 18th- century furnishings and spend some time exploring the palace’s magnificent gardens, which feature perfectly manicured topiary work and an impressive cedar tunnel.
Day 5 - Rehua - Entre-os-Rios
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.
Day 6 - Entre-os-Rios - Porto
Enjoy a morning of scenic cruising on your way to Porto, then 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.
Day 7 - Porto
Enjoy a day at leisure.
Day 8 - Disembarkation Porto
Your journey comes to an end in Porto as you prepare for your homeward flight.
The 106-passenger AmaVida made her debut on Portugal and Spain’s Douro River in 2013. Spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms range in size from 161-215 sq. ft., or indulge even more in one of the suites at 323 sq. ft. Most staterooms have balconies. Additional stateroom amenities include Entertainment-On-Demand, featuring free high-speed Internet access, unlimited Wi-Fi, movies, music and English language TV stations; climate-controlled air conditioning; and an in-room safe. In the bathroom, enjoy multi-jet showerheads. AmaVida offers a host of added comforts and conveniences, including a stylish and inviting Main Lounge, a spa, fitness room, Sun Deck swimming pool and a gift shop. As a member of La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, the exclusive international culinary society, you’ll be treated to exquisite, locally-inspired cuisine always paired with unlimited wine, as well as beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner in Main Restaurant or in the al fresco dining area. Guests on the AmaVida enjoy fine dining in the main dining room, plus al fresco dining for up to 32 guests. The AmaVida also features a Sun Deck swimming pool; fitness center and spa; complimentary in-stateroom Internet access on a 42″ flat-screen and ship-wide Wi-Fi.
Onboard Features & Facilities
- Sundeck with lounge chairs
- Varied dining options including al fresco dining
- Main Lounge with bar & piano
- Heated swimming pool
- 24-hour specialty coffee and tea station
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the vessel
- Fitness Room
- Lift
- Massage Spa*
- Laundry service*
* Payable locally.
Accommodation & Amenities
54 comfortable outside staterooms, most with full Outside Balconies
Additional stateroom amenities include Entertainment-On-Demand, featuring free high-speed Internet access, unlimited Wi-Fi, movies, music and English language TV stations; climate-controlled air conditioning; and an in-room safe. In the bathroom, enjoy multi-jet showerheads.
Suites
323 ft² – Upper Deck
- Floor to ceiling opening glass doors leading to an outside balcony
- Enhanced sitting area
- Private marble bathroom with hair dryer
- Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
- Full-length mirror
- Ample closet space
- Direct dial telephone
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- 42″ flat-screen Televisions with local and satellite channels
- Complimentary Internet access & wifi
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- In room safe
Cat. A Staterooms
215 ft² – Upper Deck
- Floor to ceiling opening glass doors leading to an outside balcony
- Private marble bathroom with hair dryer
- Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
- Full-length mirror
- Ample closet space
- Direct dial telephone
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- 42″ flat-screen Televisions with local and satellite channels
- Complimentary Internet access & wifi
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- In room safe
Cat. B Staterooms
215 ft² – Middle Deck
- Floor to ceiling opening glass doors leading to an outside balcony
- Private marble bathroom with hair dryer
- Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
- Full-length mirror
- Ample closet space
- Direct dial telephone
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- 42″ flat-screen Televisions with local and satellite channels
- Complimentary Internet access & wifi
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- In room safe
Cat. D & E Staterooms
161 ft² – Lower Deck
- Panoramic fixed window which cannot open
- Private marble bathroom with hair dryer
- Hotel-style white on white, plush bedding and terry bathrobes
- Full-length mirror
- Ample closet space
- Direct dial telephone
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- 42″ flat-screen Televisions with local and satellite channels
- Complimentary Internet access & wifi
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- In room safe
| Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
|---|
| Mar 30 | AmaVida | Porto | £3103 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat ELower Deck | >161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3103 | |||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3333 | ||
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4333 | ||
| Cat A | Upper Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4564 | ||
| Suite | Upper Deck | 323 ft², Outside Balcony | £5871 |
| Apr 6 E | AmaVida | Vega Terrón | £3177 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat ELower Deck | >161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3177 | |||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3407 | ||
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4407 | ||
| Cat A | Upper Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4638 | ||
| Suite | Upper Deck | 323 ft², Outside Balcony | £5945 |
| Apr 13 | AmaVida | Porto | £3251 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat ELower Deck | >161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3251 | |||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3481 | ||
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4481 | ||
| Cat A | Upper Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4712 | ||
| Suite | Upper Deck | 323 ft², Outside Balcony | £6019 |
| Apr 27 | AmaVida | Porto | £3325 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat ELower Deck | >161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3325 | |||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3555 | ||
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4555 | ||
| Cat A | Upper Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4786 | ||
| Suite | Upper Deck | 323 ft², Outside Balcony | £6093 |
| May 4 | AmaVida | Vega Terrón | £3473 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat ELower Deck | >161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3473 | |||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3703 | ||
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4703 | ||
| Cat A | Upper Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4934 | ||
| Suite | Upper Deck | 323 ft², Outside Balcony | £6241 |
| May 18 | AmaVida | Vega Terrón | £3547 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat ELower Deck | >161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3547 | |||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3777 | ||
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4777 | ||
| Cat A | Upper Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £5008 | ||
| Suite | Upper Deck | 323 ft², Outside Balcony | £6315 |
| May 25 | AmaVida | Porto | £3621 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat ELower Deck | >161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3621 | |||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3851 | ||
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4851 | ||
| Cat A | Upper Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £5082 | ||
| Suite | Upper Deck | 323 ft², Outside Balcony | £6389 |
| Jun 1 | AmaVida | Vega Terrón | £3621 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat ELower Deck | >161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3621 | |||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3851 | ||
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4851 | ||
| Cat A | Upper Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £5082 | ||
| Suite | Upper Deck | 323 ft², Outside Balcony | £6389 |
| Jun 15 | AmaVida | Vega Terrón | £3621 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat ELower Deck | >161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3621 | |||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3851 | ||
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4851 | ||
| Cat A | Upper Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £5082 | ||
| Suite | Upper Deck | 323 ft², Outside Balcony | £6389 |
| Jun 22 | AmaVida | Porto | £3621 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat ELower Deck | >161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3621 | |||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3851 | ||
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4851 | ||
| Cat A | Upper Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £5082 | ||
| Suite | Upper Deck | 323 ft², Outside Balcony | £6389 |
| Jul 6 | AmaVida | Porto | £3321 | Free Flights & Transfers | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat ELower Deck | >161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3321 | Was £3621 | ||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3551 | Was £3851 | |
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4551 | Was £4851 | |
| Cat A | Upper Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4782 | Was £5082 | |
| Suite | Upper Deck | 323 ft², Outside Balcony | £6089 | Was £6389 |
| Jul 13 | AmaVida | Vega Terrón | £3621 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat ELower Deck | >161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3621 | |||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3851 | ||
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4851 | ||
| Cat A | Upper Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £5082 | ||
| Suite | Upper Deck | 323 ft², Outside Balcony | £6389 |
| Jul 20 | AmaVida | Porto | £3471 | Free Flights & Transfers | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat ELower Deck | >161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3471 | Was £3621 | ||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3701 | Was £3851 | |
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4701 | Was £4851 | |
| Cat A | Upper Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4932 | Was £5082 | |
| Suite | Upper Deck | 323 ft², Outside Balcony | £6239 | Was £6389 |
| Jul 27 | AmaVida | Vega Terrón | £3621 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat ELower Deck | >161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3621 | |||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3851 | ||
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4851 | ||
| Cat A | Upper Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £5082 | ||
| Suite | Upper Deck | 323 ft², Outside Balcony | £6389 |
| Aug 3 | AmaVida | Porto | £3621 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat ELower Deck | >161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3621 | |||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3851 | ||
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4851 | ||
| Cat A | Upper Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £5082 | ||
| Suite | Upper Deck | 323 ft², Outside Balcony | £6389 |
| Aug 10 | AmaVida | Vega Terrón | £3621 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat ELower Deck | >161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3621 | |||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3851 | ||
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4851 | ||
| Cat A | Upper Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £5082 | ||
| Suite | Upper Deck | 323 ft², Outside Balcony | £6389 |
| Aug 24 | AmaVida | Vega Terrón | £3621 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat ELower Deck | >161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3621 | |||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3851 | ||
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4851 | ||
| Cat A | Upper Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £5082 | ||
| Suite | Upper Deck | 323 ft², Outside Balcony | £6389 |
| Sep 7 | AmaVida | Vega Terrón | £3695 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat ELower Deck | >161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3695 | |||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3925 | ||
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4925 | ||
| Cat A | Upper Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £5156 | ||
| Suite | Upper Deck | 323 ft², Outside Balcony | £6463 |
| Sep 21 | AmaVida | Vega Terrón | £3769 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat ELower Deck | >161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3769 | |||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3999 | ||
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4999 | ||
| Cat A | Upper Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £5230 | ||
| Suite | Upper Deck | 323 ft², Outside Balcony | £6537 |
| Sep 28 | AmaVida | Porto | £3769 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat ELower Deck | >161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3769 | |||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3999 | ||
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4999 | ||
| Cat A | Upper Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £5230 | ||
| Suite | Upper Deck | 323 ft², Outside Balcony | £6537 |
| Oct 5 | AmaVida | Vega Terrón | £3769 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat ELower Deck | >161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3769 | |||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3999 | ||
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4999 | ||
| Cat A | Upper Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £5230 | ||
| Suite | Upper Deck | 323 ft², Outside Balcony | £6537 |
| Oct 12 | AmaVida | Porto | £3769 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat ELower Deck | >161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3769 | |||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3999 | ||
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4999 | ||
| Cat A | Upper Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £5230 | ||
| Suite | Upper Deck | 323 ft², Outside Balcony | £6537 |
| Oct 19 | AmaVida | Vega Terrón | £3769 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat ELower Deck | >161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3769 | |||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3999 | ||
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4999 | ||
| Cat A | Upper Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £5230 | ||
| Suite | Upper Deck | 323 ft², Outside Balcony | £6537 |
| Oct 26 | AmaVida | Porto | £3695 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat ELower Deck | >161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3695 | |||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3925 | ||
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4925 | ||
| Cat A | Upper Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £5156 | ||
| Suite | Upper Deck | 323 ft², Outside Balcony | £6463 |
| Nov 2 | AmaVida | Vega Terrón | £3621 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat ELower Deck | >161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3621 | |||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 161 ft², Fixed Windows | £3851 | ||
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £4851 | ||
| Cat A | Upper Deck | 215 ft², Outside Balcony | £5082 | ||
| Suite | Upper Deck | 323 ft², Outside Balcony | £6389 |
E Wine Cruises Immerse yourself in the many flavours of Europe on one of our unique Wine Cruises, which let you add a unique, epicurean dimension to one of our European itineraries. Like our standard river cruises, guests have the opportunity to join tours that highlight the famous sights in each port of call. These special itineraries, however, offer guests a perfect blend of wine-related experiences and excursions in grand capitals and charming towns. You’ll taste local cuisine, discover how wine is made and, of course, partake in tastings — all at no additional cost. Whether you have a seasoned appreciation for fine wine, or simply indulge in a sip here and there, this is a wonderful way to uncork the traditions of the local culture and learn about the region you’re visiting.
Enquire now about this cruise & speak to one of our friendly river cruising team on 0800 471 4754.
Why Choose This Cruise?
AMAWaterways are rated as having the 10 best ships on the rivers by Berlitz river cruise guide. Included excursions go beyond the ordinary with small groups tours exploring the culture and traditions of the places you visit as well as the main sights. Real destination enrichment and deeper understanding is in the cost of your cruise.