An extraordinary journey designed for culturally curious travellers. Following the Douro River through Portugal and into Spain, you’ll cruise past steeply terraced hillsides, quaint villages and acres of ripe vineyards. Dine on traditional fare in majestic Coimbra, the birthplace of six Portuguese kings; 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 Valley, heading ashore to visit charming quintas and meet the winemakers who operate them. In Salamanca, Spain, you’ll see the city’s famous university and take in a high-spirited flamenco show. Return to Portugal with a visit to the fortified village of Castelo Rodrigo and historic Guimarães. There’s no better way to discover Europe’s best-kept secret than this scenic and all-inclusive river cruise!
Arrive in Porto, the port city at the mouth of the Douro.
Day 2 - Porto, Cruising the Douro River, Porto Antigo
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 between two distinctively Portuguese ways to explore Porto
In the evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Featured Excursions: Choice of Porto city tour or “Do as the Locals Do” Porto walking tour
Day 3 - Entre-os-Rios, Régua, Pinhão
Today is all about wine, which has been cultivated in the Douro River Valley since ancient Roman times. Get a crash course on the history of Port during your visit to the Douro Museum.
Featured Excursions: Douro Museum & Lunch at a local quinta
Day 4 - Pinhão, Vega de Terrón
Head ashore for 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.
Featured Excursions: Choice of Quinta do Seixo guided tour with tasting or Vineyard hike and wine tasting at a local quinta
Day 5 - Vega de Terrón (Salamanca), Barca d’Alva
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.
Featured Excursion: Salamanca – the Golden City and Spain’s oldest university
Day 6 - Barca d’Alva (Castelo Rodrigo), Régua
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. Or if you wish, you can also lace up your hiking boots and unleash your inner Indiana Jones with an up-close gander at some prehistoric carvings at an archaeological park.
Featured Excursions: Choice of Castelo Rodrigo or Archaeological Park of the Côa Valley
Day 7 - Cruising the Douro River, Porto (Guimarães)
Explore Guimarães, the town where Portugal was born. Its well-preserved architecture and stylish young residents make it a pleasure to visit. Or opt for a leisurely walking tour through Ribeira’s quaint cobbled streets.
Featured Excursions: Choice of Guimarães city tour or Ribeira walking tour
In the evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Day 8 - Porto (Disembark)
You’ve experienced the best of Portugal, Spain and the pristine Douro River, but now the journey comes to a close and it’s time to disembark the ship. You will be transferred to Porto Airport for your flight home. Your Uniworld adventure may be over, but we know you’ll enjoy the memories you’ve made for years to come.
Note: The itineraries presented are subject to modification due to water levels, closures because of public holidays or other uncontrollable factors. Every effort will be made to operate programs as planned, but changes may still be necessary throughout the cruise. This day-to-day schedule is subject to change. Your final day-to-day schedule will be provided onboard on the first day of your cruise.
Dynamic, colorful and picturesque, Lisbon will continually surprise you. Glorious historic architecture reflects the wealth brought in during the “Age of Discovery,” when the Portuguese owned the seas, but it is also a modern center of finance and international trade.
Spread across steep hillsides that overlook the Rio Tejo, Lisbon has captivated visitors for centuries. The amazing vistas reveal the city in all its beauty: Roman and Moorish ruins, white-domed cathedrals, grand plazas lined with sun-drenched cafes.
Disembark the ship and board a motorcoach, heading south through Portugal’s picturesque countryside toward Lisbon. En route to Lisbon, you’ll stop in Coimbra, home to an ancient university and a lavish baroque library considered one of the most beautiful in the world. Admire the lingering traces of the town’s Moorish and Roman past after sitting down to a traditional Portuguese lunch. After lunch, continue on to Lisbon where you will check in to your hotel.
Featured Excursion: Coimbra tour with Joanina Library visit and family-style lunch
Day 9 - Lisbon
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.
Featured Excursion: Lisbon city tour
Day 10 - Lisbon
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.
After breakfast transfer to Lisbon Portela Airport for your flight home.
Note: The itineraries presented are subject to modification due to water levels, closures because of public holidays or other uncontrollable factors. Every effort will be made to operate programs as planned, but changes may still be necessary throughout the cruise. This day-to-day schedule is subject to change. Your final day-to-day schedule will be provided onboard on the first day of your cruise.
S.S. SÃO GABRIEL – Launching in Portugal in 2021 S.S. São Gabriel will be the newest ship on the Douro river. Designed to embody the beautiful Douro River Valley region, this ship will offer more lavishly appointed suites than the Queen Isabel and bring the destination to life through its décor and delectable food and wine. Butler service will be added onboard, giving guests the option to dine at any time they’d like while enjoying the ship. (PLEASE NOTE– Images are of the Queen Isabel, images of the SS SÃO GABRIEL will be added upon completion of the ship)
* Payable locally.
With 50 Lavishly decorated staterooms with french balconies.
Lisbon Extension from £600 pp
Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
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Apr 3 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £2639 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £2639 | Was £2999 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £2903 | Was £3299 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £4751 | Was £5399 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £5719 | Was £6499 |
Apr 17 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £2639 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £2639 | Was £2999 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £2903 | Was £3299 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £4751 | Was £5399 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £5719 | Was £6499 |
Apr 24 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £4487 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £4487 | Was £5099 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £4751 | Was £5399 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £6599 | Was £7499 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £7567 | Was £8599 |
May 1 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £4487 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £4487 | Was £5099 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £4751 | Was £5399 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £6599 | Was £7499 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £7567 | Was £8599 |
May 8 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £4487 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £4487 | Was £5099 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £4751 | Was £5399 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £6599 | Was £7499 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £7567 | Was £8599 |
May 22 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £4487 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £4487 | Was £5099 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £4751 | Was £5399 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £6599 | Was £7499 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £7567 | Was £8599 |
May 29 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £4487 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £4487 | Was £5099 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £4751 | Was £5399 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £6599 | Was £7499 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £7567 | Was £8599 |
Jun 12 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £4487 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £4487 | Was £5099 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £4751 | Was £5399 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £6599 | Was £7499 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £7567 | Was £8599 |
Jun 19 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £4487 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £4487 | Was £5099 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £4751 | Was £5399 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £6599 | Was £7499 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £7567 | Was £8599 |
Jun 26 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £4487 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £4487 | Was £5099 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £4751 | Was £5399 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £6599 | Was £7499 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £7567 | Was £8599 |
Jul 3 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £3871 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £3871 | Was £4399 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £4135 | Was £4699 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £5983 | Was £6799 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £6951 | Was £7899 |
Jul 10 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £3871 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £3871 | Was £4399 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £4135 | Was £4699 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £5983 | Was £6799 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £6951 | Was £7899 |
Jul 17 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £3871 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £3871 | Was £4399 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £4135 | Was £4699 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £5983 | Was £6799 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £6951 | Was £7899 |
Jul 24 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £3167 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £3167 | Was £3599 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £3431 | Was £3899 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £5279 | Was £5999 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £6247 | Was £7099 |
Jul 31 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £3167 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £3167 | Was £3599 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £3431 | Was £3899 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £5279 | Was £5999 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £6247 | Was £7099 |
Aug 7 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £3871 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £3871 | Was £4399 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £4135 | Was £4699 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £5983 | Was £6799 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £6951 | Was £7899 |
Aug 14 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £3871 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £3871 | Was £4399 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £4135 | Was £4699 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £5983 | Was £6799 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £6951 | Was £7899 |
Aug 21 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £3871 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £3871 | Was £4399 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £4135 | Was £4699 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £5983 | Was £6799 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £6951 | Was £7899 |
Aug 28 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £3871 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £3871 | Was £4399 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £4135 | Was £4699 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £5983 | Was £6799 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £6951 | Was £7899 |
Sep 4 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £4487 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £4487 | Was £5099 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £4751 | Was £5399 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £6599 | Was £7499 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £7567 | Was £8599 |
Sep 11 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £4487 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £4487 | Was £5099 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £4839 | Was £5499 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £6687 | Was £7599 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £7743 | Was £8799 |
Sep 18 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £4487 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £4487 | Was £5099 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £4751 | Was £5399 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £6599 | Was £7499 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £7567 | Was £8599 |
Sep 25 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £4487 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £4487 | Was £5099 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £4751 | Was £5399 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £6599 | Was £7499 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £7567 | Was £8599 |
Oct 2 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £4487 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £4487 | Was £5099 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £4751 | Was £5399 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £6599 | Was £7499 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £7567 | Was £8599 |
Oct 9 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £4487 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £4487 | Was £5099 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £4751 | Was £5399 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £6599 | Was £7499 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £7567 | Was £8599 |
Oct 16 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £4487 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £4487 | Was £5099 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £4751 | Was £5399 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £6599 | Was £7499 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £7567 | Was £8599 |
Oct 23 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £4487 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £4487 | Was £5099 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £4751 | Was £5399 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £6599 | Was £7499 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £7567 | Was £8599 |
Oct 30 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £4223 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £4223 | Was £4799 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £4487 | Was £5099 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £6335 | Was £7199 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £7303 | Was £8299 |
Nov 6 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £4223 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £4223 | Was £4799 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £4487 | Was £5099 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £6335 | Was £7199 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £7303 | Was £8299 |
Nov 13 | SS São Gabriel | Porto | £3871 | SAVE 12% | Cabin Upgrades |
Classic | Lower Deck | 135ft², Fixed Windows | £3871 | Was £4399 | |
French Balcony | Middle Deck | 156ft², French Balcony | £4135 | Was £4699 | |
Suite | Upper Deck | 220ft². Outside Balcony | £5983 | Was £6799 | |
Grand Suite | Upper Deck | 307ft², Outside Balcony | £6951 | Was £7899 |
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