Escape to the beautiful landscapes of Portugal on our Douro river cruise, followed by a stay in the spectacular city of Porto, the home of Port wine. The perfect mix of culture, history and foodie adventures, our Douro cruise is ideal for anybody looking for a relaxing yet enriching holiday to a beautiful location. Expect sleepy villages and medieval towns unchanged for centuries, amongst the breathtaking rolling hills and terraced vineyard slopes of the stunning Douro Valley. To take your experience to the next level, this holiday adds on an extension in Porto. Those with a passion for history and architecture will enjoy our stops at Braga - where we tour the city's not one, but two cathedrals - and Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal. In Porto, we'll climb to the top of Clérigos Tower for stunning vistas of the city and experience the mournful aching of Fado music during a traditional performance over dinner.

Highlights:
Enjoy a guided tour of Porto and a visit to a famous port producer with plenty of opportunities to taste their fortified wine. Follow in the footsteps of St. Francis with a visit to Castelo Rodrigo in the highland ranges near the Spanish border. Visit two historic Quintas to learn all about the stages of wine production, from planting to tasting and labelling, enjoying dinner with a selection of their wines at Quinta da Pacheca. See historic Salamanca, one of Spain's most beautiful cities, and enjoy a Flamenco show over a typical tapas lunch. Discover Lamego with its Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies church, and the gardens of iconic Mateus Palace. Tour Braga, Guimarães and Porto, visiting Portuguese Centre of Photography and Clérigos Tower. Sail down the canals of Aveiro and sample a delicous local sweet treat, ovos moles.

What's Included:
Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin cabin with a limited number of sole occupancy cabins available, at the relevant supplement. The price includes: Full board during your cruise from dinner on your day of arrival until breakfast on your final day  Free Superior drinks package Complimentary on-board tea and coffee Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi (connection speeds may vary) All visits and excursions as mentioned  Coach travel as mentioned English-speaking expert guides The services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director on your cruise, and Tour Manager during the land extension