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AmaWaterways, Enticing Douro, November 8, 2022

AmaWaterways Douro 7-day route

Cruising from: Porto, Portugal;

Departure Date: 8 November, 2022;

Cruise Line: AmaWaterways;

Cruise Ship: AmaVida;

Duration: 7 days;

Ports of Call: Porto, Regua, Pinhao, Vega de Terron, Barca dAlva, Entre-os-Rios, Porto, Porto;



7-day cruise to Porto, Regua, Pinhao, Vega de Terron, Barca dAlva, Entre-os-Rios, Porto, Porto on board AmaVida.

Day 0 Porto, Portugal

Porto is the second-largest city in Portugal after Lisbon. Porto is a fascinating and vibrant city that is rapidly becoming one of Western Europe's most respected tourist destinations. The city boasts an extensive history, interesting tourist attractions, a buzzing nightlife, and outstanding tourist facilities. There is a lot to see in Porto like gardens or street art & cutting-edge architecture.

Day 1 Regua, Portugal

Peso da Regua, situated on the banks of the River Douro, played a fundamental role in the production and sale of Port wine. Most visitors stop in just long enough to visit the excellent Museu do Douro and get recommendations, maps and directions to nearby wineries. For those who linger, Regua makes a convenient base to visit the port-wine country, cruise the Rio Douro and take a scenic riverside train ride.

Day 2 Pinhao, Portugal

Pinhao is a small town sitting in a charming bend of the Douro river. This town is surrounded by the hillsides and terraces where one of the world's best wines is made. Besides many wineries, it's worth noting the beautiful train station ornamented with tiles representing images of the vendimia (wine harvest).

Day 3 Vega de Terron, Spain

Vega de Terron is one of the main drop-off points for excursions to the historic city of Salamanca. With Portuguese and Spanish influences, Vega de Terron is a charming settlement dotted on the banks of the fascinating waterway across from the beautiful Douro International Nature Park. It doesn't take long to explore the highlights of Vega de Terron, and with its unspoiled beauty stays simplistic and rural.

Day 4 Barca dAlva, Portugal

Barca D'Alva, the last Portuguese village along the Douro river, is less than 2km from the Spanish border. Region of unique landscapes surrounded by mountains, and with a few cafes, restaurants and shops is an unusual place to visit. Between late February and early March, the village is bathed in white and light pink that comes with the blossoming of the almond trees, thus marking the beginning of spring.

Day 5 Entre-os-Rios, Portugal

Entre-os-Rios town is located between two rivers - Douro and Paiva, in Portugal. The vineyards covering Douro Valley's slopes offer splendid scenery. The entire surrounding area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The nature is of great beauty, with bucolic landscapes filled with peace of mind, providing pure leisure moments, like in the Thermal Complex, nowadays completely restored with hotel units, or relaxing moments in the lovely Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco Park.

Day 6 Porto, Portugal

Porto is the second-largest city in Portugal after Lisbon. Porto is a fascinating and vibrant city that is rapidly becoming one of Western Europe's most respected tourist destinations. The city boasts an extensive history, interesting tourist attractions, a buzzing nightlife, and outstanding tourist facilities. There is a lot to see in Porto like gardens or street art & cutting-edge architecture.

Day 7 Porto, Portugal

Porto is the second-largest city in Portugal after Lisbon. Porto is a fascinating and vibrant city that is rapidly becoming one of Western Europe's most respected tourist destinations. The city boasts an extensive history, interesting tourist attractions, a buzzing nightlife, and outstanding tourist facilities. There is a lot to see in Porto like gardens or street art & cutting-edge architecture.

Enjoy magnificent scenery and unique experiences on this Douro river cruise with AmaWaterways. Sail with AmaWaterways from Porto to Douro on board AmaVida. Discover the best of Portugal, Spain on this Douro cruise and discover amazing Porto, Regua, Pinhao, Vega de Terron, Barca dAlva, Entre-os-Rios, Porto, Porto. AmaVida leaving Porto, Portugal for 7 day from November 8, 2022.


Douro River cruise November 2022


Port order and/or content may vary, please check specific sailing date for details at AmaWaterways website. Port arrival and departure times are approximate and subject to change without notice. For more information please visit the AmaWaterways website.