CroisiEurope River Cruises, Porto and the Douro Valley, November 2, 2023

Cruising from: Porto, Portugal;

Departure Date: 2 November, 2023;

Cruise Line: CroisiEurope River Cruises;

Cruise Ship: MS Gil Eanes;

Duration: 6 days;

Ports of Call: Porto, Regua, Pinhao, Porto, Guimaraes, Porto;

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 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 4 Guimaraes, Portugal

Guimaraes is a city and municipality located in northern Portugal. It is considered the birthplace of Portugal because Afonso Henriques the first king of Portugal, was born here. As a tourist destination, there is a lot to see and do in Guimaraes, since its extensive history is reflected in the variety of national monuments and historic buildings.

Day 5 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.