£1695pp—Douro river cruise w/drinks, excursions & Porto stay

Update (27 March, 08:26am): Category E rooms have now sold out. Category C cabins are available on the same date for £2295 per person. 

Cruising is especially rewarding in the Douro Valley. The river is narrow, meaning you get spectacular, ever-changing closeups of the landscape. You'll tour authentic family-owned vineyards and tiny villages where old traditions thrive. 

What's included

• Up to £300 per person flight credit from various UK airports**
• Shared transfers throughout
• Two nights at the 5-star Eurostars Aliados in Porto, in a Standard Room
• A 7-night Secrets of the Douro cruise on Emerald Radiance, in an Emerald Stateroom (Category E)
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the cruise ship
• A premium drinks package including a choice of soft drinks, mocktails, draft beer, and house wine
• Gratuities

When
Fly from any UK airport on 29 November, 2025.

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Itinerary highlights
Eurostars Aliados is a 5-star hotel in Porto's Ribiera District. It is steps from the higgledy-piggledy merchant's houses that line the waterfront. You can spend two nights there either before or after this cruise.

You'll sail deep into the heart of the Douro Valley over seven nights. A choice of excursions are included in every port. Highlights include:

• Pinhão... enjoy a full day of scenic sailing and take in lush views from the deck.
• Vega de Terron... you'll tour a family-owned vineyard in the heart of the countryside.
• Salamanca... Spain's 'Golden City is famous for its spectacular House of Shells.
• Castelo Rodrigo... this walled Medieval town boasts a well-preserved Gothic castle.
• Lamego... tour the Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies, which has sweeping views of the valley.
• Porto... sail back into the Ribiera District and tour Porto before returning home.

Ship details
Emerald Radiance is the smallest ship in the Emerald Cruises fleet. It carries 112 passengers and is purpose-built to navigate the narrow Portuguese waterways. It has a pool, a theatre, and a bar with panoramic views.

Staff who work on the Douro River are legally required to be local. That means "the authentic experience is unbroken from ports of call to life onboard" (Cruise Critic). Staff know the destination inside out and are full of insider tips. Activities include port wine cocktail classes, traditional mosaic tile painting, and cookery demonstrations. Meals are inspired by ports of call, and include delicious Portuguese classics. There's live music onboard as well, including a traditional tuna band.

Other options
Sail in a Panorama Balcony Suite from an extra £600 per person, in total.

Transfers & baggage
Shared transfers are included. Checked baggage is included as long as the total cost does not exceed your £300-per-person flight credit; enquire when booking.