You'll cruise by charming villages, acres of lush vineyards, and sharply terraced slopes as you follow the Douro River through Portugal and into Spain. Savor exclusive port tastings and take a tour of Porto's famed Ribeira neighborhood, which is home to the distinctive rabelo boats, innovative dining options, and a bustling art scene. Travel through the Douro Valley's breathtaking scenery before arriving on land to see quaint quintas and get to know the winemakers who run them. The Douro Valley is recognized as a World Heritage Site. Spain's Salamanca is home to the renowned university. Visit the old Guimarães and the fortified settlement of Castelo Rodrigo on your way back to Portugal.
Your journey ends in Lisbon, the city that launched some of the world’s most renowned explorers. There’s no better way to discover Europe’s best-kept secret than this scenic and all-inclusive river cruise!
Price based on 07, 21, 28 Jul & 11, 18, 25 Aug 24 departures.
Cruise operates March - November in both directions, ask us for pricing.
Terms and Conditions
PRICES: All prices are per guest in New Zealand Dollars based on double occupancy unless otherwise noted. Fares are capacity controlled and are subject to change at any time without notice. All applicable discounts are applied sequentially. Fixed savings amounts are deducted prior to applying any percentage-based discounts. Availability of all stateroom categories cannot be guaranteed. Additional restrictions may apply. If you have booked air travel and/or a cruise package that includes air travel through Uniworld River Cruises, the price of your entire package will be guaranteed at the time of making the initial payment required by it. For current pricing, please refer to our website.
RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS: A deposit of at least 10% of the cruise/tour fare (cruise/tour plus port charge plus pre and/or post land extensions, less applicable discounts), per person is required at time of booking. Final payment is due at least 120 days prior to departure. For new bookings, a courtesy hold of up to 72 hours is allowed but cannot extend past the final payment due date. For bookings made within 120 days of departure, full payment is due at time of booking. Reservations will be cancelled if payments are not received in a timely manner.
For all guests booking air travel through Uniworld River Cruises, promotional or otherwise, an additional non-refundable deposit of NZ$500 per person, unless otherwise stated, is required at the time of booking. Upon receipt of air deposit your airfare, tax and fuel surcharges are final.
Your travel advisor shall, on receipt of any monies, hold such monies for each and every person named in the booking until the booking is confirmed, at which times those monies shall be remitted by your travel advisor to us. All such monies received by us will be deposited as required by law. We will be entitled to keep any interest earned on such monies. It is a condition of our confirmation of your booking and acceptance of your cruise that the monies held may be disbursed by us as and when we see fit or in respect of the services to be provided or fees payable under the cruise, and the payment of a deposit or otherwise for your cruise, shall be deemed to be a direction to disburse such monies as aforesaid.
ITEMS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PUBLISHED PRICE: These include, but are not limited to, airfares to and from your destination except where specified; airport/departure taxes; aircraft seat assignments, cost of passport and visas; taxes; excess baggage charges; laundry; phone calls; all items of a personal nature; items not included on regular menus; expenses for additional sightseeing not specified in the itinerary; and health, accident, baggage, or travel protection plans.
