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The Best of Porto with a Douro Valley River Cruise All Inclusive - 6 days

Be dazzled by the unequivocal beauty of Porto and the Douro Valley on an elegant 6-day tour that includes a guided tour of the city and a 4-day trip on the Douro, aboard the luxurious Spirit of Chartwell cruise.

Mainland Portugal
Porto and Douro
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Why choose this experience

On this fantastic 6-day tour, you'll have the chance to discover the mystical city of Porto and enjoy an extraordinary cruise in the Douro Valley aboard the luxurious Spirit of Chartwell.


Porto is Portugal's second largest city, known as the "Invicta City" because it was never conquered by invaders. Located by the Douro River, Porto was voted "Best City Destination in Europe 2022" and has a historic center considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.


The banks of the river connected by the D. Luís Bridge present the most recognisable image of Porto's postcards and are one of the best places to savour the views of the city.


Famously designed and refurbished for Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebrations on the River Thames in 2012, you can travel like royalty aboard the opulent Spirit of Chartwell. Full of elegance and refinement, the vessel's design evokes a classic luxury yacht with a touch of Pullman railway grandeur.


It's the perfect opportunity to enjoy an exclusive tour of the Douro River, which will show you all the beautiful panoramic views of Porto and the Douro Valley.

What's included

  • Accommodation in a 4-star hotel with breakfast included, in Porto (2 nights)
  • Guided tour of the Port Wine Cellars
  • Half-day guided tour of Porto
  • Transfer to and from Porto Airport
  • Transfer to and from 2nd day tour
  • Cruise tour (3 nights)
  • All meals on board
  • Drinks included during meals
  • On-board activities
  • Meals off the ship (drinks included)
  • All tours and guided visits listed in the programme

What's not included

  • Selected wines
  • Drinks from the bar
  • Shop products
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals not mentioned in the tour description
  • Tourist tax
  • Tips
  • Entrance to monuments and museums
  • Travel insurance

Meet the Itinerary

Day 1 - Welcome to Porto!

Day 1 - Welcome to Porto!

On arrival at Porto Airport, a private transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel.
And then the time is all yours! Take a stroll around the city center, where you will find super cool shops and wonderful restaurants.
Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Porto.

Day 2 - Discover the best the city has to offer

Day 2 - Discover the best the city has to offer

Right after breakfast, a transfer will pick you up from your hotel for a half-day visit to the city of Porto with a certified tour guide.
In the historic city centre, considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will have more than enough time to explore Lello Library, where Harry Potter books and films were inspired, the Golden Church of St. Francis and Palácio da Bolsa with incredible granite work and magnificent Neo-Arabic influences (entrance not included). You will continue the tour until you reach the Douro River front, where you can admire D. Luis bridge and all Port Wine cellars that brought fame and fortune to the city.
While strolling through the city, you will make a few stops at typical establishments to taste some of Porto's best delicacies!
You will finish this tour with a visit to the Port Wine Cellars, with wine tasting at the end.
A transfer will take you back to your hotel and then the rest of the day is on your own!
Accommodation: 4-star hotel in Porto.

Day 3 - Your tour of the Spirit of Chartwell will begin

Day 3 - Your tour of the Spirit of Chartwell will begin

After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, a private transfer will take you to Gaia to start your tour of the magnificent Spirit of Chartwell.
At 4 PM, boarding begins at Gaia Pier. About two hours later, the ship will leave in the direction of Entre-os-Rios.
Once on board, you'll be served a welcome cocktail to get your tour off to the best possible start.
At the end of the day you will arrive in Entre-os-Rios, where you will dine on board in a calm and refined atmosphere.


Day 4 - Enjoy dinner at a local winery

Day 4 - Enjoy dinner at a local winery

Early in the morning, breakfast will be served on board.
At around 8 AM, the ship will set sail for Régua. During this journey, the Chef will give a "Culinary Delight" presentation and at the end you will have a tasting of what he has prepared.
When you arrive in Régua, you will visit the Douro Museum. After the visit, you'll have lunch on board the ship.
At 3 PM, you'll head to Pinhão, considered the geographical center of the Douro Demarcated Region. There, you'll have dinner at a local winery, which produces Douro wines.

Day 5 - Explore Lamego and taste local delicacies

Day 5 - Explore Lamego and taste local delicacies

Get your day off to a good start with breakfast on board the Spirit of Chartwell.
At 7am, the ship will leave for Régua and, when it arrives, it will stop in Lamego. Here you'll take a tour of the town, which includes a tasting of local products at the end.
Before leaving for Cais da Ribeira in Porto, you'll have lunch on the boat.
Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to attend the presentation "Douro - River and Region", given by an expert on the region.
Once you arrive in Porto, you'll enjoy a dinner on board, themed "Portuguese Night". But that's not all! You can also watch a folklore show, which will also take place on the cruise.

Dia 6 - See you soon!

Dia 6 - See you soon!

After breakfast on board, you can check out at 10:30 AM and disembark at Cais da Ribeira, where a transfer will be waiting to take you to the airport.
See you soon!

Please note that the departure is conditional on at least 8 cabins ship occupancy.

Deposits are non-refundable. Any changes made less than 31 days before the tour start time will not be accepted. The cut-off times are based on the local time of the tour. If an experience is cancelled due to weather conditions or any other reason, you will be given a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Be dazzled by the unequivocal beauty of Porto and the Douro Valley on an elegant 6-day tour that includes a guided tour of the city and a 4-day trip on the Douro, aboard the luxurious Spirit of Chartwell cruise.
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