Highlights of the Douro Valley & Salamanca

Douro Valley & Salamanca

Explore Portugal - one of the oldest countries in Europe - while meandering along the beautifully tranquil Douro River. Experience Portugal's wine-making traditions and explore the country’s fascinating history.

Date: Various Dates throughout 2026

Ship: MS Riviera Rose * newest ship to join the fleet

Price from: €2749 per person based travelling on 18th August 2026

Price includeds: Return flights from Dublin with check in bag, airport transfers and 7nts on board MS Riviera Rose one of the newest ships to join the fleet.

Full board, inc 1 lunch & 1 dinner at local Quintas

Drinks Package

Complimentary on-board tea and coffee

Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi (connection speeds may vary)

All visits and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary

English-speaking expert guides & services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge

Cabin upgrades, extend your stay options & alternative dates available

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Porto

Day 2: Porto

Day 3: Castelo Rodrigo or Foz Côa Engravings Museum

Day 4: Salamanca or Almeida

Day 5: Pinhão and Lamego or Mateus Palace

Day 6: Quinta da Avessada

Day 7: Vila Nova de Gaia Port Cellar or Guimarães

Day 8: Return home

Our price from €2799 based on two sharing travelling on the 18th August 2026 includes:

Return flights from Dublin

Check in luggage

Airport transfers

7nts on board MS Riviera Rose in an Emerald Deck Lower cabin

Full board, inc 1 lunch & 1 dinner at local Quintas

Drinks Package

Complimentary on-board tea and coffee

Complimentary on-board Wi-Fi (connection speeds may vary)

All visits and excursions as mentioned

English-speaking expert guides

The services of a Riviera Travel Cruise Director and Concierge

Alternative dates, extend your stay option & cabin upgrades available

Cruise the Douro river on the brand-new, beautifully crafted MS Riviera Rose, a luxurious 80-metre-long boutique hotel. It’s the perfect place to unwind between onshore adventures.

MS Riviera Rose is a beautifully crafted ship with cabins and amenities spread over four decks. This brand-new, state-of-the-art ship has been built in collaboration with our long-standing shipping partners to provide a first-class service to each and every guest. Whether you are relaxing on the Sun Deck, enjoying a drink with your fellow travellers in the bar or curling up for a good night's sleep in your spacious and well-furnished cabin, everything has been meticulously designed for your comfort.

Our restaurant offers a relaxed fine dining experience with informal seating for easy conversation with brilliant, like-minded explorers. In the Rio restaurant enjoy a more intimate dining experience and al fresco dining options.

The spacious cabins are spread over 3 decks, with individually controlled air-conditioning, a contemporary bathroom with a rain shower and double or twin beds.

Designed with the very latest technology and our strong environmental values in mind, MS Riviera Rose is on track to qualify for the Gold Standard as part of the Green Award programme.

Restaurant:

Early riser breakfast in lounge (continental)

Main Restaurant – open for breakfast buffet, lunch and a la carte dinner

Riverview kitchen - open for lunch and dinner

NEW Speciality restaurant open for dinner