Porto and the Douro Valley
Cruise in the heart of Portugal and the Douro Valley. You’ll have the chance to explore Lamego, a city rich in heritage and tradition, or Guimarães considered the beating heart of Portugal. You will also be amazed by the striking history of the tram museum in Porto or the Quaint Afurada.
What’s Included in Your Douro River Cruise
- Booking advice from your Travel Escapes travel advisor
- Flight from Dublin to Oporto
- 10kg check-in bag per person
- Transfer from the Airport to the River Quay
- 5 nights accommodation onboard the 4* Ms Infante Don Henrique
- Based on 2 sharing a main deck cabin
- Full Board basis from dinner on the first evening to breakfast on the morning of departure
- Onboard activities & optional excursions
- Welcome Cocktail
- Drinks throughout the cruise
- Gala dinner and evening
- Transfer from the River Quay to the Airport
- Flight from Oporto to Dublin
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” Hi Eleanor and Chloe,
This was my first time to travel with Travel Escapes and my first river cruise. It was a wonderful trip, the boat was lovely, food and service amazing. Delightful, friendly and helpful staff.
Excursion’s interesting and enjoyable. Enjoyed the evening entertainment and especially loved cruising on the Seine by night.
Overall, it was a great experience and I would highly recommend this cruise and Travel Escapes
Thank you , Eleanor and Chloe for your advice and assistance
Kind regards, Annette ”
Annette travelled on this cruise from 01st-04th November 2024
MS Infante Don Henrique
Located on the main deck, the restaurant is where all meals are served during your cruise. It seats all guests at tables which vary in size with a panoramic view. The atmosphere is casual but elegant.
The lounge tastefully decorated has panoramic views and is spanning the bow of the ship. Cocktails and games, dancing, and other forms of entertainment all happen here.
Start your day joining us for a morning fitness class on the sun deck.
Do not miss it to unwind ! It is equipped with recliners and deck chairs, so that you can enjoy the best views of your cruise.
Croisi Europe
Prices
| Dates | sharing | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | Twin sharing | €1269 | Book Now |
Agent
Booking Remarks
Prices are per person based on two sharingInclusive of taxes and service charges as indicated
Non-refundable or transferable booking deposit €500 per person. Full payment due 16 weeks before departure
Adequate travel Insurance is required
Prices are correct at time of going to press,
Single supplement from €410
Ref POB
Good to Know
Please note that this is our planned itinerary but sometimes due to circumstances outside our control, we may have to alter it slightly.Please note all of our tours include some level of walking activity and may include ascending/descending steps. They are not suitable for people with walking difficulties and/or limited mobility
Itinerary
Porto, Portugal
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 5:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. In the evening, join us on an optional CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion by coach: Tour of Porto “by night”.
Regua, Portugal
This morning will be spent cruising. Join us on an optional CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Guided tour of Lamego. Enjoy an evening of dancing.
Porto Antigo, Portugal
Take part in our optional CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: The Douro Museum and a tasting of olive oil and wine in a quinta. We’ll spend the afternoon cruising. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
Porto Antigo, Portugal
We’ll spend the morning cruising. This afternoon, join us on the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Porto. We’ll leave for Porto’s city center by coach. Our first stop will be a tour of St. Francis Church. A stone’s throw from the Douro riverbank, it is among the most symbolic buildings in Porto. We’ll then head over to see the inside of Bolsa Palace—also known as the Stock Exchange Palace—a magnificent, neoclassical mansion in the heart of the historic downtown. We’ll ascend the magnificent marble and granite staircase to visit the Golden Room and the lavishly decorated Arab Room, where official receptions are still held. The next stop will be an azulejo tile workshop. This tour is a unique occasion to discover this age-long art form. We’ll return to the ship.
DISCOVERY: Touring Porto via tram and visiting the tram museum. We’ll board one of the city’s trams and partake in this urban-tourism experience all the way to the mouth of the Douro. We’ll finish up our excursion with a tasting of some of the local specialties.
The evening is free to do as you please.
Porto, Portugal
Enjoy time at leisure this morning to discover Porto at your own pace. This afternoon, join us for the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Tour of Guimarães.
DISCOVERY: Quaint Afurada. We’ll leave by coach for the mouth of the Douro River to set off on an atypical stroll to Afurada, located on the southern bank. We’ll visit the Afurada Heritage Interpretive Center. Enjoy some time on your own in this charming village. Lose yourself in the backstreets lined with colorful homes. Don’t forget to sample delicious seafood dishes at a local tavern! We’ll return to the ship.
Tonight’s our gala evening and dinner followed by traditional folk entertainment.
Porto, Portugal
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking and transferring back to the airport for your return flight home.
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