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7 Night Douro River Valley Cruise from Porto (Oporto)

Ship: SS Sao Gabriel
Cruise Line: Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Sailed:  Sunday, Jun 9, 2024 from Porto (Oporto), Portugal
Ended: Sunday, Jun 16, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Sunday, Jun 9, 2024 departure of the SS Sao Gabriel. If Uniworld Boutique River Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Sunday - Jun 9, 2024
Porto (Oporto), Portugal
Porto (Oporto), Portugal      
Arrive in Porto, the port city at the mouth of the Douro.
Day 2 - Monday - Jun 10, 2024
Porto (Oporto), Portugal
Porto (Oporto), Portugal      
Entre-os-Rios, Portugal      
Portugal's second city (after Lisbon), Porto gave its name to the nation's most famous export, Port wine, and to the nation itself. Today, choose to explore Portugal on foot or by panoramic drive.
Day 3 - Tuesday - Jun 11, 2024
Entre-os-Rios, Portugal      
Regua, Portugal      
Today is all about wine, which has been cultivated in the Douro River Valley since ancient Roman times. Get a crash course on the history of Port during your visit to the Douro Museum.
Day 4 - Wednesday - Jun 12, 2024
Regua, Portugal
Regua, Portugal      
Pocinho, Portugal      
Vega de Terron, Spain      
Go medieval today at Castelo Rodrigo, both the name of a hilltop castle as well as the village that surrounds it. The view from the top is incredible and the village is a charming place to ramble, relax and replenish. Alternatively, lace up your hiking boots and unleash your inner Indiana Jones with an up-close gander at some prehistoric carvings at an archaeological park.
Day 5 - Thursday - Jun 13, 2024
Vega de Terron, Spain
Vega de Terron, Spain      
Bus Travel      
Salamanca, Spain      
Bus Travel      
Vega de Terron, Spain      
Barca d'Alva, Portugal      
Today, you can visit the historic university town of Salamanca-the "Golden City"-famous for its sand-colored buildings and abundance of churches. Feel the centuries fall away as your ship winds its way through the pristine dramatic UNESCO World Heritage-protected landscapes of the Douro River Valley.
Day 6 - Friday - Jun 14, 2024
Barca d'Alva, Portugal      
Regua, Portugal      
Head ashore for a choice of excursions, including a tasting at a prestigious Port wine estate or a vineyard hike with a wine tasting at a local quinta.
Day 7 - Saturday - Jun 15, 2024
Regua, Portugal
Regua, Portugal      
Bus Travel      
Guimaraes, Portugal      
Bus Travel      
Porto (Oporto), Portugal      
Explore Guimaraes, the town where Portugal was born. Its well-preserved architecture and stylish young residents make it a pleasure to visit.
Day 8 - Sunday - Jun 16, 2024
Porto (Oporto), Portugal
Porto (Oporto), Portugal      
If your cruise/tour package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Porto Airport for your flight home.