Cruise · 7 nights · with Riviera Travel
Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise for Solo Travellers
A week aboard Riviera Travel's MS Douro Elegance cruising the Douro River from Porto, with guided visits to Salamanca, Castelo Rodrigo and traditional vineyards.
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Departures
- 6 dates
- Choose a month below
- Sails from
- Porto
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- MS Douro Elegance
- From
- £2,069
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Visit to Mateus Palace or Douro Museum in Régua
Afternoon in the walled village of Castelo Rodrigo
Guided tours of Salamanca or fortified town of Almeida
Wine tasting at historic quinta and dinner at Quinta da Pacheca
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies and Portuguese folk music show
About the trip
This seven-night cruise aboard the MS Douro Elegance begins and ends in Porto, Portugal’s second city, where the river meets the Atlantic. After setting sail, passengers visit the ornate Mateus Palace or the Douro Museum in Régua, with its exhibits on regional wine heritage. The cruise then moves inland along the valley, visiting the ancient walled village of Castelo Rodrigo, perched near the Spanish border, before crossing into Spain to spend time in Salamanca, noted for its twin cathedrals and the nation's oldest university.
Back on the Portuguese side, the journey continues through terraced vineyards, with a visit to a historic quinta for a tasting and an evening meal at the 18th-century Quinta da Pacheca estate. A stop in Lamego brings time to explore the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, with its famously tiled stairway. The final day includes a guided tour of Porto and a visit to a port wine cellar, complete with tastings, offering a thorough introduction to this fortified wine’s production and history. Throughout, the ship’s compact size and attentive crew provide a quietly comfortable river experience.
- 1 Porto
- 2 Salamanca
- 3 Lamego
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Porto
Day 2
Mateus Palace or Régua Douro Museum
Day 3
Castelo Rodrigo
Day 4
Salamanca or Almeida
Day 5
Pinhão
Day 6
Lamego
Day 7
Porto
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
Riviera Travel confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
Before you book
- Price based on
- Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
- Travelling alone
- Check with Riviera Travel
- Flights
- Not needed if you join at Porto
- What’s included
- Check with Riviera Travel
- Accessibility
- Check with Riviera Travel
For full details of what’s included, check with Riviera Travel. See the full details on their site
Questions people ask
- How long is Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise for Solo Travellers?
- Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise for Solo Travellers is a 7 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise for Solo Travellers depart from?
- Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise for Solo Travellers departs from Porto.
- Who operates Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise for Solo Travellers?
- Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise for Solo Travellers is operated by Riviera Travel aboard MS Douro Elegance.
- How much does Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise for Solo Travellers cost?
- Prices for Douro, Porto and Salamanca River Cruise for Solo Travellers start from £2,069, subject to availability.
The operator
Riviera Travel
River cruises and escorted tours
A British operator that began in 1984 with a handful of tents in the south of France. Its tours and river cruises travel with a Riviera tour manager or cruise director looking after the group.
You book with Riviera Travel directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.
New to Portugal? Our Portugal guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.
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