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Porto is a vibrant hub of culture, history and irresistible cuisine. Built on a set of hills, cobblestone lanes zig zag through different neighbourhoods where houses are painted in rich tones of saffron, burnished orange and burgundy. Portugal's second largest city has been a commercial port since Roman times. Set along the Douro River estuary in northern Portugal, the city's Historic Centre, including the famous iron bridge of Luiz I and the Monastery of Serra do Pilar, has UNESCO World Heritage status. The city's ornate 14th-century Church of St Francis is an elaborate example of Gothic style, while the Porto Cathedral features a blend of architectural styles and sits atop the city, overlooking the Douro River.

There's no better place in the world to taste the velvety fortified port wine than in one of Porto's historic port wine cellars, or to witness the best examples of Portugal's dazzling blue and white tiles (azulejos). The city's popular riverside district of Ribeira brims with cafés, waterfront restaurants and wine bars. In the summer months along the Esplanade, you can also catch a free concert of music ranging from folk, pop, and blues to jazz.

To explore Porto, wander its atmospheric narrow cobblestone streets, or climb aboard one of the city's heritage streetcars, mustard-coloured trams, from the riverside up towards the historic city or west towards the lighthouse.

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Palácio da Bolsa

Porto's Palácio da Bolsa is a breathtaking neoclassical monument, once the Stock Exchange and now a World Heritage site. Inside are some amazing interiors, which you can view on Lisbon & The Douro Valley Cruise, including a magnificent staircase and lavishly decorated Arab Room.

Taste Port wines

On the Exclusive Golden Douro River Cruise you can experience a superb port wine tasting, along with beautiful views over Porto and the Douro, and a delicious dinner in the atmospheric setting of one of Porto's historic wine cellars.

Take a sunset cruise

Porto is celebrated for its sunsets, and you can view Porto from the water at the golden hour, during a sunset cruise at the start of the tour Exclusive Golden Douro River Cruise watching as the setting sun casts a warm glow across the bridges and spires of the city's skyline.

Admire azulejos

The striking blue-and-white ceramic tiles seen in Porto have Moorish roots, and often depict flowers, animals or historic scenes. On our 5-Star cruise, Discover the Douro you can visit an azulejo workshop and discover more about the age-old artform.

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Discover the Douro
4.4 stars(40 reviews)
2025MayJunSep
2026MaySep

Setting sail from Porto, enjoy a fantastic 7-night cruise along the golden Douro. After a convenient flight to our floating hotel, drift through golden valleys alongside enchanting towns and past regal wine estates. Our cruise reveals the timeless beauty of this serene river, stopping at wonderful ports along the way. Tracing the winding course...

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£2,199 pp
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Lisbon, Porto & the Douro Valley
4.1 stars(34 reviews)
2025SepOct

Soak up the rich history, laid-back culture and beautiful landscapes in Portugal. Discover the vibrant city of Lisbon, with its stunning viewpoints, old castle and fabulous squares. Experience the awe-inspiring palaces of Sintra, explore the colourful harbour city of Porto and travel by rail into the terraced vineyards of the breathtaking Douro...

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Portugal & the Douro
4.3 stars(84 reviews)
2025JunAugSepOct

Flowing from Northern Spain to the Atlantic Ocean, the Douro river carves our route through a rolling landscape of vineyards and idyllic locations. On this Iberian holiday, explore the Douro Valley by rail, travelling from Spain's 'Golden City' of Salamanca and through Portugal's beautiful countryside. Experience the region's iconic wine and...

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Lisbon & the Douro Valley Cruise
4.4 stars(33 reviews)
2025MayJunSep
2026MaySep

Travel to sensational Lisbon and explore Sintra's palaces on a Portuguese voyage of discovery, before embarking on a fantastic 7-night cruise along the golden Douro. Drifting through golden valleys alongside enchanting towns and past regal wine estates, our cruise reveals the timeless beauty of this serene river, stopping at wonderful ports along...

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Exclusive Golden Douro
2026MayJunOct

Combining superb excursions and awe-inspiring views from a custom-built ship, this brand-new tour delivers a fascinating insight into Portuguese culture on guided tours, onboard events and port tastings. Leaving Porto after a spellbinding sunset cruise, the MS Estrela sails into Portugal's golden Douro Valley. Visits to Lamego Cathedral, Castelo...

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Lisbon & Exclusive Golden Douro
2026MayJunOct

Fly to Lisbon to uncover the sights of the capital on a guided tour including a trip on a heritage tram. After visiting Sintra's colourful palaces, journey to Porto to board a brand-new ship for a cruise along the golden Douro. Superb excursions to Lamego Cathedral, Castelo Rodrigo, Salamanca and Mateus Palace are enhanced by dinner at a...

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Portugal & the Douro
18 Oct 2024
P Warren
5 stars
“It was an excellent tour, with visits to a variety of interesting places. A key factor in making it enjoyable was our excellent tour manager, Roger. He was unfailingly cheerful and friendly, dealt calmly and efficiently with any problems, and was personally helpful to me with mobility issues. Another excellent...
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Lisbon, Porto & the Douro Valley
21 Oct 2024
J Faulconbridge
4 stars
“Well organised, well run tour with an excellent tour manager.
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Lisbon & the Douro Valley Cruise
14 Oct 2024
MW Salisbury
4 stars
“A holiday of Two Halves. I rated Lisbon only satisfactory. Lisbon is a pleasant but not outstanding tourist venue. Unfortunately our stay in Lisbon was chopped and changed too much. Currently, the Douro River cruises are relatively undeveloped and have minimal commercial river traffic compared to other major European rivers...
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Discover the Douro
14 Oct 2024
Malcolm & Sue
4 stars
“Great trip, wonderful crew and manager. Small cabin but size determined by width of locks on the Duoro river
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