7 nights onboard MS Andorinha

Villages and Vintages: Cruising the Douro River Valley

Discover the bohemian heart of the city that gave Port-wine its name... sail deep into the mountain landscapes of Portuguese wine country to find wine estates, lush vineyards, idyllic riverside villages, baroque castles, hilltop medieval ruins, and rock art from the valley's earliest inhabitants... Our eight-day riverboat cruise on Portugal's Douro River offers an authentic taste of life and world-class wines in a region steeped in winemaking for over 2,000 years. Explore the colorful city of Porto, an enticing labyrinth of winding streets, baroque churches and blue-tiled houses, where port wine is made and stored. Board ms Andorinha and trace the wine to its source, the quintas and picture-postcard villages of the Douro River Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site... discover terraced vineyards and enjoy tours, tastings, wine pairings, and a lesson in port cocktail-making... tour baroque Mateus Palace... and immerse yourself in local history and culture, the prehistoric art of Foz Côa and more…

Leaving from: Porto

Cruise ship: MS Andorinha

Visiting: Porto • Régua • Régua • Vega de Terrón •

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Tauck

Tauck is a super-premium river cruise line offering small, intimate sailings on the waterways of Europe.

The cruise line launched in 1992, offering luxurious and all-inclusive river cruises on the likes of the Danube, Rhine and Rhone.

With many awards under its belt, the cruise line owns it when it comes to European river cruising, heading away from crowded tourist hotspots and off the beaten track.

Passengers

Crew

2020

Launched

80m

Length

12m

Width

11kts

Speed

Decks

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Cruise Itinerary

Day 1

Porto, Portugal

Days 2 - 3

Régua, Portugal

Day 4

Vega de Terrón, Spain

Days 5 - 6

Pinhão, Portugal

Day 7

Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

Day 8

Porto, Portugal

Day 1

Porto, Portugal

Days 2 - 3

Régua, Portugal

Day 4

Vega de Terrón, Spain

Days 5 - 6

Pinhão, Portugal

Day 7

Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

Day 8

Porto, Portugal

Ship Details

Tauck

MS Andorinha

Custom-designed by our long-time partner Scylla to accommodate no more than 84 guests within an innovative deck plan featuring 12 300-sq. ft. Tauck Suites and 20 225-sq. ft. cabins, this brand-new 80-meter (263-foot) riverboat was specifically built for cruising amidst the historic quintas and picturesque villages along Portugal's golden Douro River.

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