Portugals River of Gold – Lisbon to Porto
- calendar_today 10 Nov 2027
- bedtime 9 nights
- directions_boat Viking Torgil
- location_on Depart from Lisbon
- Outside price from $6,495*/person
- Balcony price from $10,395*/person
- Suite price from $11,995*/person
Experience the renaissance of Lisbon, newly invigorated with trending galleries and restaurants. Explore two of Iberia’s oldest university towns: Coimbra, Portugal and Salamanca, Spain. Roam the port warehouses of Porto. Enjoy traditional cuisine, wine and fado singing. Cruise the Douro River Valley, the world’s oldest demarcated wine region and a UNESCO Site. This cruise-tour includes a hotel stay in Lisbon and the added bonus of a visit to Spain.
INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE
- One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
- Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
- 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
- Port taxes & fees
- Visits to UNESCO Sites
- Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances
- Onboard gratuities
- Savings of up to 30% included
YOUR ITINERARY
Arrive and check in to your hotel. Lisbon has inspired explorers for centuries with its stunning setting at the Tagus River’s mouth. Its labyrinthine streets carry echoes of 16th-century navigators who sailed on the winds of the Age of Discovery. The city prospered greatly from its trade. And today’s streets are lined with the legacies of wealthy builders, including the Jerónimos Monastery and Belém Tower, stunning works that introduced Manueline architecture. Savouring local cuisine and port wine are favourite pastimes here. On any evening, the strains of fado spill from clubs in the historic Alfama District.
...Throughout Lisbon, fascinating monuments tell this proud city’s story. Along the riverfront, in Praça do Comércio, an equestrian statue at its centre represents Portugal’s King José I, who capably rebuilt the city following the devastating 1755 earthquake. Among the most recognized of Lisbon’s monuments is the grand Monument to the Discoveries on the banks of the Tagus River, displaying statues of more than 30 contributors to exploration, whose bravery and spirit still shape the culture of this vibrant European capital.
...After breakfast, check out of your hotel and begin your journey to your embarkation city. Porto holds a place of great traditional importance. The town lends its name to the port wine produced in the region and throughout the nation. Located along a rocky embankment, the city boasts picturesque neighbourhoods, fashionable restaurants and lively markets. Like Lisbon, Porto has a rich past; its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of narrow cobblestone streets brimming with romantic buildings spanning the centuries and a Romanesque cathedral. At the riverside, small barcos rabelos, boats once used to transport casks of wine, paint a charming scene.
...The peaceful town of Peso da Régua, commonly known as Régua, overlooks the Douro River with the Serra do Marão mountains as a stunning backdrop. In 1756, the Marquês de Pombal proclaimed this city as the centre of his newly demarcated wine region, and it has remained so since. As such, the town is steeped in the wine-making culture. This is particularly true at Casa do Douro, the headquarters of the Port Wine Institute. Its beautiful stained glass windows are a tribute in light and glass to the rich history of port wine and its cultural significance to the region.
...Journey through the Douro River valley into the history of fine Portuguese wine. Surrounded by terraced hills, spot some of the area’s quintas, or wine estates, clinging to the slopes, nestled snugly among their vines. In this beautiful and largely unspoiled region, olive and almond groves share the river’s banks with vineyards. And it is hard to ignore the fact that this journey follows in the wake of traditional barcos rabelos that once transported wine downriver to the waiting casks in Vila Nova de Gaia.
...Founded by a Celtic tribe before the rise of the Roman Empire, Salamanca was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 due to its beautifully preserved buildings. It is home to one of Europe’s oldest universities, founded in 1134, and its main square, bustling with students, is often called the most beautiful in Spain. The beauty of this richly historic city, besides the enormous Romanesque cathedral whose profile dominates the town, is the grace with which Salamanca retains a traditional Spanish village feel. It is a living museum that takes visitors back to the Middle Ages.
...Pinhão is surrounded by picture-postcard terraced hillsides that are synonymous with the Douro River Valley. Its slow pace and quiet atmosphere belie the fact that it produces world-renowned port wines; some of the most recognizable names in port production operate wine estates near here. One of the “station towns” along the Douro River, Pinhão boasts a relaxing and scenic promenade along the river, perfect for strolling and drinking in the beauty of vineyard-clad hills. The village’s railway station is decorated with 24 spectacular scenes depicted in azulejos, Portugal’s distinctive blue-and-white tiles.
...In Portuguese cuisine, pork plays a central role, appearing in paio, a pork loin sausage, and chouriço, a spicy sausage often flavoured with paprika or wine. These cured meats are nicely complemented by the smooth and creamy cheeses of the region. Among main dishes, the addictive pastéis de bacalhau (small cod cakes) are enjoyed hot or cold. And Portugal’s famed soup, caldo verde, gets its deep green colour from a variant of kale. At meal’s end or just as a treat, the city’s pastelarias are well worth a visit for anyone with a sweet tooth.
...Porto’s prosperous future was sealed when the distinctive, single-masted barcos rabelos delivered the first wine shipments here from vineyards up the Douro River. Before the advent of the railroad, these wooden cargo boats provided the fastest and most efficient transport of wines between the Douro River valley’s wineries and the city, from which bottles were exported all over the world. Today, the vessels are owned by port wine companies along the Douro. Though no longer in use, they still grace the river’s edge nonetheless, enriching the city’s character and cultural identity.
...Porto’s culinary scene reflects its long history, dating back to Roman times. As a port and cultural crossroads, Porto has incorporated elements from different cultures, such as the spices and exotic ingredients brought by the Portuguese explorers during the Age of Discovery. Today, local cuisine is influenced by the products and traditions of the Douro Valley, as well as the city’s maritime heritage. Porto is known for its hearty dishes, such as the francesinha, a meat-and-cheese sandwich smothered in sauce, and the tripas à moda do Porto, a stew made with tripe and beans. After breakfast, disembark your ship and journey home. Alternatively, ask your Cruiseabout Travel Advisor about our incredible range of accommodation packages, touring and cruise extensions.
...AVAILABLE STATEROOMS
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Standard Stateroom – [F]
Outside from $6,495*
Standard Stateroom – [E]
Standard Stateroom – [F]
Balcony from $10,295*
Veranda Stateroom – [A]
Veranda Stateroom – [B]
French Balcony Stateroom – [C]
French Balcony Stateroom – [D]
Suite from $11,995*
Veranda Suite – [AA]
Veranda Suite – [AB]
ALTERNATIVE DATES
View our alternative dates and durations below for this cruise. Prices based on twinshare cabin.
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28th Mar ‘26Portugals River Gold Lisbon to PortoViking Hemming- 9Nights9
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11th Apr ‘26Portugals River Gold Lisbon to PortoViking Hemming- 9Nights9
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27th Apr ‘26Portugals River Gold Lisbon to PortoViking Osfrid- 9Nights9
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2nd May ‘26Portugals River Gold Lisbon to PortoViking Hemming- 9Nights9
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16th May ‘26Portugals River Gold Lisbon to PortoViking Hemming- 9Nights9
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20th Jun ‘26Portugals River Gold Lisbon to PortoViking Hemming- 9Nights9
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11th Jul ‘26Portugals River Gold Lisbon to PortoViking Hemming- 9Nights9
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1st Aug ‘26Portugals River Gold Lisbon to PortoViking Hemming- 9Nights9
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5th Sep ‘26Portugals River Gold Lisbon to PortoViking Hemming- 9Nights9
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3rd Oct ‘26Portugals River Gold Lisbon to PortoViking Hemming- 9Nights9
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7th Nov ‘26Portugals River Gold Lisbon to PortoViking Hemming- 9Nights9
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1st Apr ‘27Portugals River Gold Lisbon to PortoViking Gyda- 9Nights9
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27th May ‘27Portugals River Gold Lisbon to PortoViking Gyda- 9Nights9
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24th Jun ‘27Portugals River Gold Lisbon to PortoViking Gyda- 9Nights9
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8th Jul ‘27Portugals River Gold Lisbon to PortoViking Gyda- 9Nights9
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5th Aug ‘27Portugals River Gold Lisbon to PortoViking Gyda- 9Nights9
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2nd Sep ‘27Portugals River Gold Lisbon to PortoViking Gyda- 9Nights9
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7th Oct ‘27Portugals River Gold Lisbon to PortoViking Gyda- 9Nights9
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