Delightful Douro
Join us for a nine-night land tour and Douro River cruise through the verdant wine country and time-honored towns and cities of Portugal and Spain. Set the stage for an immersive journey through this fascinating region with two days visiting the historic landmarks and neighborhoods of Lisbon and Coimbra and then embark Scenic Azure in Porto. Admire the terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley as you cruise to Régua. Take in Portuguese culture at Lemego’s hilltop sanctuary and the Lamego Museum or visit historic Mateus Palace and enjoy its lovely gardens. And spend a full day cruising the UNESCO-listed Vinhateiro wine region that produces acclaimed wines in a tradition stretching back 2,000 years. Then explore the unique sandstone architecture of Salamanca, Spain’s “Golden City,” before enjoying a lunch and flamenco performance. Stop in Pocinho—tour the award-winning Côa Valley Museum or visit Casa Painova for a tasting of Portuguese agricultural products. Then port in Pinhão and travel to Provesende for an exclusive Scenic Cruises experience featuring a glimpse of the Portugal of yesteryear. Attend a private concert at the exquisite São Francisco Church. Before journey’s end, spend a day in Porto. Discover the UNESCO-listed city center, including Palácio da Bolsa, visit Guimarães, the site of the medieval Ducal Palace, or continue to the famed Vino Verde region to visit the gardens and tasting room of Quinta da Aveleda.
Features
- All shore excursions are included, with exclusive private concerts, receptions, and other enriching activities specific to your voyage, as well as the Tailormade GPS app for self-guided walking tours or biking tours using the ship’s e-bikes
- All onboard dining and beverages—including beer, wine, and premium spirits—are included
- Exceptional service, with a butler for every suite
- All gratuities are included
- Expert local guides
- Laundry concierge service
- In-suite minibar, restocked daily
- Wi-Fi throughout the cruise
- Travel arrangement assistance and on-call support from Go Next
- On-site Go Next Program Manager and private welcome reception
- Transfers to and from the Scenic Azure (if transferring on group travel dates)
Itinerary
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August 26: Depart for Portugal
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August 27: Lisbon, Portugal
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August 28: Lisbon, Portugal
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August 29: Lisbon to Porto, Portugal
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August 30: Porto to Régua, Portugal
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August 31: Régua to Vega de Terron, Portugal
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September 1: Salamanca, Spain
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September 2: Pocinho to Pinhão, Portugal
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September 3: Pinhão to Porto, Portugal
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September 4: Porto, Portugal
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September 5: Porto, Portugal
Deck Plans
Visa Requirements
None required for US & Canadian citizens
Cancellation Policy
| 200 days or more | = | $350 per person |
| 199-120 days | = | $1900 per person |
| 119-75 days | = | 50% of total fare |
| 74-45 days | = | 75% of total fare |
| 44-0 days | = | 100% of total fare |