Win a Luxury 5-Star AmaWaterways River Cruise
Win an AmaWaterways Cruise
Win a Luxury 5-Star AmaWaterways River Cruise
Win an AmaWaterways Cruise
From Porto to Madrid – or the reverse – guests spend 8 nights adventuring down the Douro river, with stops at a variety of coveted tourist destinations.
Flawlessly integrating a range of tours, tastings and other activities with free time to relax – this flawless itinerary conducts you through the highlights and provides a range of Signature Experiences.
Guests enjoy a range of modern comforts from their room aboard the MS Estrela – APT’s very own 5-star floating hotel assigned to the Douro River.
Cruise Line: APT Touring 
Ship: MS Estrela 
Duration: 8 Nights 
Departure: May - Sep From old towns and medieval streets to towering castles and railway stations, this jam-packed itinerary ushers guests down the Douro on the getaway of a lifetime – seamlessly blending free time with informative activities.
Fly from the UK into Porto to begin this cruising getaway.
Explore Porto’s old town, sample a selection of ports, enjoy a cooking demonstration at a traditional restaurant or enjoy an active walking tour through the medieval streets and old harbour quarter of Riberia.
After, your Signature Experience whisks you to Palacio da Bolsa for a guided tour, cocktail reception and traditional Fado performance in the Arabian hall.
This morning, we set sail through the Douro Valley. Upon arrival, take a guided tour of Guimaraes or pay a visit to Quinta Da Aveleda – a wine-producing family business – to enjoy samples.
After a relaxing morning cruise – explore the Douro Museum.
Your Signature Experience takes you on a visit to Quinta da Pacheca for a traditional lunch and tasting.
Enjoy a tour of Lamego or take a trip to Palacio De Mateus – located near the city to Vila Real.
Pay a visit to the Pinhao Railway Station and then proceed to a local quinta.
This evening, enjoy a captain’s farewell dinner.
Visit castle ruins on a tour of Figueria de Castelo Rodrigo.
Disembark your ship and continue on to the ancient city of Salamanca for a tour before checking into your hotel in Madrid.
Transfer to the airport to begin your journey home.
Fly from the UK into Madrid to begin this cruising getaway.
Disembark your ship and continue on to the ancient city of Salamanca for a tour before checking into your hotel in Madrid.
Visit castle ruins on a tour of Figueria de Castelo Rodrigo.
Pay a visit to the Pinhao Railway Station and then proceed to a local quinta.
This evening, enjoy a captain’s farewell dinner.
Enjoy a tour of Lamego or take a trip to Palacio De Mateus – located near the city to Vila Real.
After a relaxing morning cruise – explore the Douro Museum.
Your Signature Experience takes you on a visit to Quinta da Pacheca for a traditional lunch and tasting.
This morning, we set sail through the Douro Valley. Upon arrival, take a guided tour of Guimaraes or pay a visit to Quinta Da Aveleda – a wine-producing family business – to enjoy samples.
Explore Porto’s old town, sample a selection of ports, enjoy a cooking demonstration at a traditional restaurant or enjoy an active walking tour through the medieval streets and old harbour quarter of Riberia.
After, your Signature Experience whisks you to Palacio da Bolsa for a guided tour, cocktail reception and traditional Fado performance in the Arabian hall.
Transfer to the airport to begin your journey home.
Designed to showcase the delights of the Douro River Valley, enjoy luxurious interiors with a distinctively Southern European ambience. Dine formally or al fresco with a choice of elegant cabins and suites for rest and relaxation.
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Discover Europe’s best-kept secret on this cultural journey through the finest wine regions of Spain and Portugal.
Experience the unsullied beauty of the scenic Douro River Valley with its sprawling vineyards and native charm, complete with a spectrum of iconic local attractions.
Find answers to some of the most common questions about river cruising here.
Signature Experiences are once-in-a-lifetime moments brought exclusively to APT’s guests.
Yes – this cruise goes both ways; from Porto to Madrid and the reverse.
There are 5 cabin categories for guests to choose between when booking.
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