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Low Deposits
ABTA & ATOL Protected
Rated Excellent
Price match promise
£3,575 donated
Low Deposits
Join a memorable cruise on the Douro River through sun-drenched historic vineyards, quaint villages, and stunning landscapes, the perfect cocktail of sun, culture, and delicious food and wine.
Explore Madrid, Salamanca, and Porto on Portugal’s most beautiful waterway, a voyage that includes rural charm and historic ports and cities. Explore at your own pace on fascinating excursions with expert tour guides making the most of this region’s wine-making history.
Experience unparalleled luxury and comfort on board an iconic Emerald Star ship, with beautifully appointed suites and staterooms and award-winning dining. Enjoy five-star amenities that make cruising as memorable as shore time.
Cruise Line: Emerald Cruises 
Ship: Star-Ship 
Duration: 9 Nights
Departure: Oct - Dec Unfortunately, this specific cruise has been fully booked. To get notified about future releases please contact our customer service team.
Enjoy a relaxing cruise through the sun-drenched valleys of the Douro River, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed region famed for its wine production. This 9-night voyage sets a leisurely pace perfectly in keeping with the beautiful Mediterranean climate. Visit ancient wine estates, historic cities, including Madrid and Salamanca, and quaint villages with a choice of tours to suit all activity levels. Relax in elegance and comfort on board an iconic Emerald Star-Ship with five-star amenities and service and gourmet cuisine.
Fly to Madrid, the vibrant capital of Spain, where a warm Mediterranean welcome awaits you. Meet your travel representative and transfer to a hotel in the heart of the city for a two-night stay.
Enjoy an insightful and informative guided tour of Madrid, including its bustling city centre, and explore the colourful past of the Spanish capital. Discover the Sabatini Gardens and Gran Via with time after the tour to explore at your leisure.
Transfer from your Madrid hotel to the airport for a flight to Porto. Join your luxury Emerald Star-Ship and enjoy a warm welcome from the Captain, followed by dinner with the other guests.
Pinhão sits on a bend of the River Douro, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed area famous for producing port wine and other vintages. Cruise the picturesque landscape and experience the incredible scenery. Tonight, enjoy a Welcome Dinner and cocktail reception.
Discover the beautiful Quinta do Tedo in the heart of the Douro Valley, an 18th-century estate committed to environmentally sound organic wine production. Enjoy a guided walk through local vineyards with a wine tasting, or take to the water in a kayak.
Explore the ‘Golden City’ on a walking tour that includes the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Quarter, the university, one of the oldest in Europe, and the galleries and arcades of Plaza Mayor. There is a DiscoverMORE tour to Castelo Rodrigo.
Arrive in Pocinho and visit the Côa Valley Museum. Enjoy a Port wine cocktail lesson on board the ship as you sail towards Régua. In the evening, savour gourmet cuisine at a special dinner on Quinta da Pacheca, a rural wine estate.
Visit the spectacular Baroque village of Lamego with its iconic Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies. With EmeraldPLUS, enjoy a mosaic tile-painting lesson on board the ship or visit Mateus Manor House with Emerald DiscoverMORE.
Famous for port wine, which gave the town its name, enjoy a fascinating tour of Porto on foot, including the Castelo da Foz and Castelo do Queijo. With Emerald DiscoverMORE, visit Quinta da Aveleda or Taylor’s Port Wine Cellars.
Disembark your Star-Ship and transfer to the airport for flights back to the UK.
From the activities on the Sun Deck to the comfort and peace of a luxury suite or stateroom, no detail is overlooked on the Emerald Star. Enjoy a blend of home-from-home comfort, elegant interiors with modern amenities, and five-star service.
Wellness Suite 
Outdoor Covered Terrace 
Crew of 52 Discover Portugal’s most Famous River and Wine-making Region with Crui.se
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Breakfast is served from 07.00 to 09.00, lunch from 12.00 to 14.00, and dinner from 09.00 to 21.00. Guests enjoy a fantastic variety of local and regional cuisine alongside staple favourites, including vegan and vegetarian choices.
Visitors may come on board, but you will need to organise the paperwork with Emerald’s team in the UK ahead of time. Visitors will need to pay for any food and drink they consume.
Guests in the Owner’s One-bedroom Suite and Riverview Suites have a complementary laundry service for up to four items daily. Emerald Grand Balcony Suites guests can have two items per day laundered without charge. All other suites and cabins offer passengers a laundry service for an additional fee.
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