DONALD WOODARD
Woodard Luxury Travel
Soulful Experience Douro River Cruise - Portugal and Spain 2025
Nov 11, 2025 to Nov 21, 2025
Portugal
SOULFUL EXPERIENCE - ENTICING DOURO RIVER CRUISE PLUS 3-NIGHT LISBON STAY
Experience Portugal on the beautiful Douro River with Woodard Luxury Travel as we embark on the brand new AmaWaterways AmaSintra for an epic 7-night roundtrip journey from Porto, Portugal. Explore the history of the Black and African diaspora in Lisbon and throughout Portugal along the breathtaking Douro River. Discover the African heritage and culture in Lisbon. Be treated to exclusive Brazilian and African food tastings as well as authentic Portuguese cuisine and Port during two shoreside dinners at local wine estates known as quintas. Be moved by the mournful sounds of fado music. And above all else, revel in the special feeling that comes from cruising alongside like-minded travelers with a shared heritage and experience.
Begin this journey with an 3-night 5 star hotel stay in Lisbon, Portugal, including city tour, daily breakfast, and so much more!
What's included in this trip:
- 3-night stay at the Intercontinental Lisbon* (or similar), including city tour, Royal Sintra excursion with Pena National Palace visit and daily breakfast
- Transfer from your hotel in Lisbon to your ship in Porto
- All fine dining on board, as well as two authentic Portuguese meals on shore
- Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Welcome Dinner, Captains Cocktail and Gala Dinner
- Guided excursions including historic walking tours, guided hikes and tastings of Port and local delicacies
- Daily entertainment including cultural performances
- Well-equipped fitness room
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- The services of one of our wonderful Cruise Managers throughout your river cruise and land journey
- Travel protection (Highly recommended)
- Airfare (can be added to the trip)
Itinerary:
Day 1, November 11: Lisbon, Portugal
Hotel Check-In
Day 2, November 12: Lisbon, Portugal
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“City of Seven Hills” tour
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Day 3, November 13: Lisbon, Portugal
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Royal Sintra excursion with Pena Palace visit
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Day 4, November 14: Lisbon and Porto, Portugal
Transfer via motorcoach to Porto; Tomar Castle visit, River Cruise Embarkation, Free evening
Day 5, November 15: Entre-os-Rios, Portugal
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Lunch at a local quinta
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Day 6, November 16: Regua and Pinhao, Portugal
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Mateus Palace and Gardens visit; Local quinta wine tasting
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Day 7, November 17: Vega Terron, Spain
| Salamanca excursion |
Day 8, November 18: Barca d'Alva and Pinhao, Portugal
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Castelo Rodrigo tour with tasting of regional fare; Quinta de Avessada dinner
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Day 9, November 19: Regua, Portugal
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Lamego tour and Bôlas tasting
⠀⠀OR Holy Staircase hike and Bôlas tasting |
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Day 10, November 20: Porto, Portugal
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“City of Bridges” tour with Port wine tasting
⠀⠀OR Porto hike with Port wine tasting
Free afternoon
Day 11, November 21: Return Flights Home
After breakfast and heartfelt farewells, you will disembark the ship and transfer to the airport for return flights home. Be sure to tell everyone how much you enjoyed this trip and get prepared for the next vacation with Woodard Luxury Travel!