Take a Shine to the Douro on a Portugal River Cruise

Sail through Portugal’s Douro Valley at a time when everything feels more relaxed, more local, and more real. In November, the crowds are gone, the weather is cool and comfortable, and the golden hills of the Douro are just as stunning. Avalon brings you right into the heart of it all — from vineyard visits and regional flavors to quiet towns that feel like your own. It’s Portugal at its most authentic, and Avalon makes it effortless to enjoy. 

DIRECT TRAVEL CANADIAN RESIDENTS OFFER
Set sail on along the Douro River on this specially selected Avalon Waterways sailing featuring Canadian Resident rates with savings of $2,000 per person! 

8-Day Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro
Roundtrip Porto onboard the Avalon Alegria
November 26 - December 3, 2025

EXCLUSIVE BONUS: Book by June 30, 2025, and receive Pre-paid Onboard Gratuities! 

Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today for an unforgettable river cruise experience with this exclusive offer!

Float on Sunshine Along the Douro River

Embark the Avalon Alegria in the city of Porto. Take a guided tour to Braga and Guimarães or start exploring the city with guided sightseeing. Enjoy a guided tour in the charming town of Lamego, or meet the owner of one of the oldest farms in the Douro Valley to sample the proud traditions of olive oil and wine. From Pocinho, enjoy a wine tasting in a local quinta or join a kayak adventure on the Douro River. Visit Freixo de Espada à Cinta, a cozy village with narrow streets, flowered houses, and grand Gothic Manueline windows or choose a full-day experience in Spain with a guided sightseeing excursion to Salamanca. Discover the process of painting traditional Portuguese tile guided by a professional painter. Immerse yourself in an emotionally stirring experience in Portugal’s city of Amarante or taste the unique Vinho Verde.

Your Douro River cruise returns to Porto to soak in the scenic mysteries of this city’s Historical Centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site. These and countless other treasures await you on the River of Gold in Portugal’s dazzling Douro Valley.

Avalon's newest Suite Ship^® -- the Avalon Alegria℠

Experience refined comfort in your choice of 14 deluxe staterooms or 37 Panorama Suites^® aboard this intimate 102-passenger ship. Panorama Suites feature wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows that create an Open-Air Balcony, are over 200 square feet, and showcase Avalon's signature “Beds with a View.”

Enjoy complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi, guided activities, and flexible dining with Avalon Fresh® cuisine. Relax in the Club lounge or by the pool on the Sky Deck as you soak in stunning Douro Valley views.

Be swept away by Douro’s timeless treasures and traditions, family farms and fevered Fado music, and mouth-watering culinary creations in the world’s oldest demarcated wine region.