All-Inclusive Maiden 2027 Highlights of the Douro

(regional and premium class flights may be available at a supplement)

Upon arrival, transfer to the brand-new Emerald Nova, where you’ll be warmly greeted by the friendly crew. This evening, join your fellow guests for a Welcome Dinner on board. Your Emerald Star-Ship will remain docked overnight in an exclusive, central location just minutes from the heart of the city, so you’ll be able to go ashore to discover Porto’s bustling nightlife with ease (D)

Located at the mouth of the Douro River in northern Portugal, Porto is a fascinating eclectic mix of modern and ancient architecture. Famous for its exports of Port wines and rich maritime heritage, it's easy to imagine how British merchant ships would have once clustered together in the medieval harbour, biding their time to transport port wines across the water. Within this lovely coastal city, your Emerald Star-Ship will remain docked overnight (B,L,D)

★Included Excursion: Guided tour of Porto

★EmeraldACTIVE: Guided active walk in Porto

This morning, you’ll depart Porto early and cruise onwards to Entre Os Rios, a picturesque village that sits at the meeting point of the Douro and Tamega rivers (B,L,D)

★Included Excursion: Guided tour of Guimarães

★EmeraldPLUS: Portuguese cooking demonstration on board

★EmeraldACTIVE: Trails of Monte da Penha

Pinhão welcomes as a peaceful village situated in the heart of the Douro Valley wine region. Here, vine-covered hills tumble down to the river, and traditional ‘quintas’ (wine estates) liberally dot the landscape (B,L,D)

★Included Excursion: Signature wine tasting

★EmeraldACTIVE: Kayak experience in Pinhão

Today, you’ll cross the border into Spain and the small rural village of Vega de Terrón, resting on the confluence of the Douro and Águeda rivers and on the border with Portugal (B,L,D)

★Included Excursion: Guided tour of Salamanca

★EmeraldPLUS: Tuna Music band in Salamanca

Begin your day in the timeless village of Pocinho. Situated alongside the Douro River, picturesque Pocinho serves as a key cruise port. This afternoon, relax on board your Emerald Star-Ship and admire the views as you cruise towards Régua, where you will remain docked overnight (B,L,D)

★Included Excursion: Freixo de Espada à Cinta

★EmeraldPLUS: Port wine cocktail lesson on board

Surrounded by stunning terraced vineyards on the banks of the Douro, Régua is known as a major centre for Port wine production and trade since the 18th century and serves as the central hub for the World Heritage-listed Douro Valley wine region. Here, you will remain docked overnight (B,,D)

★Included Excursion: Walking tour of Régua and Douro Museum Port wine

★EmeraldPLUS: Rural lunch at a local Quinta

★EmeraldACTIVE: Cycling the vine trails

Relax on board your Emerald Star-Ship this afternoon and take in the beautiful scenery as you cruise back to Porto, where you will remain docked overnight (B,L,D)

★Included Excursion: Excursion to Amarante

★EmeraldPLUS: Mosaic tile painting lesson on board

★EmeraldACTIVE: Douro riverside active walk

Today, your Emerald Star-Ship returns to alluring Porto, where later, you’ll enjoy a two night stay (B,L,D)

★Included Excursion: Guided tour of Braga

★EmeraldACTIVE: Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte

Enjoy another day in delightful Porto. This evening, enjoy a charming evening cruise, which will shine a different light on Porto's glittering skyline (B,L,D)

★Included Excursion: Aveiro tour with a cruise

★EmeraldPLUS: Cruise through Porto

(regional and premium class flights may be available at a supplement)