
Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley
About This Cruise
Following the Douro River through Portugal and into Spain, you'll cruise past steeply terraced hillsides, quaint villages and acres of ripe vineyards. Enjoy private tastings of Port and explore Porto's historic Ribeira district, home to iconic rabelo boats, cutting-edge cuisine and a thriving art scene. Wind your way through the dramatic landscapes of the UNESCO-designated Douro Valley, heading ashore to visit charming quintas and meet the winemakers who operate them. See the famous university of Salamanca, Spain, and visit the mountaintop village of Castelo Rodrigo.
Your journey ends in Lisbon, the city that launched some of the world's most renowned explorers. There's no better way to discover Europe's best-kept secret than this scenic and all-inclusive river cruise!
Uniworld also offers an 8-day cruise-only version of this itinerary. Click here for more information.
Type
River, Luxury
Ship
S.S. São Rafael
Departure Date
2 June 2027
Cruise Line
UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises
Duration
10 Nights

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Following the Douro River through Portugal and into Spain, you'll cruise past steeply terraced hillsides, quaint villages and acres of ripe vineyards. Enjoy private tastings of Port and explore Porto's historic Ribeira district, home to iconic rabelo boats, cutting-edge cuisine and a thriving art scene. Wind your way through the dramatic landscapes of the UNESCO-designated Douro Valley, heading ashore to visit charming quintas and meet the winemakers who operate them. See the famous university of Salamanca, Spain, and visit the mountaintop village of Castelo Rodrigo.
Your journey ends in Lisbon, the city that launched some of the world's most renowned explorers. There's no better way to discover Europe's best-kept secret than this scenic and all-inclusive river cruise!
Uniworld also offers an 8-day cruise-only version of this itinerary. Click here for more information.
Grand Suite
- Grand Suite (307 sq ft - 28.5 sq m).
- Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship.
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Suite
- Suite (220 sq ft - 20.4 sq m).
- Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship.
French Balcony Stateroom
- French Balcony (156 sq ft - 14.5 sq m).
- Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship.
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Deluxe Stateroom
- Deluxe (164 sq ft - 15.2 sq m)
- Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship
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Heritage Bistro
The Heritage Bistro can be found on the Azores Deck.
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Shop
The Shop can be found on Azores Deck.
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Sun Deck
The Sun Deck can be found on the Blue Azzelij Terrace.
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Special Generation Amenities
- Exciting shore excursions tailor-made for families and hosted by local experts
- Kid-friendly menus for each meal and unlimited beverages onboard
- Young Travellers’ Table, a special dining table reserved on certain nights just for our younger guests and Family Hosts
- Onboard activities just for kids, such as cooking classes and dessert-making with the ship’s chef and pastry chef
- Hands-on craft workshops tailored to the destinations you visit
- Young travellers’ lounge and game room, complete with PlayStation, games, movies and local treats
- Two dedicated Family Hosts to oversee all activities for Junior Cruisers (ages 4 to 12 years) and Teen Cruisers (ages 13 to 17 years)
- Opportunities to “Live the Lingo” and learn words and phrases in other languages from our Family Hosts
- Kids-only movie nights, where kids can enjoy popcorn-fueled screenings of family-friendly films along with their new onboard friends and Family Hosts
- A special VIP ship tour with the Captain or Hotel Manager
- Complimentary bicycles, helmets and Nordic walking sticks for use onshore
- Young travellers will receive special surprise pillow gifts for each night of the cruise
- Convenient departures scheduled during summer and winter breaks


































