One of Europe’s best kept secrets in one of its most undiscovered corners, explore the sleepy villages and medieval towns unchanged for centuries, amongst the breathtaking rolling hills and terraced vineyard slopes of the stunning Douro Valley. Leaving behind the Atlantic influenced greenery of the coast, on our unforgettable Douro cruise, you are soon immersed ...
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Explore prestigious wine regions around the globe and discover the heritage behind the world's best wines Discover the best wine destinations in Europe, including Douro Valley, Burgundy and La Rioja Travel to South Africa, California and New Zealand wine regions to learn more about wine-making Wine tasting tours are fun experiences while on holiday, and ...
Explore the delights of the Douro valley with our Douro cruise guide. What to see and expect – from exploring Salamanca to port tasting in Porto.
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by Sue Bryant We all like to bring the occasional souvenir back from holiday and there’s no doubt that the world’s rivers are lined with retail opportunities. But how do you sift between the good stuff, things that will provide a lasting memory of your river cruise, and the tourist tat? Here’s our guide to authentic ...
There is never a bad time to take a river cruise in Europe, but why not consider the spring? See the tulips in bloom and the sun shining in a blue sky.
Famous cities of Portugal Visit Lisbon, Porto, Salamanca and Lamego on a Douro Valley river cruise History and facts about Portugal Cruising on the Douro river The secret to a truly magical cruise experience is the ability to completely lose yourself in the beauty and culture of a place, and this Douro Valley cruise offers exactly ...
by Sue Bryant Visit any local market on a cruise through Portugal’s beautiful Douro valley and you may find yourself doing a double take. Some of the produce is easily recognisable, not least colourful mounds of temptingly fresh vegetables and fruits, but other specialities take some identifying. You’ll see stalls piled high with bacalhau, for example, ...
