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Highlights of the Douro Valley and Salamanca

Riviera Travel MS Riviera Rose
Date 12th Apr 27
Nights 7 Nights
Day 1
Arrival in Porto
Arrive in Porto and board our brand-new, beautifully crafted ship.
Day 2
Porto
Explore Porto and after an afternoon sailing to Régua enjoy dinner at a local Quinta.
Day 3
Castelo Rodrigo or Foz Côa Engravings Museum
Watch the scenery glide by as you enjoy life on board then visit Castelo Rodrigo or the Rock art museum of Foz Côa.
Day 4
Salamanca or Almeida
Wander through Spain’s intellectual centre, Salamanca, and explore its cathedrals.
Day 5
Pinhão and Lamego or Mateus Palace
Explore the riverside town of Pinhão, then enjoy a tour to Lamego or Mateus Palace and its gardens.
Day 6
Quinta da Avessada
Enjoy a morning of sailing, and learn about Moscatel wine during lunch at a local Quinta.
Day 7
Vila Nova de Gaia Port Cellar or Guimarães
Taste port wine at a local cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia or tour the birthplace of Portugal, Guimarães.
Day 8
Return home
It’s time to say goodbye to your crew and start the journey home.
Why Book
Why Book
MS Riviera Rose Cabin Options:

  • The Emerald (Lower) Deck from £2,249pp

Why Book this River Cruise?

  • 10% Off 2027 Sailings
  • Return flights & transfers 
  • 7 nights on board a five-star ship
  • Full board, inc 1 lunch & 1 dinner at local Quintas
  • Free drinks package
  • Included experiences
  • Complimentary tea & coffee
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Expert Riviera Cruise Director

Highlights of the Douro Valley & Salamanca River Cruise Highlights


  • Explore the magnificent architecture in Porto's Old Town on a guided tour.
  • Wander through Mateus Palace and its gardens or see Lamego's Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies church; visit the historic Castelo Rodrigo or explore the rock art at Côa Valley.
  • Sample Portugal's most famous product, port, at a port wine cellar or join our optional tour of the birthplace of Portugal, Guimarães.
  • Savour the delicious taste of moscatel wines with lunch and a wine-tasting in a traditional Quinta hosted by the Quinta owner.
  • Tour Salamanca, home to one of Europe's oldest universities, with a guide and enjoy a traditional flamenco show with lunch in the city; or discover the military history of Almeida’s fortress.

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Background
MS Riviera Rose
Overview

Cruise the Douro river on the brand-new, beautifully crafted MS Riviera Rose, a luxurious 80-metre-long boutique hotel. It’s the perfect place to unwind between onshore adventures.

MS Riviera Rose is a beautifully crafted ship with cabins and amenities spread over four decks. This brand-new, state-of-the-art ship has been built in collaboration with our long-standing shipping partners to provide a first-class service to each and every guest. Whether you are relaxing on the Sun Deck, enjoying a drink with your fellow travellers in the bar or curling up for a good night's sleep in your spacious and well-furnished cabin, everything has been meticulously designed for your comfort.

Our restaurant offers a relaxed fine dining experience with informal seating for easy conversation with brilliant, like-minded explorers. In the Rio restaurant enjoy a more intimate dining experience and al fresco dining options. Please note: Due to low bridges, lunch and dinner service is restricted as the restaurant collapses to allow the ship to navigate safely under the bridges. Please talk to your Cruise Director to make your reservation.

The spacious cabins are spread over 3 decks, with individually controlled air-conditioning, a contemporary bathroom with a rain shower and double or twin beds.

Designed with the very latest technology and our strong environmental values in mind, MS Riviera Rose is on track to qualify for the Gold Standard as part of the Green Award programme.

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Food & Drink

Our restaurant offers a relaxed fine dining experience with informal seating for easy conversation with brilliant, like-minded explorers.

Terms & Conditions
Terms and Conditions apply. £100 per person discount eligible on all Riviera cruises sailing 5 nights or more. Valid on bookings made between 2 November 2025 and 16 December 2025. Prices correct at time of publication and subject to availability. E&OE.
Highlights of the Douro Valley and Salamanca
MS Riviera Rose
12th Apr 27
7 Nights
From
£2,249PP
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