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Highlights of the Douro Valley & Salamanca with Lisbon Extension

Riviera Travel MS Riviera Rose
Date 28th Jul 26
Nights 10 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
Coimbra & Óbidos
We depart the ship and heading south we stop in the ancient city of Coimbra and visit Óbidos before we check into our hotel in Lisbon.
Day 9
Lisbon
After breakfast, set out to discover Lisbon’s highlights including the Belém Tower and the Jerónimos Monastery, before free time.
Day 10
Sintra
We take a short drive to the hillside town of Sintra, where you will also have the option to visit the historic Sintra Palace.
Day 11
Return home
It’s time to say goodbye to your crew and start the journey home.
Why Book
Why Book
Cabin Options:

  • Lower Deck Cabins starting from £3,658pp
  • Middle Deck Cabins starting from £3,658pp
  • Upper Deck Cabins starting from £3,858pp

Why Book This Cruise:

  • Return flights & transfers
  • 7 nights on board a five-star ship
  • Free drinks package
  • 13 included experiences
  • Full board, inc 1 lunch & 1 dinner at local Quintas
  • Expert Riviera Cruise Director
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 3 nights in a four-star, hand-picked hotel in Lisbon
  • Expert Tour Manager during extension

Cruise Highlights:

  • Explore the magnificent architecture in Porto's Old Town on a guided tour.
  • Wander through the manicured gardens of Mateus Palace, visit the historic Castelo Rodrigo and see Lamego's Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral.
  • 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.
  • On your extension: visit Coimbra and Óbidos, and explore historic Lisbon.

Important Information:

  • Departures Available July & August 2026
  • (Based on 28th July 2026)

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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 Sky Lounge enjoy a more intimate dining experience and al fresco dining options.

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.

MS Riviera Rose
MS Riviera Rose - Restaurant
Food & Drink

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

Kids & Teens

Please note: There are no dedicated children's facilities on board.

Terms & Conditions
Between 1st October 2025 and 21st November 2026, receive 50% off River Cruise Extensions on selected river cruises when booking a middle or upper deck cabin - including suites. The offer must be redeemed by calling our contact centre and quoting ‘Extend50’ when booking, as the discount will not be applied automatically online. The offer is valid only on applicable departure dates. The offer is available to customers booking in the UK and Ireland only. The offer is subject to availability on individual departures and is available on a first come first served basis. Riviera Travel reserves the right to withdraw or amend this offer at any time. This offer is not combinable with any other promotion, with the exception of Big Riviera Giveaway vouchers which can be used.
Highlights of the Douro Valley & Salamanca with Lisbon Extension
MS Riviera Rose
28th Jul 26
10 Nights
From
£3,658PP
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