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Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro

Avalon Alegria

29th Jul 26

7 Nights

From

£2,748PP

Itinerary
Ship

Day 1

Porto, Portugal (Embarkation)

Day 2

Porto-Porto Antigo. Excursion Braga and Guimaraes

Day 3

Peso Da Regua

Day 4

Pocinho

Day 5

Barca D'alva. Excursion to Salamanca

Day 6

Ferradosa-Leverinho

Day 7

Porto

Day 8

Porto (Disembarkation)

Why Book

Avalon Alegria Stateroom Options

Deluxe Stateroom with Flight Inclusive From £2,748pp

Vida Portugal Cruise Highlights:

FREE €100 Onboard Credit When you Book a Europe River Cruise!
Key Selling Points (in order of importance)
7 nights on board a five-star ship
Return flights & transfers
Full board dining
Included experiences
Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi
Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner
All additional taxes
Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director
All port charges

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Avalon Alegria

Overview

Explore Portugal's dazzling Douro River on Avalon's newest addition to our award-winning fleet of Suite Ships®. The Avalon Alegria delights river cruisers with exceptional experiences and the elegant yet relaxed luxury you've come to expect from Avalon Waterways. As the newest addition to our fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Alegria certainly lives up to its name, meaning happiness, which flows from stem to stern on this 262-foot ship. Choose from 14 deluxe staterooms or 37 Panorama Suites® with a spacious capacity of just 102 passengers. Choose from two full decks of award-winning Panorama Suites, featuring wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform your living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. The 200-square-foot Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, with Avalon's signature window-facing "Beds with a View." Onboard amenities include complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi access, a Fitness Center, an Adventure Center with complimentary active gear, and an Avalon Adventure Host to assist with active excursions and on board fitness classes and activities. Enjoy exceptional onboard cuisine, including Avalon Fresh® menu options, premium coffee and spirits, and versatile FlexDining venues, including the casual Panorama Bistro, al fresco Sky Grill, or elegant glass-walled Dining Room. Make yourself at home in the Club lounge with a variety of coffees, teas, cold beverages, and pastries while settling in with your pick of books, cards, and board games. Relax and watch the world go by in our Observation Lounge for the perfect vantage point to peruse Portugal's stunning Douro Valley and vineyards. Stretch out on the Sky Deck with a swimming pool, premium lounge chairs, and shade system to relax while sailing through Portugal's most spectacular views!

Food & Drink

Farm-to-fork fare.
Fresh and local. While you take in the bountiful views, our innovative chefs bring the local bounties to your plate.

TIME TO INDULGE!
Pull up a chair or pull up the covers with your choice of dining experiences—from dinner in the dining room, to delicacies on the sky deck, to breakfast in bed!

Breakfast

Fresh brews and panoramic views are served with countless sunrise selections including towers of super foods and made-to-order specialties.

Lunch

Refuel for your adventures with regional treats and homemade sweets—from out-of-this-world specialty dishes to down-to-earth favourites you crave.

Dinner

Whether you opt for a sumptuous four-course dinner or a lighter tasting menu, hand-crafted excellence is always on the menu.

Avalon Fresh: The heart-healthy menu everyone loves.

With our exclusive Avalon Fresh menu, you can take an indulgent cruise without drifting from your healthy habits. From eye-opening juices at breakfast to artfully crafted salads at lunch to high-protein plates at dinner, Avalon Fresh options—including vegetarian and vegan specialties—are available at every meal so you can guiltlessly partake in creative cuisine without sacrificing great taste.

Dinner's Ready (Or Breakfast & Lunch) When You Are.

Avalon's Flex Dining® puts a whole new meaning to "Where should we eat?" with your choice of when and where you dine on board. Mix it up with a variety of menus and venues without the strict schedules that cut into your fun. Dine in style in your ship's spacious and elegant glass-walled Panorama Dining Room or mix it up with bite-sized delights in the cozy Panorama Bistro. Al fresco dining more your style? Grab a complimentary picnic basket for a tasty takeaway on shore, pull up a chair for an al fresco lunch on the observation deck, or savour sizzling selections atop the Sky Deck with specialties served hot off the Sky Grill! Need an afternoon nosh? Be our guest for elegant tea service each afternoon in the Panorama Bistro to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Entertainment

Make yourself at home in the Club lounge with a variety of coffees, teas, cold beverages, and pastries while settling in with your pick of books, cards, and board games. Relax and watch the world go by in our Observation Lounge for the perfect vantage point to peruse Portugal's stunning Douro Valley and vineyards. Stretch out on the Sky Deck with a swimming pool, premium lounge chairs, and shade system to relax while sailing through Portugal's most spectacular views!

Health & Fitness

Fit for All.

Saying hello to adventure doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to your healthy habits and restorative rituals. From heart-healthy menu options and heart-pumping activities–from mindful yoga moves to more bikes to explore on shore and innovative ways to work out in our refreshed onboard fitness center, Avalon makes it easy to remain a picture of health amidst the most beautiful scenery in the world.

Kids & Teens

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

Terms & Conditions

Book a 2026 European river cruise with Avalon Waterways between 15th Dec 2025 and 31 March 2026 and receive €100 per person onboard credit. It's a credit added to your shipboard account, deducted from your final bill for onboard purchases up to the day before departure. Since gratuities are included in your holiday price, you can use the credit for excursions booked onboard, although not for those pre-booked before departure. The credit can also be applied to drinks or laundry expenses incurred on board. It can be combined with current discounts and welcome-back credits where available. This offer is not applicable to groups consisting of 8 or more. The credit cannot be exchanged for cash, is non-refundable, non-transferable, and may be withdrawn at any time. It applies to new bookings only and is not valid for bookings made within 7 days of departure or for medical expenses. Any unused credit cannot be carried forward. PRBW361