The douro, Porto and Salamanca charming river cruise

The once-wild Douro river has been tamed by a system of dams and locks, producing an enchanting topography. Cruise through port wine territory, where lush hillsides have given way to a patterned landscape of terraced vineyards. Portuguese wine is simply outstanding and our on-board wine list includes some excellent regional wines. Further inland, away from the Atlantic coast, the warmer climate creates a Mediterranean landscape of olive groves and ochre hillsides. Discover some of the Douro Valley and Iberia’s most charming villages, age-old traditions and wonderful cuisine.