Gastronomy of the Douro – from Portugal to Spain

The Gastronomy of the Douro – from Portugal to Spain is a 7-night Europe cruise aboard MS George Eliot, operated by Riviera Travel. Departing Porto, Portugal on September 6, 2026, the voyage visits 5 ports. Fares start from $4,099 per person.

Length: 7 nights
Departs: Sep 6, 2026
Returns: Sep 13, 2026
Ports of call: 5
Days at sea: 1

Itinerary

Day 1 Sep 6, 2026 Porto, Portugal A mesmerising city carved in granite: in Porto (population: 238,000, or 1.7 million in the greater area) you’ll find new, exciting perspectives at every turn – whether you’re beside the steadily flowing Douro, with its six different bridges, or in the lively city quarters of this northern Portuguese metropolis. As well as the imposing buildings of light-coloured granite, the symbols of Portugal’s second-largest city include gleaming azulejo tiles adorning church walls and townhouses, which look particularly handsome when it isn’t raining. You’ll need to be in good shape here – Porto is very hilly! But it’s worth the effort, because Porto – whose old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site – is pure poetry. Porto, Portugal port guide Search cruises visiting Porto, Portugal

Porto, Portugal photo — Day 1 Sep 6, 2026 Porto, Portugal A mesmerising city carved in granite: in Porto (population: 238,000, or 1.7 million in the greater area) you’ll find new, exciting perspectives at every turn – whether you’re beside the steadily flowing Douro, with its six different bridges, or in the lively city quarters of this northern Portuguese metropolis. As well as the imposing buildings of light-coloured granite, the symbols of Portugal’s second-largest city include gleaming azulejo tiles adorning church walls and townhouses, which look particularly handsome when it isn’t raining. You’ll need to be in good shape here – Porto is very hilly! But it’s worth the effort, because Porto – whose old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site – is pure poetry. Porto, Portugal port guide Search cruises visiting Porto, Portugal

Day 4 Sep 9, 2026 Salamanca Salamanca, in northwestern Spain, is the capital of Salamanca province, part of the Castile and León region. With a history dating back to the Celtic era, it’s known for its ornate sandstone architecture and for the Universidad de Salamanca. Founded in the 1100s and a key intellectual center in the 15th-16th centuries, the university continues to add to the city’s vibrancy with its international student population. Salamanca port guide Search cruises visiting Salamanca

Salamanca photo — Day 4 Sep 9, 2026 Salamanca Salamanca, in northwestern Spain, is the capital of Salamanca province, part of the Castile and León region. With a history dating back to the Celtic era, it’s known for its ornate sandstone architecture and for the Universidad de Salamanca. Founded in the 1100s and a key intellectual center in the 15th-16th centuries, the university continues to add to the city’s vibrancy with its international student population. Salamanca port guide Search cruises visiting Salamanca

Day 5 Sep 10, 2026 Pinhao, Portugal The little town of Pinhão is located in the famous port wine region, in the area where the Douro and its surrounding landscape are at their most picturesque. It is surrounded by enchanting vineyards and the quintas that produce the wine. You can visit them from Pinhão and enjoy tours and wine tasting. To get there, you can either follow walking trails with glorious views or take a boat that also ferries visitors to interesting stretches of the river. One of the best-known walking trails takes you from the Douro bridge up seven kilometres of the hilly Rua Praça de Oliveira as far as the Casal de Loivos viewing point. The town itself is very unspoilt and has a lovely atmosphere, which makes it a splendid place for a stroll. Be sure to take a look at the Linha do Douro train station, which is decorated with richly coloured azulejo tiles. There are numerous restaurants in town, many of them right on the riverside. Pinhao, Portugal port guide Search cruises visiting Pinhao, Portugal

Pinhao, Portugal photo — Day 5 Sep 10, 2026 Pinhao, Portugal The little town of Pinhão is located in the famous port wine region, in the area where the Douro and its surrounding landscape are at their most picturesque. It is surrounded by enchanting vineyards and the quintas that produce the wine. You can visit them from Pinhão and enjoy tours and wine tasting. To get there, you can either follow walking trails with glorious views or take a boat that also ferries visitors to interesting stretches of the river. One of the best-known walking trails takes you from the Douro bridge up seven kilometres of the hilly Rua Praça de Oliveira as far as the Casal de Loivos viewing point. The town itself is very unspoilt and has a lovely atmosphere, which makes it a splendid place for a stroll. Be sure to take a look at the Linha do Douro train station, which is decorated with richly coloured azulejo tiles. There are numerous restaurants in town, many of them right on the riverside. Pinhao, Portugal port guide Search cruises visiting Pinhao, Portugal

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 77-day span: $4,099 · range $4,099–$4,099

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

Not available

Oceanview

from $4,099

$585 / night

Fare rows

Standard Cabin - Ruby Deck

Cabin grade

Available

from $4,099

$585 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Superior Suite - Ruby Deck

Cabin grade

Available

from $5,749

$821 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Standard Cabin - Diamond Deck

Cabin grade

Available

from $6,099

$871 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony

Not available

Suite

from $6,699

$957 / night

Fare rows

Superior Suite - Diamond Deck

Cabin grade

Available

from $6,699

$957 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jun 22, 2026

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Price history

30 days

Cabin grades

Oceanview

Lowest Oceanview $4,099 3 Standard Cabin - Diamond Deck $6,099 4 Superior Suite - Ruby Deck $5,749 5 Standard Cabin - Ruby Deck $4,099 9 Emerald Deck Forward Cabin

Suite

Lowest Suite $6,699 1 Deluxe Balcony Suite - Diamond Deck 2 Superior Suite - Diamond Deck $6,699

Lines step between recorded price changes. Plot up to 6 grades at once.

Show all 22 cabin grades

Name	Supplier code	Type
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Standard cabin - Middle Deck	SMD	Balcony
Standard Cabin - Upper Deck	SUD	Balcony
Upper Deck - Standard Sole Occupancy	10	Oceanview
Emerald Deck - Sole Occupancy (Lower)	12	Oceanview
Emerald Deck - Sole Occupancy (With Suppl) (Lower)	13	Oceanview
Ruby Deck - Sole Occupancy (Middle)	15	Oceanview
Standard Cabin - Diamond Deck	3	Oceanview
Standard Cabin - Ruby Deck	5	Oceanview
Standard Cabin - Emerald Deck	7	Oceanview
Emerald Deck Standard Cabin	8	Oceanview
Emerald Deck Forward Cabin	9	Oceanview
Category A Cabin - Main deck	A	Oceanview
Category A+ (Upper Deck)	A+	Oceanview
Category B (double) - Lower Deck	B	Oceanview
Deluxe Balcony Suite - Diamond Deck	1	Suite
Upper Deck - Superior Balcony Suite Sole Occupancy	11	Suite
Emerald Deck - Superior Suite (Lower) Sole Occ	14	Suite
Superior Suite - Diamond Deck	2	Suite
Superior Suite - Ruby Deck	4	Suite
Superior Suite - Emerald Deck	6	Suite
Suite - Middle Deck	SU	Suite

Ship

Your ship MS George Eliot 5★ **442** GT **132** guests Built **2025** The five-star MS George Eliot – named after one of the leading English novelists of the 19th century – is 110 metres of fine Swiss engineering and craftsmanship. As with all Riviera Travel cruise ships, MS George Eliot was built to the highest specifications and strict safety regulations by Scylla AG, world-renowned builders of the most modern cruisers in Europe. Guests are welcomed in the elegant lobby with its gleaming marble floor, well-lit by sophisticated lighting. Thoughtful design is on tasteful display throughout the ship – sustainable hardwood furniture, intricate wrought-iron work, and polished copper and brass are beautifully complemented by soft leather and sumptuous Italian fabrics. MS George Eliot offers the convivial ambience and personal service of a luxury boutique hotel. With 36 staff serving just 132 guests, the experience is far more intimate and enjoyable. There are 70 luxuriously appointed suites and cabins, which all feature an en-suite bathroom with shower, individually controlled air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, safe, minibar, telephone and facilities for making tea and coffee. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship. MS George Eliot ship guide Search cruises on MS George Eliot

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