Douro River Valley - Porto to Porto

The Douro River Valley - Porto to Porto is a 7-night Europe cruise aboard S.S. Joie de Vivre, operated by Uniworld River Cruises. Departing Porto, Portugal on October 18, 2026, the voyage visits 8 ports. Fares start from $8,399 per person.

Length: 7 nights
Departs: Oct 18, 2026
Returns: Oct 25, 2026
Ports of call: 8

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Itinerary

Day 1 Oct 18, 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 Oct 18, 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 3 Oct 20, 2026 Regua Régua is the largest city on the banks of the Douro in this wine-growing valley. The scenery in this region is simply magical, thanks to the pristine river, which meanders past steep slate slopes and terraces clad with vines. It is such a beautiful place that the Alto Douro has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. The town played a fundamental role in the production and marketing of port wine – which was transported away by sailing boat – as early as the 18th century. If you would like to learn more, visit the Douro Museum, which provides a wealth of information about the world’s first protected wine-growing area. Then, take a walk to the popular viewing platforms São Leonardo da Galafura and São Salvador do Mundo and enjoy the panoramic views of the river landscape and the elegant bridges that lead into town. It is also worth visiting the old centre, uphill from the river. You’ll find several listed churches and townhouses there. Regua port guide Search cruises visiting Regua

Regua photo — Day 3 Oct 20, 2026 Regua Régua is the largest city on the banks of the Douro in this wine-growing valley. The scenery in this region is simply magical, thanks to the pristine river, which meanders past steep slate slopes and terraces clad with vines. It is such a beautiful place that the Alto Douro has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. The town played a fundamental role in the production and marketing of port wine – which was transported away by sailing boat – as early as the 18th century. If you would like to learn more, visit the Douro Museum, which provides a wealth of information about the world’s first protected wine-growing area. Then, take a walk to the popular viewing platforms São Leonardo da Galafura and São Salvador do Mundo and enjoy the panoramic views of the river landscape and the elegant bridges that lead into town. It is also worth visiting the old centre, uphill from the river. You’ll find several listed churches and townhouses there. Regua port guide Search cruises visiting Regua

Day 3 Oct 20, 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 3 Oct 20, 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

Day 4 Oct 21, 2026 Vega De Terron Vega de Terron is a Douro River cruise port in Spain and the gateway to Salamanca (Spain). Town's most distinctive feature is the fountain Chafariz dos Pretos (located close to market. Vega De Terron port guide Search cruises visiting Vega De Terron

Vega De Terron photo — Day 4 Oct 21, 2026 Vega De Terron Vega de Terron is a Douro River cruise port in Spain and the gateway to Salamanca (Spain). Town's most distinctive feature is the fountain Chafariz dos Pretos (located close to market. Vega De Terron port guide Search cruises visiting Vega De Terron

Day 5 Oct 22, 2026 Barca d' Alva Barca d’Alva is a village that is located in a valley found at Douro. It is near the border of Spain and has been inserted into the National Park of Douro International. The village is situated between terraces of vines and olives, and rolling hills. It is partially isolated from the rest of the country which makes it a quiet place. The town is well known for wine, which has been produced there since Roman times over 2,000 years ago. The village has several historic buildings which give it a unique charm. The region has a slightly cooler and mild climate than the other regions in the country. The village is small and a visitor can easily get around on foot and take the opportunity to enjoy the sights and beautiful scenery. Below are some of the interesting aspects that make it a good idea to take a cruise to Barca d’Alva port: Barca d' Alva port guide Search cruises visiting Barca d' Alva

Barca d' Alva photo — Day 5 Oct 22, 2026 Barca d' Alva Barca d’Alva is a village that is located in a valley found at Douro. It is near the border of Spain and has been inserted into the National Park of Douro International. The village is situated between terraces of vines and olives, and rolling hills. It is partially isolated from the rest of the country which makes it a quiet place. The town is well known for wine, which has been produced there since Roman times over 2,000 years ago. The village has several historic buildings which give it a unique charm. The region has a slightly cooler and mild climate than the other regions in the country. The village is small and a visitor can easily get around on foot and take the opportunity to enjoy the sights and beautiful scenery. Below are some of the interesting aspects that make it a good idea to take a cruise to Barca d’Alva port: Barca d' Alva port guide Search cruises visiting Barca d' Alva

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Your ship S.S. Joie de Vivre 6★ **1,500** GT **128** guests Built **2015** S.S. Joie de Vivre brings the “joy of living” to the rivers of France. Step aboard your floating pied-à-terre in France, featuring handcrafted furniture and fine antiques, original artwork, and signature accents inspired by 20th-century Parisian design from the Golden Twenties to the free-spirited Sixties, all blending seamlessly with modern conveniences. S.S. Joie de Vivre ship guide Search cruises on S.S. Joie de Vivre

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