5 nights · Oporto, Portugal · River cruise · Departs Porto-Leixoes (Portugal) · Visiting Regua, Porto Antigo · Aboard CroisiEurope on the ms Vasco de Gama
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This river cruise sails the Douro, departing Porto-Leixoes.
| Cruise line | CroisiEurope |
|---|---|
| Ship | ms Vasco de Gama |
| Duration | 5 nights |
| Port calls | 3 |
| Departures | 6 sailings |
| From fare | $763 per person |
| Year built | 2002 |
| Guests | 142 |
| Cabins | 71 |
| Crew | 20 |
| Length | 75 m |
| Beam | 12 m |
| Cruising speed | 9.0 kn |
Porto is a city best approached on foot, where steep lanes descend towards the Douro and the Atlantic beyond. Across the river, Vila Nova de Gaia’s historic port-wine lodges offer tastings and views back to the old town. Between them, the Ribeira waterfront, tiled churches and iron bridges tell the story of a trading city shaped by water. Taste tawny port, then linger over market halls, intimate museums and unhurried meals.
Set on the Douro’s steep, terraced banks, Peso da Régua is a gateway to Portugal’s celebrated wine country. Here, the river winds through vineyards cultivated for centuries, within the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape. Visit the Douro Museum to discover the region’s port and table wines, then take the historic railway along the water. Above town, vineyard estates offer tastings with sweeping valley views.
Porto Antigo sits on the Douro, among steep green slopes and the river valleys of Portugal’s inland north. Use this riverside stop to explore Cinfães, a rural municipality of granite villages and wooded hills. Nearby, the Bestança valley offers clear water and walking routes through a notably unspoilt landscape. Expect a quieter, more rural Douro than the celebrated wine towns downstream; allow time for a scenic drive and lunch.
Porto is a city best approached on foot, where steep lanes descend towards the Douro and the Atlantic beyond. Across the river, Vila Nova de Gaia’s historic port-wine lodges offer tastings and views back to the old town. Between them, the Ribeira waterfront, tiled churches and iron bridges tell the story of a trading city shaped by water. Taste tawny port, then linger over market halls, intimate museums and unhurried meals.
Published September 7, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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