Steep slopes with fabulous wine terraces are typical of the Douro Valley and one of the reasons why it has UNESCO World Cultural Heritage status. On this cruise you will discover the beauty of Porto`s architecture and be enchanted by the wonderful medieval towns in the Portuguese outback. In Spanish Salamanca, a “living museum”, you can almost touch history in the form of centuries-old buildings.
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Experience the Wonderful Douro Cruise-Only prices include:
• 7 night cruise aboard the 4-star river cruise ship, MS Douro Queen, round trip from Porto, Portugal
• All shipboard main meals
• Welcome and Farewell reception
• Festive gala dinner onboard
• Excursion package with four excursions included – Porto, Lamego, Mateus Palace & Castelo Rodrigo (valued at EUR 174 per person)^
• The services of a nicko cruise director and local tour guides
• A bi-lingual departure with English-speaking service on board and excursions
• Comfortable Sennheiser Audio system is used on all excursions
• Entertainment programme
• All port and government charges
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DISCOUNTS:
A range of earlybird and combination discounts may be available on this cruise. Please contact us for your current best offer and availability. All rates shown are in Euros per person twin share based on full brochure fare. Single supplements apply.
^Included Shore Tours: Nicko Cruises guarantee that the excursions will be carried out in English provided at least 1 person has booked the excursion package in advance. It is therefore strongly recommends guests to book the package in advance. For other excursions the minimum number of pax is between 20 and 25 pax (depending on the excursion).
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BEVERAGE PACKAGE*:
For an additional cost you may include a beverage package in your cruise. Please advise your consultant at time of booking.
River Cruise Beverage Package: priced from EUR 203 per person includes:
• House wine by the glass (white, rose and red)
• Sparkling house wine by the glass
• Draft and bottled beers, non-alcoholic beer
• Cocktails and long drinks
• All non-alcoholic house beverages
• Water provided in the cabins and on daily excursions
• All coffee specialties (alcohol-free)
• Hot chocolate and tea
Special Conditions
Special Validity Dates
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May 2024 | Oporto (Porto), Portugal |
Overnight | |
| 03 May 2024 | Oporto (Porto), Portugal |
2:30 PM | |
| 03 May 2024 | Caldas de Aregos, Portugal |
7:00 PM | Overnight |
| 04 May 2024 | Caldas de Aregos, Portugal |
7:00 AM | |
| 04 May 2024 | Pinhao, Portugal |
11:00 AM | Overnight |
| 05 May 2024 | Pinhao, Portugal |
8:00 AM | |
| 05 May 2024 | Barca Dalva, Portugal |
2:00 PM | Overnight |
| 06 May 2024 | Barca Dalva, Portugal |
6:00 PM | |
| 06 May 2024 | Pocinho, Portugal |
8:00 PM | Overnight |
| 07 May 2024 | Pocinho, Portugal |
7:00 AM | |
| 07 May 2024 | Regua, Portugal |
2:30 PM | Overnight |
| 08 May 2024 | Regua, Portugal |
7:00 AM | |
| 08 May 2024 | Oporto (Porto), Portugal |
2:00 PM | Overnight |
| 09 May 2024 | Oporto (Porto), Portugal |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
7 Night Cruise sailing from Oporto roundtrip aboard Douro Cruiser.
The Douro Valley is characterised by its steep slopes and stunning wine terraces. With good reason it has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On our cruise, you can explore the beauty of Porto’s architecture and travel back to the Middle Ages in the charming cities of the Portuguese hinterland. In the Spanish city of Salamanca, a “living museum”, you can practically touch history in the form of centuries-old buildings. At the end of your cruise, the Portuguese capital of Lisbon awaits; a modern metropolis with historical charm.
Highlights of this cruise:
Oporto
Oporto (Porto) is a city in northern Portugal and is the second largest city in Portugal. One of the most beautiful towns on the Iberian peninsula, Oporto is enchantingly situated on the great gorge of the Douro River in northern Portugal. It is famous for its world-renowned wine “Port,” made in the upper Douro valley by a process practiced nowhere else in the world.
Porto’s historical centre was awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO in 1996. The city is extremely hilly, with many buildings built into a cliff face that overlooks the river. Stairs cut into the stone run up and down the cliff face and offer a laborious but rewarding walking tour. Across the river from Porto proper, in the suburb of Gaia, are located the warehouses of notable companies dealing with Port Wine, such as Cálem, Fonseca, Sandemans, Kopke, and others.
Pinhao
Pinhao is one of 19 parishes located in the Alijo municipality in the Norte Region of Portugal. It is situated at the confluence of the Douro and Pinhao rivers, 22km upstream from Peso da Regua.
Marking the end of the “port wine trail,” Pinhao is a typical rustic Douro town. Of interest is the Azulejos [glazed tile] decorated railway station. From here, one can see the dramatic landscaped vine-clad terraces, dotted with white quintas where the wine is produced and bottled.
Vega Terron
Vega de Terron is located along the Douro River in Spain. It is a launching point for the ancient city of Salamanca, a UNESCO world heritage site.
Attractions in Salamanca include the twelfth century San Martin Church, which was built in the Romanesque style. Other attractions include the Augustinian Monastery, Monterrey Palace, and the Art Noveau and Art Deco Museum Casa Lis.
Welcome on board our MS DOURO QUEEN. You are guaranteed the best views here! Relay on the sun deck and enjoy the magnificent landscape of the Douro valley with its terraced vineyards. The swimming pool on deck invites you to a refreshing cooling in-between. Comfort is a main issue on-board. The cabins furnished in style are even equipped with a private balcony with sitting accommodation on the upper deck. In the comfortable restaurant, enjoy the excellent cuisine typical for the country and international dishes as well as fine wines from the world-famous wine region.
The stylish restaurant offers sufficient space for all guests. On the day of boarding, you can reserve your table in the restaurant for the duration of the cruise. Let yourself be pampered by the friendly staff. The on-board kitchen offers tasty international and German dishes that are presented with passion.
Theme evenings, quiz events, bingo and live music ensure that there is no time for boredom on-board. Books, board and card games are also available.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 78.11 m
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 130
Ship Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Safe
- Television
Ship Facilities
- Restaurant
- Panorama Saloon with Bar
- Souvenir Shop
- Sun Deck
- Pool
nicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH is one of the most dynamic cruise providers in Germany. In recent years, the company has evolved from a leading river cruise provider with more than 30 years of experience into a well-known provider of small ships with destination-oriented ocean routes. With its fleet, which is as modern as it is comfortable, nicko cruises travels the world’s oceans as well as all domestic waterways and coastal sections that are in demand for tourists. In 2023, the programme includes not only 22 river ships, but also the classic ocean-going vessel VASCO DA GAMA.
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All cabins are outer cabins. Those on the upper deck have an accessible balcony. All main deck cabins have large panorama windows that cannot be opened. All cabins are have an approximate size of 15 m² (including balcony area with upper deck cabins) and are equipped with shower/WC, air conditioning system that can be regulated separately, hair dryer, safe and SAT TV. The comfortably furnished cabins offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. In front of cabins 100 – 107 as well as 300 – 307, there is a small landing with two steps in the cabin entrance.
All cabins are outer cabins. Those on the upper deck have an accessible balcony. All main deck cabins have large panorama windows that cannot be opened. All cabins are have an approximate size of 15 m² (including balcony area with upper deck cabins) and are equipped with shower/WC, air conditioning system that can be regulated separately, hair dryer, safe and SAT TV. The comfortably furnished cabins offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. In front of cabins 100 – 107 as well as 300 – 307, there is a small landing with two steps in the cabin entrance.
All cabins are outer cabins. Those on the upper deck have an accessible balcony. All main deck cabins have large panorama windows that cannot be opened. All cabins are have an approximate size of 15 m² (including balcony area with upper deck cabins) and are equipped with shower/WC, air conditioning system that can be regulated separately, hair dryer, safe and SAT TV. The comfortably furnished cabins offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. In front of cabins 100 – 107 as well as 300 – 307, there is a small landing with two steps in the cabin entrance.
All cabins are outer cabins. Those on the upper deck have an accessible balcony. All main deck cabins have large panorama windows that cannot be opened. All cabins are have an approximate size of 15 m² (including balcony area with upper deck cabins) and are equipped with shower/WC, air conditioning system that can be regulated separately, hair dryer, safe and SAT TV. The comfortably furnished cabins offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. In front of cabins 100 – 107 as well as 300 – 307, there is a small landing with two steps in the cabin entrance.
All cabins are outer cabins. Those on the upper deck have an accessible balcony. All main deck cabins have large panorama windows that cannot be opened. All cabins are have an approximate size of 15 m² (including balcony area with upper deck cabins) and are equipped with shower/WC, air conditioning system that can be regulated separately, hair dryer, safe and SAT TV. The comfortably furnished cabins offer beds positioned next to each other that can be pushed apart on request. In front of cabins 100 – 107 as well as 300 – 307, there is a small landing with two steps in the cabin entrance.
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