Douro River Cruise | Porto, Douro Valley, Porto & Lisbon

Your ship: DOURO QUEEN

Welcome on board the DOURO QUEEN, where the best views are guaranteed. Relax on the sun deck enjoying the beautiful Portuguese landscapes of the Douro Valley and its vineyards. The swimming pool on the deck is perfect for a refreshing dip. And everything else on board is geared to your comfort. The stylishly appointed cabins on the upper deck have a private balcony with seating. In the comfortable restaurant you can enjoy typical regional and international cuisine, as well as the region’s famous fine wines.

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Languages: de, en
Capacity: 130 passengers
Crew: 30 members
Length: 78.11 meter
Width: 11.4 meter
Draught: 1.5 meter
Voltage: 220 volt

day 1, 30.10.2025

Dourotal in Porto in Portugal bei einer nicko cruises Flussreise entdecken

Dom-Luis-Brücke von Porto in Portugal bei einer Kreuzfahrt mit nicko cruises entdecken

Porto

Embarkation 17:00 to 19:00.

day 2, 31.10.2025

nicko cruises Flussreise nach Portugal Dourotal

Porto
Caladas de Aregos

Casting off: 14:30

Mooring: 19:00

Porto

Casting off: 14:30
Caladas de Aregos

Mooring: 19:00

City tour/drive through Porto with wine tasting in a wine cellar

Fishermen, sailors, merchants and shipbuilders from Porto were involved in the voyages of Portuguese explorers. In the 18th century, Porto gave its name to one of the finest wines in the world: port wine, which must be sampled during a visit to a typical port wine cellar. Then discover the narrow streets and centuries-old buildings as well as the city's trademark, the Iron Bridge, built under the direction of Gustav Eiffel.

day 3, 01.11.2025

Pinhao in Portugal bei einer Douro Flussreise mit nicko cruises entdecken

Pinhao Bahnhof in Portugal bei einer Douro Flussreise mit nicko cruises entdecken

Caladas de Aregos
Pinhao

Casting off: 07:00

Mooring: 11:00

Caladas de Aregos

Casting off: 07:00
Pinhao

Mooring: 11:00

Walk through the tranquil Pinhão with visit to the famous train station decorated with blue and white ceramic tiles. Visit to a traditional quinta (winery) with lunch.

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Excursion to the Mateus Palace in Vila Real with its park-like garden.

Between the 15th and 17th centuries, numerous members of the nobility settled in Vila Real. The main attraction of the town is Mateus Palace, the mansion of the last count of Vila Real. The baroque building is located in a lovingly park with bizarrely trimmed hedges and ancient trees. The gardens of the count belong to the most beautiful places in Europe. You will also enjoy the tour of the palace.

day 4, 02.11.2025

Portugal Fluss Douro DOURO SERENITY nicko cruises Schiffsreisen

Pinhao
Barca d'Alva

Casting off: 08:00

Mooring: 14:00

Pinhao

Casting off: 08:00
Barca d'Alva

Mooring: 14:00

Excursion to Castelo Rodrigo, with its historic castle ruins.

Come with us to Castelo Rodrigo, one of the 12 historic parishes of Portugal, about 670 meters above sea level. For centuries Jews, Arabs and Christians lived here peacefully together. Because of the almond trees the medieval town is known as "the white town". Visit with us the ruins of the castle and the palace, wander through the cobblestone streets and discover 16th century facades and window ornaments in the famous Manuelino style.

day 5, 03.11.2025

nicko cruises Flussreise nach Portugal auf dem Douro in Pocinho

Barca d'Alva
Pocinho

Casting off: 18:00

Mooring: 20:00

Barca d'Alva

Casting off: 18:00
Pocinho

Mooring: 20:00

Day trip to the Spanish university city of Salamanca.

All buildings in the city center are covered with golden stone - Salamanca is unique! Come with us on a tour along the oldest university in Spain to the Plaza Mayor, where bullfights used to take place. Further head to the House of Shells, a Gothic building that testifies to the marriage between two very influential families in the city. Visit the 16th century Gothic New Cathedral and the 12th century Old Cathedral (Lunch included).

day 6, 04.11.2025

nicko cruises Flussreise auf dem Douro in Regua

Pocinho
Regua

Casting off: 07:00

Mooring: 14:30

Pocinho

Casting off: 07:00
Regua

Mooring: 14:30

Excursion to the pilgrimage town of Lamego.

Lamego originated in the Portuguese Baroque period. The Saint of Remedies found his last resting place in Lamego. If you like, you can walk down some 600 steps from the pilgrimage site to the town on the flight of steps. There, the Gothic cathedral and the local museum with an impressive collection of paintings are particularly worth seeing. Lamego is also known for various specialties: smoked ham, Bola de Lamego (bread filled with smoked ham), smoked kid and the sparkling wine Raposeira.

day 7, 05.11.2025

Regua
Porto

Casting off: 07:00

Mooring: 14:00

Regua

Casting off: 07:00
Porto

Mooring: 14:00

Excursion to the "Cradle of the Nation of Portugal" Guimarães.

Excursion Braga

Excursion to the "Cradle of the Nation of Portugal" Guimarães.

Guimarães is one of the most attractive cities in Portugal with the 15th century Palace of the Dukes of Braganca, the dynasty of the last Portuguese kings. In December 2001, the city center was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. declared. In 2012 Guimarães was one of the European Capitals of Culture.

Excursion Braga

Although Braga is one of the oldest cities in the country, its vibrancy attracts many young people who study at the universities. You too are invited on a leisurely tour of the Portuguese city. It was built more than 2,000 years ago and the former name "Bracara Augusta" reveals the name of its founder: Augustus. First the administrative seat of the Roman Empire and later the capital of modern-day Galicia, the city is full of history waiting to be discovered. On your tour, you will see the diocese of Braga and the cathedral - they are the oldest in Portugal. Since the cathedral was built in the 12th century by the parents of the first Portuguese king, Braga has become one of the most important religious centers for Catholics in the country. The religious motifs can be seen in many corners of the city. Today, the city shines with its modern municipal stadium, which was designed by Souto Moura.

day 8, 06.11.2025

Mit nicko cruises Seereise nach Portugal Lissabon

Disembarkation and bus transfer to the hotel in Lisbon. On the way, visit to the Catholic pilgrimage site of Fátima and lunch in the university town of Coimbra. (M, A)

day 9, 07.11.2025

Lissabon in Portugal bei einer Douro Fluss Kreuzfahrt mit nicko cruises besichtigen

Day excursion through the Portuguese capital Lisbon with a visit to the Castle of St. George. (F, M, A)

day 10, 08.11.2025

Palace of Pena Sintra Portugal Fluss Douro nicko cruises

Excursion to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of mainland Europe, and Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its centuries-old palaces.

Trip to Óbidos

The small town of Obidos is undoubtedly one of the most charming places in all of Portugal and will delight you with its cobblestone streets and whitewashed, flower-filled houses. The city wall is mostly preserved for the most part and is perfect for a walk around the city. From the city wall you have many beautiful views of the views of the tiled roofs and the graceful gardens.

day 11, 09.11.2025

nicko cruises Kreuzfahrt Flussreise oder Seereise Essen und Trinken Vollpension

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. (F)

City tour/drive through Porto with wine tasting in a wine cellar

Fishermen, sailors, merchants and shipbuilders from Porto were involved in the voyages of Portuguese explorers. In the 18th century, Porto gave its name to one of the finest wines in the world: port wine, which must be sampled during a visit to a typical port wine cellar. Then discover the narrow streets and centuries-old buildings as well as the city's trademark, the Iron Bridge, built under the direction of Gustav Eiffel.

Excursion to the Mateus Palace in Vila Real with its park-like garden.

Between the 15th and 17th centuries, numerous members of the nobility settled in Vila Real. The main attraction of the town is Mateus Palace, the mansion of the last count of Vila Real. The baroque building is located in a lovingly park with bizarrely trimmed hedges and ancient trees. The gardens of the count belong to the most beautiful places in Europe. You will also enjoy the tour of the palace.

Excursion to Castelo Rodrigo, with its historic castle ruins.

Come with us to Castelo Rodrigo, one of the 12 historic parishes of Portugal, about 670 meters above sea level. For centuries Jews, Arabs and Christians lived here peacefully together. Because of the almond trees the medieval town is known as "the white town". Visit with us the ruins of the castle and the palace, wander through the cobblestone streets and discover 16th century facades and window ornaments in the famous Manuelino style.

Excursion to the pilgrimage town of Lamego.

Lamego originated in the Portuguese Baroque period. The Saint of Remedies found his last resting place in Lamego. If you like, you can walk down some 600 steps from the pilgrimage site to the town on the flight of steps. There, the Gothic cathedral and the local museum with an impressive collection of paintings are particularly worth seeing. Lamego is also known for various specialties: smoked ham, Bola de Lamego (bread filled with smoked ham), smoked kid and the sparkling wine Raposeira.

Spectacular vineyards and Lisbon

Why this trip?

Early bird discount

Itinerary

Porto

Porto

Caladas de Aregos

City tour/drive through Porto with wine tasting in a wine cellar

Caladas de Aregos

Pinhao

Excursion to the Mateus Palace in Vila Real with its park-like garden.

Pinhao

Barca d'Alva

Excursion to Castelo Rodrigo, with its historic castle ruins.

Barca d'Alva

Pocinho

Day trip to the Spanish university city of Salamanca.

Pocinho

Regua

Excursion to the pilgrimage town of Lamego.

Regua

Porto

Excursion to the "Cradle of the Nation of Portugal" Guimarães.

Excursion Braga

Trip to Óbidos

Services

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Your ship: DOURO QUEEN

Spectacular vineyards and Lisbon