River Cruise
9 day Portugal & Douro River Cruise
Portugal’s Palaces, Grand Gardens & Douro River Cruise
Embark upon a seven-night cruise aboard MS Estrela, exploring landscapes of the Douro Valley and its many towns. Absorb the grandeur of Fronteira Palace, adorned with intricate azulejos tiles and with grounds embellished with numerous statues and fountains. Uncover more of Portugal’s garden heritage during a visit to Porto’s Serralves Park, a showcase of landscape design. Take an exclusive tour of Porto’s Palácio da Bolsa’s opulent halls before enjoying a cocktail reception and fado performance within its exquisite Arabian Room. And sample the wines of the region at the renowned Quinta da Aveleda estate.
This journey departs:
12 May 2027
Highlights
The following highlights provide an overview of some of the captivating encounters awaiting you on tour.
Cruise the Douro River
Sample the wines and waterways of Portugal’s enchanting, sun-drenched region.
Portugal’s Fronteira Palace
Admire the extensive display of azulejo tiles and boxwood hedges within the palace’s extraordinary grounds.
The Pleasures of Porto
Renowned for its red tile roofs, port wine, and winding river, Porto reveals its charms at the beginning of our journey.
Botanical Guide - Talei Kenyon
Be escorted by an expert Botanical Guide, who will offer insightful talks on various topics and be available for informal discussions, enriching your travel experience.
Cruise Aboard MS Estrela
Cruise Portugal’s Douro River aboard the elegant and recently launched MS Estrela.
Inclusions
See below for an overview of your tour’s inclusions and featured sightseeing.
Travel with a small group of up to 28 guests, escorted by an expert Botanical Guide and local English-speaking Tour Director
Includes a seven-night Douro River Cruise aboard MS Estrela and one night in a centrally located four-star hotel
Return private transfers from door to door, tipping and porterage, port taxes, plus 22 meals and select beverages
All sightseeing, internal flights as indicated, and entrance fees as per the itinerary
Spend seven nights aboard MS Estrela, discovering landscapes of the Douro Valley and its many towns
Discover Portugal’s garden heritage during a visit to Porto’s Serralves Park, a showcase of landscape design
Join an exclusive tour of Porto’s Palácio da Bolsa’s opulent halls before enjoying a cocktail reception and fado performance within its exquisite Arabian Room
Delve into the artistic legacy of Iberian craftsmanship while exploring Lisbon’s Fronteira Palace, which is adorned with the intricate tilework known as azulejos
Itinerary
Your day-by-day itinerary details the gardens and other sights that make up your journey.
Trip Notes
Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
The Douro River Cruise is in partnership with our sister company APT
Fitness rating: Medium
Group Size: Up to 28 Botanica guests as part of a larger group on board the MS Estrela that takes up to 116 guests in total
To view deck plans, visit www.botanica.travel/cruise-fleet