Secrets of the Douro with Lisbon
August 9-19, 2023
Discover the vibrant culture, turquoise waters, and sun-drenched vineyards of Portugal on this 7-night cruise aboard Emerald Cruises’ Emerald Radiance, with an included 2-night pre-cruise program in Lisbon.
Experience the best of Portugal on this 7-night cruise aboard Emerald Cruises’ Emerald Radiance, and the magic of Lisbon during an included 2-night pre-cruise program. Pause and watch street performers share music from all over the world and treat yourself with an authentic Pastéis de Belém.
Transfer to Porto and enjoy a full day of sailing through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Douro Valley. Visit the beautiful Quinta do Tedo vineyard, and in Vega de Terron, slow down and catch a glimpse of western Spanish life with quiet streets and lush landscapes. Surround yourself with elegant 17th-century buildings in the Baroque town of Lamego on a guided tour. Spend your final day in Porto strolling picture-perfect, cobbled streets and savoring Porto cuisine at a local café.
Trip Itinerary
August 9 – Depart U.S. for Portugal
August 10 – Lisbon, Portugal
August 11 – Lisbon, Portugal
August 12 – Porto, Portugal (transfer from Lisbon) – Embark
August 13 РPorto to Pinḥo, Portugal
August 14 – Pinhão to Vega de Terrón, Portugal
August 15 – Vega de Terrón, Portugal to Salamanca, Spain
August 16 РPocinho to R̩gua, Portugal
August 17 РR̩gua, Portugal
August 18 – Porto, Portugal
August 19 – Porto, Portugal
Price and What’s Included
Rates start at $6,190 per person, double occupancy, and include:
- Round trip airfare from select cities, with transfers
- 2-night pre-cruise program in Lisbon at a 4-star hotel
- 7-night cruise aboard Emerald Cruises’ Emerald Radiance
- Complimentary excursions in each port
- And more!
Book Your Trip
Book online or call Go Next at 800-842-9023.
More about the Emerald Radiance
Custom-built to sail the Douro, the Emerald Radiance is an intimate ship, with a capacity of just 112 guests. Paired with the crew-to-guest ratio of 1:3, this low capacity accommodates incredible levels of service.
However, the small scale of the Emerald Radiance does not mean it is missing the key amenities and features to make your holiday atop the Douro any less comfortable or enjoyable. Intelligent deck planning allows for all the favorite features of Emerald Cruises’ fleet to the Emerald Radiance, and there are even beautiful extra flourishes throughout. From the generously-proportioned suites and staterooms to the contemporary, chic Horizon Bar and Lounge, no aspect of the ship has been compromised by its moderate size.
Amongst the brand-new additions featured aboard the Emerald Radiance are the Riverview Suites. Located at the rear of the ship on the Horizon Deck, and boasting floor-to-ceiling windows encasing our innovative balcony; the two Riverview Suites offer amazing, unspoiled panoramic vistas of the river as it flows on by.
Purpose-built for Portugal’s warm climate, the comprehensive Sun Deck aboard the Emerald Radiance provides ample opportunity to sample the sun and gentle river breezes. The open-air aspect of the Emerald Radiance includes The Terrace, the perfect place to enjoy a bite to eat and a drink or two with new friends. Or if you fancy a plunge, the Serenity Pool on the Sun Deck is the perfect place for a few lengths before breakfast, under the beautiful Iberian sky.
