From Porto to Régua, Pinhão, Vega Terron, Barca d'Alva, Pocinho, Pinhão, Régua and Bitetos to Porto.
What do you have in mind when it comes to Portugal? Spectacular cliffs, the taste of port wine or melancholic fado? Everything's right. From 2019 on a new puzzle piece will be added: Our new A-ROSA vessel. Come aboard, discover the beauty of the Douro and have a look directly into the soul of Portugal! The port of departure and destination of our trips on the Douro is Porto. So you have plenty of opportunities to stroll through the beautiful old town, enjoy the view from Portugal's highest church tower or enjoy one of the 365 Bacalhau dishes, Portugal's favourite dried fish. And don't miss out on a trip to Salamanca in Spain, which is an UNESCO World Heritage City with its university from the 13th century.
A mesmerising city carved in granite: in Porto you’ll find new, exciting perspectives at every turn – whether you’re beside the steadily flowing Douro, with its six different bridges, or in the lively city quarters of this northern Portuguese metropolis. As well as the imposing buildings of light-coloured granite, the symbols of Portugal’s second-largest city include gleaming azulejo tiles adorning church walls and townhouses, which look particularly handsome when it isn’t raining. You’ll need to be in good shape here – Porto is very hilly! But it’s worth the effort, because Porto – whose old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site – is pure poetry.
The little town of Pinhão is located in the famous port wine region, in the area where the Douro and its surrounding landscape are at their most picturesque. It is surrounded by enchanting vineyards and the quintas that produce the wine. You can visit them from Pinhão and enjoy tours and wine tasting. To get there, you can either follow walking trails with glorious views or take a boat that also ferries visitors to interesting stretches of the river. One of the best-known walking trails takes you from the Douro bridge up seven kilometres of the hilly Rua Praça de Oliveira as far as the Casal de Loivos viewing point.
This provincial capital situated at about 800 metres on the banks of the Río Tormes, is in a league of its own. It has one of the most beautiful central squares (Plaza Mayor) and one of the oldest universities in Spain (13th century). The latter gives Salamanca a lively student scene. This city has always been popular – the Romans and the Moors certainly liked it here. In 1085, King Alfonso VI returned it to Spanish rule during the reconquest of Islamic Spain. The old town, with its variety of architectural monuments, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city’s Holy Week processions have a long tradition and are very popular.
A dream of granite that has become a city - in Porto you will find new, exciting perspectives after every bend. Discover the shining azulejo facades on church walls and town houses, just few of the landmarks of Portugal's second largest city. The old town, which has been declared a Unesco World Heritage Site, is pure poetry.
A dream of granite that has become a city - in Porto you will find new, exciting perspectives after every bend. Discover the shining azulejo facades on church walls and town houses, just few of the landmarks of Portugal's second largest city. The old town, which has been declared a Unesco World Heritage Site, is pure poetry.
Régua is the largest city on the banks of the Douro in this wine-growing valley. It is such a beautiful place that the Alto Douro region has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. The town played a fundamental role in the production and marketing of port wine – which was transported away by sailing boat – as early as the 18th century.
The little town of Pinhão is located in the famous port wine region, in the area where the Douro and its surrounding landscape are at their most picturesque. It is surrounded by enchanting vineyards and the quintas that produce the wine. You can visit them from Pinhão and enjoy tours and wine tasting.
The little town of Pinhão is located in the famous port wine region, in the area where the Douro and its surrounding landscape are at their most picturesque. It is surrounded by enchanting vineyards and the quintas that produce the wine. You can visit them from Pinhão and enjoy tours and wine tasting.
Good morning Barca d'Alva! Start your day in the hilly landscape of the Parque Natural do Douro. Trains of the Linha do Douro used to stop here daily on their way from Porto to Salamanca - the station is still to be found here today.
Stopp zur Ausflugsabwicklung.
The little town of Pinhão is located in the famous port wine region, in the area where the Douro and its surrounding landscape are at their most picturesque. It is surrounded by enchanting vineyards and the quintas that produce the wine. You can visit them from Pinhão and enjoy tours and wine tasting.
The little town of Pinhão is located in the famous port wine region, in the area where the Douro and its surrounding landscape are at their most picturesque. It is surrounded by enchanting vineyards and the quintas that produce the wine. You can visit them from Pinhão and enjoy tours and wine tasting.
Régua is the largest city on the banks of the Douro in this wine-growing valley. It is such a beautiful place that the Alto Douro region has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. The town played a fundamental role in the production and marketing of port wine – which was transported away by sailing boat – as early as the 18th century.
A dream of granite that has become a city - in Porto you will find new, exciting perspectives after every bend. Discover the shining azulejo facades on church walls and town houses, just few of the landmarks of Portugal's second largest city. The old town, which has been declared a Unesco World Heritage Site, is pure poetry.
The departure point for your Douro cruise is Porto. A mesmerising city carved in granite: in Porto you’ll find new, exciting perspectives at every turn. The gleaming azulejo tiles adorning church walls and townhouse facades are one of the typical sights of Portugal’s second-largest city. The old town – a UNESCO World Heritage Sight – is pure poetry. Let the Douro welcome you with open arms, while you soak up the ship’s atmosphere on the sun deck and enjoy your first hours in Portugal. Welcome aboard!
Enjoy your most beautiful time with maximum comfort and with the all-round carefree package of A-ROSA.
Your desired cabin? Voilà! Sauna, fitness area, pool? Always at your service! Top culinary menus? Enjoy your meal! Plus a flight to Portugal and back from many German airports. All transfers and many other advantages that will always put a smile on your face, while you have nothing else to do but to consider your next wish.
Super Early Booking Discount of € 100 p. P. is valid per adult for all departures booked until 30 Nov 2021. The discount is already included in the travel price. Limited.
Choose exactly the cabin you like. If available, we will book your desired cabin with cabin number.
From Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, Hanoover, Stuttgart, Leipzig.
Scheduled flight with Lufthansa, TAP Air Portugal or comparable, incl. transfer Airport Porto- ship and back (incl. taxes).
FLIGHT TO PORTO FROM VIENNA & ZURICH ON DEMAND
SURCHAGE: € 99 per Person
Just a step away from Gaia Pier, The Lodge, Wine & Business Hotel combines Portuguese tradition with an exciting design inspired by its rich wine heritage. This luxery hotel was recently opened and provides modern rooms and suites, all equipped with L'Occitane amenities, offering breathtaking views of the famous Port wine cellars and the Douro River.
The building's architecture preserves its original and historical identity and emphasise an experience associated to wine and traditional Portuguese cuisine.
The Dona Maria restaurant shows us the heart of Portuguese gastronomy, reviving traditional dishes from our memory and combining them with the best wines Portugal has to offer.
Double Occupancy
€ 85 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Single Occupancy
€ 145 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Season 1: November 2021
Double Occupancy
€ 95 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Single Occupancy
€ 165 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Season 2: March, April, May & October 2021
Double Occupancy
€ 109 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Single Occupancy
€ 199 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Saison 3*: June, July, August, September 2021
*Not bookable on 23.06.2021
Double Occupancy
€ 155 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Single Occupancy
€ 289 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Season 4: from 01.04. - 04.04.2021
Double Occupancy
€ 95 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Single Occupancy
€ 169 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Season 1: November 2021
Double Occupancy
€ 105 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Single Occupancy
€ 189 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Season 2: March, April, May, October 2021
Double Occupancy
€ 119 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Single Occupancy
€ 219 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Season 3*: June, July, August, September 2021
*Not bookable on 23.06.2021
Double Occupancy
€ 169 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Single Occupancy
€ 195 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Season 4: from 01.04. - 04.04.2021
In the heart of Porto's Ribeira district, this historic building offers 159 modern rooms with contemporary architecture, elegant design and the best service. From some rooms you have a great view of the Douro River. Enjoy the breakfast buffet in the Forno Velho restaurant in the morning or a menu of traditional Portuguese cuisine in the evening. The NomadikLoungeBar offers excellent drinks, cocktails and innovative cuisine in a unique atmosphere. The hotel is just a 5-minute walk from São Bento train and metro station.
Double Occupancy
€ 109 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Single Occupancy
€ 209 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Season 1: May, June, September, October 2021
Double Occupancy
€ 99 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Single Occupancy
€ 175 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Season 2: March, April, July, August 2021
Single Occupancy
€ 79 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Single Occupancy
€ 129 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Season 3: November, December 2021
The Hotel da Música is integrated into the old market hall ‘Mercado do Bom Success‘ and is much more than a design hotel. It combines modernity and comfort at the same time, attaching great importance to culture, gastronomy and tradition. This creates new and attractive rooms with an atmosphere that is both contemporary and modern. As a building steeped in history, national heritage and architectural monument, the ‘Bom Successo‘ is today a building in which you can revel in the past.
Double Occupancy
€ 89 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Single Occupancy
€ 149 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Season 1: March, April, June, July, August, September 2021
Double Occupancy
€ 79 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Single Occupancy
€ 129 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Season 2: October 2021
Double Occupancy
€ 79 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Single Occupancy
€ 119 p. p.
incl. breakfast
Season 3: November, December 2021
