From Porto to Régua, Pinhão, Vega Terron, Barca d'Alva, Pocinho, Pinhão, Régua, Bitetos and Cais da Lixa 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.
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Porto
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.
Pinhão
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.
Salamanca
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.
Itinerary
1st Day
Porto
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.
2nd Day
Porto
Dep
07:00
am
Régua
Arr
01:00
pm
Dep
02:00
pm
Pinhão
Arr
05:00
pm
Porto
Dep
07:00
am
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
Arr
01:00
pm
Dep
02:00
pm
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.
Pinhão
Arr
05:00
pm
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.
3rd Day
Pinhão
Dep
01:00
pm
Vega Terron
Arr
07:00
pm
Pinhão
Dep
01:00
pm
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.
Vega Terron
Arr
07:00
pm
4th Day
Vega Terron
Dep
12:00
pm
Barca d'Alva
Arr
12:30
pm
Vega Terron
Dep
12:00
pm
Barca d'Alva
Arr
12:30
pm
5th Day
Barca d'Alva
Dep
09:00
am
Pocinho
Arr
11:15
am
Dep
12:15
pm
Pinhão
Arr
05:30
pm
Barca d'Alva
Dep
09:00
am
Guten Morgen Barca d'Alva! Sie starten Ihren Tag in der Hügellandschaft des Parque Natural do Douro. Früher hielten hier täglich Züge der Linha do Douro auf ihrem Weg von Porto nach Salamanca - der Bahnhof steht sogar heute noch.
Pocinho
Arr
11:15
am
Dep
12:15
pm
Stopp zur Ausflugsabwicklung.
Pinhão
Arr
05:30
pm
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.
6th Day
Pinhão
Dep
07:00
am
Régua
Arr
09:00
am
Dep
02:00
pm
Bitetos
Arr
06:30
pm
Pinhão
Dep
07:00
am
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
Arr
09:00
am
Dep
02:00
pm
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.
Bitetos
Arr
06:30
pm
7th Day
Bitetos
Dep
06:45
am
Cais da Lixa
Arr
08:30
am
Dep
09:00
am
Porto
Arr
11:00
am
Bitetos
Dep
06:45
am
Cais da Lixa
Arr
08:30
am
Dep
09:00
am
Stopp zur Ausflugsabwicklung.
Porto
Arr
11:00
am
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.
8th Day
Porto
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!
A-ROSA Premium all inclusive
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.
River cruise in the booked cabin category and choice of your preferred cabin (subject to availability)
Including flight from/to Germany: The flight to Porto and back from many German airports is already included.
Transfers between Porto airport and ship
FullboardPlus: breakfast and lunch buffets, in the evening you choose your starters and desserts from the delicious buffet, the main courses are served at the table.
High-quality drinks throughout the day: tea, coffee and coffee specialities, soft drinks, beers, sparkling wine and a selection of wines, cocktails and long drinks. Excluded are specialities and drinks subject to surcharges as well as champagne.
Double Super Early Booking Discount until 31 Dec 2020 (limited)
Discount for children 25% (limited)
English and German speaking cruise guide
Wifi free of charge
15% discount on treatments in our SPA-ROSA
Free use of on-board facilities such as sauna & fitness
Mineral water in the cabin
entertainment programme
Many other services
Double Super Early Booking Discount of € 200 p. P. is valid per adult for all departures booked until 28 Feb 2021. The discount is already included in the travel price. Limited.
Varied gourmet buffets with regional and seasonal specialities
Live cooking à la minute
No seating or dress code; last but not least, free table times ensure a relaxed atmosphere among the guests
A wine list adapted to the region
Indoor and outdoor restaurant as well as barbecue buffet on the sun deck of selected ships
Choose exactly the cabin you like. If available, we will book your desired cabin with cabin number.