Douro River Cruises

How can such a picturesque river valley - with its dramatic cliffs, lush hillsides, medieval walled villages and fine vineyards - remain so relatively undiscovered? You’ll feel that your Douro River cruise is a true revelation, taking you deep into one of the most unspoilt corners of Europe. 

For 70 miles of the Douro’s 557-mile length, the river forms part of the national border between Spain and Portugal. Its narrow canyons made it a historical barrier for invasions, and an enduring cultural and linguistic divide. After the construction of five dams, today only 130 miles of the Douro from Porto to the Spanish border are navigable. On your Douro River cruise you’ll see the very best that both sides of this fascinating river have to offer. There are plenty of wonderful sights to satisfy your eyes, and many fantastic tastes to satisfy our taste buds - in fact, the vineyards of the Douro Valley were classified as a World Heritage site in 2001!

Wine is never far away from the Douro River, and there are plenty of opportunities to try out the authentic local favourites during your cruise. You’ll be spoilt for choice – whether it’s the sparkling Raposeira of historic Lamego, the familiar Rosé of Mateus Palace, or the Port wine (still trodden by foot) that’s so completely entwined with the history of Porto. The delicious food of the region such as tapas, sardines, and custard tarts can be found in abundance along the riverbank and in the stunning port towns you will visit along the way.

Cruise Director Lale on cruising with Riviera Travel

Lale is a Cruise Director on Riviera Travel European river cruises on the Douro river. Her passion and love for the Douro and river cruising is clear to see.