In Pictures: Along the Douro with Uniworld

We’re always on the lookout for the latest river cruise information on River Cruise Advisor, and as it happens, my own parents just returned from a spectacular trip aboard Uniworld’s Douro Spirit, sailing Portugal’s famous Douro River.

The spectacular Douro River Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Photo © 2012 Peter Saunders

With free-flowing port wines and sunny weather, their 11-day trip to Portugal and Spain took them from the capital of Lisbon up to the port wine-producing city of Porto where they embarked the 124-guest Douro Spirit for a week of sailing through one of Portugal’s most breathtaking areas.

Here’s just a few of the fantastic photographs they brought back from this one-of-a-kind river cruise:

The picturesque city of Porto, Portugal – the epicenter of port wine production. Photo © 2012 Peter Saunders
Photo © 2012 Peter Saunders
Of course, beverages other than port wine are also available! Photo © 2012 Peter Saunders
Grapes are everywhere in the Douro River Valley. Photo © 2012 Peter Saunders
Photo © 2012 Peter Saunders
Portugal’s stunning seaside coast is a resort-lover’s paradise. Photo © 2012 Peter Saunders
The sleek, modern Douro Spirit. Photo © 2012 Peter Saunders

Next year, Uniworld will introduce the brand-new Queen Isabel to its Portugal, Spain & the Douro River Valley itinerary, an even more intimate ship with a capacity of just 118 guests. Stay tuned to River Cruise Advisor for all the details on this exciting new vessel.

More information on Douro Spirit and the entire Uniworld Boutique River Cruises fleet can be found by viewing our complete line and fleet overviews here on River Cruise Advisor.

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