Historic Centre of Oporto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilar<\/a>.<\/p>\nDay three begins in Porto with a trip to the historic city of\u00a0Guimar\u00e3es. And later that day, you’ll visit\u00a0Quinta da Aveleda to sample local wines.<\/p>\n
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After departing Porto, the AmaVida docks in\u00a0R\u00e9gua for two nights.\u00a0 Day four features a trip to Mateus Palace; and on day five, you’ll tour the city of Lamego and have the opportunity to sample local food and wines.<\/p>\n
The next stop is in\u00a0Pinh\u00e3o where you’ll spend two nights. You’ll spend the sixth day of the cruise visiting\u00a0Quinta de Avessada where you’ll enjoy lunch. The excursion also includes a private tour of the\u00a0Quinta do Seixo wine cellar. And of course, you’ll be able to sample some wines.<\/p>\n
On day seven, you’ll spend part of the day enjoying the scenery as the AmaVida heads toward\u00a0Vega Terr\u00f3n for the last two days of the trip. After arriving in\u00a0Vega Terr\u00f3n, you’ll tour\u00a0Castelo Rodrigo and have a chance to try some of the local foods.<\/p>\n
Day eight is the conclusion of the trip and is where disembarkations takes place.<\/p>\n
Cruises are available between April and October (November in 2019).<\/p>\n
Pricing for the Flavors of Portugal is between $2,899 and $3,799 per person ($3,899 per person in 2019). Port charges are not included in the fare, so you’ll be charged $168 per person in addition to the fare.<\/p>\n
Comparisons Between Amawaterways 2018 Douro River Cruise Itineraries<\/h2>\n
How are these two itineraries similar? Well, they visit most of the same ports and destinations. But there are a few differences, which we’ll look at in a minute. A few more similarities are that they’re both seven-night cruises; pricing is about the same and cruises are available during the same months.<\/p>\n
Now, let’s look at some of the differences. This has already been stated, but it’s worth noting again – the Enticing Douro is round trip from Porto and the Flavors of Portugal is one way from Porto to\u00a0Vega Terr\u00f3n.<\/p>\n
Another difference is that the ship docks in each city for two or three nights for the Flavors of Portugal cruise but spends only one night in most cities for the Enticing Douro itinerary.<\/p>\n
With regard to destinations visited, both packages visit most of the same cities and sites; but the Enticing Douro visits Barca d’Alva and the Flavors of Portugal cruise does not.<\/p>\n
So if you want to spend more time in each city, the Flavor of Portugal would be the best option. And if you want to return to Porto, the Enticing Douro is a better option.<\/p>\n
Also see our feature on Douro River Cruises<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\nVideos from our 2014 voyage on AmaVida on the Douro<\/h2>\n