Spain and Portugal with Uniworld – Save up to 30%*

DAY 1 – PORTO

Arrive in Porto, the port city at the mouth of the Douro. We can arranged an arrival transfer so you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.

DAY 2 – PORTO, ENTRE-OS-RIOS

Portugal’s second city (after Lisbon), Porto gave its name to the nation’s most famous export, Port wine, and to the nation itself. Today, choose to explore Portugal on foot or by panoramic drive.

In the evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Excursion options: Porto Panoramic Tour / Do as the Locals Do Walking Tour

DAY 3 – ENTRE-OS-RIOS, REGUA

Get a crash course on the history of Port during your visit to the Douro Museum. Later, discover the wonders of a special town right in the gateway of the Douro Valley, Lamego. This evening, enjoy a Night Out with dinner at a local quinta.

Included excursions: Douro Museum / Lamego Walking Tour with Tasting / Dinner at a local Quinta

DAY 4 – POCINHO, VEGA DE TERRON

Go medieval today at Castelo Rodrigo, both the name of a hilltop castle as well as the village that surrounds it. The view from the top is incredible and the village is a charming place to ramble, relax and replenish. Alternatively, lace up your hiking boots and unleash your inner Indiana Jones with an up-close gander at some prehistoric carvings at an archaeological park.

Excursion options: Castelo Rodrigo / Archaeological Park of the Coa Valley

DAY 5 – VEGA DE TERRON, BARCA D’ALVA

Today, you can visit the historic university town of Salamanca—the “Golden City”—famous for its sand-colored buildings and abundance of churches. Feel the centuries fall away as your ship winds its way through the pristine, dramatic UNESCO-protected landscapes of the Douro River Valley.

Included excursions: Salamanca – The Golden City and Spain’s oldest University

DAY 6 – BARCA D’ALVA, PINHAO, REGUA

Today is all about wine, which has been cultivated in the Douro River Valley since ancient Roman times. Partake in a choice of excursions including a tasting at a prestigious Port wine estate or a vineyard hike with a wine tasting at a local quinta.

Excursion options: Local Quinta guided tour with tastings / Vineyard hike and wine tasting at a local Quinta

DAY 7 – REGUA, PORTO

Explore Guimarães, the town where Portugal was born. Its well-preserved architecture and stylish young residents make it a pleasure to visit.

In the evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Included excursion: Guimaraes city tour

DAY 8 – PORTO

Disembark the ship and board a motorcoach, heading south through Portugal’s picturesque countryside to Lisbon where you will check in to your hotel.

Along the way, we’ll stop in the charismatic city of Óbidos, where you’ll enjoy a couple hours of free time to explore and have lunch on your own. If you’d like help selecting an eatery, your Cruise Manager will be happy to make some suggestions.

DAY 9 – LISBON

Everything old is new again in the Portuguese capital. Get to know this hilly metropolis with a city tour that shows you all the top sights and treats you to an iconic, locally made pastry.

Included excursion: Lisbon city tour

DAY 10 – LISBON

Experience your own “Age of Discovery” with a full day to explore Lisbon however you wish. The city hosts remarkable museums and excellent shopping, and natives of Lisbon boast that they have the best food in the world.

DAY 11 – LISBON

We can arrange a departure transfer to the Lisbon Airport for your flight home.

S.S. RAFAEL

When Portuguese navigator Vasco de Gama set sail aboard the São Gabriel in 1497, his fleet was joined by the São Rafael, a matching ship captained by his brother, Paulo de Gama. Likewise, in 2027, our new S.S. São Rafael will join the S.S. São Gabriel on the Douro River to introduce even more guests to the rich flavors and wonderous landscapes of Portugal’s famed winegrowing region.