Spain and Portugal with Uniworld – Airfare Credit + €300 onboard credit*
PP From
$7,599
Duration
11 Days
Deal Type
River Cruise, Ultra Luxury Cruise
Receive an Air Credit up to $3,000pp on every Uniworld 2026 & 2027 cruise booking!*
PLUS EXCLUSIVE OFFER: €300 onboard credit per couple* when booking with Flat Beds Tour + Cruise!
Be one of the first to experience the brand new S.S São Rafael in 2027 – the newest addition to the Uniworld Fleet – on a river cruise through Spain and Portugal.
This is an extraordinary journey designed for culturally curious travellers, with a highlight hotel stay in Lisbon.
Following the Douro River from Portugal and into Spain, you’ll cruise past steeply terraced hillsides, quaint villages and acres of ripe vineyards. Enjoy private tastings of Port and explore Porto’s historic Ribeira district, home to iconic rabelo boats, cutting-edge cuisine and a thriving art scene. Wind your way through the dramatic landscapes of the UNESCO-designated Douro Valley, heading ashore to visit charming quintas and meet the winemakers who operate them. See the famous university of Salamanca, Spain, and visit the mountaintop village of Castelo Rodrigo.
Your journey ends in Lisbon, the city that launched some of the world’s most renowned explorers. There’s no better way to discover Spain and Portugal than this scenic and all-inclusive river cruise!
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Included Items
DINING:
All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
10 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
Welcome and Farewell Dinners
Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water
EXCURSIONS:
7 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
Guided “Do as the Locals Do” program
State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
ACCOMMODATIONS:
7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the chic S.S. São Gabriel or the regal S.S. São Rafael
3 nights in Lisbon at the Tivoli Avenida Liberdade (or similar) with breakfast
Beautifully appointed riverview staterooms and suites with hotel-style beds, draped in fine linens with a choice of pillows
Free Wi-Fi
EXPERIENCES:
2 countries: Spain and Portugal
5 UNESCO World Heritage sites
Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
Cultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment
Tour Company
Uniworld
Tour Location
Europe
Deal Type
River Cruise, Ultra Luxury Cruise
Map
More Information
Day 1 - 8 +
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
Castelo Rodrigo
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.
Ship Information +
S.S. SÃO RAFAEL
S.S. São 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.
S.S. São Rafael
STATEROOMS
Grand Suite – (307 sq ft – 28.5 sq m)
Suite – (220 sq ft – 20.4 sq m)
French Balcony A – (156 sq ft – 14.5 sq m)
French Balcony B – (156 sq ft – 14.5 sq m)
Deluxe – (164 sq ft – 15.2 sq m)
Classic – (144 – 156 sq ft / 13.4 – 14.5 sq m)
Booking Terms & Conditions
Advertised price based on 21 November 2027 departure in a Deluxe Cabin (Madeira Deck). Pricing is correct as of 27 July 2026 and includes the offer discount*, subject to availability at the time of booking. Offers may be withdrawn or prices updated by the supplier at any time, so please enquire with our expert consultants for the latest pricing, terms and conditions. Single supplement may also apply. *2026/2027 Air Credit Offer is valid on new bookings made between 1 July and 31 August 2026, applies to all 2026/2027 itineraries and departure dates and requires 10% cruise deposit at the time of booking. Offer applies to full-fare bookings only. Receive a $2,000 per person Air Credit on any stateroom booked on any itinerary, or a $3,000 per person Air Credit when booking a Suite in Europe only. *Exclusive onboard credit offer of €150pp applies when booking through Flat Beds Tour + Cruise.
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