Flavors of Portugal & Spain

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Douro River Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its breathtaking landscapes, terraced vineyards, and historic quintas. Your adventure begins in Porto, the picturesque “City of Bridges,” where you’ll set sail along one of Europe’s most scenic rivers.

Indulge in the rich traditions of Portuguese winemaking with exclusive tastings at renowned vineyards, experience the charm of Castelo Rodrigo, the stunning “White Village,” and enjoy a memorable lunch at a local quinta in Pinhão. Explore the sacred city of Lamego, home to one of Portugal’s most important pilgrimage sites, and step back in time at an ancient monastery. Throughout your cruise, immerse yourself in the captivating history, stunning landscapes, and world-class flavors that define Spain and Portugal.

This extraordinary voyage includes stops in Entre-os-Rios, Régua, Pinhão, Barca d’Alva, and Terrón, with the option to extend your journey with an optional pre-cruise stay in Lisbon or an optional post-cruise experience in Madrid.

Highlights of the Flavours of Spain & Portugal River Cruise:

Scenic Douro River Sailing:
Cruise through the breathtaking Douro River Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, surrounded by rolling vineyards and historic quintas.

Porto – The “City of Bridges”:
Explore Porto’s iconic bridges, colorful riverside architecture, and rich maritime history.

Exclusive Wine Tastings:
Savor world-class wines at renowned quintas, experiencing Portugal’s winemaking traditions firsthand.

Mateus Palace & Gardens:
Visit the magnificent Mateus Palace, famous for its baroque architecture and beautifully landscaped gardens.

Lamego City Tour & Bôlas Tasting:
Discover one of Portugal’s most important pilgrimage sites and indulge in a traditional Bôlas pastry tasting.

Lunch at a Local Quinta in Pinhão:
Enjoy an immersive, authentic Portuguese dining experience with stunning vineyard views.

Pinhão Train Station Hike:
Hike to the historic Pinhão train station, known for its famous azulejo tilework depicting Douro Valley life.

Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour:
Unwind with complimentary wine, beer, spirits, and soft drinks while taking in the breathtaking river views.

Gourmet Culinary Experiences:
Indulge in regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients, including a Portuguese Dinner and Gala Dinner onboard.

Varied Excursions for Every Traveler:
Choose from gentle, regular, active, and late-riser tour options, ensuring an experience tailored to your travel style.

 

INCLUSIONS & HIGHLIGHTS

  • 7  Nights luxury River Cruise Accommodations
  • All onboard dining in a variety of venues
  • Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients
  • Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner, Captain’s Cocktail, Portuguese Dinner, and Gala Dinner
  • Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast
  • Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
  • Tapas, sandwiches, snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge
  • City of Bridges tour
  • Porto Wine Tastings
  • Lunch at local quinta
  • Mateus Palace & Gardens Excursion
  • Lamego city tour and Bôlas tasting
  • Local quinta wine tasting
  • Pinhão train station hike
  • Immersive tours in every destination
  • Gentle, regular, active and late-riser tour options
  • Guided hikes
  • Special interest tours
  • Knowledgeable guides
  • Women’s Travel Club Tour Host

If the minimum number of members is not met, the tour will continue without a tour host.

ITINERARY

  • Day 1 - Welcome to Porto - Embarkation

    Welcome to Porto, the stunning “City of Bridges” and the gateway to the Douro River Valley. Upon arrival, board your luxurious river cruise ship, AmaVida from AmaWaterways, and settle into your elegant stateroom. Enjoy a welcome cocktail as you meet your fellow travelers and the Women’s Travel Club Tour Host (as long as a minimum number of travelers is met). This evening, savor a delicious welcome dinner onboard as you begin your journey through Portugal’s famed wine region.

    Accommodations: Ama Vida (Dinner)

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  • Day 2 - Porto - City of Bridges Tour

    Join a guided tour of Porto’s historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll see the Cathedral, one of the city’s oldest monuments; the main square, ringed with shops and cafes; and the São Bento Railway Station, known for its blue and white tile panels depicting scenes from Portuguese history. For the more active adventure, join a hike in Porto and explore the old harbor quarter, passing through the medieval streets of Porto. In the afternoon, you’ll also enjoy a tasting of Port, Portugal’s most renowned contribution to the world of wine.

    Accommodations: Ama Vida(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

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  • Day 3 - Entre-os-Rios

    Entre-os-Rios translates to “between the rivers,” and this small village is, quite appropriately, located at the confluence of the Tâmega and Douro rivers. For an authentic slice of Douro River life, enjoy a traditional “home-cooked” meal at a local quinta.

    Accommodations: Ama Vida(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

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  • Day 4 - Régua - Mateus Palace & Gardens Excursion

    Discover the Baroque magic of Mateus Palace and Gardens. Inside, gaze at the beautiful 16th- to 18th-century furnishings that decorate the palace, as well as the distinctive paintings and a ceiling of intricately carved wood. Hear the tale of Mateus Rose Wine and spend some time exploring the palace’s magnificent gardens, considered some of the most beautiful in Portugal.

    Accommodations: Ama Vida(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

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  • Day 5 - Régua - Pinhão

    Venture to the town of Lamego, where you’ll see the “Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies” on a city tour or climb the 686-step “Holy Staircase,” beautifully decorated with white and blue tiles, to the top on a guided hike. Whichever excursion you choose will conclude with a tasting of local specialties such as Bôlas de Lamego, bread filled with smoked ham; Presunto, a type of dry-cured ham; and Espumante, a Portuguese sparkling wine. Later in the day, cruise along the scenic Douro to Pinhão, where a wine tasting will be waiting for you in a local quinta.

    Accommodations: Ama Vida(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

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  • Day 6 - Pinhão

    Embark on a leisurely walk to the charming Pinhão Railway Station, a stunning train station along the Douro Line, one of the most iconic rail journeys in Portugal. The station’s main building is revered for its 25 tile panels, all in shades of blue, that depict scenes from the Douro region. Afterward, enjoy an exclusive lunch at Quinta de Avessada, where you’ll enjoy an authentic and traditional dining experience complete with entertainment. The warm, spirited hospitality of this family-run quinta is quite special as you will discover. Several family members play in a band, and while dining, they will entertain you. Quinta de Avessada is also a fascinating interactive museum commemorating the history and culture of wine in the Alto Douro region, so you’ll have fun discovering all the various stages of wine production as well as doing plenty of tasting.

    Accommodations: Ama Vida(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

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  • Day 7 - Pinhão - Barca d'Alva

    Begin the day with a scenic cruise through Pinhão on the way to Barca d’Alva. Venture to Castelo Rodrigo, known as the “White Village” because of its almond trees. The site offers spectacular views of the surrounding area and as far away as Spain. Join a walking tour through its medieval streets and see the houses and establishments with 16th-century facades and Manueline-style windows. If you prefer a more active adventure there, you can hike to the town. At the end of both tours, enjoy a tasting of local favorites, such as almonds, cheese, bread and wine.

    Accommodations: Ama Vida(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

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  • Day 8 - Vega de Terrón

    Disembark your cruise in Vega de Terrón. Its time to say goodbye and transfer to the airport for your flight home.

    If your doing the post cruise –  board a motorcoach to Madrid. En route to Madrid, you’ll first stop in Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located at the center of Spain’s Castilla y León region. You will have free time to explore on your own, followed by an escorted city tour that includes the New Cathedral and the uniquely adorned House of Shells. Later in the day, you’ll check into your hotel in Madrid.

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IMPORTANT DETAILS & PRICING

Rates

Cat A – French Balcony
Double Occupancy – $9,519 CAD Approx. $6,599 USD per person sharing a cabin
Single Occupancy – $14,267 CAD Approx. $9,890USD per person your own cabin

Cat B – French Balcony
Double Occupancy – $9,123 CAD Approx. $6,324 USD per person sharing a cabin
Single Occupancy – $13,674 CAD Approx. $9,479 USD per person your own cabin

Cat  D – Panoramic Window
Double Occupancy – $6,682 CAD Approx. $4,632 USD per person sharing a cabin
Single Occupancy – $8,648 CAD Approx. $5,995 USD per person your own cabin – Limited Time Promo

3 Nights in Lisbon pre cruise
Double Occupancy – $1,385 CAD Approx. $959 USD per person sharing a room
Single Occupancy – $2,018 CAD Approx. $1,398 USD per person sharing a room

3 Nights in Madrid post cruise
Double Occupancy – $1,425 CAD Approx. $987 USD per person sharing a room
Single Occupancy – $2,216 CAD Approx. $1,534 USD per person sharing a room

If you would like the double occupancy rate but don’t have a roommate, we will match you with a suitable roommate. The single occupancy rate will give you your own room. Single occupancy may be limited. USD = United States of America dollars. Conversion to USD is approximated by current exchange rates and is subject to change. You will be charged in CAD, and your bank may charge a slightly different rate or fee.

Payment & Cancellation Schedule
Payment of $500 is due at time of booking
Final payment due – Feb 21, 2026

All payments are non-refundable Please see full terms and conditions. Prices are subject to change based on availability.

Optional Pre-Cruise Tour – Lisbon

Day 1 – Lisbon
Upon arrival in Lisbon, you’ll be warmly welcomed to the vibrant capital of Portugal. After taking in the city’s first impressions, you’ll check into your comfortable hotel, where you can relax and settle in before beginning your exploration of this historic and lively city.

Day 2 – City of Seven Hills Tour 
One of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Lisbon stretches across several hills along the Tagus River. On your escorted tour, you’ll see Belem Tower, a fortified four-story tower made of limestone, and visit the Late Gothic Jerónimos Monastery, the burial place of many Portuguese kings and heroes. You will also taste a typical Portuguese pastry, Pastéis de Belém, before going to the Discoveries Monument, built in honor of Portugal’s greatest maritime explorers. (Breakfast)

Day 3 – Royal Sintra Excursion with Pena Palace
Enjoy a morning excursion to Serra de Sintra, one of the most picturesque mountain villages in Portugal, a former summer residence of the Portuguese royal family and a source of inspiration for Lord Byron and generations of other artists and poets. Your guided tour includes a visit to the Pena National Palace, a fairytale castle situated high on a rocky peak, followed by free time to explore on your own. (Breakfast)

Optional Post Tour – Madrid

Day 1 – Madrid City Tour
Discover the vibrant capital of Spain on your city tour that takes in all the top sights, including the elaborate Royal Palace, Buen Retiro Park, Puerto del Sol, Mercado de San Miguel and Plaza Mayor. (Breakfast)

Day 2 – Toledo Excursion
Journey to the walled city of Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the ancient capital of Spain. The city is a treasure trove of artistic riches with its winding streets and well-preserved medieval architecture. As part of your escorted tour, you will visit the Cathedral of Toledo as well as the Synagogue Santa María La Blanca in the Jewish Quarter. (Breakfast)

Day 3 – Depart Madrid
It’s time to bid farewell to the bustling city of Madrid as you prepare to depart. After enjoying your final moments in the Spanish capital, you’ll check out of your hotel and make your way to the airport for your journey home, filled with memories of your time exploring this vibrant city and its rich culture. (Breakfast)

Activity Level

Low Moderate Activity
Some walking tours at elevations. You should be able to walk comfortably for a few hours at a relaxed pace with stops.

Group Size

Minimum – 10 members
Maximum – 20 members

Exclusions

  • International Airfare
  • Visa/passport handling fees
  • Meals and beverages while not onboard
  • Upgraded Alcoholic Beverages
  • Personal gratuities
  • Optional Activities
  • Expenses of a Personal Nature
  • Early check-in and late check-out of pre/post night hotel
  • Arrival transfer – Cruise only, day of cruise $40 per person
  • Arrival transfer – Pre-cruise Extension, Lisbon airport to hotel $40 per person
  • Depart transfer – Post tour extension, Madrid hotel to airport $40 per person
  • Depart transfer – Ship to Madrid hotel (guests not doing land package) – $263 per person

Tour Host

Women’s Travel Club tours are hosted tours. Your tour host is in addition to local tour guides. Your Women’s Travel Club tour host is your tour concierge and there to make sure every part of the tour runs smoothly. Our trained hosts are seasoned travelers who are with you every step of your tour so that you only have to worry about enjoying yourself and having fun.
The Women’s Travel Club Tour host for this tour is TBA.

Roommate Matching Policy

Roommate matching is done as a courtesy, and while most matches result in wonderful friendships, success is not guaranteed. If during the tour you decide you would no longer like to share a room with your roommate you will need to request (and pay for) a single room at all accommodations. This can be shared between the two people in the room if it is a mutual decision. If you are a very light sleeper or snore you may want to consider getting your own single room.

Flight Information

The Women’s Travel Club recommends booking flexible/refundable air tickets when possible.

Arrive to Porto, Portugal, Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) on the first day of the cruise. If doing the pre-cruise extension, arrive at Lisbon, Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS).
Depart from Madrid, Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD); if not doing the post-cruise extension, you must book a hotel night in Madrid and depart the next day due to the time to transfer from the pier to Madrid.

Travel Insurance:

Out of country medical insurance is required. We strongly recommend that you obtain cancellation and interruption insurance to protect your investment.
Use this link to request an insurance quote.

Insurance Quote

Accommodations

AmaVida

Timeless elegance spills from the decks of AmaVida as the ship cruises along Portugal and Spain’s Douro River. Rust and gold color schemes bring together the Douro’s breathtaking sunsets and a sepia hue that conjures timeworn snapshots of the world’s oldest demarcated wine region. Most staterooms feature balconies from which to enjoy views of terraced vineyards, as well as Entertainment-On-Demand, climate-controlled air conditioning and an in-room safe. AmaVida’s passionate chefs will treat you to exquisite, locally-sourced cuisine paired with unlimited local wine—and the region’s signature Port—as well as beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner in the Main Restaurant cada noche.

Cat A and B - French Balcony

Cat A – Porto Deck, 215 sq. ft

Cat B – Lisbon Deck, 215 sq. ft.

  • In-room temperature control
  • Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet
  • Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
  • Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library
  • Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi
  • Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
  • Desk and chair

Cat D and E - Panoramic Window

Douro Deck, 161 sq. ft.

  • In-room temperature control
  • Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet
  • Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
  • Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library
  • Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi
  • Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
  • Desk and chair

FAQ's

Through our own clients and networking clubs we have realized a general desire for women to travel but they don’t always have a companion. We developed the Women’s Travel Club for these women to have a fun and safe group to travel with. We offer a wide range of destinations, so that there is something for everyone.

We have women of all ages, with the average being 45 to 65 years. However, we do have regular travelers anywhere from 30 years to over 80 years of age.

We do not include international flights in the price of our tours. Not including the cost of international flights in the cost of the tour allows members the flexibility to get the flight schedule, price and class of service that best suits them. The Women's Travel Club flight desk will be happy to help arrange your international flights.

Yes, we always negotiate the best possible single supplement rate for our trips. Single spots fill quickly and may be limited so we suggest you book early for a single spot.

Yes, each of our booking forms has an area for you to request to be matched with a roommate. We get some general information that will help us match you with a great new friend. If a roommate is not initially available you may have to book in as a single and then change to double occupancy when a roommate is available.

Canadian and U.S citizens do not require a Visa to visit Portugal.

In May the average daily temperatures in Portugal range between 18°C (64°F) and 23°C (73°F)

Flavors of Portugal & Spain

May 30 - Jun 06 2026

Tour Level: Signature Tours,
Tour Type: Cruises,
Activities:

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