European River Cruises: Portugal

Portugal is a country with a vibrant culture and history, with its powerful empire once spanning the globe. The country is situated on the Iberian Peninsula, with a long, rich coastline that influences much Portuguese culture – there’s so much to explore.  

If you’re looking for a river cruise, our river voyages through the Douro Valley are some of our most popular European river cruises. Travel through one of the oldest wine regions in the world, in the heart of port wine territory, where hillside vineyards sit under beautiful Mediterranean skies bursting with oranges and earthy colors. We'll meander past these stunning views and moor in the likes of Salamanca and Porto (the home of Port wine). Snapshot the incredible medieval architecture, accompany your dinner with a selection of local wines and don’t forget to try the ‘pastel de nata’ (a traditional Portuguese custard tart – trust us, it’s delicious). If you’re looking for a Portuguese river cruise that’s more tailored to your interest – art, history or gastronomy - check out our themed river cruises.