Overview

 

Food & Wine Trails is excited to partner with Calcareous Vineyard, celebrating 25 years of winemaking in beautiful Paso Robles, Ca.  Producing world-class Rhône and Bordeaux wines has been their personal and professional passion, passed down from father to current owner (and daughter) Dana Brown.

You’re invited to join Dana and her team following the Douro River through Portugal and into Spain, cruising for 8 days 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.

There’s no better way to discover Europe’s best-kept secret than this scenic and all-inclusive river cruise, while sipping tasting wines from Calcareous Vineyard during private hosted winery events.


Program Highlights
  • Cruise hosted by Calcareous Vineyard Owner, Dana Brown and key staff including Winemaker, Jason Joyce and Brand Coordinator Frannie Brown
  • Onboard wine receptions and Winemaker’s dinner served with impeccable host wines
  • Early Booking Bonus: 150€ per person shipboard credit bonus if booked by September 30, 2026
  • River Heritage (past Uniworld guests) Discount $100 per person
Ship Inclusions:
  • Accommodations aboard Uniworld’s elegant 98-guest ship – SS Sao Gabriel
  • All meals & entertainment on ship
  • Unlimited wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, specialty coffee, tea and bottled water
  • All onboard gratuities
  • Uniworld complimentary shore excursions in every port
  • Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Reception & Dinner
  • Visits to multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Captivating onboard local entertainment
  • Complimentary Internet & WiFi

 

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  • Cruise Line

    Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

  • Ports of Call

    Roundtrip Porto

Experts

Dana Brown

Owner, Calcareous Vineyard

Jason Joyce

Winemaker, Calcareous Vineyard

Frannie Brown

Brand Coordinator, Calcareous Vineyard

Itinerary

Calcareous Vineyard

Destination: Portugal & Spain
To & From: Porto to Porto
Dates: May 30 – June 6, 2027
Length: 8 Days
Ship: SS São Gabriel

Important Note: Dates and times of onboard events are subject to change without notice

May 30
2027
Porto, Portugal
Embark Ship
Overnight
May 31
2027
Porto & Entre-os-Rios, Portugal

Uniworld Included Shore Excursions: Your choice of Porto Panoramic Tour or “Do As The Local’s Do” Porto Walking tour

June 1
2027
Entre-os Rios & Régua, Portugal

Uniworld Included Shore Excursions: Choice of visit to the Douro Museum or Lamego walking tour with tasting PLUS “Nights Out” Dinner at a local Quinta

June 2
2027
Pocinho & Vega de Terron, Portugal

Uniworld Included Shore Excursions: Choice of: Castelo Rodrigo tour or visit to Archaeological Park of the Côa Valley

June 3
2027
Vega de Terron (Salamanca), Spain & Barca D'Alva, Portugal

Uniworld Included Shore Excursion: Full Day in Salamanca – The Golden City and Spain’s Oldest University

June 4
2027
Barca D'Alva, Pinhão, Régua, Portugal

Uniworld Included Shore Excursions: Choice of: Local Quinta Guided Tour with Tasting or “Let’s Go” Vineyard Hike and Wine Tasting at a Local Quinta

June 5
2027
Porto (Guimarães), Portugal
Overnight

Uniworld Included Shore Excursion: Guimaraes City Tour

June 6
2027
Porto, Portugal
Disembark Ship

Disembark SS São Gabriel and transfer to the airport for your flight home (not included)

F&WT Optional Land Programs - TBD

Per Person Pricing

Category/DescriptionPer Person Based On Double Occupancy
Classic Stateroom$6,149
Deluxe Stateroom$6,249
French Balcony B$9,249
French Balcony A$9,349

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Prices are per person based on two people per stateroom occupancy as indicated above and include shipboard accommodations, estimated port charges of $260 (subject to change), onboard meals, gratuities, unlimited beverages of select wines, beers, and spirits, unlimited soft drinks, specialty coffee beverages and tea, complimentary Uniworld shore excursions, and limited travel management services. Prices do not include roundtrip air, transfers, premium wine and spirits, Food & Wine Trails’ optional land programs, travel insurance, or all items of a personal nature. F&WT reserves the right to correct pricing errors or omissions. Prices will not increase after deposit received, except for fuel surcharges and any taxes, charges or levies imposed by government agencies.

About The Ship

SS São Gabriel

Click Here for the ship’s deck plan

With just 98 guest capacity, S.S. São Gabriel embodies the beautiful Douro River Valley like no other ship in the region. Beautiful azulejos tilework, polished wood, and a summery palette bring the vivacity of Portugal onboard, while a sundeck pool beckons passengers to relax in the sunshine while soaking in the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. This Super ShipTM vessel offers an entire deck of lavishly appointed suites with butler service, as well as three different dining venues in which to experience the delectable wine and cuisine of the Douro River Valley.

French Balcony Stateroom

Restaurant

Bar Lounge

BIstro

Wine Cellar

Sun Deck

Pool

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    Please note: Cruise escorts, experts scheduled to appear and onboard programming are subject to change with or without notice.