Join your well-traveled and experienced wine hosts for Moshin Vineyards and Joseph Swan Vineyards on an extraordinary journey designed for culturally curious travelers, with a highlight hotel stay in Lisbon!

Following the Douro River through Portugal and into Spain, you’ll cruise 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.

Disembark your ship on day 8 in Porto and begin a 2-night hotel stay in Lisbon, the city that launched some of the world’s most renowned explorers. There’s no better way to discover Europe’s best-kept secret than this scenic and all-inclusive river cruisetour!

Note: Uniworld also offers an 8-day cruise-only version of this itinerary.

  • Cruise Line

    Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

  • Ports of Call

    Roundtrip Porto with Lisbon Extension

Experts

Rick & Amber Moshin

Rod & Lynn Swan

Itinerary

Joseph Swan & Moshin Vineyards

Destination: Portugal & Spain
To & From: Porto to Lisbon
Dates: April 18 – April 28, 2027
Length: 10 Night Cruisetour
Ship: São Gabriel

April 18
2027
Porto, Portugal
Embark Ship
Overnight
April 19
2027
Porto

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

April 20
2027
Régua

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

April 21
2027
Pocinho, Vega de Terron

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

April 22
2027
Vega de Terron (Salamanca), Barca D'Alva

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

April 23
2027
Barca D'Alva, Pinhão, Régua

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

April 24
2027
Porto (Guimaraes)
Overnight

Uniworld Included Shore Excursion: Guimaraes City Tour

April 25
2027
Porto
Disembark Ship

Disembark SS São Gabriel and transfer to the airport for your flight home (not included) OR continue to Lisbon via motorcoach and check in to your hotel for Uniworld’s 3-night post-cruise stay

April 26
2027
Lisbon
Hotel Overnight

Included Uniworld Tour: Lisbon City tour

April 27
2027
Lisbon

Experience your own “Age of Discovery” with a full day to explore Lisbon however you wish.

April 28
2027
Lisbon
Hotel Check-out

If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to Lisbon Portela Airport for your flight home

F&WT Optional Land Programs - Coming Soon!

Per Person Pricing

Category/DescriptionPorto/Lisbon 11 Day CruisetourRoundtrip Porto 8 Day Cruise Only
Classic Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom
French Balcony B
French Balcony A
Suite
Grand Suite

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Prices are per person based on two people per stateroom occupancy as indicated above, (Cruisetour or Cruise only) and include shipboard accommodations, estimated port charges of $240 (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, 3-night hotel stay in Lisbon for cruisetour fares, 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

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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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