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Cruise down the Douro River Valley, named 2025’s International Wine Region Of The Year, by Wine Enthusiasts Magazine, with your expert wine hosts Bill & Dawn Williamson of Williamson Wines.
In the Douro Valley there are so many ways to embrace the enchanting towns tucked along its banks. Feel the centuries unfold as Porto’s medieval alleys snake through UNESCO-designated neighborhoods. Explore the 13th-century Castelo Rodrigo, witness astonishing prehistoric carvings etched into Cão Valley’s Archaeological Park walls, and of course sip and savor incredible regional wines from the only place in the world that can legally produce port wine.
But lucky for you there is so much more to this incredible journey. Included in your cruise fare are private onboard wine events with fellow Williamson wine enthusiasts, including receptions, dinners and wine tastings, all served with tasty Williamson wines hand selected by your warm and cordial hosts.
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Roundtrip Porto
Owners, Williamson Wines
Destination: Portugal To & From: Roundtrip Porto, Portugal Dates: June 9 – 16, 2027 Length: 7 Nights Ship: SS Sao Rafael
Important Note: Dates and times of onboard events are subject to change without notice
SAVE THE DATES! F&T Optional 3-night pre-cruise Lisbon wine-themed land program. Estimated release date: October 2026
F&WT Onboard Event: Williamson Wines Welcome Toast 5:00 – 5:30 PM
Uniworld’s Included Shore Excursions, Choice of: Porto Panoramic Tour or “Do As The Locals Do” Walking Tour
Captain’s Welcome Reception & Dinner
Uniworld’s Included Shore Excursions, Choice of: Douro Museum or Lamego Walking Tour with Wine Tasting PLUS Night out: dinner at local Quinta
SAVE THE DATE! F&WT Optional Shore Tour – In Development. Estimated release date: January 2027
Uniworld’s Included Shore Excursions, Choice of: Castelo Rodrigo castle visit OR Archaeological Park of the Cão Valley
F&WT Onboard Event: Williamson Wines Hosted Dinner 6:00 PM
Uniworld’s Included Shore Excursion: Salamanca – The Golden City and Spain’s Oldest University
F&WT Onboard Event: Williamson Wines Seminar & Wine Tasting 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Uniworld’s Included Shore Excursions, Choice of: Local Quinta Guided Tour with Tasting OR Let’s Go: Vineyard Hike and Wine Tasting at a Local Quinta
Uniworld Included Shore Excursion: Guimaraes City Tour
F&WT Onboard Event: Williamson Wines Farewell Reception 5:00 – 5:30 PM
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Prices:
Prices are per person based on two people per stateroom occupancy as indicated above, and include shipboard accommodations, onboard meals, gratuities, estimated port taxes of $260 per person and subject to change, unlimited beverages of select wines, beers, and spirits, unlimited soft drinks, specialty coffee beverages and tea, complimentary Uniworld shore excursions, F&WT private events hosted by Williamson Wines, 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.
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, Uniworld’s 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.
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Please note: Cruise escorts, experts scheduled to appear and onboard programming are subject to change with or without notice.