Rambling vineyards and charming native farms cling to the steep sides of the Douro River Valley, creating an incomparable backdrop to one of Europe’s most unspoiled regions and to Port country—the world’s oldest demarcated wine region. Sail roundtrip from Porto, the beautiful “City of Bridges”; visit Barca d’Alva, the last Portuguese village along the Douro; and marvel at Salamanca, the UNESCO-designated “Golden City.” Taste wines from historic wineries and soak up the genuine beauty of one of Europe’s most unadulterated landscapes.
Like a blue ribbon, threading through the green Douro Valley, the River Douro carries you through some of Portugal’s most legendary landscapes. Meaning "River of Gold", the Douro River lives up to its name by revealing priceless gems along sloping vineyards and sleepy villages where rugged landscapes have been tamed for centuries to produce a bounty of wines and cuisine. Be swept away by Douro’s timeless treasures and traditions, family farms and fevered Fado music, and mouth-watering culinary creations in the world’s oldest demarcated wine region.
What is included?
• Accommodations for 8 days/7 nights on the Avalon Alegria, the newest addition to Avalon's award-winning fleet
• All meals and snacks while on board
• Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; coffee, tea, and juices with all meals; beer, wine, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
• Standard wifi in all cabins and public areas
• Olivia entertainment and programming, as well as local entertainment
• Included sightseeing tours in each port
• Gratuities to ship crew and Avalon cruise director
• Team Olivia assistance throughout
Your Ship - Avalon Alegria
Explore Portugal's dazzling Douro River on Avalon's newest addition to it’s award-winning fleet of Suite Ships. The Avalon Alegria delights river cruisers with exceptional experiences and the elegant yet relaxed luxury you've come to expect from Avalon Waterways. The Avalon Alegria certainly lives up to its name, meaning happiness, which flows from stem to stern on this 262-foot ship.
The ship features two full decks of award-winning Panorama Suites, featuring wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform your living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. The 200-square-foot Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, with Avalon's signature window-facing "Beds with a View".
Onboard amenities include complimentary wifi access, a state-of-the-art Fitness Center, an Adventure Center with complimentary active gear, and an Avalon Adventure Host to assist with active excursions, and on board fitness classes and activities. Enjoy exceptional onboard cuisine, including Avalon Fresh® menu options, premium coffee, and spirits, and versatile FlexDining venues, including the casual Panorama Bistro, al fresco Sky Grill, or elegant glass-walled Dining Room.
Make yourself at home in the Club lounge with a variety of coffees, teas, cold beverages, and pastries while settling in with your pick of books, cards, and board games. Relax and watch the world go by in the Observation Lounge for the perfect vantage point to peruse Portugal's stunning Douro Valley and vineyards. Stretch out on the Sky Deck with a swimming pool, premium lounge chairs, and shade system to relax while sailing through Portugal's most spectacular views!
Some of the features and amenities you'll enjoy onboard:
• Complimentary wifi
• Panoramic windows
• Elegant, contemporary design & décor
• Friendly, English-speaking crew and Cruise Director
• Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade awnings, game area, and premium lounges
• Covered Observation Lounge
• Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate, and premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day
• Elevator
• Bikes, walking sticks, binoculars, daypacks
• Maps for hiking, biking, and jogging routes
Dining & Drinks
• Chef-prepared onboard meals with regional cuisine and familiar favorites.
• Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients.
• Avalon Fresh® healthy cuisine options at every meal.
• Spacious, open-seating Panorama Dining Room.
• Daily breakfast buffet with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and daily a la carte specials.
• Complimentary room service for Continental breakfast.
• Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and rotating chef’s features including carving & pasta stations. Alternatively, you may dine al fresco at our Sky Grill on the Sky Deck (weather and itinerary permitting) or enjoy a light lunch in the Panorama Lounge.
• Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, and sweet treats.
• Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées, and desserts or cheese.
• Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner
• Vegetarian options at every meal, as well as vegan, low calorie, low fat, high fiber, low cholesterol, high energy, and allergy-free selections.
• Panorama Lounge & Bar with premium spirits*, cozy seating, panoramic windows, & dance floor.
• Cocktails with a view on the Sky Deck.
• Specialty coffees, espresso drinks, and beWell Essence flavored and infused water available throughout each day.
Deluxe Staterooms & Suites Amenities:
• Comfort Collection BedsSM
• Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
• Bathrobes & slippers
• Premium L'Occitane bath products
• Large bathroom featuring shower with glass door
• Flatscreen satellite TV with free movie channels
• Individual climate control and in-room safe
• Full-size closet and mirror
• Additional under-bed storage
• Well-stocked minibar
• And, much more
Douro River Portugal Lesbian River Cruise 2025 Itinerary
Date
Port
Meals
14 May
Porto, Portugal
D
15 May
Porto / Entre-os-Rios
B, L, D
16 May
Peso Da Régua
B, L, D
17 May
Pocinho, Portugal
B, L, D
18 May
Barca D'Alva / Salamanca, Spain
B, L, D
19 May
Caldas De Aregos / Amarante
B, L, D
20 May
Porto, Portugal
B, L, D
21 May
Porto, Portugal
B
Itinerary is subject to change based on river level, traffic, and locks.
Porto, Portugal Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Welcome to Portugal! Flights into Porto must arrive by 3:30 pm and guests must be on board by 5 pm. Your day in Porto is free to explore at your leisure. If you arrive early, you may drop off your luggage and choose to join an optional afternoon guided culinary tour. Experience some of Porto’s most famous sights and most delectable dishes with regional wine. Enjoy dinner and explore your riverboat on your first night on board.
Entre-os-Rios, Portugal Thursday, May 15, 2025
Portuguese Panoramas Choose from Discovery or Classic tours. With Discovery, step back in time with the walls of the Interpretation Center of the Romanesque with a fascinating introduction to its symbolism and architecture. Enjoy an excursion with an exclusive visit to one of the most iconic monasteries of the Romanesque era with entrance to a XIII century church and be enchanted by sounds of Gregorian Chant from the high choir. The Classic tour today, takes you to a world of Celtic history and the reign of Cesar Augustus where five roads diverged to form an empire with a full-day guided tour of Braga. Marvel at the magnificent castle and San Miguel church in Guimarães, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Celebrate your experience with a stop at one of the area’s many wine farms and enjoy a tasting. Sample green wine and famous pastries with stops en route to Régua.
Peso Da Régua, Portugal Friday, May 16, 2025
Pastoral Pleasures of Portugal Choose from Discovery or Classic today. With Discovery, you’ll experience life on one of the oldest farms in the Douro Valley with a personal tour by the owner of the house, including an olive oil and wine tasting.
Or take the Classic guided walking tour of the charming town of Régua. With its religious architecture, narrow streets, beautiful tiles, and stained-glass window of Casa do Douro. Continue to Lamego to visit the cathedral, followed by a delicious tasting of bola de Lamego and sparkling wine in a local pastry shop. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy free time in Pinhão to browse the artisanal markets for woven textiles, terra cotta creations, and culinary delights, or consider joining an optional excursion to learn about the Douro Valley’s “liquid gold” at a traditional olive oil mill. This evening, consider an optional excursion to enjoy an authentic Portuguese dinner hosted by the local farmers.
Pocinho, Portugal Saturday, May 17, 2025
Written in Stone
Enjoy a relaxing cruise to Pocinho for a day in the Terra Quente region. Choose from a Discovery or Classic tour. Discover Vila Nova de Foz Côa at the eastern terminal of the legendary Douro Railway line. Marvel at the amazing archaeological site along the River Côa where a wealth of remarkable prehistoric rock paintings and carvings were discovered as the most significant collection of open-air Paleolithic figurations known today. Before returning to your riverboat, enjoy a tasting of the unique wine of the region.
Or choose the Classic guided tour of Freixo de Numão, a charming village nestled between the nearby mountains. Visit a local farm for a delightful wine tasting where sustainable farming practices have recovered some of the region’s 100 original grape varieties.
Barca D’Alva, Portugal / Salamanca, Spain Sunday, May 18, 2025
Today offers two Classic tours. Join a guided tour this morning to one of the most remote villages of the country, Freixo de Espada à Cinta village in the Douro International Natural Park, home to majestic birds of prey. Or get a taste of Spain with a full-day excursion to Salamanca. This Spanish city will take your breath away with its stunning streets and squares, featuring a feast for the eyes with Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and "Plateresque" architecture. Dive into a delicious dish of the traditional Spanish delicacy, tostón asado (traditional roast suckling pig). In the afternoon you might wish to join our optional excursion to enjoy a do-it-yourself workshop to learn how to bake traditional Florinhas (Portuguese pastries).
Caldas De Aregos / Amarante Monday, May 19, 2025
Painted Tiles & Passionate Tunes
During your morning sailing, a professional painter will guide you through the process of painting an azulejos (traditional Portuguese tile) to take home a piece of Portugal’s tradition. You may alternatively join an optional excursion to 18th-century Casa de Mateus—birthplace of Mateus Rosé wine and a masterpiece of Baroque architecture. Later, join the Classic guided sightseeing of Amarante—poised against a breathtaking backdrop of the great Serra do Marão mountain and the Tâmega River, which courses through the heart of the city and assortment of houses lining the riverbanks. In the evening, feel the passion of Portugal’s soulful and stirring Fado music during a visit with local musicians on board.
Porto, Portugal Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Ancient Charm Meets Avant-Garde Choose from Classic or Active today.
With Classic, you’ll enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue your experience with a ride to the riverside city of Matosinhos and up Avenida da Boavista to admire some of the modern charms of Porto—from ancient avenues to avant-garde graffiti street art.
Or go the Active route and take a scenic bike ride to pedal through picturesque surroundings from Porto to the Atlantic Coast. In the afternoon, you may choose to join in a guided optional excursion such as a scenic canal cruise on the Aveiro (Venice of Portugal) or explore a family-owned factory to witness the Portuguese art of cork and barrel production. Or spend time strolling through Porto’s cobblestone lanes, lovely shops, and tempting tapas bars before experiencing the energy of Porto’s buzzing nightlife.
Porto, Portugal (Disembarkation) Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Disembark the ship and prepare for your flight home.
2025 Douro River Portugal All-Lesbian Cruise Rates
Category
Description
Reg. Rate US $
Early Bird US $
Availability
P - Panorama Suite Royal Deck
Located on the Royal Deck, this Panorama Suite features floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors, a Comfort Collection bed that can convert into two singles, soft and firm pillows, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, flat-screen satellite TV with movie channels, telephone, minibar, full-sized bathroom with marble counter, full shower with glass door, robes, slippers, writing desk, chair, sofa, coffee table, and full-length closets. 200 sq. ft.
$ 8,899
$ 6,899
A - Panorama Suite Sapphire Deck
Located on the Sapphire Deck, this Panorama Suite features floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors, a Comfort Collection bed that can convert into two singles, soft and firm pillows, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, flat-screen satellite TV with movie channels, telephone, minibar, full-sized bathroom with marble counter, full shower with glass door, robes, slippers, writing desk, chair, sofa, coffee table, and full-length closets. 200 sq. ft.
$ 8,799
$ 6,799
B - Panorama Suite Sapphire Deck
Located on the Sapphire Deck, this Panorama Suite features floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding glass doors, a Comfort Collection bed that can convert into two singles, soft and firm pillows, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens, flat-screen satellite TV with movie channels, telephone, minibar, full-sized bathroom with marble counter, full shower with glass door, robes, slippers, writing desk, chair, sofa, coffee table, and full-length closets. 200 sq. ft.
$ 8,699
$ 6,699
D - Deluxe Stateroom Indigo Deck
Located on the Indigo deck, this Deluxe Stateroom features small windows, a Comfort Collection bed that can convert to two single beds, soft and firm pillows, Egyptian supercombed cotton linens, flat-screen satellite TV with movie channels, telephone, minibar, full shower with glass doors, robes, slippers, writing desk and chair, and full-length closets. Windows are high on the wall and do not open. Room is below the water line. 172 sq. ft
$ 6,799
$ 5,299
E - Deluxe Stateroom Indigo Deck
Located on the Indigo deck, this Deluxe Stateroom features small windows, a Comfort Collection bed that can convert to two single beds, soft and firm pillows, Egyptian supercombed cotton linens, flat-screen satellite TV with movie channels, telephone, minibar, full shower with glass doors, robes, slippers, writing desk and chair, and full-length closets. Windows are high on the wall and do not open. Room is below the water line. 172 sq. ft
We will be offering Pre-Cruise Vacation Stretchers in Lisbon. More information will be available approximately 9 months prior to the trip.
Special Airfares
Rates: Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Pricing does not include airfare, insurance, fuel surcharge or NDA of $499 per person (subject to change) covers taxes, fees, and gratuities.
Early bird prices valid until November 15, 2024.
Availability updated weekly and is provided for informational purposes only. The accuracy is not guaranteed. Olivia & Adonis Holiday will not be held responsible for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies. It is advised for guests to check information provided on this site with an Adonis Holiday Travel Consultant.
