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Sweeping views of the vineyards leading down to the Douro valley
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Portugal

A Douro River Cruise brings you face to face with deep gorges, historic vineyards and fishing villages. Stop to explore castles and villas, and sip wine produced from centuries-old traditions. Stop at historic towns along the Douro including Regua and Pinhao, then cross into Portugal’s chic Algarve coast before devouring Lisbon and Porto.

Porto Old Town, Portugal

Cruise the Douro River

Relax beside the pool, enjoy a cool drink in the lounge or take an afternoon siesta in your air-conditioned suite or cabin aboard the stunning MS Douro Serenity.
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Placio De Bolsa Staircase, Portugal

Palacio da Bolsa

Fans of Baroque-style architecture will delight in visits to Portugal’s 18th-century Palacio Anadia (Palace of the Counts), Palácio de Mateus (Mateus Palace) and Palácio da Bolsa.
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Magical Morocco

Visit cosmopolitan Casablanca, discover ancient medinas in Fez and be swept away to a luxurious desert camp in the Merzouga Dunes. Encounter stunning scenery in the Tizi n’Tichka mountains, and delight in Marrakesh's charms.
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Travel Styles

Cruise in luxury on the AmaReina river ship

European River Cruising

From the Danube or Rhine in Central Europe to the Garonne in France, the Douro River in Portugal to the Volga River in Russia, APT's luxury river cruises offer the utmost in holiday freedom.
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Tailor Made Holidays

Our Tailor Made Holidays team can create personalised, flexible itineraries using their expertise to make sure you get the very best experience from your holiday. Our expert team have curated an itinerary to extend our Douro Discovery river cruise, as well as a stand alone land tour from Porto to Lisbon.
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Trees line the waterfront, boats moored as the wide river snakes it way through the town

Porto | City Guide

Porto, Portugal's second-largest city, basks in a mellow glow and its glorious geographical position at the mouth of the Douro River flowing out to the Atlantic Ocean. Golden-roofed and historically rich, Porto has mastered modern glamour and its edgy outlook with ease. Discover traditional markets and indulge in the flaky custard tarts for which Portugal is known.

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Explore the historic town of Ronda

Travel to the mountaintop village of Ronda and embark on a guided tour of this picturesque location set above a deep gorge. Have your camera ready as you capture its awe-inspiring views.