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Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro

Ship: Avalon Alegria   
Departure: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Nights: 7 nights
Departs: Oporto
Returns: Oporto
Prices are Avg twin share per person in AUD, include all taxes and are subject to change.
Deluxe Stateroom E 
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Deluxe Stateroom D 
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Panorama Suite B & A 
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Panorama Suite P 
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One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
7
Nights
Days at Sea
2
Sea Days
Ports
5
Ports
Countries Visted
2
Countries

  • Itinerary

    Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Oporto, Portugal Embark 5 pm
    View of Oporto, Portugal

    Oporto - aka Porto - is Portugal's second city and capital of the region. It is located in the estuary of the Douro river in northern Portugal and is considered the economic and cultural heart of the entire region. Ribeira, the historic Centre of Oporto has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Read more about Oporto, Portugal
    2 Thursday, August 27, 2026 Porto–Porto Antigo. Excursion Braga And Guimarães
    3 Friday, August 28, 2026 Regua, Portugal
    View of Regua, Portugal

    Regua, formally known as Peso da Regua, is a charming town located in the heart of Portugal's Douro Valley, renowned for its viticulture and wine production. Positioned along the Douro River, Regua serves as a central hub for the port wine industry. The town boasts a rich cultural heritage with attractions like the Douro Museum, which showcases the region's wine-making history. Read more about Regua, Portugal
    4 Saturday, August 29, 2026 Pocinho, Portugal

    Read more about Pocinho, Portugal
    5 Sunday, August 30, 2026 Salamanca, Spain
    View of Salamanca, Spain

    Salamanca, located in western Spain, is a vibrant city renowned for its stunning Renaissance architecture and prestigious university, one of the oldest in Europe. The city's historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, features magnificent landmarks such as the Plaza Mayor, the Old and New Cathedrals, and the Casa de las Conchas with its distinctive shell-adorned facade. Salamanca's University, founded in 1218, adds youthful energy and academic prestige to the city. Read more about Salamanca, Spain
    6 Monday, August 31, 2026 Ferradosa–Leverinho
    7 Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Oporto, Portugal
    View of Oporto, Portugal

    Oporto - aka Porto - is Portugal's second city and capital of the region. It is located in the estuary of the Douro river in northern Portugal and is considered the economic and cultural heart of the entire region. Ribeira, the historic Centre of Oporto has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Read more about Oporto, Portugal
    8 Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Oporto, Portugal Disembark
    View of Oporto, Portugal

    Located in the scenic estuary of the Douro River with swathes of vineyards clinging to the hills, Oporto - aka Porto - is Portugal's second largest metropolis, and one of Europe's most charismatic cities. The city is home to monuments by leading world architects from the past and the present, and some fantastic baroque carvings. Then there’s the world-famous sweet wine, and Ribeira - Its historical centre - that was awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO. Read more about Oporto, Portugal

  • Ship

    Avalon Alegria Overview

    Avalon Alegria

    Avalon Alegria – where the Douro unfolds at your doorstep.


    Avalon Alegria is a modern Suite Ship designed for relaxed, immersive cruising along Portugal’s Douro River. Carrying just over 100 guests, she offers an intimate atmosphere that feels welcoming and unhurried, perfectly suited to the valley’s vineyard-lined hills and historic riverside towns. With Avalon’s signature Panorama Suites and thoughtfully designed social spaces, Avalon Alegria places the scenery at the heart of every moment onboard.

  • Cabins

    Avalon Alegria Cabins

    Panorama Suite P

    Panorama Suite P
    Panorama Suite P on the Avalon Alegria Panorama Suite P on the Avalon Alegria

    Cabin Types

    P

    Size: 200 sq. ft. Stateroom Amenities: Comfort Collection by Avalon bull; Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers bull; Egyptian super-combed cotton linens bull; European-style duvets bull; Choice of soft or firm pillows bull; Extra blankets bull; Choice of bed configuration bull; Nightly turn-down service bull; Bedside tables with reading lamps bull; Hairdryer bull; L'Occitane bath amenities bull; Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage bull; Easy under-bed luggage storage bull; Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels bull; Alarm clock bull; Direct-dial telephone bull; Bathrobes amp; slippers bull; Well-stocked minibar bull; Complimentary bottled water bull; In-room safe bull; Individual climate control bull; Modern Finishings bull; Large mirror in bathroom

    Panorama Suite B & A

    Panorama Suite B & A
    Panorama Suite B & A on the Avalon Alegria Panorama Suite B & A on the Avalon Alegria

    Cabin Types

    B, A

    Size: 200 sq. ft. Stateroom Amenities: Comfort Collection by Avalon bull; Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers bull; Egyptian super-combed cotton linens bull; European-style duvets bull; Choice of soft or firm pillows bull; Extra blankets bull; Choice of bed configuration bull; Nightly turn-down service bull; Bedside tables with reading lamps bull; Hairdryer bull; L'Occitane bath amenities bull; Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage bull; Easy under-bed luggage storage bull; Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels bull; Alarm clock bull; Direct-dial telephone bull; Bathrobes amp; slippers bull; Well-stocked minibar bull; Complimentary bottled water bull; In-room safe bull; Individual climate control bull; Modern Finishings bull; Large mirror in bathroom

    Deluxe Stateroom D

    Deluxe Stateroom D
    Deluxe Stateroom D on the Avalon Alegria Deluxe Stateroom D on the Avalon Alegria

    Cabin Types

    D

    Size: 172 sq. ft. Stateroom Amenities: Comfort Collection by Avalon bull; Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers bull; Egyptian super-combed cotton linens bull; European-style duvets bull; Choice of soft or firm pillows bull; Extra blankets bull; Choice of bed configuration bull; Nightly turn-down service bull; Bedside tables with reading lamps bull; Hairdryer bull; L'Occitane bath amenities bull; Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage bull; Easy under-bed luggage storage bull; Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels bull; Alarm clock bull; Direct-dial telephone bull; Bathrobes amp; slippers bull; Well-stocked minibar bull; Complimentary bottled water bull; In-room safe bull; Individual climate control bull; Modern Finishings bull; Large mirror in bathroom

    Deluxe Stateroom E

    Deluxe Stateroom E
    Deluxe Stateroom E on the Avalon Alegria Deluxe Stateroom E on the Avalon Alegria

    Cabin Types

    E

    Size: 172 sq. ft. Stateroom Amenities: Comfort Collection by Avalon bull; Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers bull; Egyptian super-combed cotton linens bull; European-style duvets bull; Choice of soft or firm pillows bull; Extra blankets bull; Choice of bed configuration bull; Nightly turn-down service bull; Bedside tables with reading lamps bull; Hairdryer bull; L'Occitane bath amenities bull; Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage bull; Easy under-bed luggage storage bull; Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels bull; Alarm clock bull; Direct-dial telephone bull; Bathrobes amp; slippers bull; Well-stocked minibar bull; Complimentary bottled water bull; In-room safe bull; Individual climate control bull; Modern Finishings bull; Large mirror in bathroom

  • Deck Plans

    Avalon Alegria Deck Plans

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  • Promotions

    Current Cruise Deals for Avalon Alegria

    Avalon Waterways & Clean Cruising Club Offer

    Avalon Waterways & Clean Cruising Club Offer

    Book on an Avalon Waterways sailing and receive:
    Bonus $250 per person shipboard credit per stateroom
    PLUS
    What's included with Avalon Waterways:
    • Select Avalon Choice Excursions included (average 22 per cruise)*
    • Beer & wine with lunch & dinner
    • Complimentary Happy Hour each evening (except embarkation)
    • Wellness including Yoga, bikes in port and fitness centre onboard
    • Enriching onboard entertainment
    • Complimentary Wi-Fi
    • Port taxes & fees

    Offer ends 31 March 2026. Terms & Conditions apply.

    Avalon Waterways

    Avalon Waterways

    Everything you Want. Nothing you don't. What's included with Avalon Waterways:
    • Select Avalon Choice Excursions included (average 22 per cruise)*
    • Beer & wine with lunch & dinner
    • Complimentary Happy Hour each evening (except embarkation)
    • Wellness including Yoga, bikes in port and fitness centre onboard
    • Enriching onboard entertainment
    • Complimentary Wi-Fi
    • Gratuities included with Avalon Europe*
    • Port taxes & fees

    Terms & Conditions apply.

Cabin Availability

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Deluxe Stateroom E at the Avalon Alegria

Deluxe Stateroom E

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Deluxe Stateroom D at the Avalon Alegria

Deluxe Stateroom D

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Panorama Suite B & A at the Avalon Alegria

Panorama Suite B & A

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Panorama Suite P at the Avalon Alegria

Panorama Suite P

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  • Vida Portugal: Vineyards & Villages Along the Douro

    Cruiseline: Avalon Waterways Ship: Avalon Alegria Departure: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Nights: 7 nights Departs: Oporto Returns: Oporto

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