Tours
KGAY Travel Presents...
Lisbon plus Douro River Cruise
June 19–29, 2027
Explore the Best of Portugal
10 nights • 30 Guests
Join us to explore the best of Portugal starting off 3 nights in Lisbon.. One full day of tours, Plus a city tour in Lisbon and one day on your own. Then we all get on a bus traveling north to Porto. Where we will join our luxury river boat. On the drive north we will have some tour stops and a lunch stop on your own. We will have our own tours on board for our group exclusively. Plus dine as a group too. Where we will be approx 1/3 of the ship. Tours in Lisbon exclusively for us.
June 19 – 22, 2027
3 nights Pre Cruise
Lisbon Intercontinental Hotel or similar
Includes daily breakfast and welcome reception at the hotel
Some Tours included
June 22 – 29, 2027
7 nights AmaWaterways AmaDouro
ITINERARY:
DAY 1: LISBON
DAY 2: LISBON
DAY3: LISBON
DAY 4: LISBON/VILA NOVA DE GAIA (PORTO)
DAY 5: PORTO/REGUA
DAY 6: REGUA/VERGA TERRON
DAY 7: VERGA TERRON/BARCA D’ALVA POCINHO
DAY 8: POCINHO/PINHAO
DAY 9: PINHAO/REGUA/VILA NOVA DE GAIA (PORTO)
DAY 10: VILA NOVA DE GAIA (PORTO)/AFURADA
DAY11: PORTO/DISEMBARKATION
Touring Program Highlights
Day 1 — Arrive Lisbon
Arrive in Lisbon and meet your local transfer representative, who will whisk you away to your hotel. The balance of the day is free time to start exploring this beautiful city.
Meet your fellow guests at a welcome gathering in the early evening, at approximately 5:30pm. (Welcome Reception)
Day 2 — Lisbon
Breakfast at your hotel and half day city tour of lisbon. The rest of the day on your own.
Day 3 — Lisbon
After your included breakfast, meet your guides to start a panoramic trip in Lisbon, exploring the highlights of the city. One of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Lisbon stretches across several hills along the Tagus River. On your escorted tour, you’ll see Belém Tower, a fortified 4-story tower made of limestone, and visit the late Gothic Jerónimos Monastery, the burial place of many Portuguese kings and heroes. You will also taste a typical Portuguese pastry, Pastéis de Belém, before going to Discoveries Monument, built in honor of Portugal’s greatest maritime explorers.
Following your tour, you have the afternoon and evening to explore independently. Lunch and dinner are on your own today. (Breakfast)
Day 4 — Lisbon/Vila Nova de Gaia (Porto)
After breakfast, we depart the hotel, bound for Porto.
Along the way we stop at a wine estate, where you will visit the vineyards, the cellar, and the distillery, and enjoy the lovely wines of this property along with a delicious locally-sourced lunch. Following lunch, sit back, relax and enjoy the rest of the journey to Porto.
Upon arrival to Porto later this afternoon. we will board the 5-Star AmaSintra, your home for the next seven nights.
Tonight, we gather on board to meet the attentive crew of the ship. And after a delicious dinner, enjoy the first of your Brand g signature entertainers in the ship’s lounge.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 — Vila Nova de Gaia (Porto)/Regua
After your first delicious breakfast and while you linger over another coffee, you can really start to unwind as we leave the city skyline far behind. Head up on deck to appreciate the changing landscape as the river weaves its way between the lush hillsides; from the first morning on board, it’s very apparent that the Douro is one of Europe’s most photogenic river valleys.
Midday, we arrive to the small town of Régua. This tranquil village offers an authentic slice of Douro River life. Indulge in a traditional Portuguese lunch with your fellow travelers at a local quinta – a country estate – for a truly authentic culinary experience. In the afternoon, visit the Baroque-style Palacio de Mateus and its gardens. Inside the house, you’ll see interesting furnishings, paintings and a ceiling of intricately carved wood. The gardens here are considered some of the most beautiful in Portugal.
Tonight, back on board, enjoy dinner and another night with your Brand g Signature Entertainers. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 — Regua/Vega Terro
This morning, enjoy another leisurely morning on board.
One of the benefits of life aboard a river cruise is the sheer sense of relaxation it brings; our elegant ship slips its moorings during breakfast, after which there is plenty of time for a spot of pampering in the on-board spa, or to simply watch the seamless changing of the riverbank scenery passing by from the comfort of a cozy seat in the lounge or on the top deck. We’re in port wine territory, where the lush hillsides have largely given way to a patterned landscape of terraced vineyards. Inland from the Atlantic, the climate has changed, too; it’s noticeably warmer and drier, while the area has a Mediterranean appearance with orangey, earthy colors replacing verdant greens.
This afternoon, following lunch, we visit Castelo Rodrigo, a delightful 12th-century walled village tucked away in the picturesque highland ranges bordering Spain. Its church was a resting place on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela and it is said that Saint Francis himself stayed here. The views are simply stupendous, stretching across almost-deserted ochre hillsides. You can also opt to hike up to the village should you wish a more active exploration.
After, we return to the ship, where you can share stories of the day over a cocktail and dinner before another rousing night of entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7 — Vega Terron/Barca d'Alva/Pocinho
Today we visit historic Salamanca, one of the many UNESCO World Heritage Sites on this journey, regarded by many Spaniards as their nation’s most beautiful city.
Founded by the Romans, who erected its 389-yard-long bridge, Salamanca is mostly built from local sandstone that emanates a gorgeous rose-coloured glow in the sunlight. Perched on a hill on a bend in the serene River Tormes, the city is a picture of tranquility; but its history is turbulent, having been successively fought over by Hannibal, the Moors, then the Duke of Wellington and Napoleon.
Salamanca is dominated by its two cathedrals and its university. Founded in 1218, the university is the oldest in Spain and was one of the civilized world’s most important seats of study for over 400 years. The Spanish Inquisition’s records are still kept here, and as early as the 16th century it boasted some 12,000 students. Seeing its immaculately preserved lecture halls with their vaulted ceilings, it’s easy to conjure an image of Christopher Columbus addressing the learned men of the day, or legal experts constructing the international laws that originate here.
On arrival in Salamanca, you will have an opportunity to step back in time to the Middle Ages during your escorted tour, which includes the city’s elegant university buildings, the New Cathedral, the intriguingly decorated House of Shells and Plaza Mayor.
Following our tour, we return to our 5-star vessel for dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 8 — Pocinho/Pinhão
Spend time soaking up the beauty of the Douro River as you cruise to Pinhão. Be treated to an exclusive lunch at Quinta da Avessada, where you’ll enjoy an authentic and traditional dining experience complete with entertainment. Quinta da Avessada is also a fascinating interactive museum commemorating the history and culture of wine in the Alto Douro region, so you’ll have fun discovering all the various stages of wine production as well as doing plenty of tasting. Savor the flavors of Portugal’s renowned fortified wine, Vinho do Porto, made exclusively in the Douro Valley. Head to a local quinta for your authentic Port-wine tasting experience and enjoy the sweet nectar of this fascinating region.
Later, we return to the ship for cocktails, dinner and another night of Brand g Signature Entertainment.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 9 — Pinhão/Regua/Vila Nova de Gaia (Porto)
This morning after breakfast, we take a short drive to historic Lamego, home to one of the most important pilgrimage sites in all of Portugal, where you’ll go to the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies). The shrine features a staircase of nearly 700 steps, beautifully decorated with white and blue tiles, which the more active adventurer will want to climb on a guided hike. Concluding both tours, you will have the opportunity to sample local traditional specialties, such as bôlas de Lamego, bread filled with smoked ham; presunto, a type of dry-cured ham; and Espumante, a Portuguese sparkling wine.
After, enjoy a breathtaking afternoon of scenery as we sail back to Porto, where we will overnight. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 10 — Vila Nova de Gaia (Porto)/Afurada
Today, following breakfast, we set out on a tour of Porto.
The colorful city of Porto blends the best of old and new, which you’ll discover on an escorted tour of the historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This tour includes the Cathedral, one of the city’s oldest monuments, and the São Bento Railway Station, known for its blue and white tile panels depicting scenes from Portuguese history. If you prefer to get more active, you can go on a guided hike.
In the afternoon, you’ll also enjoy a tasting of Port, Portugal’s most renowned contribution to the world of wine. In the evening, relax on board during scenic cruise to Afurada, a magical fishing village, where you can explore during your free time.
This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner on board. Afterwards, settle into the lounge to enjoy a final performance from your Brand g Signature Entertainers and reflect on the splendors of the remarkable River Douro – over a glass of port, of course! (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 11 — Porto/Disembarkation
Disembarkation
This morning, the crew bids you farewell before you disembark with memories of one of the most beautiful and unspoiled corners of Europe. (Breakfast)
The Ship — AmaDouro
AmaDouro features spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms, most of which include balconies to take in views of the breathtaking hills and terraced vineyards along the river. The ship also features a massage room, fitness room, sun-deck, swimming pool and a gift shop, as well as the culinary delights of the Main Restaurant, where you’ll be able to sample the region’s famous Port wine.
Staterooms also include: unlimited wifi; Entertainment-On-Demand, featuring movies, music and English-language TV stations; climate-controlled air conditioning; and an in-room safe. AmaDouro Panoramic Lounge is a stylish and inviting space to enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail along with our nightly entertainment.
Deck Plans
What is Included
- All gourmet meals onboard Breakfast, Lunch,
- Dinner, Plus Afternoon tea and more.
- Free flowing red and white wine from the local regions, beer or soft drinks with lunch and dinner.
- Complimentary Sip and Sail cocktail happy hour offerings 5 nights pre dinner.
- Captain’s Welcome Champagne Reception and Gala
- Dinner and Captain’s Farewell reception and gala dinners. Several will be themed
- Complimentary coffee,tea, ice-water, and iced-tea included all day. Cappuccino, latte and espresso free of charge during meals
- Transfer to hotel in Lisbon and off the ship to either a hotel or airport
- Daily English speaking excursions
- Cruise Director
- Fitness center
- Heated Pool
- WiFi included
- Bottle Water in the rooms
- Tips are included
What is Not Included
- Flights to and from the trip
- Can purchase alcohol package
- Additional tipping
Prices
Suite 323 sq ft with Step out balcony. $9899. per person
A. 215 sq ft with Step out balcony. $8499. per person
B. 215 sq ft with Step out balcony. $7999. per person
D. 161 sq ft with Panoramic window. $6999 per person
E. 161 sq ft with Panoramic window. $6499. per person
Contact us for solo occupancy prices
Extras Charges to be prepaid
Port taxes and fees $280 per person
Gratuities $245 per person
Deposit of 10%
2nd Payment of 20% June 2, 2026
3rd Payment of 20% Nov 2, 2026
4th Payment of 20% Jan 2, 2027
Final Payment of 30% March 2, 2027
Can be canceled until June 2
$100 fee per person.
After June 2nd 100% penalty of what ever paid.
Transfers to another person is available until 95 days out.
Tours Subject to change due to weather or other issues that may happen.