Overview 

Enjoy private tastings of Port. Explore Porto’s historic Ribeira district, home to iconic rabelo boats, cutting-edge cuisine and a thriving art scene. Wind your way through the dramatic landscapes of the UNESCO-designated Douro Valley, heading ashore to visit charming quintas and meet the winemakers who operate them. In Salamanca, Spain, you’ll see the city’s famous university. Return to Portugal with a visit to the fortified village of Castelo Rodrigo and historic Guimarães. There’s no better way to discover Europe’s best-kept secret than this scenic and all-inclusive river cruise!

Inclusions 

• Flights are included for all 2021 departures. Included flights are from London Heathrow. For alternative departure points and upgrades, please call. 
• All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
• Gala Dinner
• Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks and mineral water

Excursions 

• 6 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
• Guided “Do as the Locals Do” program
• State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
• Use of Nordic walking sticks

Accomadations 

• 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the chic S.S. São Gabriel
• Beautifully appointed riverview staterooms and suites with hotel-style beds, draped in fine linens with a choice of pillows
• Free Internet and Wi-Fi access

Experiances 

• 2 countries: Portugal & Spain
• Multiple UNESCO World Heritage sites
• Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
• All transfers on arrival and departure days
• Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
• Captivating onboard local entertainment

Ship Details 

S.S. São Gabriel is the newest ship on the Douro river. Designed to embody the beautiful Douro River Valley region, this ship will offer more lavishly appointed suites than the Queen Isabel and bring the destination to life through its décor and delectable food and wine. Butler service will be added onboard, giving guests the option to dine at any time they’d like while enjoying the ship.

Dates available in August, October & November

What to Expect on Uniworld

• The Most all Inclusive 
• Uniworld provides an unmatched degree of included luxury amenities, so travelers can sit back, relax and enjoy the finer things in life.

One of a Kind Ship 

• Each of our floating boutique hotels is designed to reflect the destinations it sails through with luxe decor, custom fabricsand original art.

A Legacy of Service 

• With a crew-to-guest ratio of 2.3 to 1 and the most tenured staff on the rivers, no request is too large, no detail is too small.

Culinary Excellence 

• Our team of master chefs crafts 5-star, regionally inspired cuisine with ingredients sourced fresh from local farmers along each cruise.

Carefully Curated Experiances 

•  Onboard and onshore, no stone has been unturned in providing memorable experiences to immerse guests in their destinations.