Voyage Overview
Embarkation
Porto (Oporto)
Disembarkation
Porto (Oporto)
Destination Highlight
Porto (Oporto), Portugal's second largest city, is full of interest, and the district it heads offers the visitor plenty to see. Along the coast, there are resorts like the cosmopolitan beach of Espinho, busy ports like Matosinhos, with splendid seafood, or traditional fishing towns like Póvoa de Varzim, and there is also an animated casino. Charming Amarante has 17th century mansions overlooking the river and is famous for a sweet egg pastries called "papos de anjo" (angel bellies). In Vila Nova de Gaia, there are lodges where Port wine is blended and aged and where tasting are offered, or visitors may take a river cruise along the Douro. The whole district is filled with prosperous towns, but there are also many calm roads with wonderful views over the river and a rugged and still unspoilt coastline.
About the Ship
Portugal and Spain continue to grow in popularity for travelers seeking unforgettable experiences in Europe – and a brand-new river cruise ship available to carry on with even more of the spectacular Douro River cruises. With spacious staterooms offering breathtaking views of Port Country, exquisite onboard cuisine, and the included amenities the guests have grown to love, the exceptional AmaSintra will debut in Portugal in 2025.