• Douro Marina - Douro Marina marks the beginning of the journey, located in the charming and traditional Villa Afurada.
• Torre dos Clérigos - The Clérigos Tower, designed by Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni, stands over 75 meters tall and was completed in 1763. Originally intended as a bell tower, it also served as a landmark for ships and a strategic military point. Visitors can climb 225 steps to the top for breathtaking views of Porto and Gaia.
• Ponte de Dom Luis I - This metal bridge, featuring two decks, was constructed between 1881 and 1886, linking Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia across the Douro River.
• Cais da Ribeira - A visit to Ribeira is essential. It is the city’s most beautiful and vibrant postcard, full of color, life, and history. Discover its charm!
• Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar - The Serra do Pilar Monastery, a 17th-century church, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. The church, a National Monument, is notable for its circular design, topped with a grand hemispherical vault, surrounded by a balcony and crowned by a lantern. Inside, the gilded and white carvings are remarkable. It also features a stunning cloister, also a National Monument, with a circular vault supported by 36 Ionic columns. This Mannerist monastery is unique in Portugal, with both the church and cloister having circular plans, a design borrowed from civil architecture. Its strategic location was vital during the Napoleonic invasions in 1809 and the liberal wars of 1832-33, serving as a military base. It was later converted into military barracks.
• Ponte D. Maria Pia - The D. Maria Pia Bridge, a railway structure, carried the Northern Line over the Douro River between Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. Inaugurated on November 4, 1877, and closed on June 24, 1991, it was replaced by Ponte de São João. It is considered one of engineer Gustave Eiffel’s greatest masterpieces, alongside the Garabit Viaduct. At its inauguration, it boasted the world’s largest iron arch. It has been a National Monument since 1982.
• Miradouro Reserva Natural Estuario do Douro - Spanning 66.35 hectares, the Douro Estuary Local Nature Reserve is situated on the south bank of the river’s mouth, near the fishing village of Afurada, including Cabedelo and São Paio bay, which features a salt marsh. It is renowned for the birds that reside or migrate through here, easily observed as it lies on the “East Atlantic Route” migratory path.
• Porto District - The journey concludes at the mouth of the Douro, right beside the Atlantic Ocean.

• Certified Team
• All Fees and Taxes
• WC on Board
• WiFi
• Spotify
• Bar service
• Safe

AlmaDouro was created out of a passion for the river and the city. To us, luxury is straightforward: warmth, authenticity, and meticulous attention to detail. Experience a delightful small-group Douro cruise (maximum 7 people) departing from Douro Marina, close to the fishing village of Afurada. Over approximately 2 hours, explore Porto from the river as the cruise passes under its iconic bridges and along the historic waterfronts of Ribeira and Vila Nova de Gaia. Onboard, enjoy an informal tasting of 4 premium Port wines from small Douro producers, curated with Blend.pt, accompanied by small pairings to complement each glass (not a full meal). Music, Wi-Fi, restroom facilities, and warm blankets for cooler days are provided. No crowds, no microphones — just a serene atmosphere, engaging conversation, and the beauty of Porto, the AlmaDouro way.

• Not recommended Reduced mobility

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.