--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 296f9dc5-b2e8-4ea4-bef2-17303f643196 slug: 2197826 voyage_code: None cruise_line: Riviera Travel ship: MS Douro Splendour departure_date: return_date: nights: 7 embarkation_port: Porto, Portugal disembarkation_port: Porto, Portugal starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-04T21:55:55Z --- # Douro, Porto and Salamanca River > Riviera Travel · MS Douro Splendour · Sep 13 – 20   (7 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Riviera Travel | | **Ship** | MS Douro Splendour | | **Duration** | 7 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Porto, Portugal | | **Disembarkation Port** | Porto, Portugal | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | None | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Porto, Portugal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 2: Pinhao **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Coimbra, a riverfront city in central Portugal and the country’s former capital, is home to a preserved medieval old town and the historic University of Coimbra. Built on the grounds of a former palace, the university is famed for its baroque library, the Biblioteca Joanina, and its 18th-century bell tower. In the city’s old town lies the 12th-century Romanesque cathedral Sé Velha. ### Day 3: Castelo Rodrigo **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Castle of Castelo Rodrigo is a medieval castle in the civil parish of Castelo Rodrigo in the municipality of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, district of Guarda. ### Day 4: Salamanca **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Salamanca, in northwestern Spain, is the capital of Salamanca province, part of the Castile and León region. With a history dating back to the Celtic era, it’s known for its ornate sandstone architecture and for the Universidad de Salamanca. Founded in the 1100s and a key intellectual center in the 15th-16th centuries, the university continues to add to the city’s vibrancy with its international student population. ### Day 4: Braga **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 4: Guimaraes **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Guimarães is a city in northern Portugal. It’s known for well-preserved medieval buildings like the hilltop, 10th-century Guimarães Castle, with its sweeping city views. The restored Dukes of Bragança Palace, built in the style of a French chateau, has a museum showcasing furniture, tapestries and weapons. Between the palace and the castle is the Romanesque São Miguel do Castelo Church, built in the 13th century. ### Day 5: Mateus Palace **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 6: Lamego **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Lamego is a city and municipality in the Viseu District, in the Norte Region of the Douro in northern Portugal. Located on the shores of the Balsemão River, the municipality has a population of 26,691, in an area of 165.42 km². ### Day 7: Porto, Portugal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: Porto, Portugal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Lower Deck - Standard Stern Cabin** (Code: 7) Lower Deck - Standard Stern Cabin **Middle Deck - Standard Stern** (Code: 9) Middle Deck - Standard Stern **Upper Deck - Standard Sole Occupancy** (Code: 10) Upper Deck - Standard Sole Occupancy **Standard Cabin - Middle Deck** (Code: 4) All the outside facing cabins on the MS Douro Splendour are finished to an exceptionally high standard with superior quality fittings in the most refined taste and at 14 square metres (151 square feet) these are amongst the largest on any European river cruise. Chic styling is evident throughout fro... ### Suite Cabins **Upper Deck - Superior Balcony Suite Sole Occupancy** (Code: 11) For something a little special, you may choose to upgrade to one of the Superior Balcony Suites; there are 6 available on the Upper Deck. These suites measure a substantial 19 square metres (205 square feet) for your additional comfort so you’ll really feel completely relaxed in your stylish surroun... ## Ship Information ### MS Douro Splendour If cruising is an art, then this ship has truly mastered it; constructed with the very latest technology and a strong environmental ethic in mind, yet simultaneously retaining a classic, refined elegance reminiscent of cruising from a bygone era, this five-star, fully-air-conditioned river cruiser has been purpose-built to fit the unique size limitations of the Douro’s five locks and features all the facilities you would expect in a top-class hotel and more so your cruise will be as relaxing as possible and your stay on board will be a uniquely memorable one. Accommodating just 126 guests in the most exquisite of surroundings, the ship’s spectacular design and high specification ensures this vessel feels exceptionally light and airy. The generous ratio of 3:1 guests per crew member ensures a first-class personal service plus the friendly ‘small ship’ feel so beloved of Riviera Travel cruise aficionados, enables the ever attentive crew to revel in taking care of all those little things – leaving you to simply sit back, relax and enjoy every minute of your sensational river cruise experience. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 121 | | Crew | 36 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 0.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Porto, Portugal *Coordinates: 41.15, -8.61024* ### Pinhao *Coordinates: 41.1909, -7.54649* Coimbra, a riverfront city in central Portugal and the country’s former capital, is home to a preserved medieval old town and the historic University of Coimbra. Built on the grounds of a former palace, the university is famed for its baroque library, the Biblioteca Joanina, and its 18th-century bell tower. In the city’s old town lies the 12th-century Romanesque cathedral Sé Velha. ### Castelo Rodrigo *Coordinates: 40.8946, -6.96356* The Castle of Castelo Rodrigo is a medieval castle in the civil parish of Castelo Rodrigo in the municipality of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, district of Guarda. ### Salamanca *Coordinates: 40.965, -5.66305* Salamanca, in northwestern Spain, is the capital of Salamanca province, part of the Castile and León region. With a history dating back to the Celtic era, it’s known for its ornate sandstone architecture and for the Universidad de Salamanca. Founded in the 1100s and a key intellectual center in the 15th-16th centuries, the university continues to add to the city’s vibrancy with its internatio... ### Braga *Coordinates: 41.5518, -8.4229* ### Guimaraes *Coordinates: 41.442, -8.29561* Guimarães is a city in northern Portugal. It’s known for well-preserved medieval buildings like the hilltop, 10th-century Guimarães Castle, with its sweeping city views. The restored Dukes of Bragança Palace, built in the style of a French chateau, has a museum showcasing furniture, tapestries and weapons. Between the palace and the castle is the Romanesque São Miguel do Castelo Church, buil... ### Mateus Palace ### Lamego *Coordinates: 41.0954, -7.81238* Lamego is a city and municipality in the Viseu District, in the Norte Region of the Douro in northern Portugal. Located on the shores of the Balsemão River, the municipality has a population of 26,691, in an area of 165.42 km². ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2197826 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2197826 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2197826.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2197826/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/riviera-travel/ms-douro-splendour/other/61517.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-04 21:55:55 UTC