--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: a19d2d3c-ca06-469a-81f9-ca8223b39aea slug: 2226274 voyage_code: EFPC130626.1 cruise_line: Emerald Cruises ship: Emerald Radiance departure_date: return_date: nights: 14 embarkation_port: Porto disembarkation_port: Nice starting_price_usd: 21376.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T14:41:33Z --- # Discover the Rivers of France &Portugal from Porto > Emerald Cruises · Emerald Radiance · Jun 13 – 27   (14 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Emerald Cruises | | **Ship** | Emerald Radiance | | **Duration** | 14 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Porto | | **Disembarkation Port** | Nice | | **Starting Price** | 21,376 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | EFPC130626.1 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Porto **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors. ### Day 2: Porto **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors. ### Day 2: Pinhao **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Pinhão holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.Spectacularly located at the confluence of the Douro and Pinhão rivers, just 22 km (14 miles) upstream from Peso da Régua, the pretty town of Pinhão lies at the very heart of northern Portugal's famous Port wine-making region. ### Day 3: Pinhao **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Pinhão holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.Spectacularly located at the confluence of the Douro and Pinhão rivers, just 22 km (14 miles) upstream from Peso da Régua, the pretty town of Pinhão lies at the very heart of northern Portugal's famous Port wine-making region. ### Day 3: Vega Terron **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Vega de Terron is a Douro River cruise port in Spain and the gateway to Salamanca (Spain). Town's most distinctive feature is the fountain Chafariz dos Pretos (located close to market square). ### Day 4: Vega Terron **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Vega de Terron is a Douro River cruise port in Spain and the gateway to Salamanca (Spain). Town's most distinctive feature is the fountain Chafariz dos Pretos (located close to market square). ### 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 5: Pocinho **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Pocinho is a village in northern Portugal, located in the Vila Nova de Foz Côa Municipality. The Pocinho Dam and the River Douro are nearby. Pocinho railway station is the eastern terminus of the Douro railway line; the community developed with the arrival of the railway in 1887. ### Day 5: Regua **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Peso da Régua commonly known as Régua, is a municipality in northern Portugal, in the district of Vila Real. ### Day 6: Regua **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Peso da Régua commonly known as Régua, is a municipality in northern Portugal, in the district of Vila Real. ### Day 7: Porto **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors. ### Day 8: Porto **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors. ### Day 8: Lyon **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Lyon, the capital city in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Its center reflects 2,000 years of history from the Roman Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules, medieval and Renaissance architecture in Vieux (Old) Lyon, to the modern Confluence district on Presqu'île peninsula. Traboules, covered passageways between buildings, connect Vieux Lyon and La Croix-Rousse hill. ### Day 9: Chalon-Sur-Saône **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Chalon-sur-Saône is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department. It is the largest city in the department; however, the department capital is the smaller city of Mâcon. ### Day 10: Lyon **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Lyon, the capital city in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Its center reflects 2,000 years of history from the Roman Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules, medieval and Renaissance architecture in Vieux (Old) Lyon, to the modern Confluence district on Presqu'île peninsula. Traboules, covered passageways between buildings, connect Vieux Lyon and La Croix-Rousse hill. ### Day 11: Tournon **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Tournon-sur-Rhône is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France. ### Day 12: Viviers **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Viviers is a commune in the department of Ardèche in southern France. The administrative and religious capital of Vivarais, the town of Viviers, on the right bank of the Rhône, in southern Ardèche, retains an important heritage from its rich past, including many listed monuments ### Day 13: Avignon **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Avignon, a city in southeastern France’s Provence region, is set on the Rhône River. From 1309 to 1377, it was the seat of the Catholic popes. It remained under papal rule until becoming part of France in 1791. This legacy can be seen in the massive Palais des Papes (Popes' Palace) in the city center, which is surrounded by medieval stone ramparts ### Day 14: Arles **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Arles is a city on the Rhône River in the Provence region of southern France. It's famed for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh, which influenced the contemporary art displayed at the Fondation Vincent Van Gogh. Once a provincial capital of ancient Rome, Arles is also known for many remains from that era, including Arles Amphitheatre (les Arènes d'Arles), now hosting plays, concerts and bullfights ### Day 15: Arles **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Arles is a city on the Rhône River in the Provence region of southern France. It's famed for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh, which influenced the contemporary art displayed at the Fondation Vincent Van Gogh. Once a provincial capital of ancient Rome, Arles is also known for many remains from that era, including Arles Amphitheatre (les Arènes d'Arles), now hosting plays, concerts and bullfights ### Day 15: Nice **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Nice, capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera, sits on the pebbly shores of the Baie des Anges. Founded by the Greeks and later a retreat for 19th-century European elite, the city has also long attracted artists. Former resident Henri Matisse is honored with a career-spanning collection of paintings at Musée Matisse. Musée Marc Chagall features some of its namesake's major religious works. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $21,376 | | Suite | $24,976 | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Emerald Stateroom** (Code: D) An Emerald Stateroom is home to all the amenities you need to settle into your home-away-from-home. A great size picture window lets in the perfect amount of light, welcoming in the golden summer sunshine, or the winter sun during cooler months. Comfort is of the highest importance, so each room f... **Emerald Stateroom** (Code: E) An Emerald Stateroom is home to all the amenities you need to settle into your home-away-from-home. A great size picture window lets in the perfect amount of light, welcoming in the golden summer sunshine, or the winter sun during cooler months. Comfort is of the highest importance, so each room f... **Emerald Stateroom** (Code: F) An Emerald Stateroom is home to all the amenities you need to settle into your home-away-from-home. A great size picture window lets in the perfect amount of light, welcoming in the golden summer sunshine, or the winter sun during cooler months. Comfort is of the highest importance, so each room f... ### Suite Cabins **Panorama Balcony Suite** (Code: P) Your Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite offers everything you could possibly need throughout your cruise, and more. You’ll be surrounded by elegant décor and opulent, comfortable furnishings, as you unwind in your home-away-from-home. Relax on your balcony as the stunning landscapes pass by, and transfo... **Panorama Balcony Suite** (Code: A) Your Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite offers everything you could possibly need throughout your cruise, and more. You’ll be surrounded by elegant décor and opulent, comfortable furnishings, as you unwind in your home-away-from-home. Relax on your balcony as the stunning landscapes pass by, and transfo... **Panorama Balcony Suite** (Code: R) Your Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite offers everything you could possibly need throughout your cruise, and more. You’ll be surrounded by elegant décor and opulent, comfortable furnishings, as you unwind in your home-away-from-home. Relax on your balcony as the stunning landscapes pass by, and transfo... **Panorama Balcony Suite** (Code: C) Your Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite offers everything you could possibly need throughout your cruise, and more. You’ll be surrounded by elegant décor and opulent, comfortable furnishings, as you unwind in your home-away-from-home. Relax on your balcony as the stunning landscapes pass by, and transfo... **Panorama Balcony Suite** (Code: B) Your Emerald Panorama Balcony Suite offers everything you could possibly need throughout your cruise, and more. You’ll be surrounded by elegant décor and opulent, comfortable furnishings, as you unwind in your home-away-from-home. Relax on your balcony as the stunning landscapes pass by, and transfo... **Riverview Suite** (Code: RA) A suite unique to our Emerald Radiance Star-Ship sailing Portugal’s Douro, our two exquisite Emerald Riverview Suites are thoughtfully positioned at the back of the ship. Floor-to-ceiling windows open out onto your own private balcony which, at the simple press of a button opens up to transform it i... ## Ship Information ### Emerald Radiance New in 2017, Emerald Radiance navigates the beautiful Douro, giving guests the chance to enjoy the famous Portuguese climate and the beautiful vineyard-strewn panoramas. Emerald Radiance boasts extensive, exceptional open-air public spaces – so guests can enjoy a barbecue on the Sun Deck or take a plunge in the open-air pool. The Emerald Radiance will explore Portugal’s Douro region, navigating the eponymous river Douro. Dissecting some of Europe’s most beautiful vineyards and wine-producing villages, the river Douro evocatively stretches through beautiful backdrops on either bank. Fittingly, the bespoke Emerald Radiance has been lovingly designed and built to complement the jaw-dropping scenery unfolding before the ship’s bow. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 112 | | Crew | 37 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 292.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Porto *Coordinates: 41.15, -8.61024* Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress poten... ### Pinhao *Coordinates: 41.1909, -7.54649* Pinhão holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.Spectacularly located at the confluence of the Douro and Pinhão rivers, just 22 km (14 miles) upstream from Peso da Régua, the pretty town of Pinhão lies at the very heart of northern Portugal's famous Port wine-making region. ### Vega Terron *Coordinates: 42.7294, -6.65726* Vega de Terron is a Douro River cruise port in Spain and the gateway to Salamanca (Spain). Town's most distinctive feature is the fountain Chafariz dos Pretos (located close to market square). ### 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... ### Pocinho *Coordinates: 38.6267, -7.61257* Pocinho is a village in northern Portugal, located in the Vila Nova de Foz Côa Municipality. The Pocinho Dam and the River Douro are nearby. Pocinho railway station is the eastern terminus of the Douro railway line; the community developed with the arrival of the railway in 1887. ### Regua *Coordinates: 41.1655, -7.78618* Peso da Régua commonly known as Régua, is a municipality in northern Portugal, in the district of Vila Real. ### Lyon *Coordinates: 45.764, 4.83566* Lyon, the capital city in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Its center reflects 2,000 years of history from the Roman Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules, medieval and Renaissance architecture in Vieux (Old) Lyon, to the modern Confluence district on Presqu'île peninsula. Traboules, covered passageways between buildings, connect Vieux Lyon ... ### Chalon-Sur-Saône *Coordinates: 46.7808, 4.85395* Chalon-sur-Saône is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department. It is the largest city in the department; however, the department capital is the smaller city of Mâcon. ### Tournon *Coordinates: 45.0679, 4.83214* Tournon-sur-Rhône is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France. ### Viviers *Coordinates: 44.4803, 4.69105* Viviers is a commune in the department of Ardèche in southern France. The administrative and religious capital of Vivarais, the town of Viviers, on the right bank of the Rhône, in southern Ardèche, retains an important heritage from its rich past, including many listed monuments ### Avignon *Coordinates: 43.9493, 4.80553* Avignon, a city in southeastern France’s Provence region, is set on the Rhône River. From 1309 to 1377, it was the seat of the Catholic popes. It remained under papal rule until becoming part of France in 1791. This legacy can be seen in the massive Palais des Papes (Popes' Palace) in the city center, which is surrounded by medieval stone ramparts ### Arles *Coordinates: 43.6767, 4.6275* Arles is a city on the Rhône River in the Provence region of southern France. It's famed for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh, which influenced the contemporary art displayed at the Fondation Vincent Van Gogh. Once a provincial capital of ancient Rome, Arles is also known for many remains from that era, including Arles Amphitheatre (les Arènes d'Arles), now hosting plays, concerts and bullfig... ### Nice *Coordinates: 43.6958, 7.27156* Nice, capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera, sits on the pebbly shores of the Baie des Anges. Founded by the Greeks and later a retreat for 19th-century European elite, the city has also long attracted artists. Former resident Henri Matisse is honored with a career-spanning collection of paintings at Musée Matisse. Musée Marc Chagall features some of its namesake's majo... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2226274 - **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/2226274 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2226274.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2226274/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/emerald-cruises/emerald-radiance/other/40926.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 14:41:33 UTC