--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 461ca39f-7193-4098-a5cc-c8da26a2601f slug: 2266307 voyage_code: HGR260811T cruise_line: Viking ship: Viking Helgrim departure_date: return_date: nights: 7 embarkation_port: Lisbon disembarkation_port: Porto starting_price_usd: 4499.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T02:37:39Z --- # Portugal’s River of Gold - Lisbon to Porto > Viking · Viking Helgrim · Aug 9 – 18   (7 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Viking | | **Ship** | Viking Helgrim | | **Duration** | 7 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Lisbon | | **Disembarkation Port** | Porto | | **Starting Price** | 4,499 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | HGR260811T | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Lisbon **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. From imposing São Jorge Castle, the view encompasses the old city’s pastel-colored buildings, Tagus Estuary and Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Nearby, the National Azulejo Museum displays 5 centuries of decorative ceramic tiles. Just outside Lisbon is a string of Atlantic beaches, from Cascais to Estoril. ### Day 2: Lisbon **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. From imposing São Jorge Castle, the view encompasses the old city’s pastel-colored buildings, Tagus Estuary and Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Nearby, the National Azulejo Museum displays 5 centuries of decorative ceramic tiles. Just outside Lisbon is a string of Atlantic beaches, from Cascais to Estoril. ### Day 3: 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 4: 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. The population in 2011 was 17,131, in an area of 94.86 km² km². ### Day 4: Pinhão **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Enjoy Lisbon, then sail the Douro River from Porto to Pinhão and back again. Get details on this incredible Portugal vacation from Viking River Cruises. ### Day 5: Douro River **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 5: Barca d’Alva **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Barca d'Alva–La Fuente de San Esteban railway is a closed Iberian gauge line which connected Barca d'Alva. ### Day 6: 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 7: Pinhão **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Enjoy Lisbon, then sail the Douro River from Porto to Pinhão and back again. Get details on this incredible Portugal vacation from Viking River Cruises. ### Day 8: 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. The population in 2011 was 17,131, in an area of 94.86 km² km². ### Day 9: 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 10: 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. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $4,499 | | Balcony | $6,499 | | Suite | $7,299 | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Standard Cabin** (Code: F) Stateroom size: 155 sq ft River-view stateroom with half-height picture window Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 40" flat-screen Sony TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, ... **Standard Cabin** (Code: E) Stateroom size: 155 sq ft River-view stateroom with half-height picture window Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 40" flat-screen Sony TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, ... ### Balcony Cabins **Veranda Stateroom** (Code: A) Stateroom size: 185 sq ft River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 40" flat-screen Sony TV with infotainment system... **French Balcony** (Code: C) Stateroom size: 150 sq ft River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door to create a French balcony Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 40" flat-screen Sony TV with infotainment system fea... **French Balcony** (Code: D) Stateroom size: 150 sq ft River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door to create a French balcony Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 40" flat-screen Sony TV with infotainment system fea... **Veranda Stateroom** (Code: B) Stateroom size: 185 sq ft River-view stateroom with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opening to a full-size veranda Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary) 40" flat-screen Sony TV with infotainment system... ### Suite Cabins **Veranda Suite** (Code: AB) Suite size: 302 sq ft River-view suite with full-size veranda off the spacious, separate sitting room & floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, known as a French balcony, in the sleeping quarters Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (c... **Veranda Suite** (Code: AA) Suite size: 302 sq ft River-view suite with full-size veranda off the spacious, separate sitting room & floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, known as a French balcony, in the sleeping quarters Hotel-style bed 79 in x 63 in (with optional twin-bed configuration); luxury linens & pillows Free Wi-Fi (c... ## Ship Information ### Viking Helgrim Helgrim co-led the first recorded mission from Norway to England at the command of Harald I, King of Norway. Harald corresponded with Athelstan, King of Wessex, and the Norwegian king dispatched Helgrim and Osfrid to sail to England and deliver Harald’s gift of a fine ship. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 0 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 0.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Lisbon *Coordinates: 38.7223, -9.13934* Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. From imposing São Jorge Castle, the view encompasses the old city’s pastel-colored buildings, Tagus Estuary and Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Nearby, the National Azulejo Museum displays 5 centuries of decorative ceramic tiles. Just outside Lisbon is a string of Atlantic beaches, from Cascais to Estoril. ### 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... ### 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. The population in 2011 was 17,131, in an area of 94.86 km² km². ### Pinhão *Coordinates: 41.1909, -7.54649* Enjoy Lisbon, then sail the Douro River from Porto to Pinhão and back again. Get details on this incredible Portugal vacation from Viking River Cruises. ### Douro River ### Barca d’Alva *Coordinates: 41.0273, -6.94049* The Barca d'Alva–La Fuente de San Esteban railway is a closed Iberian gauge line which connected Barca d'Alva. ### 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... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2266307 - **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/2266307 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2266307.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2266307/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/viking/viking-helgrim/other/76789.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 02:37:39 UTC