--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: db1e1563-8754-4d22-95f2-2cf607a877c6 slug: 2320256 voyage_code: None cruise_line: A-ROSA ship: A-ROSA ALVA departure_date: return_date: nights: 7 embarkation_port: Porto disembarkation_port: Porto starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T01:37:06Z --- # Douro Wine & Gusto 2027 > A-ROSA · A-ROSA ALVA · Oct 20 – 27, 2027   (7 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | A-ROSA | | **Ship** | A-ROSA ALVA | | **Duration** | 7 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Porto | | **Disembarkation Port** | Porto | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | None | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Porto **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM A mesmerising city carved in granite: in Porto (population: 238,000, or 1.7 million in the greater area) you’ll find new, exciting perspectives at every turn – whether you’re beside the steadily flowing Douro, with its six different bridges, or in the lively city quarters of this northern Portuguese metropolis. As well as the imposing buildings of light-coloured granite, the symbols of Portugal’s second-largest city include gleaming azulejo tiles adorning church walls and townhouses, which look ... ### Day 2: Porto **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 AM A mesmerising city carved in granite: in Porto (population: 238,000, or 1.7 million in the greater area) you’ll find new, exciting perspectives at every turn – whether you’re beside the steadily flowing Douro, with its six different bridges, or in the lively city quarters of this northern Portuguese metropolis. As well as the imposing buildings of light-coloured granite, the symbols of Portugal’s second-largest city include gleaming azulejo tiles adorning church walls and townhouses, which look ... ### Day 2: Regua **Arrives:** 01:00 PM · **Departs:** 02:00 PM Régua is the largest city on the banks of the Douro in this wine-growing valley. The scenery in this region is simply magical, thanks to the pristine river, which meanders past steep slate slopes and terraces clad with vines. It is such a beautiful place that the Alto Douro has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. The town played a fundamental role in the production and marketing of port wine – which was transported away by sailing boat – as early as the 18th century. If you would like ... ### Day 2: Pinhao, Portugal **Arrives:** 05:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The little town of Pinhão is located in the famous port wine region, in the area where the Douro and its surrounding landscape are at their most picturesque. It is surrounded by enchanting vineyards and the quintas that produce the wine. You can visit them from Pinhão and enjoy tours and wine tasting. To get there, you can either follow walking trails with glorious views or take a boat that also ferries visitors to interesting stretches of the river. One of the best-known walking trails takes yo... ### Day 3: Pinhao, Portugal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 01:00 PM The little town of Pinhão is located in the famous port wine region, in the area where the Douro and its surrounding landscape are at their most picturesque. It is surrounded by enchanting vineyards and the quintas that produce the wine. You can visit them from Pinhão and enjoy tours and wine tasting. To get there, you can either follow walking trails with glorious views or take a boat that also ferries visitors to interesting stretches of the river. One of the best-known walking trails takes yo... ### Day 3: Vega Terron **Arrives:** 07:00 PM · **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. ### Day 4: Vega Terron **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:01 PM 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. ### Day 4: Barca de Alva **Arrives:** 12:30 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Barca d'Alva, Portugal Cruise Port. Barca d'Alva is a village that is located in a valley found at Douro. It is near the border of Spain. ### Day 5: Barca de Alva **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:30 PM Barca d'Alva, Portugal Cruise Port. Barca d'Alva is a village that is located in a valley found at Douro. It is near the border of Spain. ### Day 5: Pinhao, Portugal **Arrives:** 06:30 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The little town of Pinhão is located in the famous port wine region, in the area where the Douro and its surrounding landscape are at their most picturesque. It is surrounded by enchanting vineyards and the quintas that produce the wine. You can visit them from Pinhão and enjoy tours and wine tasting. To get there, you can either follow walking trails with glorious views or take a boat that also ferries visitors to interesting stretches of the river. One of the best-known walking trails takes yo... ### Day 6: Pinhao, Portugal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 AM The little town of Pinhão is located in the famous port wine region, in the area where the Douro and its surrounding landscape are at their most picturesque. It is surrounded by enchanting vineyards and the quintas that produce the wine. You can visit them from Pinhão and enjoy tours and wine tasting. To get there, you can either follow walking trails with glorious views or take a boat that also ferries visitors to interesting stretches of the river. One of the best-known walking trails takes yo... ### Day 6: Regua **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 02:00 PM Régua is the largest city on the banks of the Douro in this wine-growing valley. The scenery in this region is simply magical, thanks to the pristine river, which meanders past steep slate slopes and terraces clad with vines. It is such a beautiful place that the Alto Douro has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. The town played a fundamental role in the production and marketing of port wine – which was transported away by sailing boat – as early as the 18th century. If you would like ... ### Day 6: Bitetos **Arrives:** 06:30 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Bitetos is located on Douro River as it spills into the Atlantic Ocean. ### Day 7: Bitetos **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 AM Bitetos is located on Douro River as it spills into the Atlantic Ocean. ### Day 7: Cais da Lixa **Arrives:** 08:30 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 AM ### Day 7: Porto **Arrives:** 10:30 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM A mesmerising city carved in granite: in Porto (population: 238,000, or 1.7 million in the greater area) you’ll find new, exciting perspectives at every turn – whether you’re beside the steadily flowing Douro, with its six different bridges, or in the lively city quarters of this northern Portuguese metropolis. As well as the imposing buildings of light-coloured granite, the symbols of Portugal’s second-largest city include gleaming azulejo tiles adorning church walls and townhouses, which look ... ### Day 8: Porto **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM A mesmerising city carved in granite: in Porto (population: 238,000, or 1.7 million in the greater area) you’ll find new, exciting perspectives at every turn – whether you’re beside the steadily flowing Douro, with its six different bridges, or in the lively city quarters of this northern Portuguese metropolis. As well as the imposing buildings of light-coloured granite, the symbols of Portugal’s second-largest city include gleaming azulejo tiles adorning church walls and townhouses, which look ... ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Ship Information ### A-ROSA ALVA What do you have in mind when it comes to Portugal? Spectacular cliffs, the taste of port wine or melancholic fado? Everything's right. In 2019, a new puzzle piece has been added: A-ROSA ALVA..Come aboard, discover the beauty of the Douro and have a look directly into the soul of Portugal! The port of departure and destination of our trips on the Douro is Porto. So you have plenty of opportunities to stroll through the beautiful old town, enjoy the view from Portugal's highest church tower or enjoy one of the 365 Bacalhau dishes, Portugal's favourite dried fish. And don't miss out on a trip to Salamanca in Spain, which is an UNESCO World Heritage City with its university from the 13th century. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 0 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 0.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Porto *Coordinates: 41.15, -8.61024* A mesmerising city carved in granite: in Porto (population: 238,000, or 1.7 million in the greater area) you’ll find new, exciting perspectives at every turn – whether you’re beside the steadily flowing Douro, with its six different bridges, or in the lively city quarters of this northern Portuguese metropolis. As well as the imposing buildings of light-coloured granite, the symbols of Portugal’s ... ### Regua *Coordinates: 41.1655, -7.78618* Régua is the largest city on the banks of the Douro in this wine-growing valley. The scenery in this region is simply magical, thanks to the pristine river, which meanders past steep slate slopes and terraces clad with vines. It is such a beautiful place that the Alto Douro has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. The town played a fundamental role in the production and marketing of port ... ### Pinhao, Portugal *Coordinates: 41.1909, -7.54649* The little town of Pinhão is located in the famous port wine region, in the area where the Douro and its surrounding landscape are at their most picturesque. It is surrounded by enchanting vineyards and the quintas that produce the wine. You can visit them from Pinhão and enjoy tours and wine tasting. To get there, you can either follow walking trails with glorious views or take a boat that also f... ### 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. ### Barca de Alva *Coordinates: 41.0273, -6.94049* Barca d'Alva, Portugal Cruise Port. Barca d'Alva is a village that is located in a valley found at Douro. It is near the border of Spain. ### Bitetos *Coordinates: 41.0769, -8.26713* Bitetos is located on Douro River as it spills into the Atlantic Ocean. ### Cais da Lixa ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2320256 - **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/2320256 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2320256.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2320256/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/arosa/arosa-alva/other/50111.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 01:37:06 UTC