Douro River Cruise — Douro Queen, 7 Nights

About Douro River Cruise — Douro Queen, 7 Nights

A 7 Nights 8 Days Douro River cruise aboard the Douro Queen. Fly from Istanbul with Turkish Airlines and board the ship at the port of Vila Nova de Gaia. The ship calls at Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Caldas, Pinhão, Pocinho, and Peso da Régua in that order. Itinerary summary: Day 1 Istanbul – Vila Nova de Gaia; Day 2 Porto; Day 3 Caldas; Day 4 Pinhão; Day 5 Pocinho; Day 6 Pocinho; Day 7 Peso da Régua; Day 8 Porto – Istanbul. Cabin options: Promo Mid-Deck Outside Cabin with Panoramic Window, Standard Mid-Deck Outside Cabin with Panoramic Window, Standard Upper-Deck Aft Cabin with Private Balcony, Standard Upper-Deck Cabin with Private Balcony. The cabin supplement is added according to the cabin you select when booking. Departure date: 15 May 2027. Prices start at €2.899 per person. Included in the price: Economy-class flights from Istanbul to Porto and back with Turkish Airlines; Porto City Tour; Pinhão Train Station & Mateus Palace and Gardens Tour (with lunch & wine tasting); Castelo Rodrigo Tour; Salamanca Tour (with lunch & Flamenco Show); Lamego City Tour.

Departure Dates

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Istanbul – Vila Nova de Gaia

Flight from Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK1451 (12:50); upon arrival, transfer to Vila Nova de Gaia port, embarkation and cabin check-in. Dinner and overnight stay on board.

Day 2 — Porto

Port call at Porto. Free time ashore; optional shore excursions available for those interested. Overnight on board.

Day 3 — Caldas

The ship docks at Caldas port at 11:00. Free time ashore; optional shore excursions are organized for those interested. Overnight on board.

Day 4 — Pinhão

Stopover at Pinhão port. Free time ashore; optional shore excursions are organized for those who wish. Overnight on board.

Day 5 — Pocinho

The ship docks at Pocinho port at 20:00. Sightseeing and free time around the Twin Tower Cathedral and St. Martin's Church during the day. Overnight stay on board.

Day 6 — Pocinho

The ship docks at Pocinho port at 14:30. Free time ashore; optional shore excursions are organized for those who wish. Overnight on board.

Day 7 — Peso da Régua

Stop at the port of Peso da Régua. Free time on shore; optional land excursions are organized for those who wish. Overnight on board.

Day 8 — Porto – Istanbul

The ship arrives at Porto port at 23:30; disembarkation after breakfast. Transfer to the airport and return to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK1452.

Places to Visit

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days does the Douro River cruise with Douro Queen take?

The tour is 7 nights 8 days.

Which ports does the ship visit?

Respectively Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Caldas, Pinhão, Pocinho, Peso da Régua.

Which ship operates this tour?

Onboard Douro Queen.

Where is the departure, and how is the transportation?

Travel by Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Vila Nova de Gaia port, where embarkation takes place; the return is also by air.

What are the departure dates and how much does it cost?

Departure dates: May 15, 2027. Prices start from €2,899 per person.

What cabin types are available?

Panoramic Window Mid-Deck Outside Cabin Promo (base price), Panoramic Window Mid-Deck Outside Cabin Standard (+€100), Upper-Deck Aft Cabin with Actual Balcony Standard (+€500), Upper-Deck Cabin with Actual Balcony Standard (+€800). The difference is per person.

What is included in the price?

Economy-class airfare with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul to Porto and back to Istanbul; Porto city tour; Pinhão Train Station, Mateus Palace, and Gardens tour (with lunch and wine tasting); Castelo Rodrigo tour; Salamanca tour (with lunch and a flamenco show); Lamego city tour; Guimarães tour; welcome reception and dinner, Captain's Gala Dinner, and “Fado Show”; transfers specified in the program; Wi- Fi Internet; experienced Turkish-speaking guide service; airport and port taxes; travel health insurance.

What is not included in the price?

All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks on board; Overseas departure tax; Schengen visa.

Is a visa required?

Since the itinerary calls at ports in the Schengen area, Turkish citizens travelling with an ordinary (burgundy) passport are required to obtain a Schengen visa. As the ship leaves the Schengen area and re-enters, the visa must be multiple-entry.

Is there a Turkish-speaking guide?

Yes, Turkish-speaking tour leader service is included in the price.