8 Days Highlights of the Douro Valley & Salamanca - MS Riviera Rose

MS Riviera Rose

MS Riviera Rose is a beautifully crafted ship with cabins and amenities spread over four decks. This brand-new, state-of-the-art ship has been built in collaboration with our long-standing shipping partners to provide a first-class service to each and every guest. Whether you are relaxing on the Sun Deck, enjoying a drink with your fellow travellers in the bar or curling up for a good night's sleep in your spacious and well-furnished cabin, everything has been meticulously designed for your comfort.

Our restaurant offers a relaxed fine dining experience with informal seating for easy conversation with brilliant, like-minded explorers. In the Rio restaurant enjoy a more intimate dining experience and al fresco dining options. Please note: Due to low bridges, lunch and dinner service is restricted as the restaurant collapses to allow the ship to navigate safely under the bridges. Please talk to your Cruise Director to make your reservation.

The spacious cabins are spread over 3 decks, with individually controlled air-conditioning, a contemporary bathroom with a rain shower and double or twin beds. 

Designed with the very latest technology and our strong environmental values in mind, MS Riviera Rose is on track to qualify for the Gold Standard as part of the Green Award programme.

Facilities

• Air-conditioning
• Restaurant
• Atrium lounge & bar
• Sun deck with sun loungers
• Gift shop
• Fitness centre
• Laundry service
• Lift between Upper, Middle & Lower Decks
• Rio restaurant with al fresco dining option
• Splash pool

Explore Portugal - one of the oldest countries in Europe - while meandering along the beautifully tranquil Douro River. Experience Portugal's wine-making traditions and explore the country’s fascinating history.

See for yourself why the Douro Valley has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status as we sail along its picturesque riverbanks. Explore this enchanting region with an itinerary that encompasses a mixture of authentic local experiences, sightseeing and plenty of opportunity to taste Portuguese port and wine. Experience the city of Porto, where you can roam the port warehouses or visit Guimarães, the birthplace of Portugal. Enjoy free time in the quaint town of Lamego or see Mateus Palace and its iconic gardens. Visit the walled village of Castelo Rodrigo or learn about the palaeolithic rock art of the Côa Valley. Explore historic Salamanca, a UNESCO Site and one of Iberia’s oldest university towns, or the imposing fortress of Almeida. This river cruise captures the scenic beauty of the Douro Valley - ideal for wine aficionados, history buffs and architecture enthusiasts.

Highlights

• Explore the magnificent architecture in Porto's Old Town on a guided tour, and tour the birthplace of Portugal, Guimarães.
• Wander through Mateus Palace and its gardens or see Lamego's Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies church; visit the historic Castelo Rodrigo or explore the rock art at Côa Valley.
• Sample Portugal's most famous product, port, at a port wine cellar, and visit a traditional Quinta to savour the taste with a traditional lunch.
• Savour the delicious taste of moscatel wines with lunch and a wine-tasting in a traditional Quinta hosted by the Quinta owner.
• Tour Salamanca, home to one of Europe's oldest universities, with a guide and enjoy a traditional flamenco show with lunch in the city; or discover the military history of Almeida’s fortress.