Cruise itinerary
10-Night Europe Cruise from Porto
10 nights · Europe · 7 ports of call
10-night Europe cruise aboard Emerald Radiance, departing Porto and calling at Pinhão, Vega de Terrón, Salamanca, Pocinho, Régua and Madrid.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Emerald Radiance
- Cruise line
- Emerald Cruises
- Duration
- 10 nights
- Region
- Europe · Southern Europe · Douro
- Departs
- Porto
- Returns
- Madrid
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Porto
Portugal's second city, climbing the granite hillsides above the Douro as it nears the Atlantic. It gives port wine its name; the riverside Ribeira district, the Dom Luís I iron bridge and the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia define the waterfront.
- Ribeira district
- Dom Luís I Bridge
- Port wine cellars
- Day2
Porto
Portugal's second city, climbing the granite hillsides above the Douro as it nears the Atlantic. It gives port wine its name; the riverside Ribeira district, the Dom Luís I iron bridge and the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia define the waterfront.
- Ribeira district
- Dom Luís I Bridge
- Port wine cellars
Pinhão
A small riverside town in the heart of Portugal's Douro Valley, the world's oldest demarcated wine region. Terraced vineyards rise steeply from the water on every side, and the historic railway station is lined with hand-painted azulejo tile panels.
- Douro vineyards
- Azulejo station
- Port wine quintas
- Day3
Pinhão
A small riverside town in the heart of Portugal's Douro Valley, the world's oldest demarcated wine region. Terraced vineyards rise steeply from the water on every side, and the historic railway station is lined with hand-painted azulejo tile panels.
- Douro vineyards
- Azulejo station
- Port wine quintas
Vega de Terrón
A tiny river quay on the Duero in western Spain, near the Portuguese border, serving as the turnaround point for Douro Valley cruises. It sits amid the terraced vineyards and granite uplands of the Arribes region, with the walled town of Salamanca reached by road.
- Douro vineyards
- Salamanca day trip
- Arribes gorge
- Day4
Vega de Terrón
A tiny river quay on the Duero in western Spain, near the Portuguese border, serving as the turnaround point for Douro Valley cruises. It sits amid the terraced vineyards and granite uplands of the Arribes region, with the walled town of Salamanca reached by road.
- Douro vineyards
- Salamanca day trip
- Arribes gorge
Salamanca
- Day5
Pocinho
A small terminal in Portugal's Upper Douro, deep in the terraced wine country of the river valley. It serves the vineyards that produce port wine, the rock-art site at Foz Côa and the quiet villages stepping down to the water.
- Douro vineyards
- Côa rock art
- Terraced slopes
Régua
A small town on the Douro River in northern Portugal, deep in the terraced vineyards of the port-wine country. River vessels moor here to reach hilltop quintas and wine estates, with the steep, schist-walled valley rising on both banks.
- Douro vineyards
- Port-wine quintas
- Terraced hillsides
- Day6
Régua
A small town on the Douro River in northern Portugal, deep in the terraced vineyards of the port-wine country. River vessels moor here to reach hilltop quintas and wine estates, with the steep, schist-walled valley rising on both banks.
- Douro vineyards
- Port-wine quintas
- Terraced hillsides
- Day7
Porto
Portugal's second city, climbing the granite hillsides above the Douro as it nears the Atlantic. It gives port wine its name; the riverside Ribeira district, the Dom Luís I iron bridge and the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia define the waterfront.
- Ribeira district
- Dom Luís I Bridge
- Port wine cellars
- Day8
Porto
Portugal's second city, climbing the granite hillsides above the Douro as it nears the Atlantic. It gives port wine its name; the riverside Ribeira district, the Dom Luís I iron bridge and the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia define the waterfront.
- Ribeira district
- Dom Luís I Bridge
- Port wine cellars
Madrid
The capital of Spain, set high on the central plateau and reached overland from the Atlantic ports. It is known for the Prado and Reina Sofía art museums, the grand Royal Palace, and the lawns and ponds of Retiro Park at its heart.
- Prado Museum
- Royal Palace
- Retiro Park
- Day9
Madrid
The capital of Spain, set high on the central plateau and reached overland from the Atlantic ports. It is known for the Prado and Reina Sofía art museums, the grand Royal Palace, and the lawns and ponds of Retiro Park at its heart.
- Prado Museum
- Royal Palace
- Retiro Park
- Day10
Madrid
The capital of Spain, set high on the central plateau and reached overland from the Atlantic ports. It is known for the Prado and Reina Sofía art museums, the grand Royal Palace, and the lawns and ponds of Retiro Park at its heart.
- Prado Museum
- Royal Palace
- Retiro Park
- Day11
Madrid
The capital of Spain, set high on the central plateau and reached overland from the Atlantic ports. It is known for the Prado and Reina Sofía art museums, the grand Royal Palace, and the lawns and ponds of Retiro Park at its heart.
- Prado Museum
- Royal Palace
- Retiro Park
Upcoming departures
- 27 Jun 2026
- 8 Aug 2026
- 24 Jul 2027
- 16 Oct 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
10-Night Europe Cruise from Porto FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 10-night Europe cruise calls at Porto, Pinhão, Vega de Terrón, Salamanca, Pocinho, Régua and Madrid.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Porto and ends in Madrid.
How long is this cruise?
10 nights aboard Emerald Radiance.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 27 Jun 2026, 8 Aug 2026, 24 Jul 2027 and 16 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.