Portugal & the Douro River Cruise
April 29 - May 9, 2026
11-Days

Free airfare if you register by April 30, 2025!
$200 pp savings if you register by March 31, 2025!

Tour Overview

A symbol of Portugal’s birth and growth as a nation, the Douro has long been the country’s lifeline. Spend two nights in the cosmopolitan capital of Lisbon, Portugal with a tour showcasing the famous sights of this remarkable city. Enroute to Porto, visit the pilgrimage site of Fátima and the university town of Coimbra. Navigate a path through Portugal’s enchanting countryside while cruising along the dramatic Douro River. Terraced vineyards rise from the river banks, historic landmarks pepper the distant horizons and charming towns lay hidden in the rural hillsides. From Spain’s walled city of Salamanca to the charming baroque village of Lamego, enjoy a new perspective of Europe as you sail the along the Douro.

A valid passport is required for this trip - must not expire before November 10, 2026.

Tour Activity Level: 5 (Click here to see our Physical Activity Scale)

Tour Includes 

Transfer to and from O’Hare Airport, Roundtrip Airfare from O’Hare, 22 Meals (9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 8 dinners), Land transportation and accommodations, 7-night river cruise aboard the Emerald Radiance, Onboard activity manager, Shore excursions, Gratuities, Admissions, Luggage Handling.

Tour does not include: personal items, ETIAS (European Travel Authorization) and optional travel insurance.

GVG Tours, LLC. & Mayflower are the vendors of this trip.

Pricing

- Final payment for this trip is due by January 29, 2026 -

You will receive $200 per person Mayflower savings if registered by March 31, 2025.
The pricing below does not include the savings.

Pricing below includes Free Airfare from O’Hare if registered by April 30, 2025.

Riviera Deck (Cat. E) Emerald Stateroom - $5,509 pp double or $9,368 single
Riviera Deck (Cat. D) Emerald Stateroom - $5,755 pp double or $9,784 single
Vista Deck (Cat. C) Panorama Balcony Suite - $6,115 pp double or $10,400 single
Vista Deck (Cat. B) Panorama Balcony Suite - $6,229 pp double or $10,594 single
Visa Deck (Cat. R) Panorama Balcony Suite - $6,589 pp double or $11,204 single
Horizon (Cat. A) Panorama Balcony Suite - $7,015 pp double or $11,930 single
Horizon (Cat. P) Panorama Balcony Suite - $7,195 pp double or $12,234 single
Horizon (SA) Owner’s 1-Bedroom Suite - $7,739 pp double
Horizon (RA) Riverview Suite - $7,865 pp double

See the ship diagram below for cabin layouts.

Optional Travel Protection Plan (Tripmate) is $569 per person.

Deposit with Travel Protection Plan is $969 per person
Deposit without Travel Protection Plan is $400 per person

Pre-Trip Meeting: TBD

Cancellation Policy (based on date of cancellation):

Time of Deposit - January 28, 2026: Refund of deposit (travel protection plan is non-refundable)
January 29 - April 29, 2026: Non-refundable, you may file a claim (for a covered reason) if you have purchased the travel protection plan.