Nestled in the northern part of Portugal, the Douro Valley is a region renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and exceptional wines. With terraced vineyards stretching across rolling ...

At Vega de Terron on the Spanish/Portuguese border we catch our first glimpse of the MS Estrela; a new ship for a new era of ...

turning the 19th-century whistle-stop into one of the most beautiful railway stations in Portugal. As we cruise towards Entre-os-Rios, I imagine life along the river in the 18th century ...

Portugal’s appeal is undeniable and it is, unsurprisingly, consistently rated as one of the best places in Europe to visit ...

Crystal has unveiled voyages for the first half of 2027 across its two-ship fleet. Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity will visit six continents and more than 170 destinations in the six-month ...

I went up to four days and became front office manager, then back to five days a week when I became manager. We won many ...

We’re hoping to see some of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Albania in a hire car over August. Is there a less-travelled road ...

For an alternative type of break on the water, winding your way inland might sound similar but it’s a vastly different ...

First stop Porto, where one of the highlights is the cruise along the Douro, Portugal’s “wine river”, the source of port wines. You can do it either on a full-day cruise aboard the vessels that depart ...

A river cruise remains the best way to reach deeper ... with two nights to explore Portugal’s magnificent second city (and to go on a guided tour of a well-known port producer).

Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise (10298 reviews) Authentic Douro Wine Tour Including Lunch and River Cruise ...