S.S. São RafaelOn S.S. São Rafael
Roundtrip from Porto
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Day by day
8 ports on this sailing.
Arrive in Porto, the port city at the mouth of the Douro. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.
Sailings from PortoPortugal’s second city (after Lisbon), Porto gave its name to the nation’s most famous export, Port wine, and to the nation itself. Today, choose to explore Portugal on foot or by panoramic drive.
Cruises visiting PortoGet a crash course on the history of Port during your visit to the Douro Museum. Later, discover the wonders of a special town right in the gateway of the Douro Valley, Lamego. This evening, enjoy a Night Out with dinner at a local quinta.
Cruises visiting Entre-os-RiosGo medieval today at Castelo Rodrigo, both the name of a hilltop castle as well as the village that surrounds it. The view from the top is incredible and the village is a charming place to ramble, relax and replenish. Alternatively, lace up your hiking boots and unleash your inner Indiana Jones with an up-close gander at some prehistoric carvings at an archaeological park.
Cruises visiting PocinhoToday, you can visit the historic university town of Salamanca—the “Golden City”—famous for its sand-colored buildings and abundance of churches. Feel the centuries fall away as your ship winds its way through the pristine, dramatic UNESCO-protected landscapes of the Douro River Valley.
Cruises visiting Vega de Terron (Salamanca)Today is all about wine, which has been cultivated in the Douro River Valley since ancient Roman times. Partake in a choice of excursions including a tasting at a prestigious Port wine estate or a vineyard hike with a wine tasting at a local quinta.
Cruises visiting Barca d'AlvaReturn visit (first on day 2)
Explore Guimarães, the town where Portugal was born. Its well-preserved architecture and stylish young residents make it a pleasure to visit.
Cruises visiting Regua. Porto (Guimaraes)If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to Porto Airport for your flight home.
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Onboard dining, entertainment, and venues
When Portuguese navigator Vasco de Gama set sail aboard the São Gabriel in 1497, his fleet was joined by the São Rafael, a matching ship captained by his brother, Paulo de Gama. Likewise, in 2027, the new S.S. São Rafael will join the S.S. São Gabriel on the Douro River to introduce even more guests to the rich flavors and wonderous landscapes of Portugal’s famed winegrowing region.
Where you stop and how long you stay
Porto
Entre-os-Rios, Regua
Pocinho, Vega de Terron
Vega de Terron (Salamanca), Barca d'Alva
Barca d'Alva, Pinhao, Regua
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