Romance of the Douro River

The romantic splendor of the Douro River is yours to enjoy on this spectacular journey. Stay in lively Lisbon, packed with maritime legacies and historic charms; visit colorful Porto; and cruise along the revered Douro River.

Romance of the Douro River

The romantic splendor of the Douro River is yours to enjoy on this spectacular journey. Stay in lively Lisbon, packed with maritime legacies and historic charms; visit colorful Porto; and cruise along the revered Douro River.

Highlights

  • Head to Porto and stop to visit the University of Coimbra — one of Europe’s oldest universities — along with St. Michael’s Chapel and a historic ceremonial hall
  • In Vila Real, see the 18th-century Mateus Palace which delights visitors with opulent halls, quiet reflecting pools, and manicured gardens modeled after Versailles
  • Drive through the Alto Douro wine region and learn about the port industry at a local winery, enjoying a tasting of the popular drink then see a performance that showcases Portuguese culture
  • In Lamego, see the Nossa Senhora dos Remedios, an elaborate 18th-century church with a theatrical staircase where each landing of the staircase is enhanced with the famous blue-and-white Portuguese tiles
This is a shared departure operated by AHI.

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Lisbon, Portugal
Day 2: Lisbon
Day 3: Lisbon
Day 4: Lisbon
Day 5: Óbidos | Coimbra | Porto
Day 6: Porto
Day 7: Porto | Peso da Régua
Day 8: Villa Real | Barca d’Alva
Day 9: Barca d’Alva | Salamanca, Spain
Day 10: São João de Pesqueira | Pinhão
Day 11: Pinhão | Lamego | Porto
Day 12: Porto | Depart for U.S.

Host

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Steve Dworkin

Professor Emeritus of Romance Linguistics

Fun fact

I am multilingual and am an experienced traveler with an appreciation for diverse cultures.

U-M Role

My principle teaching dealt with various aspects of the history of the Spanish language in particular and the Romance languages in general and their evolution from Latin

Trip Experience

I have hosted this trip twice in the past. It is good opportunity to visit the scenic wine growing region of northern Portugal and to visit some of the towns in the area.

Waitlist Only
Sept. 13-24, 2024

Starting price

$4,895
*No single supplement

Deposit per person

$600

Countries Visited

Portugal, Spain

Activity Level

Low
Sept. 13-24, 2024

Starting price

$4,895

Deposit per person

$600

Countries Visited

Portugal, Spain

Activity Level

Low
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