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Douro River Cruise Review Uniworld, AmaWaterways and MORE!

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Other Β· Spring Β· 7 nightsFrom Porto

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it's one of the most relaxing River Cruises I think we've done

it's a more authentic experience more authentic yes very Charming

if you enjoy wine this is a really good cruise to take

it's the perfect river cruise to go up on the top deck put your feet up have a glass of wine and watch the world go by

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book in advance for river cruises as they sell out quickly
βœ“Consider a pre or post cruise stay in Lisbon or Porto for a fuller experience

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

River cruising might be too calm or boring for first-timers β€” Consider starting with the Rhine or Danube for more activities before trying the Douro

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Douro River cruise experience like?
QWhich cruise lines offer Douro itineraries?
QWhat are the highlights and differences compared to other European rivers?

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Douro River Cruise Review and more. | Ken's special guest is Lola Vassiliadis, owner of Cruise Holidays of Oakville and Cruise Holidays of Lawrence Park comprising 17 plus travel advisors based in Ontario, Manitoba and Nova Scotia. Lola sits down with Ken to provide some river cruising tips for viewers. Thinking about a a Douro river cruise in Portugal? Lola describes her most recent Uniworld Douro river cruise and identifies the other river cruise lines that provide this itinerary, such as AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways, Scenic Cruises and Viking river cruises. Discover why a river cruise on the Douro river in Portugal is perhaps one of the most relaxing river cruises in Europe and is ideal for wine lovers. Hear what sets the Douro river valley apart from other rivers in Europe such as the Rhine and Danube. Learn why perhaps the Douro river may not be the best choice for first time river cruisers and families. Lola provides her river cruise advice for pre- and post-extensions in Lisbon and Porto, and her recommendations. And finally, learn how a Douro river cruise compares in price to other European river cruise destinations and rivers. Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact Cruise Holidays Vacations: info@cruiseholidaysoakville.com Cruise Holidays Vacations Website: https://hookedoncruising.com Cruise Holidays of Oakville 267 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville,Ontario L6J 1H9 Phone: 905-337-2228 Email: info@cruiseholidaysoakville.com TICO# 50022739 Cruise Holidays of Lawrence Park 3332 Yonge St, Toronto, Ontario M4N 2M4 Phone: 416-486-4646 Email: info@lawrenceparkcruises.com TICO# 50022970 Image Credits: Personal Images Courtesy of George Vassiliadis Quinta Courtesy of Gilles Messian via Wikimedia Commons Lock of Carrapatelo Courtesy of Dicklyon via Wikimedia Commons Video Clips & Images Courtesy of Uniworld, AmaWaterways, Viking And Scenic Cruises. 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Special Guest, Lola Vassiliadis 01:05 Lola's overview of the Douro River cruises 01:42 Cruise Lines that sail the Douro 02:08 Douro vs the Rhine or Danube 03:11 Pre and post stays 03:57 Vineyards and wine 05:28 The tours 06:23 Highlights 07:10 Who this cruise is best suited for 07:54 Douro cruise ships 08:06 Are there locks? 08:43 Dining 09:25 Entertainment 09:53 Travel advice 12:54 Time of Year to Cruise 13:40 Uniworld Atmosphere, Dress Code, Entertainment 14:40 Price 15:28 Deals 16:24 Recommendations 17:17 Contact Lola