Northern Portugal’s Douro Valley is home to a wide range of cultural experiences — whether it’s hiking through pine forests, ...

Douro Azul is a Portugeuse company that has been operating cruises on the Douro River for over 17 years, blending the beauty and strength of the Douro Valley with the elegance of river cruises.

It’s the second-to-last port on our nine-day Douro Delights tour aboard APT’s newest river cruise ship ... The Douro Valley wine country.Credit: Getty Images I’m staying in one of the ...

But the Douro Valley has slipped ... Take a river cruise to explore the the region The best way of exploring the region is by boat, which is surprisingly easy to charter from most towns or hotels.

Relax in an oversized wine barrel then admire the natural beauty of this charming, old world European destination with rolling green hills and vast vineyards.

A renovated 19th-century manor house, Six Senses Douro Valley is perched on the hills ... activities – including wine and dine river cruises and wine tours with a sommelier – are available ...