For example, excursion choices on day two include stepping back in time in Guimarães’ historic city centre or cruising along the coast, on bike, from Porto Ribeira to the sea. The ship overnights in Porto Antigo.

On day three choices includes a visit to one of the Douro Valley’s oldest farms, with food tasting near Peso da Régua and an overnight in Pinhão.

The Avalon Alegria – like the rest of the company’s fleet of Suite Ships – will feature Panorama Suites on two full decks. Each suite has 200sqf of living space, open-air balconies and beds facing the views. In addition, the Alegria, will have a pool on the Sky Deck.

This new Suite Ship, built exclusively to sail the Douro, will have 14 Deluxe Staterooms and 37 Panorama Suites, for 102 guests and 33 crew members.

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