Fascinating Towns to Visit in the Douro River Valley in Portugal

by Toccara & SamPortugal, River CruisingPosted on 4 comments

About the Douro River – Portugal’s River of Gold At 557 miles (897 km), the Douro River is one of the major rivers flowing through the Iberian Peninsula, crossing from central-northern Spain into Portugal and terminating into the Atlantic at the bustling city of Porto. With the exception of Porto and a handful of other …

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8 Reasons to Take a Douro River Cruise in Portugal with Viking

by Toccara & SamPortugal, River CruisingPosted on 4 comments

When the country of Portugal came up on our radar, it was only after a quick research session that we made the definitive decision to visit the Douro River Valley. The pictures we had seen of the area quickly sold us, and just a few months later, we were on a Douro River cruise with …

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The Grand European Tour with Viking River Cruises

by Toccara & SamAustria, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, River Cruising, SlovakiaPosted on 22 comments

Viking River Cruises offers a wide variety of cruise options in Europe, Asia, Russia, and Eygpt with tours ranging anywhere from 7 to 23 days. Because Europe has an abundance of rivers with countless small towns, there are a plethora of itinerary options including everything from exploring the heart of Germany to relaxing in the …

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