Douro Discovery: A Family River Cruise In Portugal

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Tauck tours is offering new family Douro river cruise.  A 7-night adventure designed for enriching family travel celebrates the Age of Discovery during two nights in Lisbon, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Porto and 5 nights cruising on the Douro River.

Make History A Family Affair

Lisbon- See where the world’s first explorers set sail on a two-night stay in Lisbon that includes visits to historic monuments, museums & a palace.

Porto- Embark your riverboat in Porto, decorated in blue storytelling tiles, inspiring with Harry Potter influences, and inviting with sightseeing rides on a 19th- century tram & funicular railway.

Douro River Valley- Cruise through the oldest wine making region in the world, where prehistoric artists created rock art, Romans planted vines in the 2nd century and monasteries, castles and quintas date back ti the Middle Ages.

Share Adventures Onboard And Ashore

Families of every age and generations can explore Portuguese ports of call from Lisbon and Porto to Pinhao and Peso Da Regua on shared adventures that are fun for everyone to do together:

  • Explore Lisbon landmarks on a guided tour
  • Ride the rails back in time in Porto, sightseeing by tram and funicular
  • Hike or bicycle through picturesque vineyards and visit the Douro Museum
  • Enjoy onboard fun with parties, games and a pool on the Sun Deck as you cruise the Douro River with like-minded family travelers.

A New Riverboat Built For Cruising The Douro

Purpose built for cruising to historic quintas and villages along the golden Douro River from coastal Porto to the Spanish border, our newly built riverboat offers spacious accommodations for just 84 guests, with 12 300-sq.-ft suites plus more 225-sq.-ft. cabins, to maximize the onboard experience in every way. Add a small pool atop the Sun Deck, lounge and dining venues, plus built-in amenities designed to delight, and experience the advantages of a riverboat truly inspired by the destination.

New Tauck Tours 2019

Family river cruising on the Douro is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our comprehensive Douro guide covers all the highlights in Exploring The Douro, Plus Lisbon & Madrid with Tauck.

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Sue Lobo
Sue Lobo is a four-time Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist (2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026) and Senior Travel Advisor at Atlas Travel Center, one of the most decorated travel agencies in the United States. With more than 35 years of experience in the travel industry, Sue has planned, booked, and personally accompanied trips for thousands of clients — from first-time cruisers to seasoned luxury travelers who have circled the globe multiple times. Sue's areas of deep expertise include ocean and river cruising, European tours, group travel coordination, luxury travel, honeymoon planning, and family vacation design. She is a CLIA-certified cruise specialist and works within an agency that holds IATA and ARC accreditation and maintains an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. Over her career, Sue has been involved in more than 30,000 bookings and has personally coordinated over 200 travel groups — from faith-based group cruises and HBCU alumni trips to women's retreats, family reunions, and corporate incentive travel. What sets Sue apart is not just the credentials — it is the firsthand experience behind them. Sue has personally traveled to more than 20 countries across three continents, including Cuba, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and throughout Europe. She has sailed on dozens of cruise ships across nearly every major line, walked the river cruise routes she recommends, and eaten at the restaurants she suggests to clients. Her recommendations come from personal experience, not brochures. In addition to advising clients, Sue writes extensively about travel for The Traveler's Atlas blog — covering everything from cruise line comparisons and overtourism trends to destination guides and practical travel tips. Her writing is grounded in the same expertise she brings to every client conversation: honest, specific, and built on decades of real-world travel experience. Sue is based in the United States and available to help travelers plan cruises, European tours, group trips, river cruises, honeymoons, family vacations, and more. To work with Sue, contact Atlas Travel Center at atlastravelweb.com.