Chef Phillis Carey sails to Spain and Portugal with 

 

 

 

Flavors of Portugal & Spain (Vega Terron, Spain to Porto, Portugal)

 

October 24th to October 31st, 2026

 

 

Taste wines from these vineyards and discover the timeless traditions of Portuguese winemaking throughout your journey. Visit Castelo Rodrigo, the “White Village”; enjoy an immersive lunch at a quinta in Pinhão; see Lamego, one of Portugal’s most important pilgrimage sites; and marvel at a centuries-old Portuguese monastery. Historic places, unspoiled beauty and distinctive wines are yours to be enjoyed as you savor the flavors of Spain and Portugal.

 

 

Optional Pre-Cruise 3 nights in Madrid and 3 nights post-cruise in Porto for an additional charge

 

 

Depost of $400pp is required to secure your stateroom or suite.

Final payment is due on 7/19/26

 

$200pp cancellation penalty, up to 121 days prior to the cruise.

 

 

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About the Sailing

396 days to go

AmaVida

AMA Waterways

Departing Barca D'Alva on Saturday, October 24th 2026

7-night trip going to European Rivers (River Cruises)

Visiting: Barca D'Alva, Pinhao, Regua, Entre-os-Rios, Porto

Itinerary | About the Ship | Deck Plans | Ports of Call

Staterooms

Category B: B

Category B: B

Stateroom Type: Balcony

Situated on the Porto & Lisbon Decks the Outside Balcony Stateroom offers luxurious accommodation featuring a well appointed ensuite bathroom with shower and bathtub with complimentary spa-quality bath amenities. A comfortable sitting area on the outside balcony. A spacious wardrobe, in room safe and a fully stocked mini-bar within the airy sitting room. Individually controlled air conditioning ensures a calming environment, coupled with, luxurious linens upon the double bed with a french balcony view and robe and slippers to hand for ultimate comfort.

As well as a Flat screen television with local and satellite channels all staterooms have AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access.

Per Guest

Guest 1: $6,598.00

Guest 2: $6,598.00

includes all applicable taxes and fees

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Category D: D

Category D: D

Stateroom Type: Ocean View

Situated on the Douro Deck the Panoramic Window Staterooms offer accommodation featuring panoramic windows. A well appointed shower room with complimentary spa-quality bath amenities. A spacious wardrobe and in room safe and individually controlled air conditioning ensuring a calming environment, coupled with, luxurious linens upon the double bed and robe and slippers to hand for ultimate comfort.

As well as a Flat screen television with local and satellite channels all staterooms have AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access.

Per Guest

Guest 1: $4,748.00

Guest 2: $4,748.00

includes all applicable taxes and fees

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Category E: E

Category E: E

Stateroom Type: Ocean View

Situated on the Douro Deck the Panoramic Window Staterooms offer accommodation featuring panoramic windows. A well appointed shower room with complimentary spa-quality bath amenities. A spacious wardrobe and in room safe and individually controlled air conditioning ensuring a calming environment, coupled with, luxurious linens upon the double bed and robe and slippers to hand for ultimate comfort.

As well as a Flat screen television with local and satellite channels all staterooms have AmaWaterways’ exclusive Infotainment system, including complimentary Internet access.

Per Guest

Guest 1: $4,399.00

Guest 2: $4,399.00

includes all applicable taxes and fees

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Itinerary

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    Port

    Arrive

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  • Day 1

    Date 10/24/2026

    Port Barca D'Alva

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  • Day 2

    Date 10/25/2026

    Port Barca D'Alva

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  • Day 2

    Date 10/25/2026

    Port Pinhao

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  • Day 3

    Date 10/26/2026

    Port Pinhao

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  • Day 4

    Date 10/27/2026

    Port Regua

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  • Day 5

    Date 10/28/2026

    Port Regua

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  • Day 5

    Date 10/28/2026

    Port Entre-os-Rios

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  • Day 6

    Date 10/29/2026

    Port Entre-os-Rios

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  • Day 6

    Date 10/29/2026

    Port Porto

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  • Day 7

    Date 10/30/2026

    Port Porto

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  • Day 8

    Date 10/31/2026

    Port Porto

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About the AMA Waterways AmaVida

The AmaVida brings AmaWaterways’ distinctive standard of excellence to the Douro River in Portugal. This grand 102-passenger vessel features balconies in the majority of its spacious staterooms and suites, which range up to 323 sq. ft. Guests on the AmaVida will enjoy fine dining in the main dining room, plus al fresco dining for up to 32 guests. The AmaVida also features a Sun Deck swimming pool; fitness centre and spa; complimentary in-stateroom Internet access on a 42” flat-screen and ship-wide Wi-Fi.

Details and Deck Plans

Year Built 2013 Capacity 108
Year Refurbished -- Elevators 1
Registry Portugal Restaurants 2
Tonnage 0 Bars 1
Cabins 54 Pools --
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins N Theaters N
Shops N Library N
Meeting Rooms N Casino N
Spa N Disco N
Fitness Center Y Children's Program N
Internet Cafe N

Ports of Call

Barca D'Alva (Days 1, 2)

The last Portuguese village along the Douro, BARCA D'ALVA is less than 2km from the Spanish border. Overlooked by mountains on all sides, and on a placid bend in the Rio Douro, it's a curious spot - on one hand, a long-abandoned railway line and a row of elderly cottages; on the other, a sparkling quayside with huge pontoons to accommodate the large Douro cruisers which disgorge passengers for a quick souvenir hunt. A few places soak up any passing trade, including the Bago d'Ouro, an upmarket deli and restaurant with some simple river-facing rooms available. In the end, it's the drive here, from north or south, that really warrants the trip, through beautifully sculpted Douro terraces of olives and vines, with sweeping views across the hills and into the river gorge.

Pinhao (Days 2, 3)


Regua (Days 4, 5)

Backed by the Serra do Marao mountains and overlooking the wide valley of the River Douro, the peaceful town of Peso da Regua is the official centre of the Port wine growing region. From here, barrels of wine were traditionally transported to Vila Nova de Gaia in the past using wooden sailing ships called rabelos. Today, the journey is made by road using specially-adapted tankers.

Entre-os-Rios (Days 5, 6)


Porto (Days 6, 7, 8)

Porto is one of the last undiscovered European metropolises,but is increasing in popularity. This is an ancient port steeped in history and tradition. It is a highly atmospheric place that has become known for its monuments by renowned architects (Gustave Eiffel's Dona Maria Bridge, Nicolau Nasoni's Clerigos Tower, Rem Koolhaas' Casa da Musica, or Siza Vieira's Serralves Museum),