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Based on 9 reviews
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Amazing Douro
April
Pros: Wonderful scenery, lovely people and great wines/port
Cons: Maybe more bus time than you would expect
Recommended: Yes
On balance, to see the countryside in the Douro, coach travel is necessary but on the whole it was well worth the rides to see the areas around the river.
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AmaVida the Duoro River Cruise
November
Pros: Loved the small ship experience and the intimacy of the trip. The crew and the staff were outstanding and helped you with anything you needed. Our cruise director, Luis Rivero (spelling???) was outstanding and went over and beyond the call of duty - fabulous person.
Cons: I was not aware we would be on buses so frequently. The trips at night were not scheduled so we could see the country side - that was a shame.
Recommended: Yes
We were not sure what to expect! We really enjoyed the small ship experience and would do it again in the future.
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Amavida review
August
Pros: Great tour Manager
Cons: Food and service were not up to what we have experienced on other AMA trips
Recommended: No
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Douro River
April
Pros: Everything was wonderful especially the Tawny Port wine
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Recommended: Yes
Cruise manager Mariana Santos was excellent
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Port wine cruise with extensions in Lisbon and Salamanca/Madrid
October
Pros: Beautiful scenery and weather was great in October. Cruise including going through five locks, including two of the biggest in terms of the change in water level (both over 100 feet). Local guides and AMA guide for the entire trip were exceptional.
Cons: Really none. The Madrid flamingo show was too expensive, so did not go
Recommended: Yes
Overall, an excellent value for the variety and activities
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Douro river cruise
August
Pros: Excellent tour & service
Cons: Lack of shopping time in each excursion.
Recommended: Yes
Allow more time to shop in every excursion. In Spain, due to siesta hour, should allow shopping 1st then tour or set a time to allow either or thereof.
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The Beautiful Douro
May
Pros: Beautiful ship, delicious food, all the good wine you can drink, excellent service, interesting tours
Cons: Did not like the bed configuration for two women traveling together (a woman designer would have come up with something better) and the other ships I have been on had a separate computer in the room, whereas, this ship had it integrated it into the TV.
Recommended: Yes
Had the time of our lives and would highly recommend it. The Douro is one of the most beautiful areas in Europe that I have cruised. I liked the cruising in the morning and enjoying the beautiful sights along the river and then touring in the afternoon.
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