Monday, October 7, 2024 This was our last full day in Portugal. The Douro Elegance set sail early, and the soft morning sunlight, combined with partially cloudy skies, cast captivating patterns on the riverside landscape. After arriving at Folgosa Pier, we disembarked for our excursion to Vila Real. —— Cruising […]

Sunday, October 6, 2024 This morning was stress-free and relaxing. The Duoro Elegance departed from the port of Barc d’Alva heading westward down-river around 8:30 a.m. We were still in our room when the ship passed through the Pocinho Lock, which lowered us 40 feet. We breakfasted later than usual,

Saturday, October 5, 2024 We departed the ship early this morning at 8 a.m. for the two-hour drive to Salamanca. Although the weather forecast hadn’t called for it, we experienced a bit of rain. Shortly, we crossed into Spain and into a different time zone. About halfway through our scenic

Friday, October 4, 2024 At 9 a.m., we departed by motor coach for Lamego. As we left, we enjoyed lovely views of Régua and its surroundings, followed by scenic landscape as we ascended from the Douro River into the rolling hills and pastoral countryside.  ——  Régua to Lamego Landscape ——

Thursday, October 3, 2024 This morning, we disembarked from the MS Douro Elegance and set off by bus toward the historic city of Guimarães. Unfortunately, John M. wasn’t feeling well, so he decided to remain on board, allowing him to enjoy the cruise as the ship moved upriver and through

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Today, I woke up early, took a shower, and grabbed coffee and a pastry from the Coffee Station on Level 1. Jane showered and enjoyed a cup of tea in the room before we made our way to the ship’s restaurant for breakfast. At 8:45 AM,

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Today was our travel day from Lisbon to Porto, with some sightseeing along the way. We woke up early to have our luggage outside the door by 6:30 am for pick-up and transfer. Afterward, we headed downstairs to enjoy our final buffet breakfast at Dom Pedro.