Porto, Portugal
Portugal & Bordeaux River Cruise
27 day - Fly & Cruise
4 September 2025 from $17,998*pp
with Dream Maker Travel escorts
Hilary Weir & Greg Boettcher
Bordeaux, France
Lisbon, Portugal
Your dream holiday begins with an Emirates flight to Dubai with 1 night stopover, before continuing through Barcelona to Bordeaux, France.
Here you will enjoy a pre-cruise 3 night package to explore this wonderful city.
Then it’s time to board Avalon Waterways MS Artistry II for our 8 day “Bonjour Bordeaux” river cruise. See & experience châteaux, wineries & charming French villages.
Fly from Bordeaux to Porto, Portugal, where we will enjoy a 1 night pre-cruise hotel stay. Here we will board the beautiful Avalon Waterways “Alegria” for our 8 day “Vida Portugal” river cruise.
Enjoy vineyards & villages along the amazing Douro River. Then we will transfer by coach down to Lisbon, to enjoy our 4 day Lisbon package, including transfers, tours & hotel.
Stop in Dubai on the way home, with a 1 night deluxe stopover including breakfast to break the journey home.
Please note: this cruise is sold out worldwide and Hilary is holding limited staterooms. Book and confirm your cabin with a fully refundable $500pp deposit today.
Bordeaux, France
Pinhao, Portugal
Price:
$17,998 pp
twin share
Departure date:
4 September 2025
Length:
27 days
Tour type:
Fly & cruise
fully escorted group departure
Airline:
Emirates
Cruise Ship:
Avalon Waterways Artistry 11 + MS Alegria
Map & Inclusions
Inclusions:
Return early-bird Emirates airfares in Economy class on all flights (Brisbane - Dubai - Barcelona + Lisbon - Dubai - Brisbane) (upgrades available)
1 night Dubai layover with breakfast
Vueling flight Barcelona – Bordeaux
3 nights Bordeaux with breakfast, transfers & tours as per itinerary
8 days Bordeaux Avalon River Cruise on-board “Artistry 11” Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages, in a Deluxe Twin Window Stateroom Twin Share (upgrades available)
Air France flight Bordeaux - Paris - Porto (Economy class only)
1 night Porto pre-cruise with breakfast, transfers as per itinerary
8 day Portugal Avalon River Cruise on-board “Alegria” Vineyards, Villages along the Douro, in a Deluxe Twin Window Stateroom Twin Share (upgrades available)
Day transfer from Porto to Lisbon with tour
3 nights Lisbon with breakfast, transfers & tours as per itinerary
1 night Dubai stopover with breakfast & rest on way home
Fully escorted group departure
All transfers as per Detailed Itinerary
Port charges & prepaid gratuities
All meals on cruise, including; wine, beer & soft drinks with all lunches & dinners
For queries about upgrades, add-ons or single traveller pricing, talk to the Dream Maker team.
Please note: This package has been designed exclusively by Dream Maker Travel and can only be booked through us. All prices and upgrades are subject to availability at time of booking.
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Avalon Artistry II ship information
Part of Avalon's award-winning fleet of Suite Ships, the Avalon Artistry II features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that transform the living space into river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony.
With 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording you the incomparable opportunity to wake each morning to splendid passing scenery from your window-facing bed. Stretch out on your Comfort Collection bed and cruise with the world at your feet.
Onboard amenities include an alternative light dining option in the Panorama Bistro, a Fitness Center, complimentary Wi-Fi access, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, and light al fresco lunches at the Sky Bistro on the Sky Deck. A true work of art in relaxed luxury on board and amazing adventures on shore!
Avalon Alegria ship information
Explore Portugal's dazzling Douro River on Avalon's newest addition to our award-winning fleet of Suite Ships®. The Avalon AlegriaSM delights river cruisers with exceptional experiences and the elegant yet relaxed luxury you've come to expect from Avalon Waterways.
Onboard amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi access, a state-of-the-art Fitness Center, an Adventure Center with complimentary active gear, and an Avalon Adventure Host to assist with active excursions and on board fitness classes and activities.
Enjoy exceptional onboard cuisine, including Avalon Fresh® menu options, premium coffee and spirits, and versatile FlexDining venues, including the casual Panorama Bistro, al fresco Sky Grill, or elegant glass-walled Dining Room. Make yourself at home in the Club lounge with a variety of coffees, teas, cold beverages, and pastries while settling in with your pick of books, cards, and board games.
Relax and watch the world go by in our Observation Lounge for the perfect vantage point to peruse Portugal's stunning Douro Valley and vineyards. Stretch out on the Sky Deck with a swimming pool, premium lounge chairs, and shade system to relax while sailing through Portugal's most spectacular views!
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“I have lost count of the number of times Ron and I have travelled with Dream Maker Travel but it has been at the very least four or five times.
Western Canada and the Rocky Mountains with an Alaskan cruise, European River Cruise Budapest to Amsterdam with pre and post Prague and Paris (WOW what a trip that was) . Followed by China with a cruise on Yangtze River and an incredible visit to see those Terracotta Warriors.
Most recently our trip was to Japan with a week long Princess Cruise to finish off the trip. As on all previous trips with Hilary and her team, the weather was perfect and the impeccable timing of our arrival into Tokyo ensured that we experienced the magnificent splendour of all the different coloured cherry blossoms on so many cherry trees.
Through our personal experiences, I can honestly say that if you want to have your travel dreams come true, and make the most wonderful memories, join Hillary and her staff at Dream Maker Travel on one of her group tours and you will have the best travel experience possible.”
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Talk to Hilary or Tracey today about your Portugal & Bordeaux River Cruise fully escorted group departure.
Fill out the form or give us a call on 07 3343 5422
Please note: this cruise is sold out worldwide and Hilary is holding limited staterooms. Book and confirm your cabin with a fully refundable $500pp deposit today.