Cruising the Douro River: Viking River Cruise

Rabelo tourist boat

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Matuse Castle in the Rain

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Along the River

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Vineyard in the Douro River Valley

Vineyards, know as "Quintas" line the Douro River valley. These large estate wineries produce port wine from these vineyards. The landscape is terraced for hundreds of miles with stone walls to prevent erosion of the soil and a level place for the vines to grow.

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Bridge over the Pinhao River

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Reflection on the Douro

Across the river from Pinhao, Portugal is this hill with the terraced landscaped winery and rows of olive trees.

Olive Tree Orchard

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Pinhao, Portugal on the Douro River

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Rabelo Tourist Boat: Ferreira on the Douro River

Originally designed to transport port wine down to Porto for export, these rabelo boats now take tourists for a ride on the Douro River.

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Terrain of the Douro River Valley

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Terrain of the Douro River Valley

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