Europe has an extensive wine region, very scenic and captivating. The travel enthusiasts have always felt the allure to visit this beautiful and exciting region. AMA Waterways is well aware of people\u2019s fascination with the wine region and has made wine trips an essential part of its cruises ever since the company was founded in 2002.<\/p>\n
AMA Waterways offers special wine cruises<\/strong><\/em> as \u201cIn Celebration of Wine\u201d cruises\u201d which have been quite popular for some time. The latest wine cruise<\/em> series offered by AMA is more extensive than ever with new excursions like Portugal’s Douro river cruise<\/em> and the Seine River in France. And, the cruises that have already been established will remain as before.<\/p>\n The Douro River is one of the most renowned wine rivers in Europe comparable with the Rhine, the Loire and the Mosel. The river begins in Spain where it is known as \u201cDuero\u201d, and the Ribera del Duero wine region stretches along its banks and for over 200 kilometers into Portugal where is exits out into the Atlantic Ocean from the city of Oporto. The most beautiful part of the Douro is the Portuguese stretch between Mes\u00e3o Frio and Pinh\u00e3o, where you have an awesome view of vineyards clinging to the steep terraces on either side of the river.<\/p>\n Wine lovers will have a great time aboard our luxurious Douro river cruise<\/strong> and can immerse themselves in the wine culture and traditions of one of Europe’s top grape-growing regions.\u00a0\u00a0 Cruise through one of the wildest and unexplored regions of Europe, filled with vineyards, dramatic gorges and steeply terraced hillsides. Visit the small town of Pinh\u00e3o, a Mecca for wine lovers; then travel on to the beautiful region of Tras-os-Montes and the village of Bitetos with its 11th-century monastery.<\/p>\n On our deluxe wine cruise<\/span><\/a>, you will also have insightful and entertaining lectures and discussions with renowned wine experts. You will have a wonderful time enjoying inspired wine and food pairings featuring unique regional dishes and carefully selected local wines. Sit back and savor your favorite vintage of the moment on your wine cruise<\/a> as you gaze out at the picturesque wine villages of Portugal!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Europe has an extensive wine region, very scenic and captivating. The travel enthusiasts have always felt the allure to visit this beautiful and exciting region. AMA Waterways is well aware of people\u2019s fascination with the wine region and has made … Continue reading