Meeting the Portuguese is simply a delight. Regional fare is authentic and honest, and the locals are welcoming and passionate. Fertile riverbanks produce some of the regions fine wines, with Portugal honing fortified wine, Port for centuries whilst the Moselle Valley are known for their quality Rieslings. As you cruise this picturesque waterway see the castles that grace this region peering over the river below. In fact, on this itinerary, there’s probably a fairy-tale moment waiting just beyond the next river bend.