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River cruise editor Brinley Hineman visited Portugal's Douro Valley with Riviera Travel in August on the company's newest ship on the Douro, the Riviera Rose.

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Relaxation on the Douro with Riviera Travel

River cruise editor Brinley Hineman visited Portugal's Douro Valley with Riviera Travel in August on the company's newest ship on the Douro, the Riviera Rose. Photo Credit: Brinley Hineman

River cruise editor Brinley Hineman visited Portugal's Douro Valley with Riviera Travel in August on the company's newest ship on the Douro, the Riviera Rose.

The Riviera Rose's new split-level design allows natural light from a skylight to pass through the main deck and the deck below.

The Douro Valley cruise visits Casa de Mateus in Vila Real, Portugal. The first thing visitors see is this pond, which was designed to mirror the manor in the water's reflection.

Casa de Mateus, a 1744 Baroque manor, showcases a piece of Portuguese history so well preserved that exploring its grounds transports visitors back centuries.

The sun sets on Quinta de Pacheca in Cambres, Portugal.

A view of rows of grapes at Quinta da Pacheca.

A view of Porto, Portugal, from the city's cathedral.

The eight-day itinerary also included an excursion to Salamanca, Spain, featuring a visit to the Convent of San Esteban.