Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions.
Videos
Viking’s Douro Ships: Built for the River of Gold
Discover what makes Viking’s Douro River ships uniquely suited to navigate Portugal’s River of Gold. Built specifically for the Douro’s winding landscape and smaller ports, Viking’s vessels feature elegant Scandinavian design, panoramic views and state‑of‑the‑art engineering.
Portuguese Language Lesson
Learn a few useful Portuguese words and phrases with Maria, your Viking tutor. Saúde!
Portuguese Crème Brûlée
Go behind the scenes with Karine to see how easy it is to make this local variation of everyone’s favorite dessert. You may want to take notes during this hands-on demonstration!
Fado, Music of Portugal
Learn about the dramatic songs of fado, born along Portugal’s waterfront. This music of passion often depicted the longing of women waiting for their men to return from sea.
History of Port Wines
Take a journey with Karine as she explores Portugal’s history of wine and gains insight into its production and the various types of port, with a local expert on hand.
Bacalhau: Portuguese or Norwegian?
Watch as chef Rui Paula shows Karine his unique nouvelle cuisine twist on bacalhau, the beloved Portuguese national dish that is based on cod, one of Norway’s national fish.