Viking's River of Gold Cruise: Riverboat Cruise through Douro Valley, Part 1

Overview of Viking's River of Gold Cruise
Part 1: Days 1-5
July 2023
‪@seniorsolotravel‬
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0:00 Introduction
0:29 Days 1 & 2 Airport, Hotel, and Meeting
1:28 Day 3 Lisbon Tour
3:09 Day 4 Coimbra, Coimbra University
4:50 Day 5 Mateus Palace and Gardens, Sandeman Winery, Douro River Sites
For Seniors: Viking always makes their cruises accessible to everyone. There are options for those more or less mobile. There were ramps to get on and off the boat, but I saw people that used walkers navigate them.
For Solo Travelers: It was an easy trip for a solo traveler. The dining seating allowed for connections and conversations with other passengers--you felt like you got to know everyone by the end of the cruise. Viking handles luggage, transportation, and any special requests with ease.

[@wesleyhester4284]

Thank you for this video. We are actually taking this trip this summer, your video parts, one and two were very well done and have been helpful to us.❤

[@seniorsolotravel]

I'm so glad it was helpful. That is why I started this channel---to hopefully help other travelers. Have a fabulous trip!

[@tritonsky]

Nice job with the camera work and editing.

[@seniorsolotravel]

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. Of course, I love to hear it!

[@jluvsbooks2020]

Excellent vid. I really enjoyed it.

[@seniorsolotravel]

Glad to hear it! Thanks so much for sharing your positive feedback!

[@francinepoirier3645]

Fabulous video and very informative. I very much enjoyed it. (Going on the Douro River for an 8-day cruise next May.)

[@seniorsolotravel]

I'm so glad it was helpful. Enjoy your trip through the beautiful wine country!

[@judyschmidt6867]

I enjoyed your video. We are taking this cruise in October.

[@seniorsolotravel]

Glad you enjoyed the video and have a wonderful time!

[@SteveSDees]

And we are going in November!
Thank you for these videos! They are perfect for letting us know what to expect!

[@seniorsolotravel]

@@SteveSDees Thank you for the positive feedback. I hope you enjoy your trip as much as I did!

[@SteveSDees]

@@seniorsolotravel Sooo looking forward to it!

[@pamelanurse2024]

I’m hoping to go to Portugal in May but can’t afford this cruise. Do you feel it’s safe for a retired single lady to travel alone? Any suggestions? I’ve been to 40 countries mostly alone.

[@seniorsolotravel]

Yes, I felt very safe in Portugal. Of course, you should always do a little research in any big city to make sure there aren't pockets of worry. I loved Porto, Regua, and Lemago the best--and Salamanca, Spain is close by. Although I have some more cruises planned, I'm actually leaning toward land travel these days and booking my own trip. It definitely gives you more freedom and saves money. Good luck and happy travels!