Uploaded July 2013 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Traditional Portuguese songs, also known as Fado, speak of life, struggle and passion. The genre originated in Portugal in the early 1800's and quickly took its place as the music of the country.
Join Viking to explore more of the culture of Portugal on a river or ocean voyage: explore.viking.com/3SJK7zS
Itineraries to discover Portuguese culture with Viking:
Portugal's River of Gold | 10-day River Voyage:
Experience the renaissance of Lisbon, newly invigorated with trending galleries and restaurants. Explore two of Iberia’s oldest university towns: Coimbra, Portugal and Salamanca, Spain. Roam the port warehouses of Porto. Enjoy traditional cuisine, wine and Fado singing. Cruise the Douro River Valley, the world’s oldest demarcated wine region and a UNESCO Site. Viking's 10-day cruisetour includes a hotel stay in Lisbon and the added bonus of a visit to Spain: explore.viking.com/3QFJUed
Trade Routes of the Middle Ages | 15-day Ocean Voyage:
Trace medieval routes of commerce during a fascinating 15-day cruise bookended by enriching overnight stays in Bergen and Barcelona. Explore three of Europe’s most picturesque cities: Amsterdam, Bruges and Paris. Call on England from the historic ports of Portsmouth and Falmouth and admire the neoclassical gems of the wine-making city of Porto. Explore Málaga, gateway to Granada’s stunning Alhambra palace, and view the splendid Roman ruins of Cartagena: explore.viking.com/3G33mN9
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Viking provides destination-focused voyages on oceans, rivers and lakes around the world:
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Traditional Portuguese songs, also known as Fado, speak of life, struggle and passion. The genre originated in Portugal in the early 1800's and quickly took its place as the music of the country.
Join Viking to explore more of the culture of Portugal on a river or ocean voyage: explore.viking.com/3SJK7zS
Itineraries to discover Portuguese culture with Viking:
Portugal's River of Gold | 10-day River Voyage:
Experience the renaissance of Lisbon, newly invigorated with trending galleries and restaurants. Explore two of Iberia’s oldest university towns: Coimbra, Portugal and Salamanca, Spain. Roam the port warehouses of Porto. Enjoy traditional cuisine, wine and Fado singing. Cruise the Douro River Valley, the world’s oldest demarcated wine region and a UNESCO Site. Viking's 10-day cruisetour includes a hotel stay in Lisbon and the added bonus of a visit to Spain: explore.viking.com/3QFJUed
Trade Routes of the Middle Ages | 15-day Ocean Voyage:
Trace medieval routes of commerce during a fascinating 15-day cruise bookended by enriching overnight stays in Bergen and Barcelona. Explore three of Europe’s most picturesque cities: Amsterdam, Bruges and Paris. Call on England from the historic ports of Portsmouth and Falmouth and admire the neoclassical gems of the wine-making city of Porto. Explore Málaga, gateway to Granada’s stunning Alhambra palace, and view the splendid Roman ruins of Cartagena: explore.viking.com/3G33mN9
#RiverCruise #EuropeanTravel #DouroRiverCruise #WineTravel
_____________________________________________
Connect with Viking:
• Subscribe to Viking on YouTube: explore.viking.com/YouTube
• Facebook: explore.viking.com/Facebook
• Instagram: explore.viking.com/Instagram
• X: explore.viking.com/X
Viking provides destination-focused voyages on oceans, rivers and lakes around the world:
• River Voyages: explore.viking.com/Rivers
• Ocean Voyages: explore.viking.com/Oceans
• Expeditions: explore.viking.com/Expeditions
