In the Douro, luxury is not measured by opulence – it is measured by silence, time, and attention to detail.
Pipadouro, creator of the Vintage Wine Travel concept, presents the Pipadouro Excellence – an experience that embodies the essence of new luxury: massages on board, an invitation to pause, to find balance and harmony.

Here, the sound of the river replaces background music, and the landscape becomes the setting for a sensory ritual designed to restore and care. Each session is led by specialized therapists, in a space created to welcome the body and soothe the mind.

The luxury of slowing down – at any moment. Although it is the perfect complement to the Vintage Bed & Breakfast program – where spending the night aboard the Friendship I is already an unforgettable experience – the massage fits seamlessly into any itinerary, schedule, or occasion.

Because moments of self-care have no fixed time or place — they can unfold after a lunch among the vineyards, before sunset on deck, or simply in the quiet pause of a river journey.

Aboard, quiet luxury reveals itself in the calm of a gesture, the discretion of service, and the pleasure of time that is yours alone.

A touch of excellence. Available in 30 or 50-minute sessions, as well as in facial and rejuvenation treatments, this experience is part of the Luxury Concierge Service of the Pipadouro Excellence.
It is the balance between the refinement of a boutique hotel and the soul of a vintage boat, sailing through one of the most beautiful regions in the world.

At Pipadouro, true luxury is serenity.
And in the heart of the Douro, every touch becomes a way to make a moment last forever.