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Douro Delights with Madrid and Lisbon Madrid → Lisbon (2026) (19 destinations)

14 days
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From Madrid to Lisbon
4.2
27 reviews
  • Traditional boats on the Douro River with bridge.
  • Vast landscape of river and vineyards.
  • Cityscape view of Porto, Portugal, along the river.
  • Panoramic view of vineyards and a river in Peso da Regua, Portugal.
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  • View of Salamanca, Spain, featuring historic buildings and a plaza.
  • Cibeles Fountain and Palace in Madrid, Spain, with a Spanish flag flying.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 200
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Madrid

    Madrid
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madrid)
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  2. Day 2

    Madrid

    Madrid
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madrid)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of the Royal Palace
    • Guided tour of Plaza Mayor
    • Welcome dinner
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
    Plaza Mayor
  3. Day 3

    Madrid

    Madrid
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madrid)

    Optional Activities

    • Madrid Food Tour - culinary tour of the capital's best food spots
    • Museo del Prado - visit the museum to admire artwork from Italian and Flemish artists including Velázquez, Goya, Raphael, Rubens and Bosch
    • Santiago Bernabéu Stadium - tour of the second largest stadium in Spain and home to Real Madrid Football Club
    Landmarks
    Museo del Prado
    Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
  4. Day 4

    Madrid to Vega de Terron

    Madrid to Vega de Terron
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Salamanca
    • Visit to the University of Salamanca
    • Visit to the House of Shells
    • Boarding of river ship MS Estrela
    • Welcome dinner
    Landmarks
    University of Salamanca
    House of Shells
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Pocinho

    Pocinho
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Côa Parque Museum - UNESCO World Heritage site with exhibitions on prehistoric rock art of the Côa Valley
    • Visit Côa Archaeological Park Rock Art at Penascosa - 4WD excursion through almond and olive groves with views of Palaeolithic engravings
    Landmarks
    Côa Parque Museum
    Côa Archaeological Park
    Penascosa
    Castelo Melhor
  6. Day 6

    Pinhão to Régua

    Pinhão to Régua
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Pinhão Railway Station
    • Visit to local quinta
    • River cruise through Douro Valley
    Landmarks
    Pinhão Railway Station
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  7. Day 7

    Régua

    Régua
    Meals
    Lunch (Signature Experience - Traditional lunch and tasting at Quinta da Pacheca with views over the Douro River and Régua. Situated in the village of Cambres in the Lamego municipality, the prestigious estate dates back to the 16th century and features 75 hectares of vineyards)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Signature Experience - Lunch at Quinta da Pacheca with tasting and views over Douro River

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Lamego - visit to Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies and tasting of Bola de Lamego
    • Visit to Palácio de Mateus near Vila Real
    Landmarks
    Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
    Palácio de Mateus
    Quinta da Pacheca
  8. Day 8

    Régua to Entre-os-Rios

    Régua to Entre-os-Rios
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Guimarães - exploration of historic city with well-preserved buildings and medieval architecture
    • Winery tour and tasting at Quinta da Aveleda - explore gardens and sample wine and cheese
    Landmarks
    Guimarães
    Quinta da Aveleda
  9. Day 9

    Entre-os-Rios to Porto

    Entre-os-Rios to Porto
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Palácio da Bolsa
    • Cocktail reception at Palácio da Bolsa
    • Traditional fado performance in the Arabian Hall

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Porto's 16th-century Old Town
    Landmarks
    Palácio da Bolsa
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  10. Day 10

    Porto

    Porto
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Optional Activities

    • Portuguese Tart Cooking Class - hands-on class to learn how to make pastéis de nata with a renowned chef, including tasting your freshly baked creation paired with Portuguese port
    • Port Tasting and Cable Car - scenic cable car ride with panoramic views of Porto, followed by a guided tour of Taylor's Port cellars (established over 300 years ago) and port wine tasting at Vila Nova de Gaia
    Landmarks
    Taylor's Port
    Vila Nova de Gaia
  11. Day 11

    Porto to Lisbon

    Porto to Lisbon
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lisbon)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Coimbra
    • Visit to Coimbra University
    Landmarks
    University of Coimbra
  12. Day 12

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Meals
    Dinner (Special dinner with fellow travellers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lisbon)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jerónimos Monastery (World Heritage-listed)
    • Pastel de Nata tasting
    • Portuguese salt cod fritters tasting
    • Special dinner with fellow travellers
    Landmarks
    Jerónimos Monastery
  13. Day 13

    Sintra

    Sintra
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lisbon)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to King Ferdinand II's Park and National Palace of Pena
    • Exploration of Sintra

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at leisure in Sintra
    • Dinner at local restaurants in Lisbon
    Landmarks
    National Palace of Pena
  14. Day 14

    Departure

    Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Madrid

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  • MS Estrela

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  • Lisbon

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    Days 11, 12, 13

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