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Spain and Portugal Delights with Douro River Cruise Barcelona → Madrid (2026)

24 days
From Barcelona to Madrid
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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

    Arrival

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Le Méridien Barcelona)
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Barcelona

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Le Méridien Barcelona)

    Included Activities

    • Before-hours visit to Casa Vicens
    • Panoramic city tour including Passeig de Gràcia and Sagrada Familia
    • Welcome dinner
    Landmarks
    Casa Vicens
    Passeig de Gràcia
    Sagrada Familia
  3. Day 3

    Barcelona to Madrid

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madrid)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Museo del Prado
    • Exploration of the museum's collection including works by Velazquez
    Landmarks
    Museo del Prado
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Madrid

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madrid)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Royal Palace
    • Guided tour of Buen Retiro Park
    • Guided tour of Plaza Mayor
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace of Madrid
    Buen Retiro Park
    Plaza Mayor
  5. Day 5

    Madrid to Córdoba

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Córdoba)

    Included Activities

    • Guided stroll through Toledo's narrow streets
    Landmarks
    Toledo Old Town
  6. Day 6

    Córdoba

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Córdoba)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Córdoba
    • Visit to Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
    • Visit to historic Jewish Quarter
    Landmarks
    Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
    Jewish Quarter of Córdoba
  7. Day 7

    Córdoba to Granada

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Granada)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to authentic Spanish olive estate with olive and olive oil sampling
    Landmarks
    Sierra Nevada
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Granada

    Meals
    Dinner (Flamenco show and tapas in a local gypsy cave)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Granada)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of World Heritage-listed Alhambra including Lion Fountain and Nasrid Palace complex
    • Flamenco show and tapas in a local gypsy cave (Signature Experience)
    Landmarks
    Alhambra
    Lion Fountain
    Nasrid Palace
  9. Day 9

    Granada to Seville

    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Seville)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Ronda
    Landmarks
    Ronda
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  10. Day 10

    Seville

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Seville)

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Royal Alcázar of Seville
    • Visit to Seville Cathedral
    • Visit to La Giralda tower
    Landmarks
    Royal Alcázar of Seville
    Seville Cathedral
    La Giralda
  11. Day 11

    Seville to Algarve

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Algarve)
    Landmarks
    Algarve Coast
  12. Day 12

    Algarve

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Algarve)

    Included Activities

    • Local boat trip to Ria Formosa National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Relax by the pool at resort
    • Spa treatment at resort
    Landmarks
    Ria Formosa National Park
  13. Day 13

    Algarve to Lisbon

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade or similar)
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Lisbon

    Meals
    Dinner (Special dinner with fellow travellers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Jerónimos Monastery (World Heritage-listed)
    • Explore Old Town Lisbon
    • Tasting of Pastel de Bacalhau
    • Visit to local bakery
    Landmarks
    Jerónimos Monastery
  15. Day 15

    Lisbon to Sintra

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Park and National Palace of Pena

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Sintra at leisure
    • Lunch at leisure in Sintra
    • Dinner at local restaurants in Lisbon
    Landmarks
    National Palace of Pena
    Serra de Sintra
  16. Day 16

    Lisbon to Porto

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Discovery of Coimbra and its university
    • Welcome dinner
    • Illuminations cruise around Porto
    Landmarks
    Coimbra
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 17

    Porto

    Meals
    Dinner (Cocktail reception and traditional fado performance)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Palácio da Bolsa
    • Cocktail reception and traditional fado performance in Arabian Hall

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Porto's 16th-century Old Town with scenic cable car ride and port wine tasting
    • Cooking demonstration at traditional restaurant
    • Active walking tour of Porto through medieval streets and Ribeira harbour quarter
    Landmarks
    Palácio da Bolsa
    Porto Old Town
    Ribeira
  18. Day 18

    Porto to Entre-os-Rios

    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • River cruise through Douro Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Guimarães tour with medieval architecture and UNESCO World Heritage Sites
    • Winery tour and tasting at Quinta da Aveleda with wine and cheese sampling
    Landmarks
    Douro Valley
    Guimarães
    Quinta da Aveleda
  19. Day 19

    Entre-os-Rios to Régua

    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional lunch and tasting at Quinta da Pacheca with Douro River views)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Douro Museum
    • Traditional lunch and tasting at Quinta da Pacheca with Douro River views
    Landmarks
    Douro Museum
    Quinta da Pacheca
    Itinerary Image 1
  20. Day 20

    Régua to Pinhão

    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • River cruise to Pinhão

    Optional Activities

    • Lamego tour with Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies and Bola de Lamego tasting
    • Visit to Palácio de Mateus near Vila Real
    Landmarks
    Lamego
    Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
    Palácio de Mateus
    Itinerary Image 1
  21. Day 21

    Pinhão

    Meals
    Dinner (Captain's farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Pinhão Railway Station
    • Visit to local quinta
    • Captain's farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    Pinhão Railway Station
  22. Day 22

    Pinhão to Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo

    Meals
    Dinner (Delectable dinner on ship)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
    • Visit to castle ruins
    • Dinner on ship
    Landmarks
    Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
  23. Day 23

    Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo to Madrid

    Accommodation
    Hotel (VP Plaza España Design (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Salamanca
    • Visit to University of Salamanca
    • Visit to House of Shells
    Landmarks
    Salamanca
    University of Salamanca
    House of Shells
  24. Day 24

    Madrid Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast
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