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Madrid & Secrets of the Douro 2026

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From Madrid to Porto
4.1
31 traveler reviews
  • View of a large cathedral building in evening light
  • Map depicting travel itinerary in Portugal and Spain around the Douro River.
  • Famous fountain and historical building with a Spanish flag.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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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 30 - 182
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Madrid

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  2. Day 2

    Madrid

    Meals
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    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Madrid including Sabatini Gardens, Royal Palace, and Gran Via
    Landmarks
    Sabatini Gardens
    Royal Palace of Madrid
    Gran Via
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  3. Day 3

    Madrid

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Royal Palace
    • Explore Retiro Park
    • Visit to Mercado de San Miguel
    • Guided Tour of Toledo (extra expense, zip line optional)
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
    Retiro Park
    Mercado de San Miguel
  4. Day 4

    Madrid to Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board Star-Ship
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  5. Day 5

    Douro Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome dinner and cocktail reception)

    Included Activities

    • Portuguese cooking demonstration on board
    Landmarks
    Douro Valley
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  6. Day 6

    Vega de Terrón

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Quinta do Tedo with wine tasting
    • Guided active walk through the vineyards
    • Kayak experience in Pinhão
    Landmarks
    Quinta do Tedo
  7. Day 7

    Salamanca

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Salamanca
    • Exploration of Plaza Mayor galleries and arcades
    • Visit to Casa de las Conchas
    • View of Salamanca University
    • Tuna music performance
    Landmarks
    Plaza Mayor
    Casa de las Conchas
    Salamanca University
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  8. Day 8

    Régua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour to Castelo Rodrigo
    • Port wine cocktail lesson on board

    Optional Activities

    • Archaeological tour by 4x4 at the Côa Valley Museum (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Castelo Rodrigo
  9. Day 9

    Lamego

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lamego
    • Visit to Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies
    • Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
    • Rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca
    • Mosaic tile painting lesson on board

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Mateus Manor House (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies
    Quinta da Pacheca
  10. Day 10

    Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell Reception & Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Porto
    • Visit to Castelo da Foz
    • Visit to Castelo do Queijo
    • Evening cruise through Porto
    • Guided active walk in Porto

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Quinta da Aveleda (extra expense)
    • Guided bike tour to the Atlantic (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Castelo da Foz
    Castelo do Queijo
  11. Day 11

    Porto Departure

    Meals
    Breakfast
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