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Madrid to Lisbon & Secrets of the Douro 2026

14 days
From Madrid to Lisbon
4.1
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Madrid

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  2. Day 2

    Madrid

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

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

    Madrid

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Royal Palace, official residence of the Spanish royal family
    • Explore Retiro Park with its ornamental gardens, monuments, and scenic lake
    • Visit Mercado de San Miguel historical gastronomic market
    • Guided Tour of Toledo with optional zip line (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
    Retiro Park
    Mercado de San Miguel
  4. Day 4

    Madrid to Porto

    Meals
    Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Porto to Pinhão

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

    Included Activities

    • Full day sailing through UNESCO World Heritage-listed Douro Valley

    Optional Activities

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

    Pinhão to Vega de Terrón

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Quinta do Tedo with wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Guided walk through local vineyards
    • Kayak experience in Pinhão
    Landmarks
    Quinta do Tedo
  7. Day 7

    Vega de Terrón to Salamanca

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Salamanca including Plaza Mayor, Casa de las Conchas, and the university

    Optional Activities

    • Tuna music band performance in Salamanca
    Landmarks
    Plaza Mayor
    Casa de las Conchas
    Salamanca University
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Pocinho to Régua

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour to Castelo Rodrigo with local history and products

    Optional Activities

    • Port wine cocktail lesson on board
    • Archaeological tour by 4x4 at the Côa Valley Museum (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Castelo Rodrigo
  9. Day 9

    Régua

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lamego and Our Lady of Remedies Sanctuary
    • Rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca

    Optional Activities

    • Walk down the 686 steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
    • Mosaic tile painting lesson on board
    • Visit to Mateus Manor House (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Lamego
    Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies
    Quinta da Pacheca
  10. Day 10

    Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Porto including Castelo da Foz and Castelo do Queijo

    Optional Activities

    • Guided active walk in Porto
    • Evening cruise through Porto
    • 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 to Lisbon

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Stop in Nazaré for traditional fishing culture experience
    • Stop in Óbidos to explore medieval town
    Landmarks
    Nazaré
    Óbidos
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Lisbon

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lisbon city centre including Belém and Jerónimos Monastery
    Landmarks
    Jerónimos Monastery
    Belém
  13. Day 13

    Lisbon

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Sintra (extra expense)
  14. Day 14

    Lisbon

    Meals
    Breakfast
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    September 27th, 2019
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