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Barcelona & Secrets of the Douro 2026

11 days
From Barcelona to Porto
4.1
31 traveler reviews

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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

    Barcelona

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Barcelona's historic streets at leisure
    • Visit local markets
    • Stroll along the coastline
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  2. Day 2

    Barcelona

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Barcelona including Park Güell
    • Visit La Sagrada Familia (external viewing)
    • See Casa Milà (external viewing)
    • Stroll Las Ramblas Avenue
    • Sample local tapas and appetisers
    Landmarks
    Park Güell
    La Sagrada Familia
    Casa Milà
    Las Ramblas Avenue
  3. Day 3

    Barcelona

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Revisit La Sagrada Familia
    • Explore the Gothic Quarter
    • Visit Montjuïc hill and gardens
    • Sample tapas at a local café
    • Dine on paella at a beachside restaurant
    • Montserrat Abbey (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    La Sagrada Familia
    Gothic Quarter
    Montjuïc
    Montserrat Abbey
  4. Day 4

    Barcelona to Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner and cocktail reception)
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Sailing through Douro Valley

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

    Included Activities

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

    Douro Valley

    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
    • Explore Plaza Mayor galleries and arcades
    • Visit Casa de las Conchas
    • See Salamanca's university
    • Tuna music band performance in Salamanca
    Landmarks
    Plaza Mayor
    Casa de las Conchas
    Salamanca University
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  8. Day 8

    Castelo Rodrigo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Tour to Castelo Rodrigo
    • Explore fortress history and local products
    • 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 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 Castelo da Foz
    • Visit Castelo do Queijo
    • 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

    Departure from Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast
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