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Lisbon to Barcelona & Secrets of the Douro

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From Lisbon to Barcelona
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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

    Lisbon

    Lisbon

    Included Activities

    • Welcome drink with tour director and fellow guests
    Landmarks
    Rio Tejo
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  2. Day 2

    Lisbon

    Lisbon

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lisbon city centre
    • Visit to Jerónimos Monastery (World Heritage site)
    Landmarks
    Jerónimos Monastery
  3. Day 3

    Lisbon

    Lisbon

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Sintra (3 hours 30 minutes, moderate activity level)
    Landmarks
    Sintra-Vila
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Lisbon to Porto

    Lisbon to Porto
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner on board
  5. Day 5

    Porto to Pinhão

    Porto to Pinhão

    Included Activities

    • Full day cruising through Douro Valley
    • Portuguese cooking demonstration on board (Pastéis de Nata custard tarts)
    Landmarks
    Carrapatelo Lock
    Douro Valley
  6. Day 6

    Pinhão to Vega de Terrón

    Pinhão to Vega de Terrón

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Quinta do Tedo with Port wine tasting (or alternative guided walk through vineyards)

    Optional Activities

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

    Vega de Terrón to Salamanca

    Vega de Terrón to Salamanca

    Included Activities

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

    Pocinho to Régua

    Pocinho to Régua

    Included Activities

    • Tour to Castelo Rodrigo (medieval fortified village)
    • Port wine cocktail lesson on board

    Optional Activities

    • Archaeological tour by 4x4 at the Côa Valley Museum (3.5 hours, difficult/active activity level)
    Landmarks
    Castelo Rodrigo
    Côa Valley
  9. Day 9

    Régua to Porto

    Régua to Porto

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lamego
    • Visit to Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies

    Optional Activities

    • Rural lunch at a local Quinta wine estate
    • Mosaic tile painting lesson on board
    • Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
    • Visit to Mateus Manor House (2.5-3 hours, moderate activity level)
    Landmarks
    Lamego
    Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies
    Mateus Manor House
  10. Day 10

    Porto

    Porto

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Porto (coach tour)

    Optional Activities

    • Evening cruise through Porto
    • Guided active walk in Porto
    • Visit to Quinta da Aveleda (4 hours, moderate activity level)
    • Guided e-bike tour to the Atlantic (4 hours, moderate activity level)
    Landmarks
    Castelo da Foz
    Castelo do Queijo
    Porto Cathedral
    São Bento Railway Station
    Quinta da Aveleda
  11. Day 11

    Porto to Barcelona

    Porto to Barcelona

    Included Activities

    • Welcome drink with tour director and fellow guests
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Barcelona

    Barcelona

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Barcelona
    • View of La Sagrada Família (exterior)
    • View of Casa Milà (exterior)
    • Walk along Las Ramblas Avenue with local food sampling

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Barcelona tasting experience (1.5 hours, easy activity level)
    Landmarks
    La Sagrada Família
    Casa Milà
    Las Ramblas
  13. Day 13

    Barcelona

    Barcelona

    Optional Activities

    • Montserrat Abbey visit (5 hours, easy to medium activity level)
    Landmarks
    Gothic Quarter
    Montjuïc
    Montserrat Abbey
    Itinerary Image 1
  14. Day 14

    Barcelona

    Barcelona
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Would love river cruise Porto to Barcellona - is it possible?

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      We do not have a cruise that does Porto to Barcelona. The ship sailing on the 1st April 2026 is known as the Emerald Radiance.

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