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Secrets of the Douro & Barcelona

11 days
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From Porto to Montserrat
4.1
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  • Aerial view of a city with a prominent hilltop church.
  • Map showing route from Portugal to Spain.
  • Map of Portugal and Spain highlighting a Douro River cruise between Porto and Salamanca with extension to Barcelona.
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Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Porto

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Porto after dark
    Landmarks
    Porto
  2. Day 2

    Porto to Pinhão

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full day cruising through Douro Valley
    • Portuguese cooking demonstration on board - Pastéis de Nata
    Landmarks
    Douro Valley
    Carrapatelo Lock
  3. Day 3

    Pinhão to Vega de Terrón

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Quinta do Tedo with wine tasting
    • Guided walk through vineyards at Quinta do Tedo

    Optional Activities

    • Kayak experience in Pinhão River
    • Guided active walk through the vineyards
    Landmarks
    Quinta do Tedo
    Pinhão River
  4. Day 4

    Vega de Terrón to Salamanca

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Salamanca
    • Tuna music band performance in Salamanca
    Landmarks
    Salamanca
    Plaza Mayor
    Casa de las Conchas
    Salamanca University
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  5. Day 5

    Pocinho to 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
    Landmarks
    Castelo Rodrigo
    Côa Valley Museum
  6. Day 6

    Régua to Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Rural lunch at a local Quinta with local entertainment), Dinner

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Mateus Manor House
    Landmarks
    Lamego
    Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies
    Mateus Manor House
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  7. Day 7

    Porto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Porto
    • Evening cruise through Porto

    Optional Activities

    • Guided active walk in Porto
    • Visit to Quinta da Aveleda
    • Guided bike tour to the Atlantic
    Landmarks
    Porto Cathedral
    Castelo da Foz
    Castelo do Queijo
    São Bento Railway Station
    Old Town Porto
    Quinta da Aveleda
  8. Day 8

    Porto to Barcelona

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Welcome drink with tour director and fellow guests

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Barcelona at leisure
    Landmarks
    Barcelona
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  9. Day 9

    Barcelona

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Barcelona
    • Stroll along Las Ramblas Avenue with local appetisers and tapas tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Barcelona tasting experience
    Landmarks
    La Sagrada Familia
    Casa Milà
    Las Ramblas Avenue
  10. Day 10

    Barcelona

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Montserrat Abbey visit
    Landmarks
    La Sagrada Familia
    Gothic Quarter
    Montjuïc
    Montserrat Abbey
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  11. Day 11

    Barcelona

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    September 27th, 2019
    The perfect balance of activity and relaxation!
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    June 22nd, 2019
    Traveling with the Brits and Aussies was fun and there were not too many other Americans on the trip. The food was...
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