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Spain and Portugal Delights with Douro River Cruise Madrid → Barcelona (2026)

24 days
From Madrid to Barcelona
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 1 - 200
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Madrid

    Madrid
    Accommodation
    Hotel (VP Plaza España Design (or similar))
  2. Day 2

    Madrid to Salamanca to Vega de Terrón

    Madrid to Salamanca to Vega de Terrón
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Salamanca
    • Visit University of Salamanca
    • Visit House of Shells
    • Welcome dinner on board
    Landmarks
    University of Salamanca
    House of Shells
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo to Pinhão

    Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo to Pinhão
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
    • Visit castle ruins
    • River cruise to Pinhão
    Landmarks
    Castle ruins of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Pinhão to Régua

    Pinhão to Régua
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pinhão Railway Station
    • Visit local quinta
    • River cruise through Douro Valley to Régua
    Landmarks
    Pinhão Railway Station
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Régua

    Régua
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional lunch and wine tasting at Quinta da Pacheca with views over Douro River and Régua at prestigious 16th-century estate with 75 hectares of vineyards)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Signature Experience - Lunch at Quinta da Pacheca with wine tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Freedom of Choice - Guided tour of Lamego with visit to Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies and tasting of local specialty Bola de Lamego
    • Freedom of Choice - Visit Palácio de Mateus near Vila Real, an 18th-century palace featured on Mateus Rosé wine labels
    Landmarks
    Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
    Palácio de Mateus
    Quinta da Pacheca
  6. Day 6

    Régua to Entre-os-Rios

    Régua to Entre-os-Rios
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • River cruise to Entre-os-Rios

    Optional Activities

    • Freedom of Choice - Guided tour of Guimarães with exploration of medieval architecture in the UNESCO World Heritage city centre
    • Freedom of Choice - Winery tour and tasting at Quinta da Aveleda, a family business producing Vinho Verde wine since the 1870s, including garden exploration and wine and cheese sampling
    Landmarks
    Guimarães Historic Centre
    Quinta da Aveleda
  7. Day 7

    Entre-os-Rios to Porto

    Entre-os-Rios to Porto
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Palácio da Bolsa
    • Cocktail reception and traditional fado performance in the Arabian Hall

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Porto's 16th-century Old Town
    Landmarks
    Palácio da Bolsa
    Porto Old Town
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Porto

    Porto
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Morning sightseeing activity (Freedom of Choice selection)

    Optional Activities

    • Portuguese Tart Cooking Class - hands-on class making pastéis de nata with a renowned chef, includes tasting freshly baked tarts with Portuguese port
    • Port Tasting and Cable Car - scenic cable car ride with panoramic city views, guided tour of Taylor's Port cellars (300-year-old facility), and port wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Taylor's Port Cellars
    Vila Nova de Gaia
  9. Day 9

    Porto to Coimbra to Lisbon

    Porto to Coimbra to Lisbon
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sofitel Lisbon Liberade)

    Included Activities

    • Visit University of Coimbra
    • Tour Coimbra medieval city
    Landmarks
    University of Coimbra
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  10. Day 10

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Meals
    Dinner (Special dinner with fellow travelers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sofitel Lisbon Liberade)

    Included Activities

    • Tasting of Pastel de Bacalhau
    • Visit to local bakery
    • Explore Old Town
    • Visit Jerónimos Monastery
    • Special dinner with fellow travelers
    Landmarks
    Jerónimos Monastery
  11. Day 11

    Sintra to Lisbon

    Sintra to Lisbon
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sofitel Lisbon Liberade)

    Included Activities

    • Visit National Palace of Pena
    • Free time to explore Sintra
    • Coastal drive back to Lisbon

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at leisure in Sintra
    • Dinner at local restaurant in Lisbon
    Landmarks
    National Palace of Pena
    Serra de Sintra
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 12

    Lisbon to Algarve

    Lisbon to Algarve
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pine Cliffs Resort Algarve)
  13. Day 13

    Algarve

    Algarve
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pine Cliffs Resort Algarve)

    Included Activities

    • Local boat trip through Ria Formosa National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Spa treatment at resort
    Landmarks
    Ria Formosa National Park
  14. Day 14

    Algarve to Seville

    Algarve to Seville
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Seville)
    Itinerary Image 1
  15. Day 15

    Seville

    Seville
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Seville)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Royal Alcázar of Seville
    • Visit Seville Cathedral
    • Visit La Giralda tower
    Landmarks
    Royal Alcázar of Seville
    Seville Cathedral
    La Giralda
  16. Day 16

    Seville to Ronda to Granada

    Seville to Ronda to Granada
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Granada)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Ronda
    Landmarks
    Ronda
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 17

    Granada

    Granada
    Meals
    Dinner (Flamenco show with tapas in local gypsy cave)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Granada)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Alhambra
    • Signature Experience - Flamenco show and tapas in local gypsy cave
    Landmarks
    Alhambra
    Court of the Lions
    Nasrid Palace
  18. Day 18

    Granada to Córdoba

    Granada to Córdoba
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Córdoba)

    Included Activities

    • Visit authentic Spanish olive estate and olive oil sampling
  19. Day 19

    Córdoba

    Córdoba
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Córdoba)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Córdoba
    • Visit Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
    • Visit historic Jewish Quarter
    Landmarks
    Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
    Jewish Quarter of Córdoba
  20. Day 20

    Córdoba to Toledo to Madrid

    Córdoba to Toledo to Madrid
    Accommodation
    Hotel (VP Plaza España Design (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided stroll through Toledo's historic streets
    Landmarks
    Toledo Old City
  21. Day 21

    Madrid

    Madrid
    Accommodation
    Hotel (VP Plaza España Design (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Madrid highlights
    • Visit Royal Palace
    • Visit Buen Retiro Park
    • Visit Plaza Mayor

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner at local Madrid restaurant for authentic Spanish cuisine
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace of Madrid
    Buen Retiro Park
    Plaza Mayor
  22. Day 22

    Madrid to Barcelona

    Madrid to Barcelona
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Le Méridien Barcelona)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Museo del Prado
    Landmarks
    Museo del Prado
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  23. Day 23

    Barcelona

    Barcelona
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Le Méridien Barcelona)

    Included Activities

    • Signature Experience - Before-hours visit to Casa Vicens
    • Panoramic tour of Barcelona
    • Drive along Passeig de Gràcia to see Gaudí's buildings
    • View exterior of Sagrada Família
    • Farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    Casa Vicens
    Sagrada Família
    Passeig de Gràcia
  24. Day 24

    Barcelona

    Barcelona
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast

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    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Portugal.Spain. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before November 5th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 5th, 2026, a minimum payment of $750 is required to confirm your booking with APT. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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