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Douro Delights with Madrid and Lisbon Madrid - Lisbon (2027)

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  • A panoramic view of a picturesque river valley.
  • Autumn scenery with a pond and glass building in the background
  • Historical square with ornate building and flags
  • River with boats and bridge in a hilly landscape
  • Vineyards on rolling hills with a river and bridge
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River Cruise
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Madrid

    Madrid
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madrid)
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Madrid

    Madrid
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madrid)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Royal Palace
    • Visit to Plaza Mayor
    • Welcome dinner
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
    Plaza Mayor
  4. Day 3

    Madrid

    Madrid
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madrid)

    Optional Activities

    • Madrid Food Tour - Learn about traditional Spanish cuisine on a culinary tour of the capital's best food spots
    • Museo del Prado - Admire artwork from iconic Italian and Flemish artists including Velázquez, Goya, Raphael, Rubens and Bosch
    • Santiago Bernabéu Stadium - Visit the second largest stadium in Spain and home to Real Madrid Football Club
    Landmarks
    Museo del Prado
    Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
  5. Day 4

    Madrid - Salamanca - Vega de Terron

    Madrid - Salamanca - Vega de Terron
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner on river ship)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Salamanca
    • Visit to University of Salamanca
    • Visit to House of Shells
    • Welcome dinner on river ship
    Landmarks
    University of Salamanca
    House of Shells
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Pocinho

    Pocinho
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner on board MS Estrela)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Côa Parque Museum visit (UNESCO World Heritage site with immersive exhibitions on prehistoric rock art)
    • Côa Archaeological Park Rock Art at Penascosa (4WD tour through almond and olive groves to view Palaeolithic engravings)
    • Farewell dinner on board MS Estrela
    Landmarks
    Côa Parque Museum
    Côa Valley Archaeological Park
    Penascosa
    Castelo Melhor
    Côa River
  7. Day 6

    Pinháo - Régua

    Pinháo - Régua
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Pinháo Railway Station
    • Visit to local quinta
    • River cruise through Douro Valley to Régua
    Landmarks
    Pinháo Railway Station
    Douro Valley
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  8. Day 7

    Régua

    Régua
    Meals
    Lunch (Signature Experience - Traditional lunch and tasting at Quinta da Pacheca with views over Douro River and Régua. Located in Cambres in Lamego municipality, the 16th-century estate features 75 hectares of vineyards)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Signature Experience - Lunch at Quinta da Pacheca with traditional meal and tasting with views over Douro River

    Optional Activities

    • Tour Lamego - Guided tour of the charming Alto Douro town including the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies and tasting of Bola de Lamego local speciality
    • Visit Palácio de Mateus - Tour the 18th-century palace near Vila Real, designed by architect Nicolau Nasoni and famous for appearing on Mateus Rosé wine labels
    Landmarks
    Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
    Palácio de Mateus
    Quinta da Pacheca
  9. Day 8

    Entre-os-Rios

    Entre-os-Rios
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Douro Valley
    • Hands-on tile-painting experience (azulejos) in Main Lounge

    Optional Activities

    • Freedom of Choice - Traditional Village Visit (Schist village in Penafiel)
    • Freedom of Choice - Winery Tour and Tasting at Quinta da Aveleda (Vinho Verde region)
    Landmarks
    Douro Valley
    Quinta da Aveleda
    Penafiel
  10. Day 9

    Entre-os-Rios - Porto

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

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Porto's 16th-century Old Town
    • Cable car ride in Porto
    • Signature Experience - Guided tour of Palácio da Bolsa with cocktail reception and traditional fado performance in the Arabian Hall
    Landmarks
    Palácio da Bolsa
    Porto Old Town
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  11. Day 10

    Porto

    Porto
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • River cruise along Porto with evening illuminated views

    Optional Activities

    • Freedom of Choice - Portuguese Tart Cooking Class (pastéis de nata with Portuguese port pairing)
    • Freedom of Choice - Port Tasting at Taylor's Port (guided tour of 300-year-old cellars with tasting)
    Landmarks
    Taylor's Port
    Vila Nova de Gaia
  12. Day 11

    Porto - Coimbra - Lisbon

    Porto - Coimbra - Lisbon
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lisbon)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Coimbra
    • Visit to Coimbra University
    Landmarks
    Coimbra University
    Itinerary Image 1
  13. Day 12

    Lisbon

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Jerónimos Monastery
    • Tasting of Pastel de Nata
    • Tasting of Portuguese salt cod fritters
    • Special dinner with fellow travelers
    Landmarks
    Jerónimos Monastery
  14. Day 13

    Lisbon - Sintra

    Lisbon - Sintra
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lisbon)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Park and National Palace of Pena

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Sintra
    • Lunch at leisure in Sintra
    Landmarks
    Palace of Pena
    Serra de Sintra
  15. Day 14

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lisbon)

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