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Douro Delights Porto → Madrid (2027)

9 days
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From Porto to Madrid
4.1
26 traveler reviews
  • River winding through lush green vineyards and hills.
  • Cityscape of Porto with cable cars over the river and historic buildings.
  • River scene with a bridge and boats in a peaceful setting.
  • Quaint village with colorful buildings by a riverbank.
  • Majestic historic building in Salamanca with ornate facade.
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  • Beautiful park scene in autumn with a fountain and ornate greenhouses.
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

    Porto

    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Embark on MS Estrela river ship
    • Illuminations cruise around Porto
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    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 with scenic cable car ride and port wine tasting
    • Portuguese Tart Cooking Class - hands-on pastéis de nata preparation with Portuguese port pairing
    • Active Walking Tour of Porto through Ribeira medieval streets and old harbour quarter
    Landmarks
    Palácio da Bolsa
    Ribeira
  3. Day 3

    Porto to Entre-os-Rios

    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Douro Valley to Entre-os-Rios
    • Wine and cheese tasting at Quinta da Avelada

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Village Visit - charming Schist village in Penafiel with narrow streets and restored stone houses
    • Winery Tour at Quinta da Avelada - vineyard walk and curated wine tasting paired with artisanal cheeses
    Landmarks
    Quinta da Avelada
    Douro Valley
  4. Day 4

    Régua

    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional lunch and wine tasting at Quinta da Pacheca with views over the Douro River and Régua)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Régua
    • Visit Douro Museum
    • Lunch and wine tasting at Quinta da Pacheca

    Optional Activities

    • Hands-on tile-painting experience (azulejos) in the Main Lounge
    Landmarks
    Douro Museum
    Quinta da Pacheca
  5. Day 5

    Régua to Pinhão

    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise from Régua to Pinhão

    Optional Activities

    • Lamego Tour - guided visit to Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies and local specialty Bola de Lamego tasting
    • Visit Palácio de Mateus near Vila Real - 18th-century Portuguese palace
    Landmarks
    Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
    Palácio de Mateus
    Lamego
  6. Day 6

    Pinhão

    Meals
    Dinner (Captain's farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pinhão Railway Station
    • Tour of local quinta
    • Captain's farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    Pinhão Railway Station
  7. Day 7

    Pocinho to Vega de Terron

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

    Included Activities

    • Farewell dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Côa Parque Museum - UNESCO World Heritage site with contemporary architecture, interactive exhibitions on prehistoric rock art and C ô a Valley
    • Côa Archaeological Park Rock Art tour at Penascosa - 4WD scenic drive through almond and olive groves, approximately six kilometres, viewing Palaeolithic engravings
    Landmarks
    Côa Parque Museum
    Côa Archaeological Park
    Penascosa
  8. Day 8

    Vega de Terron to Madrid

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Montera Madrid)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Salamanca Old Town
    • Visit University of Salamanca
    • Visit House of Shells
    Landmarks
    Salamanca Old Town
    University of Salamanca
    House of Shells
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  9. Day 9

    Madrid

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    Breakfast
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    Hotel (MS Estrela)

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  • MS Estrela

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  • Hotel Montera Madrid

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