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Spain and Portugal Delights with Douro River Cruise Madrid - Barcelona (2027)

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  • Terraced vineyards carpet rolling hills beside a winding river in Portugal’s Douro Valley under a clear blue sky.
  • Puerta de Alcalá with vibrant flower garden in Madrid.
  • Plaza Mayor building in Salamanca with flags and visitors.
  • River view and hillside vineyards with colorful buildings.
  • Bridge across a river surrounded by greenery and boats.
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  • View of Ronda's Puente Nuevo bridge at sunset.
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Madrid

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

    Madrid - Salamanca - Vega de Terron

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

    Included Activities

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

    Pocinho

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Côa Parque Museum (UNESCO World Heritage site with interactive exhibitions on prehistoric rock art)
    • Visit Côa Archaeological Park - Penascosa (guided tour with 4WD drive through almond and olive groves to see Palaeolithic rock engravings)
    • Farewell dinner on board MS Estrela
    Landmarks
    Côa Parque Museum
    Côa Archaeological Park - Penascosa
    Castelo Melhor
  5. Day 4

    Pinhão - Régua

    Pinhão - Régua
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Pinhão Railway Station
    • Visit local quinta
    • River cruise through Douro Valley
    Landmarks
    Pinhão Railway Station
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  6. Day 5

    Régua

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

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Lamego - visit Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies and sample Bola de Lamego specialty
    • Visit Palácio de Mateus - 18th-century palace near Vila Real designed by architect Nicolau Nasoni, featured on Mateus Rosé wine labels
    Landmarks
    Lamego
    Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
    Palácio de Mateus
    Quinta da Pacheca
  7. Day 6

    Entre-os-Rios

    Entre-os-Rios
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Hands-on tile-painting experience (azulejos) in Main Lounge

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Village Visit - wander through Schist village in Penafiel with restored stone houses and narrow streets
    • Winery Tour and Tasting - visit Quinta da Aveleda in Vinho Verde region, meander through vineyards, and taste wines paired with artisanal cheeses
    Landmarks
    Quinta da Aveleda
  8. 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 Arabian Hall

    Optional Activities

    • Cable car ride in Porto
    • Self-guided exploration of Porto's 16th-century Old Town
    Landmarks
    Palácio da Bolsa
    Porto Old Town
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 8

    Porto

    Porto
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Optional Activities

    • Portuguese Tart Cooking Class - hands-on preparation of pastéis de nata, guided by a renowned chef, with tasting of freshly baked tarts and Portuguese port
    • Port Tasting - guided tour of Taylor's Port cellars (300 years old) in Vila Nova de Gaia, learning about history and production, followed by tasting
    Landmarks
    Taylor's Port
    Vila Nova de Gaia
  10. Day 9

    Porto to Coimbra to Lisbon

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to University of Coimbra

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Coimbra's medieval city
    Landmarks
    University of Coimbra
  11. Day 10

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sofitel Lisbon Liberade)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Jeronimos Monastery
    • Tasting of Pastel de Nata (Portuguese custard tart)
    • Tasting of Portuguese salt cod fritters
    Landmarks
    Jeronimos Monastery
  12. Day 11

    Lisbon to Sintra to Lisbon

    Lisbon to Sintra to Lisbon
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sofitel Lisbon Liberade)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Park and National Palace of Pena

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Sintra
    • Lunch at leisure in Sintra
    Landmarks
    Palace of Pena
    Serra de Sintra
  13. Day 12

    Lisbon to Algarve

    Lisbon to Algarve
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pine Cliffs Resort Algarve)
  14. 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
  15. Day 14

    Algarve to Seville

    Algarve to Seville
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Seville)
  16. Day 15

    Seville

    Seville
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Seville)

    Included Activities

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

    Seville to Ronda to Granada

    Seville to Ronda to Granada
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Granada)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Ronda
    Landmarks
    Ronda
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  18. Day 17

    Granada

    Granada
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Granada)

    Included Activities

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

    Granada to Córdoba

    Granada to Córdoba
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Córdoba)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to authentic Spanish olive estate with olive and olive oil tasting
    Itinerary Image 1
  20. Day 19

    Córdoba

    Córdoba
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Córdoba)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Córdoba
    • Visit to Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba
    • Visit to Jewish Quarter

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided exploration of Córdoba
    Landmarks
    Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba
    Jewish Quarter of Córdoba
  21. 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
  22. Day 21

    Madrid

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

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Self-guided evening exploration of Madrid
    • Dinner at local restaurants for authentic Spanish cuisine
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace of Madrid
    Buen Retiro Park
    Plaza Mayor
  23. 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
    Itinerary Image 1
  24. Day 23

    Barcelona

    Barcelona
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Le Méridien Barcelona)

    Included Activities

    • Exclusive before-hours visit to Casa Vicens
    • Panoramic tour of Barcelona including Passeig de Gràcia and Sagrada Família
    • Farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    Casa Vicens
    Sagrada Família
    Passeig de Gràcia
  25. Day 24

    Depart Barcelona

    Depart Barcelona
    Meals
    Breakfast

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