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Secrets of the Douro & Madrid 2027

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From Porto to Madrid
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  • Sweeping coastal panorama of a turquoise bay, a small seaside town and a cliffside road zig-zagging above the ocean.
  • Bright hillside town with whitewashed and terracotta houses above a riverside bridge on a clear blue-sky day.
  • Historic stone cathedral and arched bridge in Salamanca beautifully reflected in a calm river at sunrise light.
  • Elegant fountain with a stone goddess and lion statue in front of ornate white palace buildings flying the Spanish flag.
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River Cruise
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Porto

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Porto after dark
  2. Day 2

    Porto to Pinhão

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Full day cruise through Douro Valley
    • Visit to Carrapatelo lock
    • 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 (alternative option)

    Optional Activities

    • Kayak experience in Pinhão
    • Guided active walk through the vineyards with wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Quinta do Tedo
  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 Old Quarter
    Plaza Mayor
    Casa de las Conchas
    University of Salamanca
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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 (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Castelo Rodrigo
    Côa Valley Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  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
    • Visit to Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies
    • Rural lunch at local quinta
    • Mosaic tile painting lesson on board

    Optional Activities

    • Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
    • Visit to Mateus Manor House (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Lamego
    Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies
    Mateus Manor House
  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 (extra expense)
    • Guided e-bike tour to the Atlantic (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Castelo da Foz
    Castelo do Queijo
    Porto Cathedral
    São Bento Railway Station
    Quinta da Aveleda
  8. Day 8

    Porto to Madrid

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Welcome drink reception
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  9. Day 9

    Madrid

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Madrid

    Optional Activities

    • Tastes of Madrid (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Sabatini Gardens
    Royal Palace
    Gran Via
  10. Day 10

    Madrid

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Royal Palace
    • Explore Retiro Park
    • Browse Mercado de San Miguel
    • Guided tour of Toledo (extra expense)
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
    Retiro Park
    Mercado de San Miguel
    Toledo
  11. Day 11

    Madrid

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    The perfect balance of activity and relaxation!
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