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Douro Delights Porto - Madrid (2028)

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  • Wide panorama of terraced vineyards rolling across the green hills of the Douro Valley under a vivid blue sky.
  • Blue-hour panorama of Porto’s Ribeira district and Dom Luís I Bridge reflecting in the Douro River.
  • Autumn scene of Madrid’s Retiro Park lake with Crystal Palace fountain and ducks on the grass.
  • Bright yellow vintage tram climbing a narrow, colorful Lisbon street lined with flowers.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Porto

    Porto
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Embark on MS Estrela river ship
    • Illuminations cruise around Porto
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  3. Day 2

    Porto

    Porto
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    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Palácio da Bolsa
    • Cocktail reception at Palácio da Bolsa
    • 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 preparation of pastéis de nata with Portuguese port pairing
    • Active Walking Tour of Porto through medieval streets and Ribeira harbour quarter
    Landmarks
    Palácio da Bolsa
  4. Day 3

    Porto to Entre-os-Rios

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

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Douro Valley
    • Wine and cheese tasting at Quinta da Aveleda

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Village Visit - tour of charming Schist village in Penafiel with restored stone houses and narrow streets
    • Winery Tour and Tasting at Quinta da Aveleda - vineyard tour of family estate producing Vinho Verde wines since 1870s with curated wine and cheese pairing
    Landmarks
    Quinta da Aveleda
  5. Day 4

    Régua

    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 Main Lounge
    Landmarks
    Douro Museum
    Quinta da Pacheca
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Régua to Pinhão

    Régua to Pinhão
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Pinhão

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Lamego including Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies and Bola de Lamego tasting
    • Visit Palácio de Mateus (Casa de Mateus) with gardens
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    Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
    Palácio de Mateus
  7. Day 6

    Pinhão

    Pinhão
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    Dinner (Captain's farewell dinner)
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    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Pinhão Railway Station
    • Local quinta visit
    • Captain's farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    Pinhão Railway Station
  8. Day 7

    Pocinho to Vega de Terron

    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 tour with UNESCO World Heritage rock art exhibition
    • Côa Archaeological Park Rock Art tour at Penascosa with 4WD journey through almond and olive groves
    Landmarks
    Côa Parque Museum
    Côa Archaeological Park
    Penascosa
  9. Day 8

    Vega de Terron to Salamanca to Madrid

    Vega de Terron to Salamanca to Madrid
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Montera Madrid)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast on board
    • Guided tour of Salamanca Old Town
    • Visit University of Salamanca
    • Visit House of Shells
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    Salamanca Old Town
    University of Salamanca
    House of Shells
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  10. Day 9

    Madrid

    Madrid
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    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Transfer to airport

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