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Douro Delights Porto → Madrid (2028)

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From Porto to Madrid
4.2
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  • 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.
  • Twilight view of Almudena Cathedral glowing above Madrid with street lamps and leafy framing.
  • Almudena Cathedral at golden sunset with long shadows over the plaza and soft sky.
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  • Green vineyard-covered hills rising from the Douro River with a modern bridge in the distance.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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

    Porto
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

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

    Porto

    Porto
    Accommodation
    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
  3. 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
  4. Day 4

    Entre-os-Rios to Régua

    Entre-os-Rios to Régua
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional lunch at Quinta da Pacheca with wine tasting)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Hands-on tile-painting experience in Main Lounge - learn traditional craft of azulejos Portuguese tiles
    Landmarks
    Douro Museum
    Quinta da Pacheca
  5. Day 5

    Régua to Pinhão

    Régua to Pinhão
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Pinhão

    Optional Activities

    • Lamego Tour - guided tour visiting Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies in the Alto Douro wine region and sampling local Bola de Lamego specialty
    • Visit Palácio de Mateus near Vila Real - palace designed by Portuguese architect Nicolau Nasoni in the 18th century, featured on Mateus Rosé wine bottle labels
    Landmarks
    Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
    Palácio de Mateus
  6. Day 6

    Pinhão

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

    Included Activities

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

    Pinhão to Pocinho to Vega de Terron

    Pinhão to 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 - immersive visit to UNESCO World Heritage site exploring Prehistoric Art of Côa Valley and Port Wine Region with interactive exhibitions on Palaeolithic rock engravings
    • Côa Archaeological Park Rock Art at Penascosa - 4WD tour from Castelo Melhor approximately six kilometres through almond and olive groves to visit Palaeolithic rock engravings on Côa River
    Landmarks
    Côa Parque Museum
    Penascosa
  8. 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
    Landmarks
    Salamanca Old Town
    University of Salamanca
    House of Shells
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  9. Day 9

    Madrid

    Madrid
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Transfer to airport

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