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Douro Delights with Madrid and Lisbon Madrid → Lisbon (2028)

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From Madrid to Lisbon
4.2
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  • Panoramic aerial of the Douro Valley’s terraced vineyards, winding river, and bridges under bright sun.
  • Crystal Palace and central fountain overlook a lake with black swans and autumn foliage in Madrid’s Retiro Park.
  • Flamenco dancer performs passionately on stage accompanied by musicians and clapping singers.
  • Freshly cooked seafood paella being portioned with spoons from a wide pan on a rustic table.
  • Sunlit Puerta de Alcalá framed by vibrant pink flower beds and a blue sky with fluffy clouds in Madrid.
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  • Bustling indoor market hall with shoppers exploring delicatessen stalls under iron and glass roof.
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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
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Madrid

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

    Madrid

    Madrid
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madrid)

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Royal Palace
    • Visit to Plaza Mayor
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace
    Plaza Mayor
  3. Day 3

    Madrid

    Madrid
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madrid)

    Optional Activities

    • Madrid Food Tour - culinary tour of the capital's best food spots
    • Museo del Prado - admire art from Velázquez, Goya, Raphael, Rubens and Bosch
    • Santiago Bernabéu Stadium - tour the second largest stadium in Spain and home of Real Madrid Football Club
    Landmarks
    Museo del Prado
    Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
  4. Day 4

    Madrid - Salamanca - Vega de Terron

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

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Salamanca
    • Visit to University of Salamanca
    • Visit to House of Shells
    Landmarks
    University of Salamanca
    House of Shells
  5. Day 5

    Pocinho

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

    Optional Activities

    • Côa Parque Museum - UNESCO World Heritage site featuring prehistoric rock engravings and Portugal's most extensive rock art library with immersive exhibitions
    • Côa Archaeological Park Rock Art at Penascosa - approximately six kilometres by 4WD through almond and olive groves to view Palaeolithic engravings on the Côa River
    Landmarks
    Côa Parque Museum
    Côa Archaeological Park
  6. Day 6

    Pinhão - Régua

    Pinhão - Régua
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Pinhão Railway Station
    • Visit to a local quinta
    Landmarks
    Pinhão Railway Station
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Régua

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

    Included Activities

    • Signature Experience - Lunch and tasting at Quinta da Pacheca

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Lamego - visit Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies and taste Bola de Lamego specialty
    • Visit to Palácio de Mateus - 18th-century Portuguese palace featured on Mateus Rosé wine labels
    Landmarks
    Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
    Palácio de Mateus
    Quinta da Pacheca
  8. Day 8

    Entre-os-Rios

    Entre-os-Rios
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Optional Activities

    • Hands-on tile-painting experience - learn the traditional craft of azulejos, the blue tiles that adorn Portugal's towns and cities
    • Traditional Village Visit - wander through a Schist village in Penafiel with golden stone houses and narrow streets
    • Winery Tour and Tasting at Quinta da Aveleda - family estate crafting Vinho Verde wines since the 1870s, includes vineyard tour and wine tasting paired with artisanal cheeses
    Landmarks
    Quinta da Aveleda
  9. Day 9

    Entre-os-Rios - Porto

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

    Included Activities

    • Explore Porto's 16th-century Old Town
    • Cable car ride in Porto
    • Signature Experience - guided tour of Palácio da Bolsa with cocktail reception and traditional fado performance in the Arabian Hall
    Landmarks
    Palácio da Bolsa
  10. Day 10

    Porto

    Porto
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Optional Activities

    • Portuguese Tart Cooking Class - hands-on preparation of pastéis de nata with guidance from a renowned chef, includes tasting your freshly baked creation paired with Portuguese port
    • Port Tasting - guided tour of Taylor's Port cellars (established over three centuries ago) with tastings of this historic Port house
    Landmarks
    Taylor's Port
    Vila Nova de Gaia
  11. Day 11

    Porto - Coimbra - Lisbon

    Porto - Coimbra - Lisbon
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lisbon)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to medieval city of Coimbra
    • Visit to Portugal's oldest university
    Landmarks
    University of Coimbra
  12. Day 12

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Meals
    Dinner (Special dinner with fellow travelers)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lisbon)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Jerónimos Monastery
    • Tasting of Pastel de Nata
    • Tasting of Portuguese salt cod fritters
    Landmarks
    Jerónimos Monastery
  13. Day 13

    Lisbon - Sintra

    Lisbon - Sintra
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Lisbon)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Park and National Palace of Pena

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Sintra town at leisure
    • Lunch at your leisure in Sintra
    Landmarks
    National Palace of Pena
  14. Day 14

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Madrid

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