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Spain and Portugal Delights with Douro River Cruise Barcelona → Madrid (2028)

24 days
From Barcelona to Madrid
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Plan your adventure:
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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

    Barcelona

    Barcelona
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Le Méridien Barcelona)
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Barcelona

    Barcelona
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Le Méridien Barcelona)

    Included Activities

    • Before-Hours Visit to Casa Vicens
    • Panoramic tour of Barcelona including Passeig de Gràcia and Sagrada Família exterior
    • Welcome dinner
    Landmarks
    Casa Vicens
    Passeig de Gràcia
    Sagrada Família
  3. Day 3

    Barcelona to Madrid

    Barcelona to Madrid
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madrid)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Museo del Prado
    Landmarks
    Museo del Prado
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Madrid

    Madrid
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Madrid)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Royal Palace
    • Guided tour of Buen Retiro Park
    • Guided tour of Plaza Mayor
    Landmarks
    Royal Palace of Madrid
    Buen Retiro Park
    Plaza Mayor
  5. Day 5

    Madrid - Toledo - Córdoba

    Madrid - Toledo - Córdoba
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Córdoba)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Toledo
    Landmarks
    Toledo
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Córdoba

    Córdoba
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Córdoba)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Córdoba
    • Visit to Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
    • Visit to Jewish Quarter
    Landmarks
    Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
    Jewish Quarter of Córdoba
  7. Day 7

    Córdoba to Granada

    Córdoba to Granada
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Granada)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Spanish olive estate with olive oil tasting
    Landmarks
    Sierra Nevada
  8. Day 8

    Granada

    Granada
    Meals
    Dinner (Flamenco Show and Tapas in local gypsy cave)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Granada)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Alhambra
    • Flamenco Show and Tapas in local gypsy cave
    Landmarks
    Alhambra
    Nasrid Palace
  9. Day 9

    Granada - Ronda - Seville

    Granada - Ronda - Seville
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Seville)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Ronda
    • Dinner in Seville
    Landmarks
    Ronda
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Seville

    Seville
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Seville)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Seville
    • Visit to Royal Alcázar of Seville
    • Visit to Seville Cathedral
    • Visit to La Giralda tower
    Landmarks
    Royal Alcázar of Seville
    Seville Cathedral
    La Giralda
  11. Day 11

    Seville to Algarve

    Seville to Algarve
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Algarve)
    Landmarks
    Algarve
  12. Day 12

    Algarve

    Algarve
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Algarve)

    Included Activities

    • Local boat trip to Ria Formosa National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Spa treatment
    Landmarks
    Ria Formosa National Park
  13. Day 13

    Algarve to Lisbon

    Algarve to Lisbon
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade or similar)
  14. Day 14

    Lisbon

    Lisbon
    Meals
    Dinner (Special dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Jerónimos Monastery
    • Tasting of Pastel de Nata
    • Tasting of Portuguese salt cod fritters
    • Special dinner
    Landmarks
    Jerónimos Monastery
  15. Day 15

    Lisbon to Sintra

    Lisbon to Sintra
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sofitel Lisbon Liberdade or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Park and National Palace of Pena

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at leisure in Sintra
    • Dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Palace of Pena
    Serra de Sintra
  16. Day 16

    Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto

    Lisbon - Coimbra - Porto
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner on ship)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Coimbra
    • Welcome dinner on ship
    • Illuminations cruise around Porto
    Landmarks
    Coimbra
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 17

    Porto

    Porto
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Palácio da Bolsa
    • Cocktail reception and traditional fado performance in 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 class for pastéis de nata with renowned chef
    • Active Walking Tour of Porto through medieval streets and Ribeira quarter
    Landmarks
    Palácio da Bolsa
    Porto Old Town
    Ribeira
  18. Day 18

    Porto to Entre-os-Rios

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

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Village Visit - Schist village in Penafiel with restored stone houses and narrow streets
    • Winery Tour and Tasting at Quinta da Aveleda with vineyard meander and curated wine and cheese pairing
    Landmarks
    Douro Valley
    Quinta da Aveleda
  19. Day 19

    Régua

    Régua
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional lunch and wine tasting at Quinta da Pacheca)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Douro Museum
    • Lunch and wine tasting at Quinta da Pacheca

    Optional Activities

    • Hands-on tile-painting experience - traditional azulejos craft
    Landmarks
    Douro Museum
    Quinta da Pacheca
  20. Day 20

    Régua to Pinhão

    Régua to Pinhão
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Optional Activities

    • Lamego Tour - visit Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies and sample local specialty Bola de Lamego
    • Visit Palácio de Mateus - 18th-century palace near Vila Real
    Landmarks
    Lamego
    Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
    Palácio de Mateus
  21. Day 21

    Pinhão

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Pinhão Railway Station
    • Visit to local quinta
    • Captain's farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    Pinhão Railway Station
  22. Day 22

    Pocinho to Vega de Terrón

    Pocinho to Vega de Terrón
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (MS Estrela)

    Included Activities

    • Farewell dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Côa Parque Museum - UNESCO World Heritage site with prehistoric rock art exhibits
    • Côa Archaeological Park Rock Art - Penascosa site with 4WD journey through almond and olive groves to view Palaeolithic engravings
    Landmarks
    Côa Parque Museum
    Côa Archaeological Park
    Penascosa
  23. Day 23

    Vega de Terrón - Salamanca - Madrid

    Vega de Terrón - Salamanca - Madrid
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Montera Madrid)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Salamanca
    • Visit to Salamanca Old Town UNESCO World-Heritage site
    • Visit to University of Salamanca
    • Visit to House of Shells
    Landmarks
    Salamanca Old Town
    University of Salamanca
    House of Shells
  24. Day 24

    Madrid

    Madrid

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