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Duration:
7 Nights/8 Days
Experience unique cultural experiences in up to 11 towns, villages and cities on the stunning Douro Valley in Portugal.
Dine on the sweet fruits of the Douro Valley’s harvests at a family-owned quinta in the village of Pinhão, Discover Salamanca in Spain on a guided tour of beautiful Salamanca, boasting sandstone buildings, a majestic city square and ancient university.
Indulge in a port tasting and tour at the beautiful Quinta do Seixo winery
Day 1 - Arrive Porto, Vila Nova De Gaia, Embark Ship
Tonight meet your fellow travellers and Travelmarvel Cruise Director at a Welcome Reception as you take in the sights along the Douro River on a sunset cruise.
Day 2 - Régua, Mateus Palace, Pinhão
Today you begin your cruise along the Douro River. As you cruise, you’ll take part in a Portuguese lesson, during which you’ll learn some essential phrases. Disembark your ship and join an excursion to the Gardens and Palace of Mateus. Tour this living museum which is still owned by the Count of Vila Real.
Insider Experience
In Pinhão, enjoy a dinner of traditional dishes and dessert at a local quinta, a traditional Portuguese winery.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 - Vega De Terrón, Castelo Rodrigo
Today, cruise across the border into Vega de Terrón in Spain. Enjoy some time at leisure before joining an excursion to Castelo Rodrigo. T
his tiny village sits atop a hill overlooking both Spain and Portugal, and features a number of very well-preserved ruins, an impressive castle and a magnificent stone statue of Santiago Matamouros.
Afterwards, board a coach and return to your ship.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 - Salamanca, Barca D’Alva
Insider Experience
Enjoy a Flamenco show and lunch and be entranced by captivating Flamenco dancers as they astound you with their stomping feet in a fiery performance.
Today you’ll disembark and board a coach to set off for the glorious Spanish city of Salamanca. This gorgeous city is arguably one of the most beautiful in Spain, and boasts sunlit sandstone buildings along with a majestic city square and an ancient university. After your Insider Experience, return by coach back over the border to Barca d’Alva, the last Portuguese village along the Douro, where your ship awaits. Back on board this evening, enjoy a traditional Portuguese barbecue dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 - Lamego, Régua
Insider Experience
Enjoy a tasting of local port wine, Portugal’s most famous tipple.
Enjoy a Portuguese cooking demonstration on board as your ship cruises past Pinhao to Regua. On arrival, head to a local quinta, which boasts outstanding views over the Douro Valley. Afterwards, board a coach and take a scenic drive past swathes of expansive vineyards, visiting the picturesque village of Lamego and the elaborately decorated baroque cathedral, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, an important Portuguese place of pilgrimage. While in Lamego, visit one of Portugal’s best museums, home to a vast collection of paintings, tapestries and jewellery.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 - Régua, Entre-Os-Rios
This morning, enjoy free time to explore Régua — you may like to wander along the riverfront, or venture into the Old Town. Afterwards, continue on to Entre-os-Rios. On arrival this evening, enjoy free time to explore this town as you please. Tonight be treated to an energetic performance of traditional Portuguese folk music back on board at a special Captain’s Dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7 - Vila Nova De Gaia, Porto
After breakfast, cruise back to the enchanting city of Vila Nova de Gaia. On arrival, join a tour of nearby Porto, where you’ll be led past a collection of the city’s most famous attractions, and visit a local port winery for a tour and tasting.
This afternoon, there’s ample time for you to step back out to explore Porto at leisure. You might choose to take an optional excursion to the World Heritage-listed city of Guimarães. This evening back on board your ship, enjoy a final Farewell Dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8 - Disembark Ship, Depart Porto
MS Estrela
MS Estrela, a brand-new purpose designed Douro River ship setting sail in 2024.
Experience life on board your brand-new river ship, the MS Estrela. Custom-built to cruise along the majestic Douro River, the MS Estrela has been designed to reflect the beauty of the region, with ample natural light and a distinctly Southern European ambience.
Onboard Features & Facilities
*Prices are correct as of 25th March 2024. Based on 2 Adults Sharing Window Cabin - Lower Deck. Departing Budapest - Passau 15th April or Passau - Budapest 22nd April. All prices are subject to availability at the time of booking. Discounts and offers can be revoked at any time. Terms and Conditions Apply.
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Saturday : 10:00 - 14:00
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