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Colours of Spain with Douro Discovery
Trip Type: Land Tour
Visit some of Spain’s most vibrant cities, including Barcelona, Madrid and Granada. Then embark on a seven-night cruise along the stunning Douro...
Colours of Spain with Douro Discovery
Visit some of Spain’s most vibrant cities, including Barcelona, Madrid and Granada. Then embark on a seven-night cruise along the stunning Douro River, discovering more glorious sights in Portugal and Spain.
Upon arrival at Barcelona airport, you’ll be warmly greeted and transferred to your hotel. This evening, gather with your fellow travellers for a delightful Welcome Dinner.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Barcelona, Hotel Catalonia Eixample 1864
Meals Included
Lunch
Location
Barcelona , Spain
Explore Barcelona’s famous landmarks on a city tour today. Drive to the famous Montjuïc Hill, visit the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, then admire the striking exterior of the iconic Sagrada Família. On foot, your guide will take you through the Old Town and show you the wonders of this beautiful city.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Barcelona , Spain
Today, travel by train to Madrid, Spain’s lively capital. On arrival, enjoy free time to explore before sitting down to a tapas dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Radisson RED Madrid
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Madrid , Spain
On a guided tour this morning, visit Palacio Real, residence of the Spanish Royal Family, then see a selection of Madrid’s best-loved attractions. With the rest of your day at leisure, perhaps wander the lawns of Parque del Retiro or browse the Prado Museum.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Madrid , Spain
Today, travel to Toledo for an escorted tour. Explore the Old Town’s winding cobbled streets and its majestic 13th-century cathedral before continuing to Córdoba.
Accommodation
Córdoba, NH Amistad
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Cordoba , Spain
Enjoy a guided tour of Córdoba, during which you’ll admire the Mezquita of Córdoba, a medieval mosque converted to a cathedral. Continue to Granada, where you’ll embark on a tour with an expert guide. Experience a revival of grand Spanish hospitality at Hotel Alhambra Palace.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Granada, Alhambra Palace Hotel or similar
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Granada , Spain
This morning, pay a visit to the magnificent Alhambra Palace. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore Granada.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Granada , Spain
Travel to Ronda, stopping along the way for your authentic Insider Experience. Set off on a guided tour of Ronda and see the Puente Nuevo and the Plaza de Toros.
Insider Experience — Local Olive Oil Farm
Immerse yourself in the idyllic countryside surrounding a local olive oil farm. Learn about organic olive oil production and indulge in a tasting. Then, savour a homemade lunch of traditional flavours and regional ingredients.
Accommodation
Ronda, Catalonia Ronda
Meals Included
Breakfast,Dinner
Location
Ronda , Spain
This morning after breakfast, travel to Jerez and visit the famous Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art. Then, continue to Seville.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Seville, Catalonia Santa Justa
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Seville , Spain
Today, experience the beauty of Seville with a local guide. Then, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. You may wish to join an optional to the royal palace of Alcázar.
Enhance your Journey — Alcázar Royal Palace
Tour the royal palace of Alcázar. The Palacio de Don Pedro, built for King Peter of Castile in the 14th century, is the centrepiece of the Alcázar.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Seville , Spain
Enter Portugal and stop to admire the architecture of World Heritage-listed Evora, before arriving in the Portuguese capital, Lisbon.
Accommodation
Three Nights, Lisbon, Altis Grand Hotel or similar
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Lisbon , Portugal
Explore the Alfama district and visit the iconic Castelo de São Jorge. Then, head to the Belém district to see the World Heritage-listed Jerónimos Monastery and the historic Belém Tower.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Lisbon , Portugal
Enjoy a full day at leisure. Perhaps Enhance Your Journey with an optional visit to nearby Sintra.
Enhance your Journey — Sintra
Travel to the mountain range of Serra de Sintra. After a guided tour of the charming town of Sintra, visit the World Heritage-listed Pena National Palace.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Lisbon , Portugal
This morning after breakfast, you will travel by coach to Porto where you’ll board your river ship. Later this evening, meet your fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception as you take in the sights along the Douro River on a sunset cruise.
Accommodation
Seven Nights, aboard your river ship, the MS Estrela
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Lisbon , Portugal
Begin cruising along the spectacular Douro River. Flowing from the northern reaches of Spain, through Portugal and into the Atlantic, this river is bordered by countless vineyards. As you cruise this morning, you’ll take part in a Portuguese language lesson, during which you’ll learn some essential phrases of this beautiful language. This afternoon you’ll visit the picturesque village of Lamego and the elaborately decorated baroque cathedral, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies. While in Lamego, visit one of Portugal’s best museums. You may also like to sample one of the town’s famous specialties, Bola de Lamego, a delicious smoked ham roll. On arrival in Pinhão, you will enjoy an Insider Experience.
Insider Experience — Portuguese Quinta Dinner
Enjoy a sumptuous dinner of traditional dishes and dessert at a picturesque local quinta, a Portuguese winery.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Pinhao , Portugal
Today, cruise across the border into Vega de Terrón in Spain. Enjoy some time at leisure before joining an excursion to Castelo Rodrigo. This tiny village sits atop a hill overlooking both Spain and Portugal, and features a number of well-preserved ruins, an impressive castle and a magnificent stone statue of Santiago Matamoros. After exploring this charming little town, you’ll board a coach and return to your ship.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Vega De Terron , Spain
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 barbeque dinner.
Insider Experience — Flamenco Show
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.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Salamanca , Spain
Join an excursion to the splendid Gardens and Palace of Mateus. Tour this living museum which is still owned by the Count of Vila Real. Discover the connection between this beautiful 18th-century palace and Mateus Rose wine for yourself. Rejoin your ship, which is now docked in Régua.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Regua , Portugal
This morning, enjoy an Insider Experience. Afterwards, continue to the riverside town of Entre-os-Rios. On arrival, enjoy free time to explore this gorgeous, vibrant town as you please.
Insider Experience — Portuguese Quinta Port Tasting
Head to a local quinta, which boasts outstanding views over the Douro Valley. Here, you’ll enjoy a tasting of local port wine, Portugal’s most famous tipple.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Entre os Rios , Portugal
After breakfast, return to the charming city of Porto. Join a captivating guided tour, taking you past the city’s iconic sights, before visiting a local port winery for an informative tour and tasting. This afternoon, there’s ample time for you to step back out to explore Porto at leisure. You may like to visit a Portuguese boutique to buy authentic, local souvenirs. Or perhaps take a stroll through the city’s historic Bolhão food market. Alternatively, you can take an excursion to the nearby city of Guimarães. This evening back on board your ship, enjoy a final Farewell Dinner with your newfound friends.
Enhance Your Journey — Visit Guimarães
Take an optional excursion to the World Heritage-listed city of Guimarães, known as ‘the birthplace of the Portuguese nationality’. See Guimarães Castle and and other historic landmarks that highlight the city's rich heritage.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Porto , Portugal
After enjoying a final breakfast on board, transfer to the airport in Porto for your onward flight.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Porto , Portugal
Upon arrival at Barcelona airport, you’ll be warmly greeted and transferred to your hotel. This evening, gather with your fellow travellers for a delightful Welcome Dinner.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Barcelona, Hotel Catalonia Eixample 1864
Meals Included
Lunch
Location
Barcelona , Spain
Explore Barcelona’s famous landmarks on a city tour today. Drive to the famous Montjuïc Hill, visit the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, then admire the striking exterior of the iconic Sagrada Família. On foot, your guide will take you through the Old Town and show you the wonders of this beautiful city.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Barcelona , Spain
Today, travel by train to Madrid, Spain’s lively capital. On arrival, enjoy free time to explore before sitting down to a tapas dinner at a local restaurant.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Radisson RED Madrid
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Madrid , Spain
On a guided tour this morning, visit Palacio Real, residence of the Spanish Royal Family, then see a selection of Madrid’s best-loved attractions. With the rest of your day at leisure, perhaps wander the lawns of Parque del Retiro or browse the Prado Museum.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Madrid , Spain
Today, travel to Toledo for an escorted tour. Explore the Old Town’s winding cobbled streets and its majestic 13th-century cathedral before continuing to Córdoba.
Accommodation
Córdoba, NH Amistad
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Cordoba , Spain
Enjoy a guided tour of Córdoba, during which you’ll admire the Mezquita of Córdoba, a medieval mosque converted to a cathedral. Continue to Granada, where you’ll embark on a tour with an expert guide. Experience a revival of grand Spanish hospitality at Hotel Alhambra Palace.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Granada, Alhambra Palace Hotel or similar
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Granada , Spain
This morning, pay a visit to the magnificent Alhambra Palace. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore Granada.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Granada , Spain
Travel to Ronda, stopping along the way for your authentic Insider Experience. Set off on a guided tour of Ronda and see the Puente Nuevo and the Plaza de Toros.
Insider Experience — Local Olive Oil Farm
Immerse yourself in the idyllic countryside surrounding a local olive oil farm. Learn about organic olive oil production and indulge in a tasting. Then, savour a homemade lunch of traditional flavours and regional ingredients.
Accommodation
Ronda, Catalonia Ronda
Meals Included
Breakfast,Dinner
Location
Ronda , Spain
This morning after breakfast, travel to Jerez and visit the famous Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art. Then, continue to Seville.
Accommodation
Two Nights, Seville, Catalonia Santa Justa
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Seville , Spain
Today, experience the beauty of Seville with a local guide. Then, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. You may wish to join an optional to the royal palace of Alcázar.
Enhance your Journey — Alcázar Royal Palace
Tour the royal palace of Alcázar. The Palacio de Don Pedro, built for King Peter of Castile in the 14th century, is the centrepiece of the Alcázar.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Seville , Spain
Enter Portugal and stop to admire the architecture of World Heritage-listed Evora, before arriving in the Portuguese capital, Lisbon.
Accommodation
Three Nights, Lisbon, Altis Grand Hotel or similar
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Lisbon , Portugal
Explore the Alfama district and visit the iconic Castelo de São Jorge. Then, head to the Belém district to see the World Heritage-listed Jerónimos Monastery and the historic Belém Tower.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Lisbon , Portugal
Enjoy a full day at leisure. Perhaps Enhance Your Journey with an optional visit to nearby Sintra.
Enhance your Journey — Sintra
Travel to the mountain range of Serra de Sintra. After a guided tour of the charming town of Sintra, visit the World Heritage-listed Pena National Palace.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Lisbon , Portugal
This morning after breakfast, you will travel by coach to Porto where you’ll board your river ship. Later this evening, meet your fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception as you take in the sights along the Douro River on a sunset cruise.
Accommodation
Seven Nights, aboard your river ship, the MS Estrela
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch
Location
Lisbon , Portugal
Begin cruising along the spectacular Douro River. Flowing from the northern reaches of Spain, through Portugal and into the Atlantic, this river is bordered by countless vineyards. As you cruise this morning, you’ll take part in a Portuguese language lesson, during which you’ll learn some essential phrases of this beautiful language. This afternoon you’ll visit the picturesque village of Lamego and the elaborately decorated baroque cathedral, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies. While in Lamego, visit one of Portugal’s best museums. You may also like to sample one of the town’s famous specialties, Bola de Lamego, a delicious smoked ham roll. On arrival in Pinhão, you will enjoy an Insider Experience.
Insider Experience — Portuguese Quinta Dinner
Enjoy a sumptuous dinner of traditional dishes and dessert at a picturesque local quinta, a Portuguese winery.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Pinhao , Portugal
Today, cruise across the border into Vega de Terrón in Spain. Enjoy some time at leisure before joining an excursion to Castelo Rodrigo. This tiny village sits atop a hill overlooking both Spain and Portugal, and features a number of well-preserved ruins, an impressive castle and a magnificent stone statue of Santiago Matamoros. After exploring this charming little town, you’ll board a coach and return to your ship.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Vega De Terron , Spain
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 barbeque dinner.
Insider Experience — Flamenco Show
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.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Barca d'Alva , Portugal
Join an excursion to the splendid Gardens and Palace of Mateus. Tour this living museum which is still owned by the Count of Vila Real. Discover the connection between this beautiful 18th-century palace and Mateus Rose wine for yourself. Rejoin your ship, which is now docked in Régua.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Regua , Portugal
This morning, enjoy an Insider Experience. Afterwards, continue to the riverside town of Entre-os-Rios. On arrival, enjoy free time to explore this gorgeous, vibrant town as you please.
Insider Experience — Portuguese Quinta Port Tasting
Head to a local quinta, which boasts outstanding views over the Douro Valley. Here, you’ll enjoy a tasting of local port wine, Portugal’s most famous tipple.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Entre os Rios , Portugal
After breakfast, return to the charming city of Porto. Join a captivating guided tour, taking you past the city’s iconic sights, before visiting a local port winery for an informative tour and tasting. This afternoon, there’s ample time for you to step back out to explore Porto at leisure. You may like to visit a Portuguese boutique to buy authentic, local souvenirs. Or perhaps take a stroll through the city’s historic Bolhão food market. Alternatively, you can take an excursion to the nearby city of Guimarães. This evening back on board your ship, enjoy a final Farewell Dinner with your newfound friends.
Enhance Your Journey — Visit Guimarães
Take an optional excursion to the World Heritage-listed city of Guimarães, known as ‘the birthplace of the Portuguese nationality’. See Guimarães Castle and and other historic landmarks that highlight the city's rich heritage.
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Location
Porto , Portugal
After enjoying a final breakfast on board, transfer to the airport in Porto for your onward flight.
Meals Included
Breakfast
Location
Porto , Portugal
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