- Seven nights on the MS Estrela
- Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director and local guides
- 20 meals - 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
- Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drink, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise
- Transfers, port charges and tipping
- Explore 11 towns, villages and cities
- Enjoy a Flamenco show and lunch and be entranced by captivating Flamenco dancers
- In Pinhao, enjoy a sumptuous dinner of traditional dishes and dessert at a picturesque local quinta
Douro Discovery
Trip Type: River Cruise , Land JourneyNZD 6,695.00 /Person
Douro Discovery
8 days, 20 meals. Embark on a seven-night cruise along the stunning Douro River. Soak in the vibrancy of Portugal’s Porto, discover Flamenco in Salamanca and enjoy the local colours, flavours and quintas of Portugal.
Fly into Porto today, a perfect introduction to sunny Portugal. Spain’s smaller, but no less magnificent, neighbour, Portugal is one of Europe’s warmest countries and boasts a mix of vibrant art, music, wine and food, as well as endless sunny days. Be met at the airport and transferred to your river 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.
Accommodation
Seven Nights, aboard your river ship, the MS Estrela
- Dinners
Location
Porto , 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 Pinhao, you will enjoy an Insider Experience.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Pinhao , Portugal
Today, cruise across the border into Vega de Terron 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
- Dinners
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 BBQ dinner.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Barca D'alva , Portugal
This morning, enjoy a fascinating history lecture as your ship cruises past Pinhao to Regua. After your Insider Experience on arrival in Regua, this afternoon, enjoy a guided tour in Regua followed by free time to visit the Douro Museum.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Regua , 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. Afterwards, continue to the riverside town of Entre-os-Rios. On arrival, enjoy free time to explore this gorgeous, vibrant 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.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Entre Os Rios , Portugal
After breakfast, cruise back to the enchanting city of Vila Nova de Gaia. On arrival, join a fascinating tour of nearby Porto, which sits just across the river. Here, 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 may like to visit a Portuguese boutique to buy authentic, local souvenirs. Or perhaps take a stroll through the city’s old-fashioned Bolhao food market. Alternatively, you might choose to take an optional excursion to the World Heritage-listed city of Guimaraes. This evening back on board your ship, enjoy a final Farewell Dinner with your new-found friends.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
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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Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
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Prices are for land and cruise only. Flights not included, unless specified
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