- Three nights in beautiful Lisbon
- Seven nights on a brand-new river ship, the MS Estrela
- 23 meals - 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
- Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director, Cruise Director and local guides
- Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drink, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise
- Explore 12 towns, villages and cities
- In Pinhao, enjoy a sumptuous dinner of traditional dishes and dessert at a picturesque local quinta
- Enjoy a Flamenco show and lunch and be entranced by captivating Flamenco dancers
Lisbon with Douro Discovery
Trip Type: River Cruise
Spain
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11 D
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NZD 8,395.00 /Person
11 days, 22 meals. Explore beautiful Lisbon before cruising along the picturesque Douro Ri...
Lisbon with Douro Discovery
11 days, 22 meals. Explore beautiful Lisbon before cruising along the picturesque Douro River.
Your adventure begins as you fly into Lisbon today, Portugal’s invigorating capital. Upon arrival, be transferred to your centrally located hotel and enjoy free time.
Accommodation
Three Nights, Lisbon, Altis Grand Hotel or similar
Location
Lisbon , Portugal
On a guided tour, explore the alleyways of the Alfama district and marvel at the Manueline-style Jeronimos Monastery. Then, visit World Heritage-listed Belem Tower and admire the beautiful Castelo de Sao Jorge.
Meals Included- Breakfast
Location
Lisbon , Portugal
Today, enjoy a full day at leisure to explore this vibrant city. Perhaps enjoy an optional excursion to the Sintra Mountain range of Serra de Sintra. Visit the World Heritage-listed Pena National Palace and take a guided tour of Sintra.
Meals Included- Breakfast
Location
Lisbon , Portugal
This morning after breakfast, you will travel by coach to Vila Nova de Gaia 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
- Breakfast
- 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 board a coach and set off for Salamanca, a glorious Spanish city that boasts sunlit sandstone buildings along with a majestic city square. Here you’ll enjoy an Insider Experience. Afterwards, 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.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Barca D'alva , Portugal
This morning, enjoy a fascinating history lecture as your ship cruises past Pinhão to Régua. After your Insider Experience on arrival in Régua, this afternoon, enjoy a guide tour in Régua followed by free time to visit the Douro Museum.
Meals Included- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinners
Location
Pinhao , 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 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.
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 and inclusions subject to change
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Prices include transfers, port charges and tipping
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Low or high-water levels may cause disruption to cruising
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Prices are for land/cruise only. Flights not included
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Extend your journey with a pre-tour journey of Spain. Refer tour code EUTCOPS21
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Destination Details
Spain
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11 D
Trip Location
Trip Starts:
Porto , Portugal
Porto , Portugal
Trip Finishes:
Porto , Portugal
Porto , Portugal
Countries Visited:
Portugal
Portugal
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