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Douro Delights

Trip Type: River Cruise
Spain | 9 Days

<p>Begin your journey in the vibrant city of Madrid before you travel aboard the MS Estrela on a seven-night cruise along the Douro River. Discover...

Douro Delights

<p>Begin your journey in the vibrant city of Madrid before you travel aboard the MS Estrela on a seven-night cruise along the Douro River. Discover the best of Spain and Portugal. See medieval towns, sample local fare and immerse yourself in architectural highlights. Visit Palácio da Bolsa and experience a tasting at Quinta da Aveleda.</p>

Arrive in the Spanish capital of Madrid and be transferred to your hotel to settle in.


Accommodation
Madrid, Pestana Plaza Mayor

Location
Madrid , Spain

Hit the road and travel to the ancient city of Salamanca for a tour. You’ll see the University of Salamanca and the House of Shells before continuing to Vega de Terron. Board your river ship and settle in with a welcome dinner.


Accommodation
Seven Nights, MS Estrela

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Vega De Terron , Spain

On a tour of the town of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, you’ll stop for to visit the castle ruins. Return to your ship and enjoy a relaxing afternoon sailing to Pinhão, where your ship will dock overnight. 


Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Barca d'Alva , Portugal

Visit the Pinhão Railway Station, known as one of the most beautiful railway stations in Portugal. Built in the 19th century, its tiled walls depict the production of port. You’ll then visit a local quinta. Later your ship will sail to Régua.


Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Regua , Portugal

Enjoy a full day in Régua where you’ll have a choice of sightseeing options before a special Signature Experience.

Freedom of Choice – Tour Lamego

Set among hills adorned with vineyards in the Alto Douro region, Lamego is a charming town. On a guided tour, visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies and sample a local speciality, Bola de Lamego.

Freedom of Choice – Visit Palacio de Mateus

Embark on a trip to Palacio de Mateus, located near the city of Vila Real. Portuguese architect Nicolau Nasoni played a pivotal role in the palace’s construction in the 18th century. The palace is also well known for being featured on the bottle labels of Mateus Rosé wine.

Signature Experience – Lunch at Quinta da Pacheca

Visit Quinta da Pacheca for a traditional lunch and tasting with views over the Douro River and Régua. Situated in the village of Cambres in Lamego county, the prestigious property features 75 hectares of vineyards, dating back to the 16th century.


Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Regua , Portugal

Enjoy a relaxing sailing morning through the Douro Valley on your way to Entre-os-Rios. On arrival, choose your sightseeing option.

Freedom of Choice – Tour Guimarães

Explore the historic city of Guimarães, where the medieval settlement is on show during a tour of its well-preserved buildings and attractions.

Freedom of Choice – Winery Tour and Tasting

Visit Quinta da Aveleda, a family business that has been producing wine in the Vinho Verde wine region since the 1870s. Explore the gardens and tie off the day with a sampling of wine and cheese. 


Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Entre os Rios , Portugal

Arrive in Porto in the afternoon. Explore Porto’s 16th-century Old Town and take a cable car ride before sampling a few selections of port. Enjoy a Signature Experience tonight.

Signature Experience – Fado performance in Palácio da Bolsa

Head to the Palácio da Bolsa for a guided tour, followed by a cocktail reception and traditional fado performance in the Arabian Hall.


Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Porto , Portugal

On your final night on board, your river ship has the best vantage point to see the sights as you embark on an illuminations cruise around Porto.

Freedom of Choice – Cooking Demonstration

Porto is famous for its delectable cuisine and you can discover its culinary heart with a visit to a traditional restaurant for a cooking demonstration.

Freedom of Choice – Walking Tour of Porto

Set off on foot on an active walking tour through the medieval streets and the old harbour quarter of Ribeira. Stroll through the cobbled streets and discover neighbourhoods of colourful 18th – century houses and quaint eateries


Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Porto , Portugal

Be transferred to the airport.


Meals Included
Breakfast

Location
Porto , Portugal

Arrive in the Spanish capital of Madrid and be transferred to your hotel to settle in.


Accommodation
Madrid, Pestana Plaza Mayor

Location
Madrid , Spain

Hit the road and travel to the ancient city of Salamanca for a tour. You’ll see the University of Salamanca and the House of Shells before continuing to Vega de Terron. Board your river ship and settle in with a welcome dinner.


Accommodation
Seven Nights, MS Estrela

Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Vega De Terron , Spain

On a tour of the town of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, you’ll stop for to visit the castle ruins. Return to your ship and enjoy a relaxing afternoon sailing to Pinhão, where your ship will dock overnight. 


Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Barca d'Alva , Portugal

Visit the Pinhão Railway Station, known as one of the most beautiful railway stations in Portugal. Built in the 19th century, its tiled walls depict the production of port. You’ll then visit a local quinta. Later your ship will sail to Régua.


Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Regua , Portugal

Enjoy a full day in Régua where you’ll have a choice of sightseeing options before a special Signature Experience.

Freedom of Choice – Tour Lamego

Set among hills adorned with vineyards in the Alto Douro region, Lamego is a charming town. On a guided tour, visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies and sample a local speciality, Bola de Lamego.

Freedom of Choice – Visit Palacio de Mateus

Embark on a trip to Palacio de Mateus, located near the city of Vila Real. Portuguese architect Nicolau Nasoni played a pivotal role in the palace’s construction in the 18th century. The palace is also well known for being featured on the bottle labels of Mateus Rosé wine.

Signature Experience – Lunch at Quinta da Pacheca

Visit Quinta da Pacheca for a traditional lunch and tasting with views over the Douro River and Régua. Situated in the village of Cambres in Lamego county, the prestigious property features 75 hectares of vineyards, dating back to the 16th century.


Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Regua , Portugal

Enjoy a relaxing sailing morning through the Douro Valley on your way to Entre-os-Rios. On arrival, choose your sightseeing option.

Freedom of Choice – Tour Guimarães

Explore the historic city of Guimarães, where the medieval settlement is on show during a tour of its well-preserved buildings and attractions.

Freedom of Choice – Winery Tour and Tasting

Visit Quinta da Aveleda, a family business that has been producing wine in the Vinho Verde wine region since the 1870s. Explore the gardens and tie off the day with a sampling of wine and cheese. 


Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Entre os Rios , Portugal

Arrive in Porto in the afternoon. Explore Porto’s 16th-century Old Town and take a cable car ride before sampling a few selections of port. Enjoy a Signature Experience tonight.

Signature Experience – Fado performance in Palácio da Bolsa

Head to the Palácio da Bolsa for a guided tour, followed by a cocktail reception and traditional fado performance in the Arabian Hall.


Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Porto , Portugal

On your final night on board, your river ship has the best vantage point to see the sights as you embark on an illuminations cruise around Porto.

Freedom of Choice – Cooking Demonstration

Porto is famous for its delectable cuisine and you can discover its culinary heart with a visit to a traditional restaurant for a cooking demonstration.

Freedom of Choice – Walking Tour of Porto

Set off on foot on an active walking tour through the medieval streets and the old harbour quarter of Ribeira. Stroll through the cobbled streets and discover neighbourhoods of colourful 18th – century houses and quaint eateries


Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner

Location
Porto , Portugal

Be transferred to the airport.


Meals Included
Breakfast

Location
Porto , Portugal

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Provided by
APT
Reference Code:
EUPDCR09
Trip Location
Trip Starts:
Madrid → Porto, Spain
Trip Finishes:
Portugal
Countries Visited:
Spain
Portugal
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