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Lisbon with Douro Discovery

11-Day Europe River Cruise

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From: $5,995

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  • Trip Length: 11 Days
  • Trip Starts: Lisbon
  • Trip Finishes: Porto

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Overview

Explore beautiful Lisbon on a three-night city stay before a seven-night cruise along the picturesque Douro River, exploring towns and villages along the way.

Itinerary

Your adventure begins as you fly into Lisbon, Portugal’s vibrant capital. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your centrally located hotel and have free time to relax or explore. This evening, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception.

Accommodation: Three Nights, Lisbon, Altis Grand Hotel or similar

Explore the historic Old Town and visit the impressive Castelo de São Jorge. Then, head to the Belém district to marvel at the World Heritage-listed Jerónimos Monastery and the iconic Belém Tower.

Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy a full day at leisure. You might like to join an optional visit to nearby Sintra.

Enhance your Journey – Sintra

Journey to the Serra de Sintra mountain range. After a guided tour of the charming town of Sintra, visit the World Heritage-listed Pena Palace.

Meals: Breakfast

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.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Seven Nights, aboard your river ship, the MS Estrela

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, take part in a Portuguese language lesson, where you’ll learn some essential phrases of this beautiful language. This afternoon, 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’ll 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: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, you’ll disembark and board a coach bound for the glorious Spanish city of Salamanca. This gorgeous city is arguably one of the most beautiful in Spain, boasting sunlit sandstone buildings, a majestic city square, and an ancient university. After your Insider Experience, return by coach across 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.

Insider Experience – Flamenco Show

Enjoy a flamenco show and lunch, and be entranced by captivating dancers as they astound you with their stomping feet in a fiery performance.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Join an excursion to Mateus Palace and its gardens. Tour this living museum and discover the connection between the beautiful 18th-century palace and Mateus rosé wine for yourself. Rejoin your ship, now docked in Régua.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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 at your leisure.

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: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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 to step back out and explore Porto at leisure. You may like to visit a Portuguese boutique to buy authentic, local souvenirs, or take a stroll through the city’s historic Bolhão food market. Alternatively, you can join 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 other historic landmarks that highlight the city’s rich heritage.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After enjoying a final breakfast on board, transfer to the airport in Porto for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Trip Inclusions

Enjoy Seville’s flare for flamenco at the Flamenco Dance Museum.

On arrival in Régua, 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. 

Enjoy a sumptuous dinner of traditional dishes and dessert at a picturesque local quinta, a Portuguese winery.

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    20 Apr 2026

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    30 Apr 2026

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    07 May 2026

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    04 May 2026

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    14 May 2026

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    25 May 2026

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    04 Jun 2026

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