Douro Discovery

River Cruise

Douro Discovery

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Douro Discovery

Embark on a seven-night cruise along the stunning Douro River. Soak in the vibrancy of Porto, discover flamenco in Salamanca and enjoy the local colours, flavours and quintas of Portugal.

Route

Travel Information

8 day River Cruise

Trip code EUTCOP08

Itinerary

8 days / 7 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, Embark Ship

Day 2

Régua, Lamego, Pinhão

Insider Experiences

Day 3

Vega de Terrón, Castelo Rodrigo 

Day 4

Salamanca, Barca d’Alva

Insider Experiences

Day 5

Pinhão, Régua

Insider Experiences

Day 6

Régua, Mateus Palace, Entre-os-Rios

Day 7

Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto

Enhance Your Journey

Day 8

Disembark Ship, Depart Porto

Cruise

Coach/Vehicle

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

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 Pinhão, enjoy a sumptuous dinner of traditional dishes and dessert at a picturesque local quinta

Tour Highlights

These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary.

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Portuguese Quinta Dinner

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

Flamenco Show

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

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Portuguese Quinta Port Tasting

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. 

What's On Board

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Come aboard the MS Estrela

Wind through heavenly scenery and discover Portugal by river aboard a brand-new Travelmarvel river ship, the MS Estrela, recently launched in 2024. Cruise through the sun-kissed Douro Valley, visiting riverside villages and family-owned quintas.

Trip Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your cruise. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.

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The monumental zone of Park Guell in Barcelona, Spain

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Africa, North Africa, Tafilalet, Erfoud, Merzouga, Erg Chebbi, Dromedary (Camelus dromedarius) camels/caravan being led at sunset,through desert by Tuareg man, on the Erg Chebbi Dunes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What our customers are saying

Everyone involved - from the nautical crew to Cruise Director, were exceptional and the food was excellent and so much of it. Everything was well organised from the excursions to quiz nights and I would recommend this cruise to anyone who is looking for something amazing.
- European Gems cruise

The tours and tour guides top of the line and so knowledgeable. The hot drink when we arrived back onboard was most welcome. Our cabin was comfortable and plenty of room to store everything.
- Europe Cruise

Trip Notes

Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
Prices are for cruise only. Flights are not included unless specified

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