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Land and River Cruise

Flavours of Spain and Portugal with Douro Discovery

2026

Land Tour

Flavours of Spain and Portugal with Douro Discovery

Flavours of Spain and Portugal with Douro Discovery

Embark on a 21-day journey through Spain and Portugal, with a special focus on the Douro Valley. Explore vibrant cities, stunning landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. Cruise along the Douro River, taking in picturesque vineyards and historic towns, before immersing yourself in the sights and flavours of both countries.

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21 Days Land Tour

Itinerary

To view the itinerary's day-by-day details, simply click on your preferred day from the interactive list. Discover daily activities, special experiences and insider local tips that make your journey a memorable one.

Madrid to Porto

21 days / 20 night Land Tour

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Arrive Madrid

Day 2

Madrid

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Day 3

Madrid, Úbeda, Granada

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Granada

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Day 5

Granada, Córdoba

Day 6

Cordoba, Seville

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Seville

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Seville, Monsaraz, Évora, Lisbon

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Day 9

Lisbon

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Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Lisbon

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Lisbon, Óbidos, Nazaré, Coimbra

Day 12

Coimbra, Aveiro, Porto

Day 13

Porto

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Day 14

Porto, Embark Ship

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Régua, Lamego, Pinhão

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Vega de Terrón, Castelo Rodrigo 

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Salamanca, Barca d’Alva

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Day 18

Pinhão, Régua

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Régua, Entre-os-Rios

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Porto

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Day 21

Disembark Ship, Depart Porto

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Trip Inclusions

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

Explore 24 towns, villages and cities
39 meals – 20 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 11 dinners
Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drinks, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise
Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director
Airport transfers, port charges, porterage and gratuities
In Granada, experience an authentic flamenco show, where a local family shares their rich culture and traditions through a passionate performance
Indulge in a local tapas tasting in Seville to gain an authentic insight into typical Andalusian cuisine
Master the art of making the Pastel de Nata (Portuguese tart) at a cooking class in Lisbon

Tour Highlights

These exclusive or unique events are designed to deepen your experience, taking you on an inspiring journey beneath the surface of local history, culture and traditions. What's more, these once-in-a-lifetime moments are often not available to a regular traveller. The following experiences are just a taste of what we have prepared especially for you.

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Behind-the-Scenes Flamenco Performance

Meet the family working behind-the-scenes of a powerful flamenco show, before sitting down to watch the performance unfold. Be regaled by the music, dancing and costume while you indulge in local specialties for dinner.

Plaza España close to the centre of Seville, Southern Spain. The Plaza with its impressive buildings have been the backdrop for the filming af a.o. Starwars-1 and 2.

Authentic Seville Tapas Experience

Scour Seville’s old town tabernas for the best tapas in the city. As you wander the streets, learn about the city’s rich history and locally loved hidden gems.

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Low-angle shot of a fountain surrounded by traditional residential building and with Saint Anton's Church in the background, Giraldo Square, Evora, Alentejo, Portugal

Southern Portugal Wine Tasting

In Évora, delight in a pre-lunch wine tasting at the historic Pousada Convento Évora. This carefully restored 15th-century convent is considered the city’s most impressive historic buildings. Sip local wines before a sumptuous lunch in this significant setting.

Portuguese Tart Making Class

At a local bakery, discover the art of making the world-famous Pastel de Nata (Portuguese tarts). Master the culinary skills required to make this sweet pastry with a hands-on lesson led by a local baker. While you bake, learn about the history behind the Pastel de Nata, before the best part: tasting your efforts.

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Exclusive Wine Tasting at a Local Quinta

Immerse yourself Porto’s local cuisine, wine and culture when you take part in an exclusive wine tasting experience at a private quinta. Accompanying delicious local wines is a memorable Farewell Lunch hosted by the quinta owners themselves to commemorate your time here.

What's On Board

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External aerial view of  MS Douro Estrela 2024.

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.

What our customers are saying

What a great way to see some amazing scenery, learn some incredible history and walk in the steps of ancients. I would recommend this tour and this company to everyone i speak to.

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The food was outstanding, the rooms very comfortable - everything was wonderful. There were great sight seeing trips and the guides were very knowledgeable.

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Weather was glorious, food was like Masterchef every night and the team were very friendly and welcoming.

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Thank you for ensuring everything from the major to the minor details were so thoroughly covered so that a perfectly smooth holiday flowed for us...

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Thank you for making our first European trip so memorable. We will treasure our memories.

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Each one of (our Tour Guides) was great, knew their area and history and were very approachable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change

  • Luggage porterage included subject to availability

  • Prices are for land and cruise only. Flights not included unless specified

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