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River Cruise

Lisbon with Douro Discovery

2026

River Cruise

Lisbon with Douro Discovery

Lisbon with Douro Discovery

Explore beautiful Lisbon on a 3-night city stay before a 7-night cruise along the picturesque Douro River, exploring towns and villages along the way.

11 day River Cruise

Itinerary

11 days / 10 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Lisbon

Day 2

Lisbon

Day 3

Lisbon

Enhance Your Journey

Day 4

Lisbon, Vila Nova de Gaia, Embark Ship

Day 5

Régua, Lamego, Pinhão

Insider Experiences

Day 6

Vega de Terrón, Castelo Rodrigo 

Day 7

Salamanca, Barca d’Alva

Insider Experiences

Day 8

Pinhão, Régua

Insider Experiences

Day 9

Régua, Mateus Palace, Entre-os-Rios

Day 10

Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto

Enhance Your Journey

Day 11

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.

Three nights in beautiful Lisbon
7 nights on the MS Estrela
23 meals – 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director and local guides
Transfers, port charges and tipping
Explore 12 towns, villages and cities
Enjoy a flamenco show and lunch and be entranced by captivating flamenco dancers

Tour Highlights

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

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. 

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Portuguese Quinta Dinner

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

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.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change 

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

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