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Land and River Cruise

Morocco, Spain and Douro Discovery

2025

River Cruise

Morocco, Spain and Douro Discovery

Morocco, Spain and Douro Discovery

Experience a 30-day adventure from Casablanca to Porto. Explore Morocco's imperial cities, the Sahara Desert and Marrakesh, before discovering Spain's landmarks in Barcelona, Madrid and Seville. Finish with a seven-night Douro River cruise on board the MS Estrela, visiting picturesque villages.

30 day River Cruise

Itinerary

30 days / 29 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Casablanca

Day 2

Casablanca, Rabat, Fez

Insider Experiences

Day 3

Fez

Day 4

Fez, Volubolis, Meknes

Day 5

Fez, Erfoud

Day 6

Erfoud, Todra Gorge, Ouarzazate

Day 7

Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, Marrakesh

Insider Experiences

Day 8

Marrakesh

Day 9

Marrakesh

Day 10

Depart Marrakesh, Barcelona

Day 11

Barcelona

Day 12

Barcelona, Madrid

Day 13

Madrid

Day 14

Madrid, Toledo, Córdoba

Day 15

Córdoba, Granada

Day 16

Granada

Day 17

Granada, Ronda

Insider Experiences

Day 18

Ronda, Jerez, Seville

Day 19

Seville

Enhance Your Journey

Day 20

Seville, Évora, Lisbon

Day 21

Lisbon

Day 22

Lisbon

Enhance Your Journey

Day 23

Lisbon, Vila Nova de Gaia, Embark Ship

Day 24

Régua, Lamego, Pinhão

Insider Experiences

Day 25

Vega de Terrón, Castelo Rodrigo 

Day 26

Salamanca, Barca d’Alva

Insider Experiences

Day 27

Pinhão, Régua

Insider Experiences

Day 28

Régua, Mateus Palace, Entre-os-Rios

Day 29

Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto

Enhance Your Journey

Day 30

Disembark Ship, Depart Porto

Coach/Vehicle
Cruise
Rail
Flight (included)

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
57 meals – 29 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 20 dinners
Explore 27 towns, villages and cities
Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director, Tour Director and local guides
Transfers, port charges and tipping
Visit Tawesna Salon de thé, a cooperative eatery led by local women preserving regional culinary heritage
Visit a local olive oil farm for a tasting and lunch
Enjoy a sumptuous dinner of traditional dishes and dessert at a picturesque local quinta, a Portuguese winery

Tour Highlights

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

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Olive Oil Farm Lunch

Immerse yourself in the idyllic countryside surrounding a local olive oil farm. Learn about organic olive oil production and indulge in a tasting. Then, savour a homemade lunch of traditional flavours and regional ingredients.

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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.

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 and rail only. Flights not included (unless specified)

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