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Colours of Spain with Douro Discovery

2025

Land Tour

Colours of Spain with Douro Discovery

Colours of Spain with Douro Discovery

Visit some of Spain’s most vibrant cities, including Barcelona, Madrid and Granada. Then embark on a seven-night cruise along the stunning Douro River, discovering more glorious sights in Portugal and Spain.

21 day Land Tour

Itinerary

21 days / 20 night Land Tour

Day 1

Arrive Barcelona

Day 2

Barcelona

Day 3

Barcelona, Madrid

Day 4

Madrid

Day 5

Madrid, Toledo, Córdoba

Day 6

Córdoba, Granada

Day 7

Granada

Day 8

Granada, Ronda

Insider Experiences

Day 9

Ronda, Jerez, Seville

Day 10

Seville

Enhance Your Journey

Day 11

Seville, Évora, Lisbon

Day 12

Lisbon

Day 13

Lisbon

Enhance Your Journey

Day 14

Lisbon, Vila Nova de Gaia, Embark Ship

Day 15

Régua, Lamego, Pinhão

Insider Experiences

Day 16

Vega de Terrón, Castelo Rodrigo 

Day 17

Salamanca, Barca d’Alva

Insider Experiences

Day 18

Pinhão, Régua

Insider Experiences

Day 19

Régua, Mateus Palace, Entre-os-Rios

Insider Experiences

Day 20

Porto

Enhance Your Journey

Day 21

Disembark Ship, Depart Porto

Coach/Vehicle
Cruise
Rail

Trip Inclusions

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

Three nights in Lisbon, two nights in Barcelona, Madrid, Granada and Seville, one night in Córdoba and Ronda
Seven nights on the MS Estrela
Services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director and local guides
39 meals – 20 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 12 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 22 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.

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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.

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change

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

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