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

Porto return

Travel Information

8 Days River Cruise

Trip code EUTCOP08

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.

Porto to Porto

8 days / 7 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Porto, 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

Day 6

Régua, Entre-os-Rios

Insider Experiences

Day 7

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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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.

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

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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Trip Notes

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

Douro Discovery

Douro Discovery

Itinerary

Porto to Porto

Arrive Porto, Embark Ship

Régua, Lamego, Pinhão

Vega de Terrón, Castelo Rodrigo

Salamanca, Barca d’Alva

Pinhão, Régua

Régua, Entre-os-Rios

Porto

Disembark Ship, Depart Porto

Trip Inclusions

Tour Highlights

Portuguese Quinta Dinner

Flamenco Show

Portuguese Quinta Port Tasting

What's On Board

Trip Extensions

Lisbon City Stay

Barcelona, Madrid, Granada and Seville

Morocco, Casablanca, Fez, Erfoud and Marrakesh

Morocco and Spain

Frequently Asked Questions

What our customers are saying

Trip Notes

Douro Discovery

Douro Discovery

Itinerary

Porto to Porto

Arrive Porto, Embark Ship

Régua, Lamego, Pinhão

Vega de Terrón, Castelo Rodrigo

Salamanca, Barca d’Alva

Pinhão, Régua

Régua, Entre-os-Rios

Porto

Disembark Ship, Depart Porto

Trip Inclusions

Tour Highlights

Portuguese Quinta Dinner

Flamenco Show

Portuguese Quinta Port Tasting

What's On Board

Our River Ships

Our Cabins

Ship Features

Onboard Dining

Trip Extensions

Lisbon City Stay

Barcelona, Madrid, Granada and Seville

Morocco, Casablanca, Fez, Erfoud and Marrakesh

Morocco and Spain

Frequently Asked Questions

Is travel insurance included?

What type of climate should I expect?

Can I do my own shore excursions?

Where do I embark my Europe River Cruise?

Visa Requirements for Europe

What our customers are saying

Trip Notes

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