Overview
Itinerary
On arrival at the airport in Barcelona, be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner tonight. Stay Two Nights: Barcelona, Hotel Catalonia Eixample 1864 (D)
Explore Barcelona's famous landmarks on a city tour today. Drive to the famous hill of Montjuic, stop at the Catalunya National Art Museum and continue down to Placa d'Espanya on your way to the iconic Sagrada Familia. On foot, your guide will take you through the Old Town and show you the wonders of this beautiful city. (B)
Today, travel by train to Madrid, Spain's lively capital.
On arrival, enjoy free time to explore before sitting down to a tasty tapas dinner at a local restaurant. Stay Two Nights: Madrid, RIU Plaza Espana (B/D)
On a guided tour this morning, visit Palacio Real, residence of the Spanish Royal Family, then see a selection of Madrid's best-loved attractions. With the rest of your day at leisure, perhaps wander the lawns of Parque del Retiro or browse the Prado Museum. (B)
Today, travel to Toledo for a guided tour. Explore the Old Town's winding cobbled streets and its majestic 13th-century cathedral before continuing to Cordoba. Stay: Cordoba, NH Amistad (B/D)
Enjoy a guided tour of Cordoba, during which you'll admire the Mezquita of Cordoba, a medieval mosque converted to a cathedral. Continue to Granada, where you'll take a guided tour.
Tonight, you'll experience a revival of grand Spanish hospitality at Hotel Alhambra Palace. Stay Two Nights: Granada, Alhambra Palace Hotel or similar (B/D)
This morning pay a visit to the magnificent Alhambra Palace. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore Granada. (B)
Insider Experience: Visit a local olive oil farm for a tasting and lunch.
This morning after breakfast, travel to Jerez and visit the famous Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art. Then, continue to Seville. Stay Two Nights: Seville, Catalonia Santa Justa (B/D)
Today, experience the beauty of Seville with a local guide. This city is filled with gorgeous sites, from palaces to churches and magnificent Moorish buildings. Then, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. You may wish to join an optional to the royal palace of Alcazar. (B)
Enter Portugal and stop to admire the architecture of World Heritage-listed Evora before arriving in the Portuguese capital, Lisbon. Stay Three Nights: Lisbon, Altis Grand Hotel or similar (B)
Today after breakfast, head out to explore Lisbon's Alfama district and marvel at the World Heritage-listed Jeronimos Monastery.
Afterwards, visit the gorgeous Belem Tower and see the Castelo de Sao Jorge. (B)
Enjoy a full day at leisure. Perhaps enhance your journey with an optional visit to nearby Sintra. (B)
After breakfast, travel by coach to Vila Nova de Gaia and board your river ship. Stay Seven Nights: aboard your river ship, the MS Estrela (B/D)
Insider Experience: Enjoy a sumptuous dinner of traditional dishes and dessert at a picturesque local quinta, a Portuguese winery.
Today, cruise across the border into Vega de Terron in Spain. Enjoy some time at leisure before joining an excursion to Castelo Rodrigo. This tiny village sits atop a hill overlooking both Spain and Portugal, and features a number of well-preserved ruins, an impressive castle and a magnificent stone statue of Santiago Matamoros. After exploring this charming little town, you'll board a coach and return to your ship. (B/L/D)
Insider Experience: In Salamanca, enjoy a Flamenco show and lunch. Be entranced by captivating Flamenco dancers as they astound you with their stomping feet in a fiery performance.
Insider Experience: Visit 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.
Tour to the Gardens and Palace of Mateus.
Afterwards, continue to the riverside town of Entre-os-Rios.
On arrival, enjoy free time to explore this gorgeous, vibrant town as you please. (B/L/D)
After breakfast, cruise back to the enchanting city of Vila Nova de Gaia.
On arrival, join a tour of nearby Porto, which sits just across the river. Here, you'll be led past a collection of the city's most famous attractions, and visit a local port winery for a tour and tasting.
This afternoon, there's ample time for you to step back out to explore Porto at leisure. Alternatively, you might choose to take an optional excursion to the World Heritage-listed city of Guimaraes.
This evening back on board your ship, enjoy a final Farewell Dinner with your fellow guests. (B/L/D)
Be transferred to Porto Airport for your flight. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Enjoy a Flamenco show and lunch and be entranced by captivating Flamenco dancers
- Three nights in Lisbon; two nights in Barcelona, Madrid, Granada and Seville; one night in Cordoba and Ronda
- Seven nights on the MS Estrela
- Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director, Cruise Director and expert local guides
- Transfers, port charges and tipping
- Explore 22 towns, villages and cities
- 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
- Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
- Prices are for land/cruise/rail only. Flights not included unless specified
Trip Reviews (1) Most Recent 'Colours of Spain with Douro Discovery' Reviews
Highlights for us, oh sooo many. Let's start with the helicopter flight over Barcelona, a must do. Then there's the home-cooked meal we had in the kitchen of a local Spanish family on the way to Marbella, just fabulous. Next was the visit to Sintra and Cascais where we had lunch at the seaside. Onwards and upwards to the beautiful Douro Serenity, what an elegant ship with happy and friendly staff.
The Douro river is so beautiful dusted with vineyards along the way and quaint villages which we visited. If you like doing a lot of walking then this is the trip for you as the tours through the different villages take up at least 2 to 2 1/2 hours walking. We have come away from this tour making some wonderful new friends who will we keep in contact with via Facebook.
Deck Plans
Window Stateroom
Window Stateroom
French Balcony
French Balcony
French Balcony
French Balcony
Cabins
Category F & E (Window Stateroom)
The Window Staterooms (13.4 sq. m to 15.6 sq. m) on the Lower Deck of the MS Estrela offer a cozy retreat with its ensuite bathroom, personal climate control for tailored comfort, a flat-screen TV for entertainment, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Category B, P & S (French Balcony Suite)
Category CT (French Balcony Suite - Fixed Twin Beds)
Category OS (Owners Suite)
This suite combines elegance and modernity, ensuring a memorable stay as you navigate the beautiful Douro River.
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Availability
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| Base Cabin (Prices Shown) | From $ 0 |
| Category E | From $ 195 |
| Category B | From $ 1,195 |
| Category CT | From $ 1,195 |
| Category P | From $ 1,395 |
| Category S | From $ 2,095 |
| Owners Suite | From $ 2,595 |
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