7 Nts - Duro Discovery, Porto Return River Cruise

Day 1 - Arrive Porto, Vila Nova De Gaia, Embark Ship

Tonight meet your fellow travellers and Travelmarvel Cruise Director at a Welcome Reception as you take in the sights along the Douro River on a sunset cruise.

Day 2 - Régua, Mateus Palace, Pinhão

Today you begin your cruise along the Douro River. As you cruise, you’ll take part in a Portuguese lesson, during which you’ll learn some essential phrases. Disembark your ship and join an excursion to the Gardens and Palace of Mateus. Tour this living museum which is still owned by the Count of Vila Real.

Insider Experience

In Pinhão, enjoy a dinner of traditional dishes and dessert at a local quinta, a traditional Portuguese winery.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 - Vega De Terrón, Castelo Rodrigo

Today, cruise across the border into Vega de Terrón in Spain. Enjoy some time at leisure before joining an excursion to Castelo Rodrigo. T

his tiny village sits atop a hill overlooking both Spain and Portugal, and features a number of very well-preserved ruins, an impressive castle and a magnificent stone statue of Santiago Matamouros.

Afterwards, board a coach and return to your ship.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 - Salamanca, Barca D’Alva

Insider Experience

Enjoy a Flamenco show and lunch and be entranced by captivating Flamenco dancers as they astound you with their stomping feet in a fiery performance.

Today you’ll disembark and board a coach to set off for the glorious Spanish city of Salamanca. This gorgeous city is arguably one of the most beautiful in Spain, and boasts sunlit sandstone buildings along with a majestic city square and an ancient university. After your Insider Experience, return by coach back over the border to Barca d’Alva, the last Portuguese village along the Douro, where your ship awaits. Back on board this evening, enjoy a traditional Portuguese barbecue dinner.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 - Lamego, Régua

Insider Experience

Enjoy a tasting of local port wine, Portugal’s most famous tipple.

Enjoy a Portuguese cooking demonstration on board as your ship cruises past Pinhao to Regua. On arrival, head to a local quinta, which boasts outstanding views over the Douro Valley. Afterwards, board a coach and take a scenic drive past swathes of expansive vineyards, visiting the picturesque village of Lamego and the elaborately decorated baroque cathedral, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, an important Portuguese place of pilgrimage. While in Lamego, visit one of Portugal’s best museums, home to a vast collection of paintings, tapestries and jewellery.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 - Régua, Entre-Os-Rios

This morning, enjoy free time to explore Régua — you may like to wander along the riverfront, or venture into the Old Town. Afterwards, continue on to Entre-os-Rios. On arrival this evening, enjoy free time to explore this town as you please. Tonight be treated to an energetic performance of traditional Portuguese folk music back on board at a special Captain’s Dinner.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7 - Vila Nova De Gaia, Porto

After breakfast, cruise back to the enchanting city of Vila Nova de Gaia. On arrival, join a tour of nearby Porto, where 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. You might choose to take an optional excursion to the World Heritage-listed city of Guimarães. This evening back on board your ship, enjoy a final Farewell Dinner.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8 - Disembark Ship, Depart Porto