Jewels of Spain, Portugal and the Douro River

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River Cruise
Delve into the rich cultural tapestry of ancient and modern Spain; sail the verdant Douro River Valley, and discover the enchanting towns and celebrated wines of Portugal. Experience three legendary Spanish cities: Madrid, renowned for its museums, stately royal palace, tapas bars and chocolaterías, famous plazas, and vibrant nightlife; Toledo, so well preser...
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

What's this trip about?

    Delve into the rich cultural tapestry of ancient and modern Spain; sail the verdant Douro River Valley, and discover the enchanting towns and celebrated wines of Portugal. Experience three legendary Spanish cities: Madrid, renowned for its museums, stately royal palace, tapas bars and chocolaterías, famous plazas, and vibrant nightlife; Toledo, so well preserved with its endless gems; and Salamanca, ‘The Golden City’.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Trip includes

    • 5 nights in hotel and 7 nights cruise on the Queen Isabel (accommodation as specified or similar)
    • 28 meals: 12 breakfasts (days 2-13) 8 lunches (days 3-10) 8 dinners (days 3-9, 11)
    • Unlimited drinks on board, including fine wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, speciality coffee, tea and mineral water (excludes premium wine and premium spirits)
    • Gala dinner
    • All gratuities on board and ashore
    • Portable audio headset system on excursions
    • All entertainment plus signature lectures
    • Shore excursions in the company of English-speaking local expert guides
    • Included excursions and visits: 11
    • Lisbon city tour
    • Guided stroll through Óbidos
    • Choice of Porto city tour or Exclusive ‘Do as the Locals Do’ Porto walking tour
    • Choice of Guimarães city tour or ‘Soul of Porto’ Ribeira district walking discovery tour
    • Douro Museum and Choice of Quinta Aveleda visit with gardens or Amarante walking discovery tour
    • Lamego walking tour with a tasting at a local quinta and scenic stroll at Pinhão station
    • Choice of Quinta do Seixo guided tour with tasting or Famous Pinhão wine estate with visit to a family-owned quinta
    • Choice of Castelo Rodrigo or International Douro Natural Park scenic cruise
    • Full-day Salamanca tour
    • Prado Museum, dinner with flamenco show and Choice of Madrid city tour or Exclusive guided ‘Let’s Go’ Madrid walking tour
    • Toledo city tour
    • Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service
    • International return flights (Prices are based on return flights with a leading airline from London Heathrow or Gatwick). (Supplements may apply from other airports)
    • Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager and their expert crew
    • All airport/port taxes, duties and surcharges

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Itinerary

Day 1 UK - Lisbon Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your flight to Lisbon. Meet your Uniworld Representative on arrival and transfer to your hotel for the next two nights. Day 2 Lisbon Get to know the Portuguese capital with a city tour that shows you all the top sights and treats you to a unique pastry with an intriguing (and delicious) history. Dynamic, colourful and picturesque, Lisbon will continually surprise you. Day 3 Lisbon - Óbidos - Porto Travel through the beautiful countryside to Porto, stopping en route in Óbidos, a hill town that has entranced visitors since the 13th century. It’s so charming that the kings of Portugal traditionally gave it to their queens as a wedding present. Continue to Porto to embark Queen Isabel (5T). Day 4 Porto A panoramic tour of dynamic Porto will show you the city’s top sites. Or, a walking tour features the beautiful tile-adorned train station and what could very well be the world’s most beautiful bookstore. Day 5 Porto (Guimarães) Guimarães is the town where Portugal was born and its well-preserved architecture and stylish young residents make it a pleasure to visit. Or opt to explore one of Porto’s oldest areas, picturesque Ribeira, considered the soul of the city. Day 6 Entre-os-Rios (Amarante) The family-owned Quinta Aveleda looks like something out of a fairytale, with its lush flower gardens and shady terraces - the perfect place to relax over a glass of vindo verde, the preferred drink of the region. Or visit an ancient town known for an iconic pastry and a shrine dedicated to the patron saint of marriage, Amarante. You’ll also visit to the Douro Museum. Day 7 Régua (Lamego) - Pinhão Stroll through the pilgrimage town of Lamego to the monumental baroque Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios and then enjoy a wine tasting at a lovely local quinta. Spend your afternoon on board taking in the Douro Valley's spectacular scenery. Day 8 Pinhão - Pocinho Start the morning off by venturing overland to Amarante, an ancient town on the banks of the Tâmega River, or visit a lovely quinta. Whichever excursion you opt for, you’ll spend the afternoon cruising along a stretch of the Douro that is considered one of the most beautiful in all of Europe. Day 9 Pinhão - Barca d’Alva (Castelo Rodrigo) Take a guided tour of the walled village of Castelo Rodrigo, a site that dates back to the 12th century. Or visit the International Douro Natural Park for a scenic cruise. In the evening, a special gala dinner will be prepared for you. Day 10 Vega de Terrón (Salamanca) - Madrid Disembark the ship in Vega de Terrón on the Spanish border, from where you’ll travel to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as ‘The Golden City’ for the distinctive patina of its centuries-old sandstone buildings. Later in the day, you’ll transfer to Madrid by coach and your hotel for three nights. Day 11 Madrid Madrid may very well be Europe’s liveliest capital city, a place where people eat late and stay up even later. Get your bearings with a panoramic overview or a more intimate walking tour, both of which include a visit to the extraordinary Prado Museum. Tonight, enjoy dinner and a colourful, passionate show at the city’s finest flamenco venue. Day 12 Madrid (Toledo) Known as the ‘City of Three Cultures’, Toledo has been heavily influenced by Judaism, Christianity and Islam, all of which have peacefully co-existed here for centuries. You’ll have an opportunity today to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site and its wonderfully diverse cultural heritage. Day 13 Madrid - UK Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.

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Price per day$452
Last Updated: 8/10/2021

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