Jewels of Spain, Portugal and the Douro River
13 days
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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
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule
Highlights
- Lisbon city tour
- Guided stroll through Óbidos, Coimbra University visit, and family-style lunch
- Choice of Porto city tour or exclusive ‘Do as the Locals Do’ Porto walking tour, and wine cellars of Cais de Gaia
- Guimarães city tour
- Quinta Avenida visit with wine tasting and Amarante walking discovery tour
- Douro Museum, Lamego walking discovery tour with wine tasting at a local Quinta, Mateus Palace and Gardens, and dinner at Quinta da Avessada
- Port wine tasting at Quinta do Seixo
- Castelo Rodrigo tour with wine tasting
- Full-day Salamanca tour
- Madrid city tour, Prado Museum, and dinner with flamenco show
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 sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityLondon
End CityMadrid
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Activities
Trip includes
- Unlimited drinks on board, including fine wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, speciality coffee, tea and mineral water (excludes premium wine and premium spirits)
- Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions and Gala Dinners
- 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
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Itinerary
Day 1 London - Lisbon
VIP Outbound1 Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your journey to London Heathrow or Gatwick Airport for a British Airways or another leading airline flight to Lisbon. Meet your Uniworld Representative on arrival and transfer to your hotel for the next two nights.
Day 2 Lisbon
Today’s adventure begins with a guided tour of Belém Tower and a monument dedicated to Portugal’s greatest explorers. See the spectacular Manueline Jerónimos Monastery, sample a pastéis de Belém at a famous pastry shop and see the hills of the Alfama district and Rossio Plaza.
Day 3 Lisbon - Óbidos - Coimbra - Porto
Travel through the beautiful countryside to Porto, stopping en route to see Coimbra, the birthplace of six Portuguese kings. The city is also home to the University of Coimbra, one of the oldest in Europe, and its splendid 18th-century library. From there, head to a local restaurant for a traditional Portuguese lunch. Continue to Porto to embark the 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. After lunch, visit one of the city’s famed Port cellars.
Day 5 Porto (Guimarães), Entre-os-Rios
Enjoy a panoramic city tour of historic, UNESCO-designated Guimarães, Portugal’s first capital and the home of its first king, Don Afonso Henriques.
Day 6 Entre-os-Rios (Amarante) - Regua
Take an excursion to Quinta Aveleda, famous for its gardens and its delectable Vinho Verde, which you are welcome to sample. Later, stroll through Amarante and discover the unique heritage bequeathed by the town’s patron saint, ranging from a beautiful Dominican monastery to a playful pastry.
Day 7 Regua (Lamego) - Pinhão
Learn more about the river and local winemaking traditions during your time at the Douro Museum, then take a stroll through the picturesque town of Lamego. Indulge in a tasting of sparkling wine before touring Mateus Palace and its lovely gardens. Tonight, you’ll have dinner high above the river at Quinta da Avessada.
Day 8 Pinhão - Pocinho
Travel from Pinhão up the steep streets to Quinta do Seixo, a prestigious and state-of-the-art Port wine estate. You’ll have an opportunity to sample some of their famous Sandeman Port and admire splendid views from the estate’s tasting room.
Day 9 Barca d’Alva (Castelo Rodrigo), Vega de Terrón
Take a guided tour of the walled village of Castelo Rodrigo, a site that dates back to the 12th century. In the evening, enjoy a Gala Dinner on board your ship.
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
Your panoramic tour of this cosmopolitan metropolis will show you some of Madrid’s top sights, followed by an excursion to the massive Prado Museum and its acclaimed collection of European art. This evening you’re in for a rare treat - a spectacular dinner and flamenco show at one of the finest venues in the city.
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 - London
VIP Inbound Transfer to Madrid Airport for a British Airways or another leading airline flight to London Heathrow or Gatwick. On arrival you will be met and guided to your Titan vehicle, for the journey home.
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Price per day$389
Last Updated: 8/10/2021
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Logistics
Accommodation
5 nights in hotel and 7 nights all-inclusive cruise on the Queen Isabel (accommodation as specified or similar)
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Meals Included
- 28 meals: 12 breakfasts (days 2-13) 8 lunches (days 3-10) 8 dinners (days 3-9, 11)
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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