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Madrid & Secrets of the Douro 2026|2027

11 days
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From Madrid to Porto
4.3
28 traveler reviews
  • View of a large cathedral building in evening light
  • Map depicting travel itinerary in Portugal and Spain around the Douro River.
  • Famous fountain and historical building with a Spanish flag.
  • Illuminated public square with people gathering during dusk.
  • Iconic city street with brilliant lighting and motion blur.
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  • Cathedral with plaza and streetlights at sunset.
  • Triumphal arch surrounded by manicured gardens.
  • Scenic river and terraced vineyards landscape.
  • Colorful tram between bright buildings on a steep street.
  • Old stone bridge with cathedral in the background and river reflecting the scene.
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Emerald Cruises
River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Ages 12+
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Highlights

  • Explore Madrid with a local guide
  • Sail through the Douro Valley
  • Taste wine at Quinta do Tedo vineyard
  • Discover Salamanca's historic sites
  • Enjoy Porto's coastal charm and architecture

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Madrid
  2. Day 2 Madrid
  3. Day 3 Madrid
  4. Day 4 Madrid - Porto
  5. Day 5 Porto – Pinhão
  6. Day 6 Pinhão – Vega de Terrón
  7. Day 7 Vega de Terrón – Salamanca
  8. Day 8 Pocinho – Régua
  9. Day 9 Régua
  10. Day 10 Porto
  11. Day 11 Porto
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Emerald Cruises

4.3
(28 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

572

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

81%

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Customer Reviews

  • Dirk
    · July 7th, 2022
    It was a great trip with beautiful views , good excursions and excellent meals . The locks in the river were especially impressive. And of course with highly motivated employees on board. We really enjoyed our holiday
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  • Joe
    · September 27th, 2019
    The perfect balance of activity and relaxation!
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  • Suzanne
    · June 22nd, 2019
    Traveling with the Brits and Aussies was fun and there were not too many other Americans on the trip. The food was good and plentiful but not gourmet quality. Staff were very professional and attentive and although all were Portuguese they spoke English well. Wines were surprisingly good and plentiful at meals which was included. I would have liked more evening on board cultural or historic programming. The kayak experience was great and the weather perfect.
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Dates & Availability

11 days
Madrid & Secrets of the Douro 2026|2027
From Madrid to Porto

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Tour ID: 294777

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    Portugal and Spain
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Portugal and Spain. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before December 6th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after December 6th, 2025, a minimum payment of $1,000 is required to confirm your booking with Emerald Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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