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12 Night Madrid to Lisbon and Secrets of the Douro and Land Tour

From Madrid to Lisbon

Emerald Radiance

Emerald Cruises
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 10152879
  • Departs: Sat, May 24, 2025
  • Returns: Tue, Jun 3, 2025
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    Itinerary Summary

    Tour Features and Highlights

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - May 22, 2025
    Day
    1
    Madrid, Spain
    • Madrid, Spain
    Welcome to the sun-drenched capital of Spain, Madrid. Today, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your centrally-located hotel for a two-night stay in the capital.
    Friday - May 23, 2025
    Day
    2
    Madrid, Spain
    • Madrid, Spain
    This morning, join your local guide for an insightful walking tour of Madrid, touching on its bustling center and its vibrant past as you peruse the Sabatini Gardens and Gran Via. After your tour, the rest of the day is yours to spend exploring at leisure.
    Saturday - May 24, 2025
    Day
    3
    Madrid, Spain
    • Madrid, Spain
    • Air Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 3 - Saturday - May 24, 2025
    Day
    3
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    Today, you will be transferred from your well-appointed hotel to the airport for your flight to Porto. Here, a warm welcome awaits you from your captain and crew onboard your contemporary Emerald Cruises Star-Ship. This evening, join your fellow guests for dinner onboard.
    Sunday - May 25, 2025
    Day
    4
    Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    • Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    • Pinhao, Portugal
    Relax onboard today and enjoy a full day of sailing through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Douro Valley. This fascinating area is celebrated because it builds on two millennia of wine producing history, where viticulture has shaped the surrounding landscape and small, sleepy villages are peppered with dozens of sun-drenched vineyards. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner and cocktail reception. ...
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    Monday - May 26, 2025
    Day
    5
    Pinhao, Portugal
    • Pinhao, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Quinta do Tedo, Portugal, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Pinhao, Portugal
    • Vega de Terron, Spain
    Begin your day with a visit to the beautiful Quinta do Tedo vineyard in the heart of Portugal's Douro Valley, nestled on the confluence of the Douro and Tedo rivers. This 18th-century estate is environmentally sound, creating organic produce by using traditional viticulture methods. Alternatively, enjoy a guided walk through local vineyards, stopping along the way to admire your surroundings. Or, embark on a kayak excursion along the river, taking in the impressive views from the heart of the Douro Valley. This afternoon, enjoy sailing to Vega de Terron, perhaps relaxing on the Sun Deck. ...
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    Tuesday - May 27, 2025
    Day
    6
    Vega de Terron, Spain
    • Vega de Terron, Spain
    • Bus Travel
    • Salamanca, Spain
    • Bus Travel
    • Vega de Terron, Spain
    Founded in Roman times, the ancient city of Salamanca and its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Quarter have an illustrious past, having been held by the Carthaginians, Romans, and Moors. Travel to the beautiful 'Golden City' for a walking tour, which includes exploring the postcard-worthy galleries and arcades that adorn Plaza Mayor. You'll also have the opportunity to see Casa de las Conchas, a building that has been lovingly decorated with more than 300 shells, and Salamanca's university, one of the oldest universities in Europe that dates back to 1218. ...
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    Wednesday - May 28, 2025
    Day
    7
    • Pocinho, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Castelo Rodrigo, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Pocinho, Portugal
    • Regua, Portugal
    This morning, we are docked in Pocinho from where we will visit the charming medieval town of Castelo Rodrigo. On your tour, you will have the chance to uncover the secrets of this small village's fortress history and try some typical local products. Later, return to your Star-Ship for lunch and soak up your idyllic surrounds, enjoying a Port wine cocktail lesson onboard as you sail towards Regua. ...
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    Thursday - May 29, 2025
    Day
    8
    Regua, Portugal
    • Regua, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Lamego, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Quinta da Pacheca, Portugal, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Regua, Portugal
    On today's included excursion, you'll visit the marvelous Baroque village of Lamego, stopping to see the picturesque Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies, a structure that stands gracefully over the town. If you're feeling active, enjoy an invigorating walk down the 686 steps from the sanctuary to the main square. On the same day you will get to experience a rural lunch at Quinta da Pacheca, one of the finest estates of river Douro and learn about the Portuguese mosaic painting tradition. ...
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    Friday - May 30, 2025
    Day
    9
    Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    • Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    Located at the mouth of the Douro River, Porto is a fascinating and eclectic mix of modern and ancient architecture. Famous for its export of Port wines, it's easy to imagine how British merchant ships would have once clustered together in the medieval harbor, waiting to take their produce across the water. Your included tour of the coastal city will touch on the fortified structures of Castelo da Foz and Castelo do Queijo, a building whose pentagonal facades overlook the ocean. For those who wish to see the charms of Porto on foot, an active walk through the town will bring you closer to the vibrant daily life of the locals. ...
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    Saturday - May 31, 2025
    Day
    10
    Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    • Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 10 - Saturday - May 31, 2025
    Day
    10
    • Bus Travel
    • Nazare, Portugal, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Lisbon, Portugal
    This morning, disembark your Star-Ship and travel south, following the coast of the Atlantic until you reach the enchanting town of Nazare. Continue onwards until you arrive in Lisbon. Lisbon's beauty has captivated people from around the world for centuries, and your included three-night stay in Lisbon is certain to leave you captivated too. ...
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    Sunday - Jun 1, 2025
    Day
    11
    Lisbon, Portugal
    • Lisbon, Portugal
    Today, a tour of Lisbon's center will offer the perfect introduction to the Portuguese capital, where limestone cobbled streets are peppered with terracotta-roofed houses, all swathed in delightful breezy sea views. Your tour will include a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Jeronimos Monastery, an icon of Late Gothic Manueline architecture that can be found gracing Lisbon's harbour. The shrine-like south entrance is a true delight, with gables, pinnacles, and a statue of Henry the Navigator, one of the pioneers of Portugal's Age of Discovery, a period of time that brought riches to the Portuguese Empire. ...
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    Monday - Jun 2, 2025
    Day
    12
    Lisbon, Portugal
    • Lisbon, Portugal
    The heart and soul of Lisbon is yours to discover independently today, as you stroll past gleaming white basilicas and traverse cobblestone streets. Your tour director will be available to help you plan your day of independent exploration.
    Tuesday - Jun 3, 2025
    Day
    13
    Lisbon, Portugal
    • Lisbon, Portugal
    After breakfast, it's time to bid farewell to your fellow guests and prepare for your transfer to the airport, taking memories of the golden city and illustrious vineyards with you. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please note: Preview itinerary subject to change. ...
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