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9 Night Madrid and Secrets of the Douro and Land Tour

From Madrid to Porto (Oporto)

Emerald Radiance

Emerald Cruises
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 10152882
  • Departs: Sat, Oct 26, 2024
  • Returns: Sat, Nov 2, 2024
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    Itinerary Summary

    Tour Features and Highlights

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Oct 24, 2024
    Day
    1
    Madrid, Spain
    • Madrid, Spain
    Welcome to the sun-kissed capital of Spain, Madrid. Travellers from around the world have been left captivated by this fascinating city, where energy bounces through the streets like lightning. You will be transferred from the airport to your centrally located hotel, included is a two-night stay in Madrid. ...
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    Friday - Oct 25, 2024
    Day
    2
    Madrid, Spain
    • Madrid, Spain
    Today, you can enjoy an informative tour of Madrid's city centre and experience the lifestyles of the people who call the city their home. Enjoy visiting Sabatini Gardens, Plaza Mayor, Gran Via, and the Austrian Quarter. The rest of the day is yours to spend exploring in leisure, perhaps relaxing in one of Madrid's postcard-worthy terraced gardens. EmeraldEXCURSION: A guided tour of Madrid ...
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    Saturday - Oct 26, 2024
    Day
    3
    Madrid, Spain
    • Madrid, Spain
    • Air Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 3 - Saturday - Oct 26, 2024
    Day
    3
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    Today, you will be transferred from your centrally located hotel in Madrid to Porto, where you will be welcomed onboard your luxurious Emerald Waterways Star-Ship. This evening, join your fellow guests for a sunset cruise through Porto, admiring the lantern-lit facades of the many vibrant buildings that line the city streets. EmeraldPLUS: Sunset cruise through Porto ...
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    Sunday - Oct 27, 2024
    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 was inscribed because it hones in 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, your captain will host a welcome dinner and cocktail reception. ...
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    Monday - Oct 28, 2024
    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. This afternoon, enjoy sailing to Vega de Terron, perhaps relaxing on the Sun Deck before your included Port wine cocktail demonstration or cooking demonstration onboard. EmeraldPLUS: A Port wine cocktail lesson onboard; EmeraldPLUS: A Portuguese cooking demonstration onboard; EmeraldACTIVE: A guided walk through the vineyards; EmeraldEXCURSION: A visit to Quinta do Tedo with tasting ...
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    Tuesday - Oct 29, 2024
    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, starting among the postcard-worthy galleries and arcades that adorn Plaza Mayor. You will have the opportunity to see Casa de las Conchas, a building that has been lovingly decorated with more than 300 shells. EmeraldPLUS: Enjoy local entertainment from a tuna music band; EmeraldEXCURSION: A guided tour of Salamanca ...
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    Wednesday - Oct 30, 2024
    Day
    7
    • Pocinho, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Coa Museum, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Pocinho, Portugal
    • Regua, Portugal
    This morning, arrive in Pocinho where you'll have the opportunity to embark on a canoeing excursion or to visit the Coa Valley Museum. Later, return to your ship for lunch and soak up your idyllic surrounds as you sail towards Regua, taking part in a Casa Painova tasting onboard. A rural dinner at a wine estate is certain to be a highlight of your trip. EmeraldPLUS: A Casa Painova product tasting onboard; EmeraldPLUS: A rural dinner with entertainment at Quinta da Pacheca; EmeraldACTIVE: A canoeing excursion; EmeraldEXCURSION: A visit to the Coa Valley Museum ...
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    Thursday - Oct 31, 2024
    Day
    8
    Regua, Portugal
    • Regua, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Lamego, Portugal
    • Bus Travel
    • Regua, Portugal
    Today, on an included excursion, you will visit the marvellous Baroque village of Lamego, stopping to see the picturesque Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies, a structure that stands gracefully over the town. EmeraldPLUS: A mosaic tile painting lesson onboard; EmeraldACTIVE: Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies; EmeraldEXCURSION: A guided tour of Lamego; DiscoverMORE: A visit to Mateus Manor House with wine tasting (extra expense) ...
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    Friday - Nov 1, 2024
    Day
    9
    Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    • Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    Located at the mouth of the Douro River, Porto is a fascinating eclectic mix of modern and ancient architecture. Famous for its exports of Port wines, it's easy to imagine how British merchant ships would have once clustered together in the medieval harbour, waiting to take Port wines 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. EmeraldACTIVE: A guided active walk in Porto; EmeraldEXCURSION: A guided tour of Porto; DiscoverMORE: An excursion to Guimaraes (extra expense) ...
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    Saturday - Nov 2, 2024
    Day
    10
    Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    • Porto (Oporto), Portugal
    After breakfast, it's time to say farewell to your fellow guests, taking memories of sun-drenched vineyards with you.


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