Portugal, Spain & Morocco
Across Spain and Portugal, the scenery is stunning, the food delectable and the vibe contagious. From Barcelona to Porto, your days will be filled with Gaudi’s whimsical creations, punchy Catalan cuisine and ruby-red wine enjoyed in family-owned quintas. Sun-drenched cities give way to sleepy villages as you follow the idyllic Douro River.
Featured Trips
Lisbon with Douro Discovery
Lisbon to Porto
11 Days
23 Meals
2 Countries
Spain and Morocco Adventure
Barcelona to Marrakesh
13 Days
25 Meals
2 Countries
Colours of Spain with Douro Discovery
Barcelona to Porto
21 Days
39 Meals
2 Countries
Douro Discovery
Porto Return
8 Days
20 Meals
2 Countries
Lisbon with Douro Discovery
Lisbon to Porto
11 Days
23 Meals
2 Countries
Spain and Morocco Adventure
Barcelona to Marrakesh
13 Days
25 Meals
2 Countries
Colours of Spain with Douro Discovery
Barcelona to Porto
21 Days
39 Meals
2 Countries
Douro Discovery
Porto Return
8 Days
20 Meals
2 Countries
Highlights of the region
Porto
Gateway to the Douro Valley, you'll find the vibrant city of Porto alive with colour and character. Fall in love with its narrow streets that meander past merchant houses and medieval buildings. Topped off with an amazing food and dining scene, it will no doubt become one of your favourite destinations.
Riverside Villages
Along the Douro River, you’ll visit villages where time has stopped, and family-owned quintas where vintners still stomp ruby-red grapes beneath their feet. Pinhao, Lamego, and Barca d’Alva; all are overflowing with character, and local smiles that fill you with joy.
Spain
The weather is warm and life moves at whatever pace you please in Spain. Succumb to the beauty of Seville, uncover the magic of Gaudí in Barcelona, and wander past beautiful sandstone buildings in Salamanca.
Portugal's Amazing Azulejos
Azulejos aren’t just a beautiful part of Portugal’s architecture, but offer cultural and historical insights. Brian Johnston explores the art form. Turn a street corner, step into a church or railway station and be startled and entranced by unfolding scenes in white and blue.
The Douro's Sweet Spot
For more than 2,000 years, grapes have been harvested and wine has been produced in Portugal's Douro Valley. Vineyard boundaries were laid here in 1756, making this the oldest demarcated wine region in the world. Joe Boulous highlights why the Douro Valley remains the heart of Portugal’s wine country.
Follow the Douro's Wine Trail
Delicious port wine flows as freely as the historic waters of Portugal’s Douro River. You’ll stop at a number of family-run quintas for tastings of the rich, fortified wine.
Embrace the Spanish Spirit
Food, fiestas and fantastical architecture await in Salamanca. Explore the city and witness Spanish passion channelled into a fiery, foot-stomping flamenco performance.
A Taste of Morocco
Dive into a world of nomads and merchants, snake charmers and storytellers in the steamy souk of Fez, where you'll enjoy tasting mint tea, Moroccan coffee and sweets.
Travel Styles
River Cruising
Discover a new side of river cruising along Portugal's Douro River between steep hillsides coated in vines. Explore villages wedged on the river's edge, and sip the sweet fruits of the Douro Valley’s harvests at historic quintas. Sit back in the sunshine as a treasure trove of Portugal’s most magical sights come to you.
Land Journeys
Prior to embarking upon your cruise of the delightful Douro, why not explore more of the region? In Spain, discover Barcelona and Madrid as well as the cloistered streets of Granada and Seville, alive with lyrical conversations that flow from crowded tapas bars.
Rail Journeys
Travel through Spain's sun-drenched landscapes by rail. Discover the artistic beauty of Barcelona, including the astonishing Sagrada Familia. Then roll through rocky landscapes on your way to Madrid. Explore the Old Town of Toledo and savour a tapas lunch in Seville.
Our Fleet
MS Estrela
In 2024, travel in style. With a contemporary Southern European look and feel, the MS Estrela is brand new in 2024 and the perfect way to cruise the stunning Douro. With only 120 passengers, enjoy a variety of spaces onboard including a Sun Deck and pool.
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