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Portugal, Spain & Morocco
The scenery is stunning, the food is delectable and the vibe is contagious in Spain and Portugal. 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. A quick trip across the water, the tangled medinas and quiet walled gardens of Morocco will leave you in awe.
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
After cruising the delightful Douro, why not continue exploring 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. Your Moroccan journey unfolds like a tale from One Thousand and One Nights as you slip behind ancient walls in Fez, Marrakesh and Casablanca.
Rail Journeys
Travel through Spain's sun-drenched landscapes by rail. Savour a tapas lunch in Seville, discover the artistic beauty of Barcelona and pass through rocky landscapes on your way to Madrid. A short ferry crossing over the Straits of Gibraltar takes you to Morocco and the legendary cities of Fez, Marrakesh and Casablanca.
Featured Trips
Douro Discovery
Porto Return
8 Days
19 Meals
2 Countries
Lisbon with Douro Discovery
Lisbon to Porto
11 Days
22 Meals
2 Countries
Colours of Spain with Douro Discovery
Barcelona to Porto
21 Days
38 Meals
2 Countries
Spain and Morocco Adventure
Barcelona to Marrakesh
13 Days
25 Meals
2 Countries
Colours of Spain
Barcelona to Lisbon
14 Days
19 Meals
2 Countries
Morocco Rail Adventure with Douro Discovery
Barcelona to Porto
23 Days
47 Meals
3 Countries
Douro Discovery
Porto Return
8 Days
19 Meals
2 Countries
Lisbon with Douro Discovery
Lisbon to Porto
11 Days
22 Meals
2 Countries
Colours of Spain with Douro Discovery
Barcelona to Porto
21 Days
38 Meals
2 Countries
Spain and Morocco Adventure
Barcelona to Marrakesh
13 Days
25 Meals
2 Countries
Colours of Spain
Barcelona to Lisbon
14 Days
19 Meals
2 Countries
Morocco Rail Adventure with Douro Discovery
Barcelona to Porto
23 Days
47 Meals
3 Countries
Our Fleet
MS Douro Serenity
Drift through Portugal's Douro Valley aboard the MS Douro Serenity. This world-class vessel offers an intimate experience with just 126 passengers on board.
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.
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The Rhine, Main & Danube
Along the Rhine and Danube Rivers, you’ll be left spellbound as you explore quaint towns and vibrant cities throughout the Netherlands, Austria, Germany, Bratislava and Hungary.
Adriatic Coast
From the ancient port town of Split to the waterfalls of Krka National Park and the architecture of Dubrovnik, curled around the twinkling Adriatic, this is truly paradise found.
Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe is one of Europe’s most compelling regions. Discover a wealth of historic landmarks in Poland, revel in the energy of Berlin, and step into a fairytale in Prague.