Trip Inclusions
- Three nights in Lisbon; two nights in Barcelona, Madrid, Granada and Seville; one night in Cordoba and Ronda
- Seven nights on the MS Estrela
- Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director, Cruise Director and expert local guides
- 39 meals - 20 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 12 dinners
- Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drink, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise
- Transfers, port charges and tipping
- Explore 22 towns, villages and cities
- Enjoy a Flamenco show and lunch and be entranced by captivating Flamenco dancers
Map & Itinerary
Trip Notes
- Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change
- Prices are for land/cruise only. Flights are not included unless specified
Insider Experiences
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Insider Experience
Enjoy an included special or unique excursion or event
Arrive Barcelona
On arrival at the airport in Barcelona, be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner tonight.
Stay: Two Nights, Barcelona, Hotel Catalonia Eixample 1864
Daily :Barcelona
Explore Barcelona’s famous landmarks on a city tour today. Drive to the famous hill of Montjuic, stop at the Catalunya National Art Museum and continue down to Placa d’Espanya on your way to the iconic Sagrada Familia. On foot, your guide will take you through the Old Town and show you the wonders of this beautiful city.
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Barcelona, Madrid
Today, travel by train to Madrid, Spain’s lively capital. On arrival, enjoy free time to explore before sitting down to a tasty tapas dinner at a local restaurant.
Stay: Two Nights, Madrid, RIU Plaza
Daily :Madrid
On a guided tour this morning, visit Palacio Real, residence of the Spanish Royal Family, then see a selection of Madrid’s best-loved attractions. With the rest of your day at leisure, perhaps wander the lawns of Parque del Retiro or browse the Prado Museum.
Daily :Madrid, Toledo, Cordoba
Today, travel to Toledo for a guided tour. Explore the Old Town’s winding cobbled streets and its majestic 13th-century cathedral before continuing to Cordoba.
Stay: Cordoba, NH Amistad
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Cordoba
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Tonight you’ll experience a revival of grand Spanish hospitality at Hotel Alhambra Palace.
Enjoy a guided tour of Cordoba, during which you’ll admire the Mezquita of Cordoba, a medieval mosque converted to a cathedral. Continue to Granada, where you’ll take a guided tour.
Stay: Two Nights, Granada, Alhambra Palace Hotel or similar
Daily :Granada
This morning pay a visit to the magnificent Alhambra Palace. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore Granada.
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Granada, Ronda
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Visit a local olive oil farm for a tasting and lunch.
Travel to Ronda, stopping along the way for your authentic Insider Experience. Enjoy a guided tour of Ronda and see the Puente Nuevo and the Plaza de Toros.
Stay: Ronda, Parador de Ronda or similar
Daily :Ronda, Jerez, Seville
This morning after breakfast, travel to Jerez and visit the famous Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art. Then, continue to Seville.
Stay: Two Nights, Seville, Catalonia Santa Justa
Daily :Seville
Today, experience the beauty of Seville with a local guide. This city is filled with gorgeous sites, from palaces to churches and magnificent Moorish buildings. Then, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Daily :Seville, Evora, Lisbon
Enter Portugal and stop to admire the architecture of World Heritage-listed Evora before arriving in the Portuguese capital, Lisbon.
Stay: Three Nights, Lisbon, Altis Grand Hotel or similar
Daily :Lisbon
Today after breakfast, head out to explore Lisbon’s Alfama district and marvel at the World Heritage-listed Jeronimos Monastery. Afterwards, visit the gorgeous Belem Tower and see the Castelo de Sao Jorge.
Daily :Lisbon
Enjoy a full day at leisure. Perhaps enhance your journey with an optional visit to nearby Sintra.
Daily :Lisbon, Vila Nova de Gaia, Embark Ship
After breakfast, travel by coach to Vila Nova de Gaia and board your river ship.
Stay: Seven Nights, aboard your river ship, the MS Estrela
Daily :Regua, Lamego, Pinhao
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
Enjoy a sumptuous dinner of traditional dishes and dessert at a picturesque local quinta, a Portuguese winery.
Take part in a Portuguese language lesson, then visit the picturesque village of Lamego. Enjoy a memorable dinner at a local quinta in Pinhao this evening.
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Vega de Terron, Castelo Rodrigo
Today, cruise across the border into Vega de Terron in Spain. Enjoy some time at leisure before joining an excursion to Castelo Rodrigo. This tiny village sits atop a hill overlooking both Spain and Portugal, and features a number of well-preserved ruins, an impressive castle and a magnificent stone statue of Santiago Matamoros. After exploring this charming little town, you’ll board a coach and return to your ship.
Daily :Salamanca, Barca d’Alva
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
In Salamanca, enjoy a Flamenco show and lunch. Be entranced by captivating Flamenco dancers as they astound you with their stomping feet in a fiery performance.
Today you’ll disembark and board a coach to set off for the glorious Spanish city of Salamanca. This gorgeous city is arguably one of the most beautiful in Spain, and boasts sunlit sandstone buildings along with a majestic city square and an ancient university. After your Insider Experience, return by coach back over the border to Barca d’Alva, the last Portuguese village along the Douro, where your ship awaits. Back on board this evening, enjoy a traditional Portuguese barbecue dinner.
Daily :Pinhao, Regua
INSIDER EXPERIENCE
On arrival, head to a local quinta, which boasts outstanding views over the Douro Valley. Here, you’ll enjoy a tasting of local port wine, Portugal’s most famous tipple.
Enjoy a history lecture. Visit a local Quinta and enjoy a tasting of local port wine, Portugal’s most famous tipple. This afternoon, enjoy a guided tour in Regua followed by free time to visit the Douro Museum.
Daily :Mateus Palace, Entre-os-Rios
Tour to the Gardens and Palace of Mateus. Afterwards, continue to the riverside town of Entre-os-Rios. On arrival, enjoy free time to explore this gorgeous, vibrant town as you please.
Daily :Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto
After breakfast, cruise back to the enchanting city of Vila Nova de Gaia. On arrival, join a tour of nearby Porto, which sits just across the river. Here, you’ll be led past a collection of the city’s most famous attractions, and visit a local port winery for a tour and tasting. This afternoon, there’s ample time for you to step back out to explore Porto at leisure. Alternatively, you might choose to take an optional excursion to the World Heritage-listed city of Guimaraes. This evening back on board your ship, enjoy a final Farewell Dinner with your fellow guests.
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Disembark Ship, Depart Porto
Be transferred to Porto Airport for your flight.
Daily :Travelmarvel's program runs smoothly from go to whoa, with great guides, perfectly paced excursions.
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