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River Cruise

Douro Discovery

2026
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Travelmarvel River Cruise
Offering superior comfort at outstanding value, whilst enjoying the perfect balance of inclusions and leisure time.

Douro Discovery

Includes return flights from the UK. Embark on a seven-night cruise along the stunning Douro River. Soak in the vibrancy of Portugal’s Porto, discover Flamenco in Salamanca and enjoy the local colours, flavours and Quintas of Spain.

8 day River Cruise

Itinerary

8 days / 7 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, Embark Ship

Day 2

Régua, Lamego, Pinhão

Insider Experiences

Day 3

Vega de Terrón, Castelo Rodrigo 

Day 4

Salamanca, Barca d’Alva

Insider Experiences

Day 5

Pinhão, Régua

Insider Experiences

Day 6

Régua, Mateus Palace, Entre-os-Rios

Day 7

Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto

Enhance Your Journey

Day 8

Disembark Ship, Depart Porto

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Coach/Vehicle

Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

Return scheduled flights from the UK*
Seven nights on a river ship, the MS Estrela with the services of a Travelmarvel Cruise Director and local guides
20 meals – 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drinks, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise
Explore 11 towns, villages and cities
Overseas transfers, port charges and tipping
Kick off your love affair with port wine in the sun-drenched city of Porto
Enjoy a flamenco show and lunch and be entranced by captivating flamenco dancers

Tour Highlights

These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary.

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Portuguese Quinta Dinner

Enjoy a sumptuous dinner of traditional dishes and dessert at a picturesque local quinta, a Portuguese winery.

Flamenco Show

Enjoy Seville’s flare for flamenco at the Flamenco Dance Museum.

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Portuguese Quinta Port Tasting

On arrival in Régua, 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. 

What's On Board

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Come aboard the MS Estrela

Wind through heavenly scenery and discover Portugal by river aboard a brand-new Travelmarvel river ship, the MS Estrela, recently launched in 2024. Cruise through the sun-kissed Douro Valley, visiting riverside villages and family-owned quintas.

What our customers are saying

Everyone involved - from the nautical crew to Cruise Director, were exceptional and the food was excellent and so much of it. Everything was well organised from the excursions to quiz nights and I would recommend this cruise to anyone who is looking for something amazing.

European Gems cruise

The tours and tour guides top of the line and so knowledgeable. The hot drink when we arrived back onboard was most welcome. Our cabin was comfortable and plenty of room to store everything.

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Trip Notes

  • This itinerary is operated by Travelmarvel, part of the APT Travel Group 

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change 

  • Group transfers are at set times on Day 11 

  • Low or high water levels may cause disruption to cruising 

  • *Flights from the UK are subject to flight and booking class availability 

  • Prices are for land, cruise and return flights from the UK only 

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