Lisbon with Douro Discovery

About This Cruise

Explore beautiful Lisbon on a three-night city stay before a seven-night cruise along the picturesque Douro River, exploring towns and villages along the way.

Type

Ship

MS Estrela

Departure Date

11 October 2027

Cruise Line

Travelmarvel

Duration

7 Nights

Select Your Cabin Type

Itinerary

Day 1

October 11, 2027

Lisbon, Portugal

Day 2

October 12, 2027

Lisbon, Portugal

Day 3

October 13, 2027

Lisbon, Portugal

Day 4

October 14, 2027

Lisbon, Portugal

Day 4

October 14, 2027

Porto, Portugal

Day 5

October 15, 2027

Régua, Portugal

Day 5

October 15, 2027

Lamego, Portugal

Day 5

October 15, 2027

Pinhão, Portugal

Day 6

October 16, 2027

Vega de Terrón, Spain

Day 6

October 16, 2027

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Day 7

October 17, 2027

Salamanca, Spain

Day 7

October 17, 2027

Barca d’Alva, Portugal

Day 8

October 18, 2027

Pinhão, Portugal

Day 8

October 18, 2027

Régua, Portugal

Day 9

October 19, 2027

Régua, Portugal

Day 9

October 19, 2027

Entre-os-Rios, Portugal

Day 10

October 20, 2027

Porto, Portugal

Day 11

October 21, 2027

Porto, Portugal

Portugal

Lisbon

Your adventure begins as you fly into Lisbon, Portugal’s vibrant capital. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your centrally located hotel and have free time to relax or explore. This evening, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception.

Portugal

Lisbon

Explore the historic Old Town and visit the impressive Castelo de São Jorge. Then, head to the Belém district to marvel at the World Heritage-listed Jerónimos Monastery and the iconic Belém Tower.

Portugal

Lisbon

Enjoy a full day at leisure. You might like to join an optional visit to nearby Sintra.Enhance your Journey – SintraJourney to the Serra de Sintra mountain range. After a guided tour of the charming town of Sintra, visit the World Heritage-listed Pena Palace.

Portugal

Lisbon

This morning after breakfast, you will travel by coach to Porto where you’ll board your river ship. Later this evening, meet your fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception as you take in the sights along the Douro River on a sunset cruise.

Portugal

Porto

This morning after breakfast, you will travel by coach to Porto where you’ll board your river ship. Later this evening, meet your fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception as you take in the sights along the Douro River on a sunset cruise.

Portugal

Régua

Begin cruising along the spectacular Douro River. Flowing from the northern reaches of Spain, through Portugal and into the Atlantic, this river is bordered by countless vineyards. As you cruise this morning, take part in a Portuguese language lesson, where you’ll learn some essential phrases of this beautiful language. This afternoon, visit the picturesque village of Lamego and the elaborately decorated Baroque cathedral, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies. While in Lamego, visit one of Portugal’s best museums. You may also like to sample one of the town’s famous specialties, Bola de Lamego – a delicious smoked ham roll. On arrival in Pinhão, you’ll enjoy an Insider Experience.Insider Experience – Portuguese Quinta DinnerEnjoy a sumptuous dinner of traditional dishes and dessert at a picturesque local quinta, a Portuguese winery.

Portugal

Lamego

Begin cruising along the spectacular Douro River. Flowing from the northern reaches of Spain, through Portugal and into the Atlantic, this river is bordered by countless vineyards. As you cruise this morning, take part in a Portuguese language lesson, where you’ll learn some essential phrases of this beautiful language. This afternoon, visit the picturesque village of Lamego and the elaborately decorated Baroque cathedral, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies. While in Lamego, visit one of Portugal’s best museums. You may also like to sample one of the town’s famous specialties, Bola de Lamego – a delicious smoked ham roll. On arrival in Pinhão, you’ll enjoy an Insider Experience.Insider Experience – Portuguese Quinta DinnerEnjoy a sumptuous dinner of traditional dishes and dessert at a picturesque local quinta, a Portuguese winery.

Portugal

Pinhão

Begin cruising along the spectacular Douro River. Flowing from the northern reaches of Spain, through Portugal and into the Atlantic, this river is bordered by countless vineyards. As you cruise this morning, take part in a Portuguese language lesson, where you’ll learn some essential phrases of this beautiful language. This afternoon, visit the picturesque village of Lamego and the elaborately decorated Baroque cathedral, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies. While in Lamego, visit one of Portugal’s best museums. You may also like to sample one of the town’s famous specialties, Bola de Lamego – a delicious smoked ham roll. On arrival in Pinhão, you’ll enjoy an Insider Experience.Insider Experience – Portuguese Quinta DinnerEnjoy a sumptuous dinner of traditional dishes and dessert at a picturesque local quinta, a Portuguese winery.

Spain

Vega de Terrón

Today, cruise across the border into Vega de Terrón 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.

Today, cruise across the border into Vega de Terrón 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.

Spain

Salamanca

Today, you’ll disembark and board a coach bound for the glorious Spanish city of Salamanca. This gorgeous city is arguably one of the most beautiful in Spain, boasting sunlit sandstone buildings, a majestic city square, and an ancient university. After your Insider Experience, return by coach across 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.Insider Experience – Flamenco ShowEnjoy a flamenco show and lunch, and be entranced by captivating dancers as they astound you with their stomping feet in a fiery performance.

Portugal

Barca d’Alva

Today, you’ll disembark and board a coach bound for the glorious Spanish city of Salamanca. This gorgeous city is arguably one of the most beautiful in Spain, boasting sunlit sandstone buildings, a majestic city square, and an ancient university. After your Insider Experience, return by coach across 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.Insider Experience – Flamenco ShowEnjoy a flamenco show and lunch, and be entranced by captivating dancers as they astound you with their stomping feet in a fiery performance.

Portugal

Pinhão

Join an excursion to Mateus Palace and its gardens. Tour this living museum and discover the connection between the beautiful 18th-century palace and Mateus rosé wine for yourself. Rejoin your ship, now docked in Régua.

Portugal

Régua

Join an excursion to Mateus Palace and its gardens. Tour this living museum and discover the connection between the beautiful 18th-century palace and Mateus rosé wine for yourself. Rejoin your ship, now docked in Régua.

Portugal

Régua

This morning, enjoy an Insider Experience. Afterwards, continue to the riverside town of Entre-os-Rios. On arrival, enjoy free time to explore this gorgeous, vibrant town at your leisure.Insider Experience – Portuguese Quinta Port TastingHead 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.

Portugal

Entre-os-Rios

This morning, enjoy an Insider Experience. Afterwards, continue to the riverside town of Entre-os-Rios. On arrival, enjoy free time to explore this gorgeous, vibrant town at your leisure.Insider Experience – Portuguese Quinta Port TastingHead 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.

Portugal

Porto

After breakfast, return to the charming city of Porto. Join a captivating guided tour, taking you past the city’s iconic sights, before visiting a local port winery for an informative tour and tasting. This afternoon, there’s ample time to step back out and explore Porto at leisure. You may like to visit a Portuguese boutique to buy authentic, local souvenirs, or take a stroll through the city’s historic Bolhão food market. Alternatively, you can join an excursion to the nearby city of Guimarães. This evening, back on board your ship, enjoy a final Farewell Dinner with your newfound friends.Enhance Your Journey – Visit GuimarãesTake an optional excursion to the World Heritage-listed city of Guimarães, known as ‘the birthplace of the Portuguese nationality’. See Guimarães Castle and other historic landmarks that highlight the city's rich heritage.

Portugal

Porto

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Overview

Explore beautiful Lisbon on a three-night city stay before a seven-night cruise along the picturesque Douro River, exploring towns and villages along the way.

Suite

Owner's Suite

Stay in an Owner’s Suite to experience expansive dual-aspect views of the Douro from your sizeable french balcony and large sitting area. Enjoy a deluxe queen-size bed, a spacious en suite bathroom and amenities including personal climate control, a flat-screen TV and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Cabin Category: OS | Deck: Upper Deck | Cabin Size: 22 sq m

Suite

French Balcony Suite

Indulge in extensive views of luxurious riverscapes from the comfort of your French Balcony Suite. Featuring an electric slide-down window, feel the fresh breeze on your face.

Cabin Category: CT, B, P | Deck: Middle & Upper Deck | Cabin Size: 15 sq. m

Outside

Window Stateroom

Relax in a Window Stateroom situated on the lower deck. Enjoy amenities including a premium en suite bathroom, personal climate control, a flat-screen TV and complimentary Wi-Fi

Cabin Category: E | Deck: Lower Deck | Cabin Size: 14.5 sq. m

regional

Dining

Tantalise your tastebuds with flavours from Portugal and the Meditteranean. Opt to dine in the ship’s contemporary lounge or make the most of the outdoors with alfresco dining on the exterior deck.

Lounge

Lounge

Custom-built to embrace the natural light of the sun-drenched Douro Valley, relax in the lounge accompanied by a cocktail or book. Recline on a plush couch as you watch the spectacular scenery drift by from the comfort of your climate-controlled position.

Sun Deck, Observation Point

Sun Deck

Relax on board the MS Estrela and take in beautiful surrounds from the Sun Deck. Rest by one of the largest pools on the Douro and treasure the passing landscape. Treat yourself to a drink from the outdoor bar and recline on a plush chair.

Reception

Lobby

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