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Land Tour

Spain and Portugal Delights with Douro River Cruise

2025

Land Tour

Spain and Portugal Delights with Douro River Cruise

Spain and Portugal Delights with Douro River Cruise

A celebration of Portuguese and Spanish culture, this tour captivates all your senses. Witness picturesque Douro riverside villages and family-run quintas. Head to the Andalusian region to discover Moorish architecture, flamenco dances and tapas. Finish your tour with a visit to sunny Barcelona and see Gaudi’s finest work.

24 day Land Tour

Itinerary

24 days / 23 night Land Tour

Day 1

Arrive Madrid

Day 2

Madrid, Salamanca, Vega de Terron, Embark Ship

Day 3

Vega de Terron, Barca d’Alva

Day 4

Pinhao, Regua

Day 5

Regua

Signature Experience

Day 6

Entre-os-Rios

Freedom of Choice

Day 7

Entre-os-Rios, Porto

Signature Experience

Day 8

Porto

Freedom of Choice

Day 9

Porto, Disembark Ship, Coimbra, Lisbon

Day 10

Lisbon

Day 11

Lisbon, Sintra

Day 12

Algarve

Day 13

Algarve

Day 14

Algarve, Seville

Day 15

Seville

Day 16

Seville, Ronda, Granada

Signature Experience

Day 17

Granada

Day 18

Granada, Cordoba

Day 19

Cordoba

Day 20

Cordoba, Toledo, Madrid

Day 21

Madrid

Day 22

Madrid, Barcelona

Day 23

Barcelona

Signature Experience

Day 24

Depart Barcelona

Cruise
Coach/Vehicle
Rail

Trip Inclusions

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

Experiences in 18 destinations
Freedom of Choice inclusions
Seven nights on the MS Estrela
A total of 45 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
Expert Tour and Cruise Directors
Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities
Take a before-hours visit to Casa Vicens, the first house designed by Antoni Gaudí
Feel the passion of a flamenco show as you graze on tasty tapas in Granada

Tour Highlights

These exclusive or unique events are designed to deepen your experience, taking you on an inspiring journey beneath the surface of local history, culture and traditions. What's more, these once-in-a-lifetime moments are often not available to a regular traveller. The following experiences are just a taste of what we have prepared especially for you.

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Lunch at Quinta da Pacheca

Visit Quinta da Pacheca for a traditional lunch and tasting with views over the Douro River and Régua. Situated in the village of Cambres in Lamego county, the prestigious property features 75 hectares of vineyards, dating back to the 16th century.

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Fado performance in Palácio da Bolsa

Head to the Palácio da Bolsa for a guided tour, followed by a cocktail reception and traditional Fado performance in the Arabian Hall.

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Visit extraordinary Ronda

Indulge in a visit to the extraordinary location of Ronda.

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Visit Gaudi's Casa Vicens

Casa Vicens is Gaudi’s first major project and a brilliant example of his unique architectural style.

What's On Board

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Come aboard the MS Estrela

Come aboard the MS Estrela, APT's new custom-built river ship, designed to gracefully navigate the picturesque waters of the Douro River in Portugal. Purpose-built to offer unparalleled comfort and style, from its luxurious cabins to exquisite dining experiences, the MS Estrela promises an unforgettable journey through Portugal's enchanting wine country.

What our customers are saying

What a amazing tour. The countries and the villages we visited with all different history. Special thanks to our tour director. What a loving, caring and knowledgeable person.

Europe

What a cruise it was. Everything was excellent, from the crew, accommodation, meals, tours - we could not find a fault in anything.

Europe

What an experience, words are hard to find to describe these tours, anybody thinking of travelling with APT will never regret it.

The APT river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest has to be the measure that all other travel is measured against. It was living the dream! APT will be our recommendation to all.

Europe

We will recommend our friends to travel with your company and I am sure they will share the same experiences as we did. The entertainment, you provided was again first class.

Europe

This trip was the holiday of a lifetime for us and thanks to the excellent team of APT staff we had a wonderful experience. We will certainly be planning another trip using APT in the future.

Europe

We will recommend APT River Cruising highly, and hopefully may even be able to join in again one day. Thank you for showing us a wonderful part of the world....

Europe

The on-board entertainment was great and we danced many a night away as well as meeting some lovely people. What a wonderful introduction to Europe - loved every minute.

Europe

Frequently Asked Questions

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change 

  • Prices are for land/cruise and rail only. Flights not included unless specified 

 

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