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River Cruise

Douro Delights with Lisbon and Madrid

2026

River Cruise

Douro Delights with Madrid and Lisbon

Douro Delights with Madrid and Lisbon

Cruise the stunning Douro River as you traverse the world’s oldest wine region. Rambling vineyards and native farms cling to the steep sides of the Douro Valley, creating an incomparable backdrop to one of Europe’s most unspoiled regions.

14 day River Cruise

Itinerary

14 days / 13 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Madrid

Day 2

Madrid

Day 3

Madrid

Freedom of Choice

Day 4

Madrid, Salamanca, Vega de Terron, Embark Ship

Day 5

Vega de Terron, Barca d’Alva

Day 6

Pinhão, Régua

Day 7

Régua

Freedom of Choice

Day 8

Entre-os-Rios

Freedom of Choice

Day 9

Entre-os-Rios, Porto

Signature Experience

Day 10

Porto

Freedom of Choice

Day 11

Porto, Disembark Ship, Coimbra, Lisbon

Day 12

Lisbon

Day 13

Lisbon, Sintra

Day 14

Depart Lisbon

Cruise

Trip Inclusions

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

Seven nights on the MS Estrela
Experiences in 10 destinations
Freedom of Choice inclusions
A total of 29 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
Expert Tour and Cruise Directors
Transfers, porterage, port charges and gratuities
Visit King Ferdinand II’s ingenious Park and Palace of Pena near the hilltop town of Sintra
Visit Palácio da Bolsa for a cocktail reception, followed by a traditional Fado performance in the Arabian Hall

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.

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 only. Flights not included unless specified 

Trip Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your cruise. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.

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