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River Cruise

Douro Discovery

2025

River Cruise

Douro Discovery

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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.

Europe 2026 Cruise Early Booking Package:

  • £99 per person low deposit*

  • Receive up to €100 per person free onboard credit*

  • Book by 31 March 2025

Porto return
8 Days River Cruise

Itinerary

To view the itinerary in greater depth, simply click on your preferred day from the interactive list to unveil its details. Discover daily activities, immersive experiences and insider local tips that make your travel unforgettable.

Porto to Porto

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

Day 6

Régua, Entre-os-Rios

Insider Experiences

Day 7

Porto

Enhance Your Journey

Day 8

Disembark Ship, Depart Porto

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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

What a great way to see some amazing scenery, learn some incredible history and walk in the steps of ancients. I would recommend this tour and this company to everyone i speak to.

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The food was outstanding, the rooms very comfortable - everything was wonderful. There were great sight seeing trips and the guides were very knowledgeable.

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Weather was glorious, food was like Masterchef every night and the team were very friendly and welcoming.

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Thank you for ensuring everything from the major to the minor details were so thoroughly covered so that a perfectly smooth holiday flowed for us...

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Thank you for making our first European trip so memorable. We will treasure our memories.

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Each one of (our Tour Guides) was great, knew their area and history and were very approachable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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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