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Palace and fortress complex Alhambra with Comares Tower, Palacios Nazaries and Palace of Charles V during sunset in Granada, Andalusia, Spain
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

Our most in-depth discovery of Spain and Portugal. Begin in Barcelona by delving into galleries and architecture, with flamenco and tapas thrown in. Cross into Portugal’s chic Algarve coast then Lisbon and Porto before concluding on the Douro River.

24 days Tour

Itinerary

24 days / 23 night Land Tour

Day 1

Arrive Barcelona

Day 2

Barcelona

Signature Experience

Day 3

Barcelona, Madrid

Day 4

Madrid

Day 5

Madrid, Toledo, Cordoba

Day 6

Cordoba

Day 7

Cordoba, Granada

Signature Experience

Day 8

Granada

Day 9

Granada, Ronda, Seville

Day 10

Seville

Day 11

Seville, Algarve

Day 12

Algarve

Day 13

Algarve, Lisbon

Day 14

Lisbon

Day 15

Lisbon, Sintra

Day 16

Lisbon, Coimbra, Porto, Embark Ship

Day 17

Porto

Freedom of Choice

Day 18

Porto, Entre-os-Rios

Freedom of Choice

Day 19

Régua

Signature Experience

Day 20

Régua, Pinhão

Freedom of Choice

Day 21

Pinhão

Day 22

Barca d’Alva, Vega de Terron

Day 23

Vega de Terron, Disembark Ship, Salamanca, Madrid

Day 24

Depart Madrid

Coach/Vehicle
Cruise/Ferry

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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Visit Gaudi's Casa Vicens

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

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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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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.

Sharing authentic spanish tapas with friends in restaurant or bar. View from above.

Flamenco Show

Tonight, in a local gypsy cave, feel the passion of a flamenco show as you graze on tasty tapas.

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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