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Secrets of the Douro & Madrid 2026

11 days
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From Porto to Madrid
4.4
26 traveler reviews
Secrets of the Douro & Madrid 2026 - Emerald Cruises
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Emerald Cruises
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 182
Age range 12 to 90
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Highlights

  • Explore the UNESCO-listed Douro Valley
  • Taste organic wines at Quinta do Tedo
  • Discover Salamanca's historic Old Quarter
  • Learn mosaic tile painting on board
  • Tour Porto and cruise its river

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Porto
  2. Day 2 Porto – Pinhão
  3. Day 3 Pinhão – Vega de Terrón
  4. Day 4 Vega de Terrón – Salamanca
  5. Day 5 Pocinho – Régua
  6. Day 6 Régua
  7. Day 7 Porto
  8. Day 8 Porto - Madrid
  9. Day 9 Madrid
  10. Day 10 Madrid
  11. Day 11 Madrid - Porto
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  • Insurance
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Operated by

Emerald Cruises

4.4
(26 reviews)
This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

Number of tours

323

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

76%

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Customer Reviews

  • Dirk
    · July 7th, 2022
    It was a great trip with beautiful views , good excursions and excellent meals . The locks in the river were...
  • Joe
    · September 27th, 2019
    The perfect balance of activity and relaxation!
  • Suzanne
    · June 22nd, 2019
    Traveling with the Brits and Aussies was fun and there were not too many other Americans on the trip. The food was...

Dates & Availability

11 days
Secrets of the Douro & Madrid 2026
From Porto to Madrid

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 294774

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    Portugal and Spain
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Portugal and Spain. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before June 25th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 25th, 2025, a minimum payment of $500 is required to confirm your booking with Emerald Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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