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Madrid & Secrets of the Douro 2026

11 days
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From Madrid to Porto
4.4
26 traveler reviews
Madrid & Secrets of the Douro 2026 - Emerald Cruises
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Emerald Cruises
Group Tour
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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 Madrid with a local guide
  • Sail through the Douro Valley
  • Taste wine at Quinta do Tedo vineyard
  • Discover Salamanca's historic sites
  • Enjoy Porto's coastal charm and architecture

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Madrid
  2. Day 2 Madrid
  3. Day 3 Madrid
  4. Day 4 Madrid - Porto
  5. Day 5 Porto – Pinhão
  6. Day 6 Pinhão – Vega de Terrón
  7. Day 7 Vega de Terrón – Salamanca
  8. Day 8 Pocinho – Régua
  9. Day 9 Régua
  10. Day 10 Porto
  11. Day 11 Porto
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Emerald Cruises

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

Number of tours

301

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

There’s nothing quite like an Emerald Waterways river cruise. From Europe to Southeast Asia and beyond, we’ve put our stamp on deluxe river cruising, combining state-of-the-art Star-Ships with meticulously planned itineraries plus our promise of exceptional EmeraldVALUE so you can be sure of an...

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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...
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  • 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...
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Dates & Availability

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

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    21 Oct, 2026
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    31 Oct, 2026
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 294777

  • Currency
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    Portugal and Spain
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Portugal and Spain
    Type E
    Portugal and Spain
    Type F
    Portugal and Spain
  • Vaccines
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    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Portugal and Spain. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before April 1st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 1st, 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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