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Douro Discovery
From £1,695 pp
Experience unique cultural experiences in up to 11 towns, villages and cities on the stunning Douro Valley in Portugal.
Dine on the sweet fruits of the Douro Valley’s harvests at a family-owned quinta in the village of Pinhão, Discover Salamanca in Spain on a guided tour of beautiful Salamanca, boasting sandstone buildings, a majestic city square and ancient university.
Indulge in a port tasting and tour at the beautiful Quinta do Seixo winery
What’s Included:
- Return scheduled flights from the UK
- Unique cultural experiences in up to 11 towns, villages and cities
- Insider Experiences
- Complimentary soft drink, beer and local wine with lunch and dinner on board
- 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 7 Dinners
- Travelmarvel Cruise Director and expert local guides
- Overseas transfers, port charges and tipping
Optional 3 night extension in Lisbon
Fly into Porto from the UK today. Be met at the airport and transferred to your river ship, the MS Douro Serenity. Tonight meet your fellow travellers and Travelmarvel Cruise Director at a Welcome Reception as you take in the sights along the Douro River on a sunset cruise.
Day 2 - Régua, Mateus Palace, Pinhão
Today you begin your cruise along the Douro River. As you cruise, you’ll take part in a Portuguese lesson, during which you’ll learn some essential phrases. Disembark your ship and join an excursion to the Gardens and Palace of Mateus. Tour this living museum which is still owned by the Count of Vila Real.
Insider Experience
In Pinhão, enjoy a dinner of traditional dishes and dessert at a local quinta, a traditional Portuguese winery.
Day 3 - Vega De Terrón, Castelo Rodrigo
Today, cruise across the border into Vega de Terrón in Spain. Enjoy some time at leisure before joining an excursion to Castelo Rodrigo. T
his tiny village sits atop a hill overlooking both Spain and Portugal, and features a number of very well-preserved ruins, an impressive castle and a magnificent stone statue of Santiago Matamouros.
Afterwards, board a coach and return to your ship.
Day 4 - Salamanca, Barca D’Alva
Insider Experience
Enjoy a Flamenco show and lunch and be entranced by captivating Flamenco dancers as they astound you with their stomping feet in a fiery performance.
Today you’ll disembark and board a coach to set off for the glorious Spanish city of Salamanca. This gorgeous city is arguably one of the most beautiful in Spain, and boasts sunlit sandstone buildings along with a majestic city square and an ancient university. After your Insider Experience, return by coach back over the border to Barca d’Alva, the last Portuguese village along the Douro, where your ship awaits. Back on board this evening, enjoy a traditional Portuguese barbecue dinner.
Day 5 - Lamego, Régua
Insider Experience
Enjoy a tasting of local port wine, Portugal’s most famous tipple.
Enjoy a Portuguese cooking demonstration on board as your ship cruises past Pinhao to Regua. On arrival, head to a local quinta, which boasts outstanding views over the Douro Valley. Afterwards, board a coach and take a scenic drive past swathes of expansive vineyards, visiting the picturesque village of Lamego and the elaborately decorated baroque cathedral, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, an important Portuguese place of pilgrimage. While in Lamego, visit one of Portugal’s best museums, home to a vast collection of paintings, tapestries and jewellery.
Day 6 - Régua, Entre-Os-Rios
This morning, enjoy free time to explore Régua — you may like to wander along the riverfront, or venture into the Old Town. Afterwards, continue on to Entre-os-Rios. On arrival this evening, enjoy free time to explore this town as you please. Tonight be treated to an energetic performance of traditional Portuguese folk music back on board at a special Captain’s Dinner.
Day 7 - Vila Nova De Gaia, Porto
After breakfast, cruise back to the enchanting city of Vila Nova de Gaia. On arrival, join a tour of nearby Porto, where you’ll be led past a collection of the city’s most famous attractions, and visit a local port winery for a tour and tasting.
This afternoon, there’s ample time for you to step back out to explore Porto at leisure. You might choose to take an optional excursion to the World Heritage-listed city of Guimarães. This evening back on board your ship, enjoy a final Farewell Dinner.
Day 8 - Disembark Ship, Depart Porto
After enjoying a final breakfast on board, transfer to the airport in Porto for your return flight to the UK.
Your adventure begins as you fly into Lisbon from the UK today, Portugal’s invigorating capital. Upon arrival, be transferred to your centrally located hotel and enjoy free time.
On a guided tour, explore the alleyways of the Alfama district and marvel at the Manueline-style Jeronimos Monastery. Then, visit World Heritage-listed Belem Tower and admire the beautiful Castelo de Sao Jorge.
Day 3 - Lisbon
Today, enjoy a full day at leisure to explore this vibrant city. Perhaps enjoy an optional excursion to the Sintra Mountain range of Serra de Sintra.
Visit the World Heritage-listed Pena National Palace and take a guided tour of Sintra.
Day 4 - Lisbon, Vila Nova de Gaia, Embark Ship
This morning after breakfast, you will travel by coach to Vila Nova de Gaia where you’ll board your river ship. Later this evening, meet your fellow travellers at a Welcome Reception as you take in the sights along the Douro River on a sunset cruise.
MS Estrela, a brand-new purpose designed Douro River ship setting sail in 2024.
Experience life on board your brand-new river ship, the MS Estrela. Custom-built to cruise along the majestic Douro River, the MS Estrela has been designed to reflect the beauty of the region, with ample natural light and a distinctly Southern European ambience.
- Outdoor social spaces include a Sun Deck featuring a large swimming pool and an outdoor bar, plush lounge seats, sun beds and a putting green.
- Onboard entertainment includes Portuguese folk music and an informative history lesson.
- The main restaurant showcases Portuguese and international flavours, or you can opt for a lighter meal in the ship’s lounge, or dine alfresco.
- French Balcony suites feature an electric slide down window, allowing you to bask in the glorious landscapes.
Onboard Features & Facilities
- Sun deck with 360-degree views, shaded sitting area, bar & putting green
- Sun deck pool
- Open seating Restaurant
- Observation lounge and bar with panoramic windows
- Lift from lower to upper accommodation decks
- 24hr tea and coffee station
- Air conditioned throughout
Accommodation & Amenities
60 spacious, elegantly appointed staterooms and suites range in size from 144 – 250 ft². Most accommodations featuring floor to ceiling glass sliding doors opening to a French Balcony, so you can enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish.
Owners’ Suite
250 ft² – Upper Deck
- Floor to ceiling glass doors opening to a French balcony
- Private bathroom with shower enclosure, wash basin & loo
- Hotel style beds with fine cotton bed linen
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
French Balcony Junior Suite – Cat S
194 ft² – Upper Deck
- Floor to ceiling glass doors opening to a French balcony
- Private bathroom with shower enclosure, wash basin & loo
- Hotel style beds with fine cotton bed linen
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
French Balcony Staterooms – C, B, A & P
157 ft² – Cat P & A Upper – Cat B & C Main Deck
- Floor to ceiling glass doors opening to a French balcony
- Private bathroom with shower enclosure, wash basin & loo
- Hotel style beds with fine cotton bed linen
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
Cat D, E & F
170 ft², 157 ft² & 144 ft² – Lower Deck
- Smaller Fixed Window
- Private bathroom with shower enclosure, wash basin & loo
- Hotel style beds with fine cotton bed linen
- Flat-screen HD television
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
MS Estrela – Deck Plan
| Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
|---|
| Oct 31 | MS Estrela | Porto | £2745 | SAVE £1200 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat F | Lower Deck | 144 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | ||
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 157 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | ||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 170 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | ||
| Cat C | Middle Deck | 157 ft², French Balcony | Sold | ||
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 157 ft², French Balcony | £2745 | Was £3945 | |
| Cat A | Upper Deck | 157 ft², French Balcony | Sold | ||
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 157 ft², French Balcony | Sold | ||
| Cat S | Upper Deck | 194 ft², French Balcony | Sold | ||
| Owner's Suite | Upper Deck | 258 ft², French Balcony | Sold |
| Nov 7 | MS Estrela | Porto | £1695 | Save up t 40% | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat F | Lower Deck | 144 ft², Fixed Windows | £1695 | Was £3095 | |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 157 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | ||
| Cat D | Lower Deck | 170 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | ||
| Cat C | Middle Deck | 157 ft², French Balcony | Sold | ||
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 157 ft², French Balcony | Sold | ||
| Cat A | Upper Deck | 157 ft², French Balcony | Sold | ||
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 157 ft², French Balcony | £2295 | Was £4145 | |
| Cat S | Upper Deck | 194 ft², French Balcony | Sold | ||
| Owner's Suite | Upper Deck | 258 ft², French Balcony | Sold |
| Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
|---|
| Apr 17 | MS Estrela | Porto | £2445 | Save £850 pp & Cat B to P Upgrade | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat F | Lower Deck | 145 ft², Fixed Windows | £2445 | Was £3295 | |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 156 ft², Fixed Windows | £2545 | Was £3395 | |
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3145 | Was £3995 | |
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3145 | Was £4245 | |
| Cat S | Upper Deck | 194 ft², French Balcony | £3895 | Was £4745 | |
| MS Owner's Suite | Upper Deck | 237 ft², French Balcony | £4245 | Was £5095 |
| Apr 24 | MS Estrela | Porto | £2445 | Save £850 pp & Cat B to P Upgrade | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat F | Lower Deck | 145 ft², Fixed Windows | £2445 | Was £3295 | |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 156 ft², Fixed Windows | £2545 | Was £3395 | |
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3145 | Was £3995 | |
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3145 | Was £4245 | |
| Cat S | Upper Deck | 194 ft², French Balcony | £3895 | Was £4745 | |
| MS Owner's Suite | Upper Deck | 237 ft², French Balcony | £4245 | Was £5095 |
| May 1 | MS Estrela | Porto | £2995 | Save £500 pp & Cat B to P Upgrade | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat F | Lower Deck | 145 ft², Fixed Windows | £2995 | Was £3495 | |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 156 ft², Fixed Windows | £3095 | Was £3595 | |
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3695 | Was £4195 | |
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3695 | Was £4445 | |
| Cat S | Upper Deck | 194 ft², French Balcony | £4445 | Was £4945 | |
| MS Owner's Suite | Upper Deck | 237 ft², French Balcony | £4795 | Was £5295 |
| May 8 | MS Estrela | Porto | £3195 | Save £500 pp & Cat B to P Upgrade | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat F | Lower Deck | 145 ft², Fixed Windows | £3195 | Was £3695 | |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 156 ft², Fixed Windows | £3295 | Was £3795 | |
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3895 | Was £4395 | |
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3895 | Was £4645 | |
| Cat S | Upper Deck | 194 ft², French Balcony | £4645 | Was £5145 | |
| MS Owner's Suite | Upper Deck | 237 ft², French Balcony | £4995 | Was £5495 |
| May 29 | MS Estrela | Porto | £3195 | Save £500 pp & Cat B to P Upgrade | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat F | Lower Deck | 145 ft², Fixed Windows | £3195 | Was £3695 | |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 156 ft², Fixed Windows | £3295 | Was £3795 | |
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3895 | Was £4395 | |
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £4145 | Was £4645 | |
| Cat S | Upper Deck | 194 ft², French Balcony | £4645 | Was £5145 | |
| MS Owner's Suite | Upper Deck | 237 ft², French Balcony | £4995 | Was £5495 |
| Jun 5 | MS Estrela | Porto | £3195 | Save £500 pp & Cat B to P Upgrade | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat F | Lower Deck | 145 ft², Fixed Windows | £3195 | Was £3695 | |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 156 ft², Fixed Windows | £3295 | Was £3795 | |
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3895 | Was £4395 | |
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3895 | Was £4645 | |
| Cat S | Upper Deck | 194 ft², French Balcony | £4645 | Was £5145 | |
| MS Owner's Suite | Upper Deck | 237 ft², French Balcony | £4995 | Was £5495 |
| Jun 26 | MS Estrela | Porto | £3195 | Save £500 pp & Cat B to P Upgrade | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat F | Lower Deck | 145 ft², Fixed Windows | £3195 | Was £3695 | |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 156 ft², Fixed Windows | £3295 | Was £3795 | |
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3895 | Was £4395 | |
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3895 | Was £4645 | |
| Cat S | Upper Deck | 194 ft², French Balcony | £4645 | Was £5145 | |
| MS Owner's Suite | Upper Deck | 237 ft², French Balcony | £4995 | Was £5495 |
| Jul 3 | MS Estrela | Porto | £2795 | Save £500 pp & Cat B to P Upgrade | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat F | Lower Deck | 145 ft², Fixed Windows | £2795 | Was £3295 | |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 156 ft², Fixed Windows | £2895 | Was £3395 | |
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3495 | Was £3995 | |
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3495 | Was £4245 | |
| Cat S | Upper Deck | 194 ft², French Balcony | £4245 | Was £4745 | |
| MS Owner's Suite | Upper Deck | 237 ft², French Balcony | £4595 | Was £5095 |
| Jul 24 | MS Estrela | Porto | £2795 | Save £500 pp & Cat B to P Upgrade | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat F | Lower Deck | 145 ft², Fixed Windows | £2795 | Was £3295 | |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 156 ft², Fixed Windows | £2895 | Was £3395 | |
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3495 | Was £3995 | |
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3495 | Was £4245 | |
| Cat S | Upper Deck | 194 ft², French Balcony | £4245 | Was £4745 | |
| MS Owner's Suite | Upper Deck | 237 ft², French Balcony | £4595 | Was £5095 |
| Jul 31 | MS Estrela | Porto | £2795 | Save £500 pp & Cat B to P Upgrade | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat F | Lower Deck | 145 ft², Fixed Windows | £2795 | Was £3295 | |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 156 ft², Fixed Windows | £2895 | Was £3395 | |
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3495 | Was £3995 | |
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3495 | Was £4245 | |
| Cat S | Upper Deck | 194 ft², French Balcony | £4245 | Was £4745 | |
| MS Owner's Suite | Upper Deck | 237 ft², French Balcony | £4595 | Was £5095 |
| Aug 7 | MS Estrela | Porto | £2795 | Save £500 pp & Cat B to P Upgrade | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat F | Lower Deck | 145 ft², Fixed Windows | £2795 | Was £3295 | |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 156 ft², Fixed Windows | £2895 | Was £3395 | |
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3495 | Was £3995 | |
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3495 | Was £4245 | |
| Cat S | Upper Deck | 194 ft², French Balcony | £4245 | Was £4745 | |
| MS Owner's Suite | Upper Deck | 237 ft², French Balcony | £4595 | Was £5095 |
| Aug 14 | MS Estrela | Porto | £2795 | Save £500 pp & Cat B to P Upgrade | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat F | Lower Deck | 145 ft², Fixed Windows | £2795 | Was £3295 | |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 156 ft², Fixed Windows | £2895 | Was £3395 | |
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3495 | Was £3995 | |
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3495 | Was £4245 | |
| Cat S | Upper Deck | 194 ft², French Balcony | £4245 | Was £4745 | |
| MS Owner's Suite | Upper Deck | 237 ft², French Balcony | £4595 | Was £5095 |
| Aug 21 | MS Estrela | Porto | £2795 | Save £500 pp & Cat B to P Upgrade | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat F | Lower Deck | 145 ft², Fixed Windows | £2795 | Was £3295 | |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 156 ft², Fixed Windows | £2895 | Was £3395 | |
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3495 | Was £3995 | |
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3495 | Was £4245 | |
| Cat S | Upper Deck | 194 ft², French Balcony | £4245 | Was £4745 | |
| MS Owner's Suite | Upper Deck | 237 ft², French Balcony | £4595 | Was £5095 |
| Sep 11 | MS Estrela | Porto | £3195 | Save £500 pp & Cat B to P Upgrade | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat F | Lower Deck | 145 ft², Fixed Windows | £3195 | Was £3695 | |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 156 ft², Fixed Windows | £3295 | Was £3795 | |
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3895 | Was £4395 | |
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3895 | Was £4645 | |
| Cat S | Upper Deck | 194 ft², French Balcony | £4645 | Was £5145 | |
| MS Owner's Suite | Upper Deck | 237 ft², French Balcony | £4995 | Was £5495 |
| Sep 18 | MS Estrela | Porto | £3195 | Save £500 pp & Cat B to P Upgrade | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat F | Lower Deck | 145 ft², Fixed Windows | £3195 | Was £3695 | |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 156 ft², Fixed Windows | £3295 | Was £3795 | |
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3895 | Was £4395 | |
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3895 | Was £4645 | |
| Cat S | Upper Deck | 194 ft², French Balcony | £4645 | Was £5145 | |
| MS Owner's Suite | Upper Deck | 237 ft², French Balcony | £4995 | Was £5495 |
| Oct 9 | MS Estrela | Porto | £2995 | Save £500 pp & Cat B to P Upgrade | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat F | Lower Deck | 145 ft², Fixed Windows | £2995 | Was £3495 | |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 156 ft², Fixed Windows | £3095 | Was £3595 | |
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3695 | Was £4195 | |
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3695 | Was £4445 | |
| Cat S | Upper Deck | 194 ft², French Balcony | £4445 | Was £4945 | |
| MS Owner's Suite | Upper Deck | 237 ft², French Balcony | £4795 | Was £5295 |
| Oct 16 | MS Estrela | Porto | £2995 | Save £500 pp & Cat B to P Upgrade | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat F | Lower Deck | 145 ft², Fixed Windows | £2995 | Was £3495 | |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 156 ft², Fixed Windows | £3095 | Was £3595 | |
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3695 | Was £4195 | |
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3695 | Was £4445 | |
| Cat S | Upper Deck | 194 ft², French Balcony | £4445 | Was £4945 | |
| MS Owner's Suite | Upper Deck | 237 ft², French Balcony | £4795 | Was £5295 |
| Oct 23 | MS Estrela | Porto | £2595 | Save £500 pp & Cat B to P Upgrade | Cabin Upgrades |
| Cat F | Lower Deck | 145 ft², Fixed Windows | £2595 | Was £3095 | |
| Cat E | Lower Deck | 156 ft², Fixed Windows | £2695 | Was £3195 | |
| Cat B | Middle Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3295 | Was £3795 | |
| Cat P | Upper Deck | 162 ft², French Balcony | £3295 | Was £4045 | |
| Cat S | Upper Deck | 194 ft², French Balcony | £4045 | Was £4545 | |
| MS Owner's Suite | Upper Deck | 237 ft², French Balcony | £4395 | Was £4895 |
Lisbon Extension available. Price on application
Why Choose This Cruise?
APT’s included excursions go beyond the ordinary with small group tours exploring the culture and traditions of the places you visit as well as the main sights. Real destination enrichment and deeper understanding is already included in the cost of your cruise.
