Portugal & Spain: Treasures Along the Golden Douro - 2024

Your 14-night journey includes: River-view stateroom aboard the m/s Douro Serenity; 7-night European river cruise to Óbidos, Nazaré, Porto, Guimarães, Entre-os-Rios, Régua, Lamego, Pinhão, Barca d'Alva & Salamanca; 3 nights at a Deluxe hotel in Lisbon; 3 nights at a Deluxe hotel in Madrid
  • Portugal and Spain Douro River Cruise from Lisbon including Porto, Guimarães, Entre-os-Rios, Régua, Lamego, Pinhão, Barca d'Alva, Salamanca and Madrid
    ADMIRE STUNNING SCENERY AS YOU CRUISE ONE OF EUROPE’S MOST PICTURESQUE LOCALES: THE DOURO RIVER VALLEY
  • Discover Madrid, one of Europe’s most historic and cosmopolitan capitals
    DISCOVER MADRID, ONE OF EUROPE’S MOST HISTORIC AND COSMOPOLITAN CAPITALS
  • Visit Mateus Manor House and Garden, a magnificent 18th-century historic estate (non-harvest departures only)
    VISIT MATEUS MANOR HOUSE AND GARDEN, A MAGNIFICENT 18TH-CENTURY HISTORIC ESTATE (NON-HARVEST DEPARTURES ONLY)
  • Explore the charming town of Lamego, including the impressive Nossa Senhora Dos Remédios Shrine
    EXPLORE THE CHARMING TOWN OF LAMEGO, INCLUDING THE IMPRESSIVE NOSSA SENHORA DOS REMÉDIOS SHRINE
  • Round out this remarkable journey with an extension to to Barcelona, Spain
    ROUND OUT THIS REMARKABLE JOURNEY WITH AN EXTENSION TO TO BARCELONA, SPAIN
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STARTING FROM
$6,198
  • $413
    PER DAY
  • 15
    DAYS WITH AIR
  • 29
    TOURS
  • All FREE Single Supplements Are Sold Out
  • 31 Solo Friendly Spaces Available
TRIP WITHOUT AIR
FROM $5,499
or 14 DAYS FROM $392
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FREE Solo Space
Solo Friendly Supplements
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Queluz Palace, Sintra & Cascais Excursion

  • Approximate Cost: $79 USD per person
  • Duration: TBD
  • Location: Lisbon, Portugal
  • Approximate Time: TBD

Embark on a coastal trek that begins at Lisbon’s ornate Queluz Palace before exploring the town of Sintra, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its wealth of 19th-century Romantic architecture. You'll have some time on your own to explore more of the town’s castles or main square. Then, continue on a scenic drive along the coastline to the quiet fishing village of Cascais. You can enjoy lunch on your own at any of the local restaurants offering fresh regional specialties. Take in the picture-perfect scenery before returning to Lisbon.

Due to high call volume, we recommend you visit MyPortfolio to book this Destination Enhancement. Don’t wait — these optional experiences are limited to a select number of guests and are selling out fast!


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Montserrat Tour & Funicular Ride

  • Approximate Cost: $129 USD per person
  • Duration: TBD
  • Location: Barcelona, Spain
  • Approximate Time: TBD

Located on Montserrat Mountain in northern Spain, the 11th-century Santa Maria de Montserrat Monastery is notable for its enshrined statue of the Virgin of Montserrat, considered one of Spain’s most celebrated religious images. Legend has it that the monks could not move the statue to construct their monastery, and chose to build the monastery around it instead. Surrounded by an altar of gold, the statue is located at the rear of the chapel and is a pilgrimage site for believers. You’ll visit the monastery during this fascinating optional excursion, followed by a funicular ride to the peak of the mountain, where you will enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Catalonian countryside.

Due to high call volume, we recommend you visit MyPortfolio to book this Destination Enhancement. Don’t wait — these optional experiences are limited to a select number of guests and are selling out fast!

This tour is available during your optional trip extension in Barcelona, Spain.


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Prado Museum Tour

  • Approximate Cost: $69 USD per person
  • Duration: TBD
  • Location: Madrid, Spain
  • Approximate Time: TBD

Opened in 1819 as the Royal Museum of Painting and Sculpture, the Prado Museum is one of Madrid’s most popular attractions. The museum is dedicated to the conservation and dissemination of the world’s most unique art collection and a commitment to the cultural enrichment of society. On this optional tour, you’ll enjoy a guided visit of its world-renowned exhibitions, featuring the largest holdings of Bosch, Titian, El Greco, Rubens, Velázquez, and Goya.

Due to high call volume, we recommend you visit MyPortfolio to book this Destination Enhancement. Don’t wait — these optional experiences are limited to a select number of guests and are selling out fast!


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Guimarães Tour

  • Approximate Cost: $49 USD per person
  • Duration: TBD
  • Location: Porto, Portugal
  • Approximate Time: TBD

On this optional excursion, you’ll visit the exceptionally well-preserved medieval town of Guimarães. As the birthplace of Portugal’s first king, Afonso Henriques, Guimarães’ roots in the Portuguese national identity run deep. Today, the town center is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll delve into the fascinating history of this destination and discover its medieval center, labyrinthine lanes, and picturesque plazas for yourself.

Due to high call volume, we recommend you visit MyPortfolio to book this Destination Enhancement. Don’t wait — these optional experiences are limited to a select number of guests and are selling out fast!


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Madeira Island Tour & Botanical Garden Visit

  • Approximate Cost: $129 USD per person
  • Duration: TBD
  • Location: Madeira, Madeira
  • Approximate Time: TBD

Turquoise waves, purple hydrangea, and emerald forests. Madeira Island, the largest of the four islands comprising the Madeira archipelago, rewards visitors with a kaleidoscope of beauty not found anywhere else in the world. On this optional tour you will discover the island’s best highlights, concluding with a visit to the spectacular Madeira Botanical Garden.

Due to high call volume, we recommend you visit MyPortfolio to book this Destination Enhancement. Don’t wait — these optional experiences are limited to a select number of guests and are selling out fast!

This tour is available during your optional trip extension in Madeira, Portugal.


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Full-Day Toledo Tour

  • Approximate Cost: $99 USD per person
  • Duration: TBD
  • Location: Madrid, Spain
  • Approximate Time: TBD

The city of Toledo, known as the “City of Three Cultures” and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, still preserves its original medieval layout. From the ancient fortress of Alcázar and grandiose cathedral to the old Toledo mansion house and the historic Jewish quarter, this is one of Spain’s most fascinating destinations. On a tour through its narrow, winding streets you will discover a series of incredible buildings, still very much alive both inside and out.

Due to high call volume, we recommend you visit MyPortfolio to book this Destination Enhancement. Don’t wait — these optional experiences are limited to a select number of guests and are selling out fast!


Please Note: All prices are per person and subject to change. All optional tours are offered by Vantage Deluxe World Travel. Descriptions and scheduling are subject to change. Minimum tour participation is required to operate optional tours. Optional tours cancelled by passengers within 48 hours of the excursion are non-refundable.

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Complimentary services of a Vantage Deluxe Concierge to assist with all your personal requests before and during your adventure
A choice of excursions that include active hikes, a port cocktail-making class, a tour of wine caves, bicycle rides and more valued at $4,142!

In-depth exploration of 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain and Portugal
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 # of Days 15  13
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