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Tauck River Cruises, Exploring the Douro, plus Lisbon & Madrid Eastbound, August 30, 2023

Tauck River Cruises Douro 12-day route

Cruising from: Lisbon, Portugal;

Departure Date: 30 August, 2023;

Cruise Line: Tauck River Cruises;

Cruise Ship: MS Andorinha;

Duration: 12 days;

Ports of Call: Lisbon, Lisbon, Coimbra, Porto, Guimaraes, Regua, Douro Valley, Douro Valley, Coa Valley, Salamanca, Madrid, Madrid;



12-day cruise to Lisbon, Lisbon, Coimbra, Porto, Guimaraes, Regua, Douro Valley, Douro Valley, Coa Valley, Salamanca, Madrid, Madrid on board MS Andorinha.

Day 0 Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon is the stunning capital city of Portugal, and is one of the most charismatic and vibrant cities of Europe. It is a city that effortlessly blends traditional heritage with striking modernism and progressive thinking. The city of Lisbon is rich in architecture, and it is a home to numerous prominent museums and art collections, from all around the world.

Day 1 Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon is the stunning capital city of Portugal, and is one of the most charismatic and vibrant cities of Europe. It is a city that effortlessly blends traditional heritage with striking modernism and progressive thinking. The city of Lisbon is rich in architecture, and it is a home to numerous prominent museums and art collections, from all around the world.

Day 2 Coimbra, Portugal

Coimbra, Portugal's historic and fascinating city, is half way between Lisbon and Porto. Coimbra is a varied and captivating city that boasts an extensive history, vibrant atmosphere and a range of interesting tourist attractions. On summer evenings, the city's old stone walls reverberate with the haunting notes of the guitarra and the full, deep voices of fado singers.

Day 3 Porto, Portugal

Porto is the second-largest city in Portugal after Lisbon. Porto is a fascinating and vibrant city that is rapidly becoming one of Western Europe's most respected tourist destinations. The city boasts an extensive history, interesting tourist attractions, a buzzing nightlife, and outstanding tourist facilities. There is a lot to see in Porto like gardens or street art & cutting-edge architecture.

Day 4 Guimaraes, Portugal

Guimaraes is a city and municipality located in northern Portugal. It is considered the birthplace of Portugal because Afonso Henriques the first king of Portugal, was born here. As a tourist destination, there is a lot to see and do in Guimaraes, since its extensive history is reflected in the variety of national monuments and historic buildings.

Day 5 Regua, Portugal

Peso da Regua, situated on the banks of the River Douro, played a fundamental role in the production and sale of Port wine. Most visitors stop in just long enough to visit the excellent Museu do Douro and get recommendations, maps and directions to nearby wineries. For those who linger, Regua makes a convenient base to visit the port-wine country, cruise the Rio Douro and take a scenic riverside train ride.

Day 6 Douro Valley, Portugal

Cruising the Douro Valley is a pleasant surprise for those who like to discover the secrets of Europe cruises. Douro Valley offers a wide range of experiences for every taste and every mood. From historic streets, shops and monuments, to the heart of magical Douro Valley covered with vineyards and the best wineries in Douro Valley.

Day 7 Douro Valley, Portugal

Cruising the Douro Valley is a pleasant surprise for those who like to discover the secrets of Europe cruises. Douro Valley offers a wide range of experiences for every taste and every mood. From historic streets, shops and monuments, to the heart of magical Douro Valley covered with vineyards and the best wineries in Douro Valley.

Day 8 Coa Valley, Portugal

Coa Valley, listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco since 1998, is considered "the most important open-air Palaeolithic rock art site". This archaeological location is divided into two major waterway routes: 30 kilometres along the Coa River - Faia, Penascosa, Quinta da Barca, Ribeira de Piscos, Canada do Inferno and 15 kilometres along the banks of Douro River - Fonte Fireira, Broeira, Foz do Coa, Vermelhosa, Vale de Jose Esteves, Vale de Cabrões. Like a vast open-air gallery, Coa Valley has over one thousand rock with rupestral marks, identified in over 70 different places.

Day 9 Salamanca, Spain

Salamanca is a city in western Spain and one of the most important university cities. Salamanca attracts thousands of international students. Salamanca has a unique food culture, molded in large part by the ingredients available in the surrounding landscape, as well as by its numerous cultural influences. Its old town has the UNESCO World Heritage designation, and is home to a magnificent ensemble of monuments, with outstanding examples of different architectural styles: Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, Plateresque. The grand main attractions of the Salamanca city centre are University of Salamanca, Plaza Mayor, Clerecia Church Towers, Casa de las Conchas, and Gardens of Huerto de Calixto y Melibea.

Day 10 Madrid, Spain

Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain. Madrid is a cosmopolitan city that combines the most modern infrastructures and the status as an economic, financial, administrative and service centre, with a large cultural and artistic heritage, a legacy of centuries of exciting history. There are countless little things that make Madrid memorable, whether that's a cafe con leche in a stately square, drinks at a rooftop bar or a wander through the Retiro or Casa de Campo on a sunny day. Madrid is famous for its Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, home to Picasso's Guernica, and Mercado de San Miguel, one of Madrid's oldest and most beautiful markets.

Day 11 Madrid, Spain

Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain. Madrid is a cosmopolitan city that combines the most modern infrastructures and the status as an economic, financial, administrative and service centre, with a large cultural and artistic heritage, a legacy of centuries of exciting history. There are countless little things that make Madrid memorable, whether that's a cafe con leche in a stately square, drinks at a rooftop bar or a wander through the Retiro or Casa de Campo on a sunny day. Madrid is famous for its Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, home to Picasso's Guernica, and Mercado de San Miguel, one of Madrid's oldest and most beautiful markets.

Enjoy magnificent scenery and unique experiences on this Douro river cruise with Tauck River Cruises. Sail with Tauck River Cruises from Lisbon to Douro on board MS Andorinha. Discover the best of Portugal, Spain on this Douro cruise and discover amazing Lisbon, Lisbon, Coimbra, Porto, Guimaraes, Regua, Douro Valley, Douro Valley, Coa Valley, Salamanca, Madrid, Madrid. MS Andorinha leaving Lisbon, Portugal for 12 day from August 30, 2023.


Douro River cruise August 2023


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