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11 Night Exploring the Douro plus Lisbon and Madrid Cruise and Land Tour

From Madrid, (Spain) to Lisbon, (Portugal)

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MS Andorinha
Tauck Tours
4 Stars

Cruise #: 7240634

Sail Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Return Date: Sunday, May 26, 2024

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11 Night Exploring the Douro plus Lisbon and Madrid Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Wednesday - May 15, 2024

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Madrid, Spain

Tour begins: 5:30 PM, The Westin Palace, Madrid. A transfer is included from Madrid-Barajas Airport or Madrid's Atocha Railway Station to The Westin Palace, Madrid, commissioned by King Alfonso XIII in 1912 and located in the heart of the city's renowned art triangle with easy access to its three most famous museums, El Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza. Settle in and join your fellow travelers for a welcome reception and dinner tonight at the hotel. ...
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Thursday - May 16, 2024

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Madrid, Spain

Take a guided one-mile walk - or a short drive - to Madrid's 18th-century Royal Palace, home to a succession of Spanish kings from Charles III to Alfonso XIII, and reigning today as the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family in name only. Your visit to this 2,000+ room jeweled palace, by square feet Europe's largest palace, takes you on a journey through history and time-honored splendor with a local guide as you view rooms and salons overflowing with art treasures and antiques, and gilded, floor to ceiling, with fine fabrics, magnificent mosaics, crystal chandeliers, and more. Highlights may include the Reception Room, State Apartments, Armory, Throne Room, Banquet Room, and Royal Pharmacy. Head-turning art welcomes you to the Museo del Prado, one of the world's premier art museums with over 4,000 works of art masterpieces, including works by iconic Spanish artists Goya and Velazquez, many of them acquired by kings through the ages. Tapas tantalize with small bites of local culinary fare on a tasting walk with an expert guide who knows where to find the best samples of this regional specialty. ...
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Friday - May 17, 2024

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Madrid, Spain

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Salamanca, Spain

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Day 3 - Friday - May 17, 2024

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Cruise Begins

Barca d'Alva, Portugal

Drive to the UNESCO World Heritage City of Salamanca for free time and a guided walking tour of its ancient heart, viewing the "living room of Salamanca", the elegant arcaded Plaza Mayor, its stunning 12th-century Romanesque Cathedral, and its esteemed 800-year-old university, one of the oldest in the world. Cross the border into Portugal, where Tauck's riverboat, ms Andorinha, is docked on the Douro and awaiting your arrival. Settle into your cabin and enjoy dinner onboard at your leisure tonight. ...
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Saturday - May 18, 2024

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Barca d'Alva, Portugal

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Castelo Rodrigo, Portugal

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Barca d'Alva, Portugal

Pocinho, Portugal

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Coa Valley, Portugal

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Pocinho, Portugal

Ferradosa, Portugal

The Douro River cuts a 200-mile path through rugged wilderness on the Spanish frontier and one the world's most beautiful and prolific wine regions as it courses through Portugal and the city of Porto on the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way, it passes the castle ruins hidden in the hills; disembark for a visit to Castelo Rodrigo, standing watch over the medieval village of Rodrigo since the 13th century when its defensive battlements were built and fought over by both Spain and Portugal. A walking tour reveals remnants of its storied roots, before your cruise continues along the river. Around 20,000 years ago prehistoric man called the nearby Coa Valley home, leaving evidence of their residence on rocks in the Coa Valley; visit the Museum of Art and Archaeology of the Coa Valley to see these stunning exhibits of rock art from the valley's Paleolithic era, discovered in the 1990s when excavations began for a Coa River dam. Return to the ship late afternoon, and cruise to Ferradosa. ...
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Sunday - May 19, 2024

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Pinhao, Portugal

Folgosa, Portugal

A choice of shore excursions today includes a walk in pretty Pinhao, nestled in the heart of port wine country, with a visit to its historic tile-covered train station, a vision of blue-and-white azulejo tiles, or an active hike through the sloping terraced vineyards that surround this town with stunning views of the river and town. Return to your riverboat for an afternoon cruise to Folgosa where dinner tonight entices with a special culinary experience at DOC, an acronym for "Degustar Ousar Comunicar" (translated: "Taste, Dare, Communicate"), savoring gourmet cuisine by acclaimed Portuguese chef Rui Paula who delights in marrying traditional dishes with contemporary fare along with the Douro's famous wines. ...
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Monday - May 20, 2024

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Regua, Portugal

Its historic role in the production of port wine is written on the landscapes you'll see today when you step off the boat into Peso da Regua for a day of discovery. An important transport junction, this is where barrels of wine were boarded onto traditional rabelos bound for Gaia in the 18th century, where the wine was aged in local lodges. This morning, you have a choice of a visit to the Douro Museum, set within the restored Casa da Companhia Velha building, once part of Real Companhia Velha (Royal Oporto Wine Company), chartered in 1756. On your guided visit to the museum, you'll explore its exhibits chronicling the history, culture, and traditions of the Douro River Valley region, from the cultivation of grapes on the vines to the processes involved in the production of Port wine and its distribution around the world. Alternatively, visit the historic town of Lamego (dating back to the Middle Ages), renowned for its viticulture and production of sparkling wine. This afternoon, you have a choice of a guided tour of 18th-century Casa de Mateus, a Baroque masterpiece you may recognize from the label on bottles of Mateus Rose, and its fantasy garden of manicured hedges and dignified statues. Or, if you choose, join a local guide for a visit to a local wine-making estate called a quinta, rewarding with a port cocktail making class. Return to the riverboat late day. ...
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Tuesday - May 21, 2024

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Entre-os-Rios, Portugal

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Guimaraes, Portugal

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Entre-os-Rios, Portugal

Spend a leisurely morning cruise on the lower Douro through a region known for its Vinho Verde wines. Disembark for a choice of excursions that include a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Guimaraes, the birthplace of Portugal, renowned for its well-preserved medieval buildings and national monuments. As an alternative, you can join a local guide for a bicycle ride that entices with scenic views of terraced vineyards. ...
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Wednesday - May 22, 2024

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Pala, Portugal, Portugal

The wine growing regions of the Douro surprise visitors with an array of vintages, young and old. Discover them at a wine tasting at a quinta in a Vinho Verde vineyard where they specialize in green wines uniquely produced here. Green refers to its age not its color; the grapes they use for these wines are typically consumed within three to six months after bottling and can be red, white, or rose. Chart a course for Porto this afternoon, and enjoy the chef's signature dinner onboard your ship tonight. ...
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Thursday - May 23, 2024

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9

Porto (Oporto), Portugal

Culturally rich and historically charming, Porto's pleasures are diverse and delightful, blending old and new to reveal a fascinating portrait of the city through art and architecture, wine and food, and waterfront views that take your breath away. Explore the city by land, river, and air when you ride a historic tram from Foz Quarter through the upper part of town and board a water taxi that takes you across the river for a cable car ride to the top of the Luis I Bridge, rewarding with panoramic views. If you prefer, join a local guide for a tram ride and a robust walking tour of Porto's historic center with stops to taste local culinary treats. Your day concludes with a tasting visit to a Port wine cellar in Gaia. ...
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Friday - May 24, 2024

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Porto (Oporto), Portugal

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Land Segment of Itinerary

Day 10 - Friday - May 24, 2024

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Coimbra, Portugal

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Lisbon, Portugal

Disembark your riverboat in Porto this morning for a drive back in time to Coimbra, Portugal's medieval capital for more than a century. A walking tour along the tiered cobbled lanes of this hilltop city brings you to its esteemed university, founded here in 1537, where its caped students evoke images of Harry Potter's Hogwarts School, its majestic buildings line squares steeped in history and cloistered arcades lead to architectural showpieces beautiful to behold. Learn about student life, past and present, and university traditions still in play today. Enjoy free time for lunch and exploring before continuing on to Lisbon for a two-night stay. ...
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Saturday - May 25, 2024

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Lisbon, Portugal

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Queluz, Portugal, Portugal

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Lisbon, Portugal

Crafted atop seven hills over centuries, Lisbon is home to cobbled lanes, castles in the clouds, and maritime monuments that pay lasting tribute to Portuguese explorers like Vasco da Gama who changed the world. You'll have a choice of excursions today. Your first choice is city sightseeing in Lisbon; discover landmark places steeped in history, including Eduardo VII Park, Trade Square, Monument to the Discoveries, and Jeronimos Monastery where Vasco da Gama and Portugal's kings are buried. Your second choice is also in Lisbon, a robust Lisbon walking tour of the city's terraces for those seeking a more active walk. Alternatively, visit the town of Sintra for a visit to Sintra National Palace, the best-preserved medieval residence in Portugal and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy some free time in Sintra before driving to the seaside town of Cascais for a guided walk in the town's center and lunch before returning to Lisbon. After enjoying time at leisure, join an exclusive royal dinner at 18th-century Queluz National Palace, a blend of Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical architectural designs graced with gardens inspired by French styles. ...
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Sunday - May 26, 2024

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Lisbon, Portugal

Tour ends: Lisbon. Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from the InterContinental Lisbon to Lisbon Airport. Allow a minimum of three and a half hours for flight check-in.

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