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River Cruise

Douro Discovery & Romantic Rhône

2025

River Cruise

Douro Discovery and Romantic Rhone

Douro Discovery & Romantic Rhône

Board a cruise along the Douro and the Rhône on a 21-day journey. See the best of Portugal, Spain and France. Culinary highlights include a night of fine dining at Paul Bocuse’s L’Abbaye de Collonges, an authentic Portuguese quinta dinner in Pinhão and lunch accompanied by a flamenco show in Salamanca.

21 day River Cruise

Itinerary

Lisbon to Lyon

21 days / 20 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Lisbon

Day 2

Lisbon

Day 3

Lisbon

Enhance Your Journey

Day 4

Lisbon, Embark Ship

Day 5

Régua, Lamego, Pinhão

Insider Experiences

Day 6

Vega de Terrón, Castelo Rodrigo 

Day 7

Salamanca, Barca d’Alva

Insider Experiences

Day 8

Pinhão, Régua

Insider Experiences

Day 9

Régua, Entre-os-Rios

Insider Experiences

Day 10

Porto

Enhance Your Journey

Day 11

Depart Porto, fly to Paris

Day 12

Paris

Day 13

Paris

Enhance Your Journey

Day 14

Paris

Day 15

Paris, Lyon, Embark Ship

Day 16

Lyon, Collonges-au-Mont-d’Or

Insider Experiences

Day 17

Tain L’Hermitage, Avignon

Enhance Your Journey

Day 18

Avignon, Arles

Day 19

Arles

Enhance Your Journey

Day 20

Viviers

Enhance Your Journey

Day 21

Disembark Ship, Depart Lyon

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Cruise Stay (no. of nights)
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Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

Three nights in Lisbon, four nights in Paris
Seven nights on the MS Estrela, six nights on MS Van Gogh
44 meals – 20 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 13 dinners
Services of a Travelmarvel Tour Director, Cruise Director and local guides
Explore 19 towns, villages and cities
Onboard water stations, plus tea and coffee, soft drink, beer and local wine during lunch and dinner on your cruise
Savour fine French cuisine during dinner at Paul Bocuse’s L’Abbaye de Collonges
Enjoy a flamenco show and lunch and be entranced by captivating flamenco dancers

Tour Highlights

These are carefully crafted experiences designed to take your holiday from amazing to extraordinary.

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Portuguese Quinta Dinner

Enjoy a sumptuous dinner of traditional dishes and dessert at a picturesque local quinta, a Portuguese winery.

Flamenco Show

Enjoy Seville’s flare for flamenco at the Flamenco Dance Museum.

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Portuguese Quinta Port Tasting

On arrival in Régua, head to a local quinta, which boasts outstanding views over the Douro Valley. Here, you’ll enjoy a tasting of local port wine, Portugal’s most famous tipple. 

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French Gastronomic Experience at Paul Bocuse’s Abbaye de Collonges

Delight in an authentic French meal at Paul Bocuse’s Abbaye de Collonges. Discover the innovative and unique approach to cuisine that Paul Bocuse was renowned for, earning himself three Michelin stars. Taste exceptional dishes reflecting the gourmet chef’s love for fresh, high-quality ingredients, all meticulously prepared by world-class chefs. Accompanied by a spectacular setting, this experience is sure to tantalise your tastebuds.

What's On Board

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Come aboard the MS Estrela

Wind through heavenly scenery and discover Portugal by river aboard a brand-new Travelmarvel river ship, the MS Estrela, recently launched in 2024. Cruise through the sun-kissed Douro Valley, visiting riverside villages and family-owned quintas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change

  • Please note: transfers, port charges and tipping are included

  • Prices are for land/cruise only. Flights are not included unless specified

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