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Flavors of Portugal & Spain Cruise Land Forward

From Lisbon, Portugal to Madrid, Spain
Length: 14 Days - Departs: Wed, Aug 27, 2025
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Departure
Aug 27, 2025
Arrival
Sep 09, 2025

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Single Supplement Waived offer is valid on new FIT and Group reservations made between November 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025, applicable to select 2025 Europe sailings; excludes A+, AA+, Suites, Grand Suites, and Owner’s Suites. Must mention promo code SOLOWAIVED at time of reservation in order to receive. 10% Single Supplement offer is valid on new FIT and Group reservations made between November 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025, applicable to select 2025 Europe sailings; excludes A+, AA+, Suites, Grand Suites, and Owner’s Suites. Must mention promo code SOLO10 at time of reservation in order to receive. 25% Single Supplement is available on fixed window staterooms on all Europe sailings and category C staterooms on all Mekong sailings. Must mention promo code SOLO25 at time of reservation in order to receive. Single Supplement offers are applicable to solo travelers only. Offers apply to cruise only and do not apply to land packages; guests must pay standard single supplement rate. Stateroom upgrades, transfers, optional land packages, gratuities and airfare are additional. Offers are combinable with Loyalty Benefits, Future Cruise Benefit Program, and AirPlus promotions; not combinable with any other offers. Tour Operators are eligible to receive Single Supplement offers; restrictions apply. Offers are limited to availability, capacity controlled and subject to change without notice. AmaWaterways reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions at any time. Other restrictions apply.

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Save on your airfare with AirPlus special rates starting from $899. Economy Air $899 per person (2025) or $999 per person (2026), Premium Economy Air at $2,299 per person, Business Class Air for $4,299 per person. (Not all river cruises are applicable, contact your Travel Consultant for full details.)
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AirPlus is applicable to select Europe sailings within 330 days prior to departure with a current retail promotion and on all Europe sailings outside of 330 days of departure. AirPlus is applicable to select 2025 Egypt sailings with a current retail promotion. Advertised AirPlus rates may not be available for your preferred airline, flight, routing, or travel dates; ask for details. AirPlus must be added to eligible reservation within 45 days from the date the booking was originally made. AirPlus rates are round-trip, trans-Atlantic airfare departing from all gateways (based on availability). AirPlus is applicable to new Europe and Egypt FIT and Group reservations made by March 31, 2025. AirPlus is not applicable to 2026 Egypt sailings. Additional airfare deposits are required in order to confirm AirPlus rates. AirPlus must be added to this reservation within 45 days from the date the booking was originally made. All guests traveling together are not guaranteed the same flight schedule when reserving AirPlus. To ensure all guests travel together, we recommend booking Custom Air through our AmaAir Team. Please note that schedule changes may prevent guests traveling on conjunction bookings may be assigned different flight schedules. Full passport information will be required at time of booking. AirPlus is only applicable to full 11-night cruise and land package for Egypt or with pre/post cruise Dubai and/or Jordan land packages; offer not applicable to Egypt cruise only. Cruise fare, port charges, stateroom upgrades, land packages, intra-Egypt airfare, visas, and gratuities are additional. Advertised AirPlus rates may not be available for your preferred airline, flight, routing, or travel dates; ask for details. Some small regional airports may not be eligible for AirPlus due to extremely limited airlift and scheduling options. Most air deviations are allowed for AirPlus for our Europe itineraries; restrictions apply. AirPlus is combinable with most offers. AirPlus is limited to availability, capacity controlled and subject to modifications, changes, reductions, or termination without notice. AmaWaterways reserves the right to correct any errors or omissions at any time. Other restrictions apply.


River Cruise Itinerary

3 nights in Madrid, a 7-night Douro cruise, and 3 nights in Lisbon

  1. Day 1
    Wed, Aug 27, 2025
    ARRIVE IN MADRID, SPAIN. Arrive in Madrid and check in to your hotel.
  2. Day 2
    Thu, Aug 28, 2025
    MADRID. Enjoy a guided tour of Madrid, Spain'''s capital since the Spanish Golden Age and now its largest city, a place with broad avenues, grand museums, stately gardens and lively tapas bars. Known for its historic districts, art, music and epicurean delights, Madrid is a cosmopolitan metropolis with a vibrant nightlife scene. The city'''s top landmarks include the elaborate Royal Palace, Buen Retiro Park, Puerta del Sol, Mercado de San Miguel, Plaza Mayor and such renowned art galleries as the Prado Museum and Centro de Arte Reina Sofia. (B)
  3. Day 3
    Fri, Aug 29, 2025
    MADRID - TOLEDO. You'''ll visit the walled city of Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the ancient capital of Spain. The city is a treasure trove of artistic riches that once inspired Spanish Renaissance artist, El Greco, with its winding streets and well-preserved medieval architecture. As part of your guided tour, you will visit the Cathedral of Toledo (one of the world'''s greatest Gothic structures) as well as the Synagogue Santa Maria La Blanca in the Jewish Quarter. (B)
  4. Day 4
    Sat, Aug 30, 2025
    MADRID ''' SALAMANCA ''' VEGA TERR''N ''' EMBARKATION. Depart Madrid for an excursion to Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located at the center of Spain'''s Castilla y Le''n region. Your guided city tour includes the university buildings, Salamanca Cathedral and the uniquely adorned House of Shells. Later, you will be transferred to Vega de Terr''n to board your river ship. (B,L,D)
  5. Day 5
    Sun, Aug 31, 2025
    BARCA D'''ALVA ''' PINH''O, PORTUGAL. Venture to Castelo Rodrigo, known as the '''White Village''' because of its almond trees. The site offers spectacular views of the surrounding area. Join a walking tour through its medieval streets and see the houses and establishments with 16th-century fa''ade and Manueline-style windows. If you prefer a more active adventure there, you can hike up to the town. At the end of both tours, enjoy a tasting of local favorites, such as almonds, cheese, bread and wine. Later in the day, cruise along the scenic Douro to Pinh''o. (B,L,D)
  6. Day 6
    Mon, Sep 01, 2025
    PINH''O. Embark on a leisurely walk to the charming Pinh''o Railway Station, a stunning train station along the Douro Line, one of the most iconic rail journeys in Portugal. The station'''s main building is revered for its 25 tile panels, all in shades of blue, that depict scenes from the Douro region. Afterward, enjoy an exclusive lunch at Quinta da Avessada, where you'''ll enjoy an authentic and traditional dining experience complete with entertainment. The warm, spirited hospitality of this family-run quinta is quite special as you will discover. Several family members play in a band, and while dining, they will entertain you. Quinta de Avessada is also a fascinating interactive museum commemorating the history and culture of wine in the Alto Douro region, so you'''ll have fun discovering all the various stages of wine production as well as doing plenty of tasting. Later in the day, a wine tasting will be waiting for you in a local quinta. (B,L,D)
  7. Day 7
    Tue, Sep 02, 2025
    R''GUA. Discover the Baroque magic of Mateus Palace and gardens. Later in the day, you have a choice of two excursions. Your first option is an excursion to ancient and picturesque Lamego, home to one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Portugal, the Nossa Senhora dos Rem''dios (Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies). For active adventurers, you can hike up the famed Lamego Steps, also known as the Holy Staircase. (B,L,D)
  8. Day 8
    Wed, Sep 03, 2025
    R''GUA ''' ENTRE-OS-RIOS. Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Douro from R''gua to Entre-Os-Rios. This will be followed by a traditional '''home-cooked''' meal at a local quinta. (B,L,D)
  9. Day 9
    Thu, Sep 04, 2025
    ENTRE-OS-RIOS - PORTO. Enjoy a morning of scenic cruising on your way to Porto, then join a guided tour of Porto'''s historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'''ll see the Cathedral, one of the city'''s oldest monuments; the main square, ringed with shops and caf''s; and the S''o Bento Railway Station, known for its blue and white tile panels depicting scenes from Portuguese history. You'''ll also enjoy a tasting of Port, Portugal'''s most renowned contribution to the world of wine. For a more active adventure, join a hike in Porto and explore the old harbor quarter, passing through the medieval streets of Porto; afterwards, indulge in a Port wine tasting. Later in the day, indulge in some free time to explore the town on your own. (B,L,D)
  10. Day 10
    Fri, Sep 05, 2025
    PORTO. Join a guided tour of Porto'''s historic quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'''ll see the Cathedral, one of the city'''s oldest monuments; the main square, ringed with shops and cafes; and the S''o Bento Railway Station, known for its blue and white tile panels depicting scenes from Portuguese history. You'''ll also enjoy a tasting of port, Portugal'''s most renowned contribution to the world of wine. For the more active adventure, join a hike in Porto and explore the old harbor quarter, passing through the medieval streets of Porto. (B,L,D)
  11. Day 11
    Sat, Sep 06, 2025
    PORTO ''' DISEMBARKATION ''' LISBON. After disembarking your ship, take a motorcoach ride through the Portuguese countryside. Stop in Tomar and visit the castle of the Knights Templar, the walls of which envelop the elaborate Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage Site from the 12th century boasting spectacular frescoes and azulejos (iconic blue painted tiles). Afterward, continue to Lisbon to check into your hotel. (B)
  12. Day 12
    Sun, Sep 07, 2025
    LISBON. One of Europe'''s most beautiful cities, Lisbon sprawls across several hills along the Tagus River. Your city tour includes two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You'''ll see the fortified Bel''m Tower and visit the spectacular Jer''nimos Monastery, a late Gothic-style structure. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore the city at your leisure, perhaps to visit the Castle of S''o Jorge or the Santa Justa Elevator that overlooks the castle, the river and Rossio Square. (B)
  13. Day 13
    Mon, Sep 08, 2025
    LISBON ''' SINTRA. Enjoy a morning excursion to Serra de Sintra, one of the most picturesque mountain villages in Portugal, a former summer residence of the Portuguese royal family and a source of inspiration for Lord Byron and generations of other artists and poets. Your guided tour includes a visit to the Pena Palace, a fairytale castle situated high on a rocky peak, followed by free time. (B)
  14. Day 14
    Tue, Sep 09, 2025
    DEPART LISBON. Your journey comes to an end as you prepare for your homeward flight. (B). . . **DISCLAIMER: Itinerary subject to change.

Countries Visited

Portugal, Spain

Rivers Visited

Douro, Po

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Inclusions

  • SPACIOUS STATEROOMS
  • 7 nights luxury accommodation in an outside stateroom (most with outside balconies)
  • Entertainment-On-Demand in all staterooms featuring free high-speed internet access, movies, a music library and English language TV stations
  • Desk and sitting area
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • AN ARRAY OF AMENITIES
  • Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during both cruise and land packages
  • Internet and Wi-Fi access
  • Sun Deck with pool
  • Fitness room
  • Main Lounge with panoramic views and bar
  • Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily
  • Daily entertainment including cultural performances
  • AWARD-WINNING DINING
  • All onboard dining in a variety of venues
  • Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients
  • Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner, Captain's Cocktail and Gala Dinner
  • Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast
  • Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
  • Sandwiches, snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge
  • A WORLD OF EXPLORATION
  • Immersive tours in every destination
  • Gentle, regular, active and late-riser tour options
  • Bike tours and hikes
  • Special interest tours
  • Knowledgeable guides
  • Personal headset for easy exploration
  • Airport transfers with purchase of air from AmaWaterways
  • Land Program
  • 3 nights hotel in Madrid at the NH Madrid Paseo del Prado (or similar), including city tour, Toledo excursion and daily breakfast
  • Transfer from Madrid to Salamanca with city tour,flamenco show and lunch, and then on to the shipin Vega Terr''n
  • Transfer from the ship in Porto to Lisbon via high-speed train
  • 3 nights hotel in Lisbon at the Intercontinental Lisbon(or similar), including city tour, Royal Sintraexcursionand daily breakfast

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Question: Will the day-by-day itinerary change?

Yes, the river cruise itineraries may change due to reasons such as inclement weather or unforeseen events. Your safety is the number one concern aboard and all precautions necessary will be taken in order to ensure passenger safety, including changing itineraries. Please note that when itineraries do change, the ship staff will do their best to substitute any missed port with an alternative destination.

Question: In what language is the river cruise conducted?

The river cruise will be conducted in English only.

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
3.7
Accommodations
3.4
Itinerary
3.9
Professional Staff
3.9
Repeat with Operator
3.7
Value for Money
3.8

Ratings based off 26 reviews - currently showing 4 reviews with comments only

This was our sixth trip with AmaWaterways and we've already booked our seventh, so they must be doing something right!

This was my second trip with Amawaterways and it was just as wonderful as the first. I have actually booked two more with them through Karen at Affordable Tours.

The AmaWaterway trip along the Douro - with extensions in Madrid and Lisbon -- provides a wonderful autumn interlude in Iberia. The program is especially strong for the one week spent on the Douro. The programs in Madrid and Lisbon leave a great deal of free time -- good if you can arrange your own meals and excursions, not so good if you like more arranged, especially after long flight to Europe.

I was very pleased with this river cruise provided by AmaWaterways. This was my second cruise with them and they are great, Everything is included in the one price- transportation from an to airport, daily side trips, wine at meals, snacks. I will use them again in the future.

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