11-night Exploring The Douro, Plus Lisbon & Madrid Westbound Cruise/Land Package

Cruise Inclusions

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Tour and private dinner in Queluz National Palace in Lisbon

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

7-night cruise aboard a brand new riverboat custom designed to sail on the Douro River

A choice of excursions that includes active hikes, a port cocktail-making class, a tour of wine caves, bicycle rides and more valued at $4,400!

In-depth exploration of 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain and Portugal

Private wine tastings in quintas along the Douro River

A special culinary experience at a restaurant in Folgosa with riverside views

Two-night stays at premier hotels in Madrid and Lisbon with a choice of city sightseeing

26 meals, airport transfers on arrival and departure as detailed, gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director, admission fees, service charges, taxes, applicable fuel surcharges and porterage

Available Add-Ons

Optional roundtrip airfare from your city
Pre or post cruise hotel stay

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Madrid Madrid 07/29/2026 Tour begins: 5:30 PM, The Westin Palace Madrid. A transfer is included from Madrid-Barajas Airport or Madrid's Atocha 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 Sofía and Thyssen-Bornemisza. Settle in and join your fellow travelers for a welcome reception and dinner tonight at the hotel. Meals :D Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Flamenco Gastronomic Experience Overview: Step beyond the ordinary on your Madrid journey and experience the world's most famous and only Flamenco tablao in a Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant. Featuring award-winning artists recognized in Spain and at the top flamenco festivals, immerse yourself in an exclusive and extraordinary Flamenco gastronomic Journey. Duration: 1 Hour Home Away from Home! Overview: Feel at home in Madrid, hosted by a local Madrilene who will introduce you to authentic Spanish culture. With a background in haute cuisine, your Chef invites you for an intimate meal at her splendid elegant flat in the Salamanca district, one of Madrid's most elegant and glamorous neighborhoods. Relax and unwind as you savor a mouthwatering meal prepared with dedication, and love, feeling as if you were in the comfort of your own home. Duration: 2 Hours	07/29/2026	07/30/2026
Salamanca Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Campo Charro Brave Bull Breeding Overview: Venture on a fascinating experience for fighting bulls and tradition enthusiasts. Enjoy and contemplate the impressive beauty of fighting bulls in their natural habitat. Take the tour among holm oaks and fenced areas, visit the different pastures, and watch the bulls in the fields, the cows with their calves, the studs, the weaner, and the yearling calves. Witness live bull testing and enjoy a countryside meal with top-quality Iberian products. Duration: 2 Hours Flavors of Iberian Jamon Overview: Venture on a Masterclass on Iberian ham: origin, classification, and preparation. Visit the farm and drying rooms. Enjoy a comprehensive sensory experience around the Iberian pig in a unique, unmatched atmosphere. Duration: 3H30	07/31/2026	07/31/2026
Porto (Oporto) Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Portugal: Porto Wine Excursion - 4 hours Highlights In this tour you’ll discover all about the wines from the city of Porto! You will start the tour by doing a sightseeing tour from the port (located in Matosinhos) to the city center. After that, you'll visit the first winery with high quality of Douro wines for a Douro red and white wines tasting as an exclusive experience. Then you'll visit a second Port Wine company (Real Companhia Velha) for another special Port Wine tasting. Real Companhia Velha is simply the oldest Port Wine company in Porto, established by a king in 1756. When this tour is finished you will return to Porto Pier. What's included? Private guided tour (4h) Visit and wine tastings Transportation What's not included? Meals and drinks not mentioned Souvenirs Gratuities Highlights of Porto (4 hours) Highlights: Take in the attractive surrounding with visit to the opulent Stock Exchange Palace and St Francis Church. Enjoy a port wine tasting at one of the famous riverside lodges in the pretty Riberia district. Tour Duration: 4 hours Tour can operate: Morning/Afternoon Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Private transport by luxury car or minivan An expert local guide for 8 hours Entrance fees to all sights and museums All taxes Not Included: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities	07/31/2026	07/31/2026
Douro River	08/01/2026	08/01/2026
Pocinho	08/01/2026	08/01/2026
Ferradosa	08/01/2026	08/01/2026
Pinhao	08/02/2026	08/02/2026
Folgosa	08/02/2026	08/02/2026
Peso da Regua	08/03/2026	08/03/2026
Douro River	08/04/2026	08/04/2026
Guimaraes	08/04/2026	08/06/2026
Porto (Oporto) Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Portugal: Porto Wine Excursion - 4 hours Highlights In this tour you’ll discover all about the wines from the city of Porto! You will start the tour by doing a sightseeing tour from the port (located in Matosinhos) to the city center. After that, you'll visit the first winery with high quality of Douro wines for a Douro red and white wines tasting as an exclusive experience. Then you'll visit a second Port Wine company (Real Companhia Velha) for another special Port Wine tasting. Real Companhia Velha is simply the oldest Port Wine company in Porto, established by a king in 1756. When this tour is finished you will return to Porto Pier. What's included? Private guided tour (4h) Visit and wine tastings Transportation What's not included? Meals and drinks not mentioned Souvenirs Gratuities Highlights of Porto (4 hours) Highlights: Take in the attractive surrounding with visit to the opulent Stock Exchange Palace and St Francis Church. Enjoy a port wine tasting at one of the famous riverside lodges in the pretty Riberia district. Tour Duration: 4 hours Tour can operate: Morning/Afternoon Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Private transport by luxury car or minivan An expert local guide for 8 hours Entrance fees to all sights and museums All taxes Not Included: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities	08/07/2026	08/08/2026
Coimbra	08/08/2026	08/08/2026
Lisbon Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! An Exploration of Lisbon (8 hours) Highlights: Lying north of the River Tagus estuary and stretching over seven hills, Portugal's capital city has much to offer. Receive a warm welcome at the port by your private guide and driver and from here commence your engaging tour of Lisbon. Explore the Belem district with its magnificent Jerónimos Monastery, an extraordinary example of Portugal's 'Manueline' style of architecture. Once populated by monks, the UNESCO-listed monastery was commissioned by King Manuel I to celebrate Vasco da Gama's discovery of a sea route to India in 1498. Time permitting, visit Torre de Belém (Belém Tower), one of Lisbon's most iconic buildings and symbolic of Portugal's great Age of Expansion. Next, it's time for a refreshment stop, where you may wish to sample the famous and scrumptious Pastéis de Belém (Portuguese custard tarts). From here you return to your cruise ship. Discover the beautiful Belem district with its magnificent Jeronimos Monastery Behold the priceless treasures on display at the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum and try the exquisite pasteis de nata local pastries Tour Duration: 8 hours Tour can operate: Morning/Afternoon Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Private transport by luxury car or minivan An expert local guide for 8 hours Entrance fees to all sights and museums All taxes Not Included: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities Queluz, Sintra and Estoril (8 hours) Highlights: Venture outside of Lisbon to explore Queluz, Sintra and Estoril during your private shore excursion. Take the short driver to the sumptuous 18th-century Queluz Palace, where you can admire the magnificent formal gardens and azulejo-lined canals. Afterwards visit Sintra, the summer retreat of Portuguese monarchs and Moorish emirs before them. Today, this town, nestling on the north side of the Sintra Mountain, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through the town where charming streets are filled with fine handicraft shops. You then descend to Guincho beach for a fabulous view of Cape Rock, the westernmost point of the European continent and continuing to the resort town of Estoril on the scenic coastal road with fantastic views, en route back to your cruise ship. Explore Queluz Palace, the summer residence of the Portugese Royal Family Take a short drive to Sintra, the summer retreat of Portuguese monarchs and a UNESCO Word Heritage Site Tour Duration: 8 hours Tour can operate: Morning/Afternoon Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Private transport by luxury car or minivan An expert local guide for 8 hours Entrance fees to all sights and museums All taxes Not Included: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities Highlights of Lisbon (4 hours) Highlights: See Belem Tower, one of Lisbon's iconic buildings and symbolic of the nation's Age of Expansion. Admire the impressive collection of painted and gilded Baroque coaches at the National Coach Museum. Tour Duration: 4 hours Tour can operate: Morning/Afternoon Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information Physical Activity Level: Light Inclusions: Private transport by luxury car or minivan An expert local guide for 8 hours Entrance fees to all sights and museums All taxes Not Included: All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs Gratuities	08/08/2026	08/10/2026

Tauck - Cruise Division: ms Andorinha for Tauck

Custom-designed by the long-time partner Scylla to accommodate no more than 84 guests within an innovative deck plan featuring 12 300-sq. ft. Tauck Suites and 20 225-sq. ft. cabins, this brand-new 80-meter (263-foot) riverboat was specifically built for cruising amidst the historic quintas and picturesque villages along Portugal's golden Douro River.

Ship Statistics

Built Year: 2020
Ship Length: 263 ft (80.2 m)
Passenger Capacity: 84

Number of Crew: 36
Registry: Swiss

Suite

Cat 5 Diamond Deck (5) Call for pricing

Category: 5

Size: 300 sq. ft. Private Balcony: French Beds: 2 European twin beds that can slide together; (200 cm x 90 cm (79" x 35") when separate or 200 cm x 180 cm (79" x 71") when together Sofa bed is 190 cm x 110 cm (75" x 43"), Approximately 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds.
Stateroom Amenities: 220v above nightstands and desk, 110V above dresser, Flat Screen TV with Remote Control, Hair dryer, Individually Controlled Heating and A/C, International Direct Dial Telephone, iPod Dock with Alarm Clock, Mini-Bar/Refrigerator, Nespresso machine, Safe, Shoe Polish Towels, Wine Glasses, Cat 5 ONLY: Room-service breakfast featuring continental breakfast with eggs, a shipboard credit (one per stateroom) is provided to be used onboard for spa services, gift shop purchases, etc.

Cat 4 Diamond Deck (4) Call for pricing

Category: 4

Size: 225 sq. ft. Private Balcony: French Beds: 2 European twin beds that can slide together; (200 cm x 160 cm (79" x 63") when together, or 200 cm x 80 cm (79" x 31.5") per bed when separate), Approximately 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds Stateroom Amenities: Flat Screen TV with Remote Control, Hair dryer, Individually Controlled Heating and A/C, International Direct Dial Telephone, iPod Dock with Alarm Clock, Mini-Bar/Refrigerator, Nespresso machine, Outlets: 220v above nightstands and desk, 110V above dresser, Safe, Shoe Polish Towels, Wine Glasses.

Cat 3 Ruby Deck (3) Call for pricing

Category: 3

Size: 225 sq. ft. Private Balcony: French Beds: 2 European twin beds that can slide together (200 cm x 160 cm (79" x 63") when together, or 200 cm x 80 cm (79" x 31.5") per bed when separate), Approximately 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds Stateroom Amenities: Flat Screen TV with Remote Control, Hair dryer, Individually Controlled Heating and A/C, International Direct Dial Telephone, iPod Dock with Alarm Clock, Mini-Bar/Refrigerator, Nespresso machine, Outlets: 220v above nightstands and desk, 110V above dresser, Safe, Shoe Polish Towels, Wine Glasses.

Cat 2 Emerald Deck (2) Call for pricing

Category: 2

Size: 200 sq. ft. Private Balcony: No Beds: 2 European twin beds that can slide together (79" x 31" when separate, 79" x 61" when together).
Stateroom Amenities: Flat Screen TV with Remote Control, Hair Dryer, Individually Controlled Heating and A/C, International Direct Dial Telephone, iPod Dock with Alarm Clock, Mini-Bar/Refrigerator, Nespresso machine, Outlets: 220v outlets above nightstands and desk, 110V above desk, Safe, Shoe Polish Towels, Wine Glasses.

Cat 1 Emerald Deck (1) Call for pricing

Category: 1

Size: 150 sq. ft. Private Balcony: No Beds: 2 European twin beds that can slide together; 200 cm x 156 cm (two beds 200 cm x 78 cm each); 79" x 61" (two beds 79" x 31"), 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds.
Stateroom Amenities: Flat Screen TV with Remote Control, Hair dryer, Individually Controlled Heating and A/C, International Direct Dial Telephone, iPod Dock with Alarm Clock, Mini-Bar/Refrigerator, Nespresso machine, Outlets: 220v above nightstands and desk, 110V above desk, Safe, Shoe Polish Towels, Wine Glasses.

Special Solo Traveler Savings: No Single Supplement in Category 1: On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers!

Solo Travelers also enjoy Savings of $1000 per cabin in Category 3 and 4: on the March 18, 25; July 22, 29; August 12, 19; October 28 and November 4 departures. Certain restrictions apply; ask at time of booking!

Shipboard Credit for Category 5 Staterooms: a €100 shipboard credit (one per stateroom) is provided to guests booked in a Category 5 stateroom to be used for onboard purchases or services (spa, laundry, gift shop, etc.)

Land/cruise price per person, based on double occupancy, includes: cruise fare, most meals, port charges, beer and wine with lunch and dinner aboard ship, shore excursions, applicable fuel surcharges, and gratuities to Tauck Directors, Tauck Cruise Director, ship staff, local guides & drivers, as well as on all included meals.

Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks.

Itinerary Changes: Although not expected, Tauck reserves the right to alter the sequence of ports or omit or substitute scheduled ports or attractions at any time without prior notice. East and west itineraries are similar. Museums and attractions may be subject to closure due to state, local or religious holidays. This cruise includes a fair amount of walking in each city.

Shore Excursion Selection: Tauck will contact guests 90 days prior to departure to assist with shore excursion selections.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

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