--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: c86bc2cf-fffd-4757-9b81-f1c557e39e3b slug: 2344119 voyage_code: EUTCOPS14F cruise_line: Travelmarvel ship: MS Estrela departure_date: return_date: nights: 13 embarkation_port: Lisbon disembarkation_port: Porto starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-07-15T22:44:28Z --- # IEssence of Portugal and Douro Discovery Journey lisbon to porto > Travelmarvel · MS Estrela · Apr 2 – 15, 2027   (13 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Travelmarvel | | **Ship** | MS Estrela | | **Duration** | 13 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Lisbon | | **Disembarkation Port** | Porto | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | EUTCOPS14F | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Lisbon **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. From imposing São Jorge Castle, the view encompasses the old city’s pastel-colored buildings, Tagus Estuary and Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Nearby, the National Azulejo Museum displays 5 centuries of decorative ceramic tiles. Just outside Lisbon is a string of Atlantic beaches, from Cascais to Estoril. ### Day 2: Lisbon **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. From imposing São Jorge Castle, the view encompasses the old city’s pastel-colored buildings, Tagus Estuary and Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Nearby, the National Azulejo Museum displays 5 centuries of decorative ceramic tiles. Just outside Lisbon is a string of Atlantic beaches, from Cascais to Estoril. ### Day 3: Lisbon **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. From imposing São Jorge Castle, the view encompasses the old city’s pastel-colored buildings, Tagus Estuary and Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Nearby, the National Azulejo Museum displays 5 centuries of decorative ceramic tiles. Just outside Lisbon is a string of Atlantic beaches, from Cascais to Estoril. ### Day 3: Sintra **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 3: Cascais **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 4: Lisbon **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. From imposing São Jorge Castle, the view encompasses the old city’s pastel-colored buildings, Tagus Estuary and Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Nearby, the National Azulejo Museum displays 5 centuries of decorative ceramic tiles. Just outside Lisbon is a string of Atlantic beaches, from Cascais to Estoril. ### Day 4: Obidos **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 4: Nazareth **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 4: Coimbra **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Coimbra, a riverfront city in central Portugal and the country’s former capital, is home to a preserved medieval old town and the historic University of Coimbra. Built on the grounds of a former palace, the university is famed for its baroque library, the Biblioteca Joanina, and its 18th-century bell tower. In the city’s old town lies the 12th-century Romanesque cathedral Sé Velha ### Day 5: Coimbra **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Coimbra, a riverfront city in central Portugal and the country’s former capital, is home to a preserved medieval old town and the historic University of Coimbra. Built on the grounds of a former palace, the university is famed for its baroque library, the Biblioteca Joanina, and its 18th-century bell tower. In the city’s old town lies the 12th-century Romanesque cathedral Sé Velha ### Day 5: Aveiro **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 5: Porto **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors. ― ### Day 6: Porto **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors. ― ### Day 7: Porto **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors. ― ### Day 8: Regua **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: Lamego **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Lamego is a city and municipality in the Viseu District, in the Norte Region of the Douro in northern Portugal. Located on the shores of the Balsemão River, the municipality has a population of 26,691, in an area of 165.42 km². ### Day 8: Pinhao **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Pinhão (a locality of Gouvães in the municipality of Sabrosa), Casal de Loivos, Vale de Mendiz ### Day 9: Vega de Terrón **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Veliko Tarnovo is a town in north central Bulgaria and the administrative centre of Veliko Tarnovo Province. ### Day 9: Castelo Rodrigo **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Castle of Castelo Rodrigo is a medieval castle in the civil parish of Castelo Rodrigo in the municipality of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, district of Guarda. ### Day 10: Salamanca **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Salamanca, in northwestern Spain, is the capital of Salamanca province, part of the Castile and León region. With a history dating back to the Celtic era, it’s known for its ornate sandstone architecture and for the Universidad de Salamanca. Founded in the 1100s and a key intellectual center in the 15th-16th centuries, the university continues to add to the city’s vibrancy with its international student population ### Day 10: Barca d'Alva **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Barca d’Alva is a quaint Portuguese river port near the Spanish border. This tranquil town is shadowed by mountains and surrounded by miles of gorgeous countryside filled with vineyards and orchards. This tiny port is your gateway to the Quinta do Seixo, a historic port wine–making facility typical of the Douro region. ### Day 11: Pinhao **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Pinhão (a locality of Gouvães in the municipality of Sabrosa), Casal de Loivos, Vale de Mendiz ### Day 11: Regua **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 12: Regua **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 12: Entre-os-Rios **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM At about 21:00 on the night of 4 March 2001, the Hintze Ribeiro disaster occurred when the steel and concrete Hintze Ribeiro Bridge collapsed in Entre-os-Rios, Castelo de Paiva, northern Portugal, killing 59 people, including those in a bus from the Asadouro company and three cars that were crossing the Douro river. ### Day 13: Porto **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors. ― ### Day 14: Porto **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential European investors. ― ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Window Stateroom** (Code: D) Relax in a Window Stateroom situated on the lower deck. Enjoy amenities including a premium en suite bathroom, personal climate control, a flat-screen TV and complimentary Wi-Fi **Window Stateroom** (Code: E) Relax in a Window Stateroom situated on the lower deck. Enjoy amenities including a premium en suite bathroom, personal climate control, a flat-screen TV and complimentary Wi-Fi **Window Stateroom** (Code: F) Relax in a Window Stateroom situated on the lower deck. Enjoy amenities including a premium en suite bathroom, personal climate control, a flat-screen TV and complimentary Wi-Fi ### Suite Cabins **French Balcony** (Code: A) Indulge in extensive views of luxurious riverscapes from the comfort of your French Balcony Suite. Featuring an electric slide-down window, feel the fresh breeze on your face. **French Balcony** (Code: S) Indulge in extensive views of luxurious riverscapes from the comfort of your French Balcony Suite. Featuring an electric slide-down window, feel the fresh breeze on your face. **French Balcony** (Code: B) Indulge in extensive views of luxurious riverscapes from the comfort of your French Balcony Suite. Featuring an electric slide-down window, feel the fresh breeze on your face. **French Balcony** (Code: P) Indulge in extensive views of luxurious riverscapes from the comfort of your French Balcony Suite. Featuring an electric slide-down window, feel the fresh breeze on your face. **Owners Suite** (Code: OS) Stay in an Owner's Suite to experience expansive dual-aspect views of the Douro from your sizeable french balcony and large sitting area. Enjoy a deluxe queen-size bed, a spacious en suite bathroom and amenities including personal climate control, a flat-screen TV and complimentary Wi-Fi. **French Balcony** (Code: C) Indulge in extensive views of luxurious riverscapes from the comfort of your French Balcony Suite. Featuring an electric slide-down window, feel the fresh breeze on your face. **French Balcony** (Code: CT) Indulge in extensive views of luxurious riverscapes from the comfort of your French Balcony Suite. Featuring an electric slide-down window, feel the fresh breeze on your face. ## Ship Information ### MS Estrela Wind through heavenly scenery and discover Portugal by river aboard a brand-new Travelmarvel river ship, the MS Estrela Cruise through the sun-kissed Douro Valley, visiting riverside villages and family-owned quintas. Experience life on board your brand-new river ship, the MS Estrela. Custom-built to cruise along the majestic Douro River, the MS Estrela has been designed to reflect the beauty of the region, with ample natural light and a distinctly Southern European ambience. Outdoor social spaces include a Sun Deck featuring a large swimming pool and an outdoor bar, plush lounge seats, sun beds and a putting green.Onboard entertainment includes Portuguese folk music and an informative history lesson.The main restaurant showcases Portuguese and international flavours, or you can opt for a lighter meal in the ship's lounge, or dine alfresco.French Balcony suites feature an electric slide down window, allowing you to bask in the glorious landscapes. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 120 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 262.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 60 | ## Ports of Call ### Lisbon *Coordinates: 38.7223, -9.13934* Lisbon is Portugal’s hilly, coastal capital city. From imposing São Jorge Castle, the view encompasses the old city’s pastel-colored buildings, Tagus Estuary and Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Nearby, the National Azulejo Museum displays 5 centuries of decorative ceramic tiles. Just outside Lisbon is a string of Atlantic beaches, from Cascais to Estoril. ### Sintra ### Cascais *Coordinates: 38.6973, -9.42176* ### Obidos ### Nazareth *Coordinates: 32.699, 35.3035* ### Coimbra *Coordinates: 40.2115, -8.4292* Coimbra, a riverfront city in central Portugal and the country’s former capital, is home to a preserved medieval old town and the historic University of Coimbra. Built on the grounds of a former palace, the university is famed for its baroque library, the Biblioteca Joanina, and its 18th-century bell tower. In the city’s old town lies the 12th-century Romanesque cathedral Sé Velha ### Aveiro ### Porto *Coordinates: 41.15, -8.61024* Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal known for its stately bridges and port wine production. In the medieval Ribeira (riverside) district, narrow cobbled streets wind past merchants’ houses and cafes. São Francisco Church is known for its lavish baroque interior with ornate gilded carvings. The palatial 19th-century Palácio de Bolsa, formerly a stock market, was built to impress potential... ### Regua *Coordinates: 41.1655, -7.78618* ### Lamego *Coordinates: 41.0954, -7.81238* Lamego is a city and municipality in the Viseu District, in the Norte Region of the Douro in northern Portugal. Located on the shores of the Balsemão River, the municipality has a population of 26,691, in an area of 165.42 km². ### Pinhao *Coordinates: 41.1909, -7.54649* Pinhão (a locality of Gouvães in the municipality of Sabrosa), Casal de Loivos, Vale de Mendiz ### Vega de Terrón *Coordinates: 41.0285, -6.92958* Veliko Tarnovo is a town in north central Bulgaria and the administrative centre of Veliko Tarnovo Province. ### Castelo Rodrigo *Coordinates: 40.8946, -6.96356* The Castle of Castelo Rodrigo is a medieval castle in the civil parish of Castelo Rodrigo in the municipality of Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, district of Guarda. ### Salamanca *Coordinates: 40.965, -5.66305* Salamanca, in northwestern Spain, is the capital of Salamanca province, part of the Castile and León region. With a history dating back to the Celtic era, it’s known for its ornate sandstone architecture and for the Universidad de Salamanca. Founded in the 1100s and a key intellectual center in the 15th-16th centuries, the university continues to add to the city’s vibrancy with its international ... ### Barca d'Alva *Coordinates: 41.0273, -6.94049* Barca d’Alva is a quaint Portuguese river port near the Spanish border. This tranquil town is shadowed by mountains and surrounded by miles of gorgeous countryside filled with vineyards and orchards. This tiny port is your gateway to the Quinta do Seixo, a historic port wine–making facility typical of the Douro region. ### Entre-os-Rios *Coordinates: 41.087, -8.29155* At about 21:00 on the night of 4 March 2001, the Hintze Ribeiro disaster occurred when the steel and concrete Hintze Ribeiro Bridge collapsed in Entre-os-Rios, Castelo de Paiva, northern Portugal, killing 59 people, including those in a bus from the Asadouro company and three cars that were crossing the Douro river. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2344119 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2344119 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2344119.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2344119/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/apt-cruising/ms-estrela/ship/81197.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-07-15 22:44:28 UTC