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Scenic Azure September 25-October 5 2026 Cruise & Offers | Scenic Cruises
Delightful Douro with Madrid: Porto to Madrid
VoyageDOUM250926.1Journey beginsPorto, PortugalJourney endsMadrid, SpainDatesSeptember 25-October 5 2026Duration11 daysShipScenic Azure
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September 25-October 5 2026Welcome to Porto, Portugal’s second city. Built on the hills overlooking the mouth of the Douro River, this bustling city is the capital of the Northern region. The city was named by the Romans for its port, which was an integral link to Lisbon.
Relax as your Scenic Space-Ship meanders its way through the spectacular Douro Valley towards Pinhão. Admire the beaty along the steep riverbanks lined with terraced vineyards and majestic quintas as you cruise along the Douro River. This afternoon you’ll dock in Pinhão, set on one of the prettiest parts of the Douro River.
This morning, you have the special opportunity to visit the charming village of Provesende, located on a plateau with spectacular views of the region’s fertile rolling landscape. Wander through the village and visit the church, discover the old bakery, witness traditional handicraft being made, and look inside the historic manor house, Morgadio da Calçada, where you’ll enjoy a tasting of delicious bola.
Barca d’Alva > Pocinho is a published destination on Delightful Douro with Madrid: Porto to Madrid aboard Scenic Azure. It provides the setting for this stage of the journey; arrival, departure, berthing and excursion details are displayed only when they appear in the stored Scenic schedule, and final operating information should be reconfirmed before sailing.
Wake in the village of Pocinho, which was established as the terminus of the Douro Railway in 1887. It’s a great location to explore more of the Douro Valley. Pocinho > Régua is a published destination on Delightful Douro with Madrid: Porto to Madrid aboard Scenic Azure.
Awake in Régua. Why not ask your butler to bring coffee to your suite if you would like a slower start to the day? Explore the Douro Valley today with a choice of excursions that include visiting one of the most beautiful towns in northern Portugal, exploring an enchanting palace or kayaking along a scenic river.
Porto is a published destination on Delightful Douro with Madrid: Porto to Madrid aboard Scenic Azure. It provides the setting for this stage of the journey; arrival, departure, berthing and excursion details are displayed only when they appear in the stored Scenic schedule, and final operating information should be reconfirmed before sailing.
Disembark Scenic Azure this morning and take an included flight to Madrid where you will enjoy a three night stay at your centrally located hotel allowing you to explore Madrid’s rich cultural heritage, stunning architecture and delicious cuisine. Porto > Madrid is a published destination on Delightful Douro with Madrid: Porto to Madrid aboard Scenic Azure.
Enjoy a tour of Madrid with a local guide this morning. You’ll explore the 17th century Austrian Quarter, the Sabatini Gardens, and the famous Cibeles and Neptuno Fountains. There will also be stops to see a traditional bullfighting ring, admire a panorama of the Royal Palace and visit the unique Templo de...
Madrid is a published destination on Delightful Douro with Madrid: Porto to Madrid aboard Scenic Azure. It provides the setting for this stage of the journey; arrival, departure, berthing and excursion details are displayed only when they appear in the stored Scenic schedule, and final operating information should be reconfirmed before sailing.
After breakfast, transfer to Madrid airport with memories of a truly unforgettable journey. This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions.
Schedule source status: Scenic publishes the complete day-by-day itinerary text in its official catalog, but daily arrival and departure times are not included. No times have been estimated. Daily port-call times and dock, anchor, or tender status were not published in the audited catalog. All available itinerary information is presented on DeluxeCruises.com.
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Delightful Douro with Madrid: Porto to Madrid aboard Scenic Azure
On September 25-October 5 2026, Scenic Azure follows official voyage DOUM250926.1 from Porto, Portugal to Madrid, Spain over 11 days. Its published progression includes Porto, Porto > Pinhão, Pinhão > Barca D’Alva, Barca d’Alva > Pocinho, Pocinho > Régua.
Experience the Portuguese way of life on this immersive cruise through the spectacular Douro Valley. Then discover the grandeur of the Spanish capital, Madrid.
Scenic's official catalog provides 11 day-by-day entries for this departure but does not publish daily arrival and departure times. Those times remain explicitly unpublished here rather than being estimated.
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