Cruise itinerary
9-Night Douro Cruise from Madrid
9 nights · Douro · 6 ports of call
9-night Douro cruise aboard Emerald Radiance, departing Madrid and calling at Porto-Vecchio, Pinhão, Vega de Terrón, Pocinho and Régua.
- Free advisor
- No booking fees
- 10,000+ sailings
At a glance
- Ship
- Emerald Radiance
- Cruise line
- Emerald Cruises
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Douro · Europe
- Departs
- Madrid
- Returns
- Porto-Vecchio
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Emerald Radiance sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Madrid
The capital of Spain, set high on the central plateau and reached overland from the Atlantic ports. It is known for the Prado and Reina Sofía art museums, the grand Royal Palace, and the lawns and ponds of Retiro Park at its heart.
- Prado Museum
- Royal Palace
- Retiro Park
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Porto-Vecchio
- Day5
Pinhão
A small riverside town in the heart of Portugal's Douro Valley, the world's oldest demarcated wine region. Terraced vineyards rise steeply from the water on every side, and the historic railway station is lined with hand-painted azulejo tile panels.
- Douro vineyards
- Azulejo station
- Port wine quintas
- Day6
Vega de Terrón
A tiny river quay on the Duero in western Spain, near the Portuguese border, serving as the turnaround point for Douro Valley cruises. It sits amid the terraced vineyards and granite uplands of the Arribes region, with the walled town of Salamanca reached by road.
- Douro vineyards
- Salamanca day trip
- Arribes gorge
- Day7At sea
- Day8
Régua
A small town on the Douro River in northern Portugal, deep in the terraced vineyards of the port-wine country. River vessels moor here to reach hilltop quintas and wine estates, with the steep, schist-walled valley rising on both banks.
- Douro vineyards
- Port-wine quintas
- Terraced hillsides
- Day9At sea
- Day10
Porto-Vecchio
Upcoming departures
- 23 Sep 2026
- 7 Apr 2027
- 19 May 2027
- 30 Jun 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Douro Cruise from Madrid FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Douro cruise calls at Madrid, Porto-Vecchio, Pinhão, Vega de Terrón, Pocinho and Régua.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Madrid and ends in Porto-Vecchio.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard Emerald Radiance.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 23 Sep 2026, 7 Apr 2027, 19 May 2027 and 30 Jun 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.