Sun, Cities & the Douro: A Family Voyage Across Spain & Portugal

Spain

Spain

Portugal

Portugal

9 Days

Marbella -> Porto -> Douro Valley -> Aveiro

This curated family journey moves from the sunlit Andalusian coast to the story-rich streets of Porto, then into the vineyard terraces of the Douro Valley. Days are paced for togetherness, with hands-on cultural moments, time on the water, and space to reset between experiences. The result is a trip that works across generations, with shared memories at its center.

Day 1

Welcome to Marbella

Arrive on the Andalusian coast and settle into Marbella with the afternoon kept light and restorative. Beaches, gardens, and an easy first walk create a gentle landing for all ages, setting the tone for the days ahead.

Day 1

Welcome to Marbella

Arrive on the Andalusian coast and settle into Marbella with the afternoon kept light and restorative. Beaches, gardens, and an easy first walk create a gentle landing for all ages, setting the tone for the days ahead.

Day 2

Marbella by Private Yacht

Head out on the Mediterranean for a private coastal cruise. Swimming stops and open-water views keep the day playful and relaxed, with plenty of shared time together away from the crowds.

Day 2

Marbella by Private Yacht

Head out on the Mediterranean for a private coastal cruise. Swimming stops and open-water views keep the day playful and relaxed, with plenty of shared time together away from the crowds.

Day 3

Olive Groves and Andalusian Flavour

Travel into the Málaga countryside for a hands-on olive experience. Walk the grove, learn the harvest ritual, taste oils, and prepare a jar of table olives to take home. A leisurely lunch in the countryside brings the day together.

Day 3

Olive Groves and Andalusian Flavour

Travel into the Málaga countryside for a hands-on olive experience. Walk the grove, learn the harvest ritual, taste oils, and prepare a jar of table olives to take home. A leisurely lunch in the countryside brings the day together.

Day 4

Marbella at Leisure

A full day to follow your family’s natural rhythm. Time by the pool or sea, an unhurried Old Town stroll, and relaxed downtime give everyone space to recharge.

Day 4

Marbella at Leisure

A full day to follow your family’s natural rhythm. Time by the pool or sea, an unhurried Old Town stroll, and relaxed downtime give everyone space to recharge.

Day 5

Cooking Together in a Local Home

Spend the day in the Andalusian hills for a cooking workshop in a local home. Prepare traditional dishes using regional ingredients, then share what you’ve made around the table, a warm, communal experience that suits every generation.

Day 5

Cooking Together in a Local Home

Spend the day in the Andalusian hills for a cooking workshop in a local home. Prepare traditional dishes using regional ingredients, then share what you’ve made around the table, a warm, communal experience that suits every generation.

Day 6

Onward to Porto

Fly to Porto and settle into the city’s historic heart. The afternoon is kept open for a gentle first look at riverside life, with time to rest and reset after the transition.

Day 6

Onward to Porto

Fly to Porto and settle into the city’s historic heart. The afternoon is kept open for a gentle first look at riverside life, with time to rest and reset after the transition.

Day 7

Porto Stories and Sweet Stops

Explore Porto with a local guide, weaving history and atmosphere into an engaging walk. Azulejo-lined spaces, layered neighborhoods, and well-chosen stops for local treats keep the experience lively for children and meaningful for adults.

Day 7

Porto Stories and Sweet Stops

Explore Porto with a local guide, weaving history and atmosphere into an engaging walk. Azulejo-lined spaces, layered neighborhoods, and well-chosen stops for local treats keep the experience lively for children and meaningful for adults.

Day 8

Douro Valley by Land and River

Journey into the Douro Valley for terraced vineyard landscapes and a calmer pace. Visit a welcoming estate suited to families, then take to the river on a private boat, letting the scenery do the work while everyone relaxes together.

Day 8

Douro Valley by Land and River

Journey into the Douro Valley for terraced vineyard landscapes and a calmer pace. Visit a welcoming estate suited to families, then take to the river on a private boat, letting the scenery do the work while everyone relaxes together.

Day 9

Aveiro Canals and Coastal Color

Day trip to Aveiro for a traditional canal boat ride, a hands-on sweet workshop, and an easy walk through the historic core. Continue to Costa Nova for its striped seaside houses before returning to Porto.

Day 9

Aveiro Canals and Coastal Color

Day trip to Aveiro for a traditional canal boat ride, a hands-on sweet workshop, and an easy walk through the historic core. Continue to Costa Nova for its striped seaside houses before returning to Porto.

blue and white painted houses on the cliff

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Our sample itineraries are just the beginning. Every Adler Marlow trip is designed around you - your pace, your passions, your people. Let us tailor something extraordinary.

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blue and white painted houses on the cliff

Ready to bring this journey to life?

Our sample itineraries are just the beginning. Every Adler Marlow trip is designed around you - your pace, your passions, your people. Let us tailor something extraordinary.

Start Planning My Journey

blue and white painted houses on the cliff

Ready to bring this journey to life?

Our sample itineraries are just the beginning. Every Adler Marlow trip is designed around you - your pace, your passions, your people. Let us tailor something extraordinary.

Start Planning My Journey

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Day 1

Welcome to Marbella

Arrive on the Andalusian coast and settle into Marbella with the afternoon kept light and restorative. Beaches, gardens, and an easy first walk create a gentle landing for all ages, setting the tone for the days ahead.

Day 1

Welcome to Marbella

Arrive on the Andalusian coast and settle into Marbella with the afternoon kept light and restorative. Beaches, gardens, and an easy first walk create a gentle landing for all ages, setting the tone for the days ahead.

Day 2

Marbella by Private Yacht

Head out on the Mediterranean for a private coastal cruise. Swimming stops and open-water views keep the day playful and relaxed, with plenty of shared time together away from the crowds.

Day 2

Marbella by Private Yacht

Head out on the Mediterranean for a private coastal cruise. Swimming stops and open-water views keep the day playful and relaxed, with plenty of shared time together away from the crowds.

Day 3

Olive Groves and Andalusian Flavour

Travel into the Málaga countryside for a hands-on olive experience. Walk the grove, learn the harvest ritual, taste oils, and prepare a jar of table olives to take home. A leisurely lunch in the countryside brings the day together.

Day 3

Olive Groves and Andalusian Flavour

Travel into the Málaga countryside for a hands-on olive experience. Walk the grove, learn the harvest ritual, taste oils, and prepare a jar of table olives to take home. A leisurely lunch in the countryside brings the day together.

Day 4

Marbella at Leisure

A full day to follow your family’s natural rhythm. Time by the pool or sea, an unhurried Old Town stroll, and relaxed downtime give everyone space to recharge.

Day 4

Marbella at Leisure

A full day to follow your family’s natural rhythm. Time by the pool or sea, an unhurried Old Town stroll, and relaxed downtime give everyone space to recharge.

Day 5

Cooking Together in a Local Home

Spend the day in the Andalusian hills for a cooking workshop in a local home. Prepare traditional dishes using regional ingredients, then share what you’ve made around the table, a warm, communal experience that suits every generation.

Day 5

Cooking Together in a Local Home

Spend the day in the Andalusian hills for a cooking workshop in a local home. Prepare traditional dishes using regional ingredients, then share what you’ve made around the table, a warm, communal experience that suits every generation.

Day 6

Onward to Porto

Fly to Porto and settle into the city’s historic heart. The afternoon is kept open for a gentle first look at riverside life, with time to rest and reset after the transition.

Day 6

Onward to Porto

Fly to Porto and settle into the city’s historic heart. The afternoon is kept open for a gentle first look at riverside life, with time to rest and reset after the transition.

Day 7

Porto Stories and Sweet Stops

Explore Porto with a local guide, weaving history and atmosphere into an engaging walk. Azulejo-lined spaces, layered neighborhoods, and well-chosen stops for local treats keep the experience lively for children and meaningful for adults.

Day 7

Porto Stories and Sweet Stops

Explore Porto with a local guide, weaving history and atmosphere into an engaging walk. Azulejo-lined spaces, layered neighborhoods, and well-chosen stops for local treats keep the experience lively for children and meaningful for adults.

Day 8

Douro Valley by Land and River

Journey into the Douro Valley for terraced vineyard landscapes and a calmer pace. Visit a welcoming estate suited to families, then take to the river on a private boat, letting the scenery do the work while everyone relaxes together.

Day 8

Douro Valley by Land and River

Journey into the Douro Valley for terraced vineyard landscapes and a calmer pace. Visit a welcoming estate suited to families, then take to the river on a private boat, letting the scenery do the work while everyone relaxes together.

Day 9

Aveiro Canals and Coastal Color

Day trip to Aveiro for a traditional canal boat ride, a hands-on sweet workshop, and an easy walk through the historic core. Continue to Costa Nova for its striped seaside houses before returning to Porto.

Day 9

Aveiro Canals and Coastal Color

Day trip to Aveiro for a traditional canal boat ride, a hands-on sweet workshop, and an easy walk through the historic core. Continue to Costa Nova for its striped seaside houses before returning to Porto.