We went westbound from Madrid in early October 2025. This was by far the best of our 6 Tauck tours (the Seine plus London & Paris was a close second).
A great deal of the delight we experienced on this tour was due to our tour director Manuel Rezende. He was brilliant, informative, and light-hearted. He constantly joked and teased everyone (in a very gentle way). Everyone wanted to be on Manuel’s excursions, and his incredible personality was a way for the guests to chat and make friends among themselves. His grasp of Portuguese history was incredible.
The cruise itself was magnificent, the excursions were rich experiences, and the food and wine were exceptional.
All in all, this was a Tauck tour not to be missed. This tour is an extraordinary value, PLUS Manuel Rezende is tossed in for free!
