Douro Valley and Régua Panoramic Cruise with Lunch from Porto

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Overview

This is the cruise everyone talks about! Enjoy a sublime day on the renown wine region of Douro: depart from Porto and enjoy the beauty scenic views along the way. Once in Régua, A magnificent boat tour that takes place everyday to discover the best that the Douro has to offer!

This day trip...

What's Included

Boat Trip from Régua to Porto (6 hours duration aprox)
Panoramic River Cruise - Assistant on board
Transportation By Bus from Porto to Régua
All-inclusive lunch onboard
Restroom on board

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Personal expenses
Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off

Itinerary

Porto Stop 1
Board on a fun day on this 1 day cruise from Régua, the capital of the Douro Valley, and enjoy the unique scenery and landscape of the wine estates and the river. Our reservation team will give you the exact location when you confirm your booking.
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Peso Da Regua Stop 2
It is thought that the town´s name originated from the name of a Roman house that once stood here - the "Villa Reguela". Its great development was, however, only to begin after 1756 with the creation of the Real Companhia Geral da Agricultura das Vinhas do Alto Douro (Royal Company of Vine-Growers from the Alto Douro Region), which set up the world's first ever demarcated region for wine production. Situated on the banks of the River Douro, Peso da Régua played a fundamental role in the production and sale of Port wine, for it was from here that the barrels were transported in the special boats known as barcos rabelos to Vila Nova de Gaia, where the wine was left to age in the local wine lodges. In this region, the vines are grown on terraced slopes leading down to the river, providing visitors with a series of spectacular views, which are best admired from the area's many viewpoints, such as those of São Leonardo at Galafura and Santo António do Loureiro.
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Barragem do Carrapatelo Stop 3
The Carrapatelo dam is located on the border of Porto and Viseu district, respectively between the municipalities of Marco de Canaveses and Cinfães. Inaugurated in 1972, it was the first dam to be built on the national section of the Douro River. This is the Douro dam with the highest gap, 35m, which makes the boat passage through its lock an unforgettable experience. It is located at km 65 of the Douro waterway and is the second dam before the mouth of the Douro. Pass by this dam the cruises that make the route Porto and Régua.
30 min
Admission included
Barragem de Crestuma-Lever Stop 4
The Crestuma-Lever Dam is located in the Porto district, between the parishes of Crestuma and Lever, from which the dam's name derives, and connects the municipalities of Vila Nova de Gaia and Gondomar. It was opened in 1985. This is the Douro dam closest to the mouth where it is 22 kms. It is therefore the first dam that we find when we go up the river by boat and the last when we go down. The lock overcomes a 13.9m height difference of the waters, being the smallest difference in the Douro Dams. In addition to water storage and electricity production, the dam also serves as a pedestrian and road crossing.
30 min
Admission included
Douro River Stop 5
The Douro Valley could as easily be called the enchanted valley, such is the beauty and magic that its landscapes offer.
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Cais Da Estiva Stop 6
By the end of the day you will reach Porto. Cross the bridges of Porto until you get to the mouth of the River where it meets the sea and finish the experience with the best views of Porto historical center and the Port Wine Lodges in Gaia. The arrival location can be either the Estiva Quay, or Gaia Quay. Our reservation team will give you the exact location when you confirm your booking.
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Departure & Return

Start point

OPTION DEPARTURE FROM PORTO the meeting point will be at São Bento Train Station. Assistant with ''Rota de Douro''

End point

OPTION DEPARTURE FROM PORTO at Cais da Estiva

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • The cruise is subject to availability, weather and sailing conditions
  • Panoramic cruise
  • The cruise requires a minimum number of participants
  • No refunds for late passengers
  • Departure location will be confirmed after the booking.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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