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Douro cruise - Douro Vintage (Saturdays) - Boat upstream and train downstream |
| From Porto or Vila nova de Gaia, the journey starts by passing some of the famous bridges that connect both towns. As the cruise continues and the vast urbanized area is left behind, riverside homes and small villages appear on the steep banks of the river. Reaching the dams, the boat is raised through a series of locks. These locks and dams tamed the river and its unstoppable course. From the river, the view is absolutely breathtaking, passing by the terraced vineyards and the wine 'quintas' with its manor houses. Before returning by train to Porto from the Port wine town of Regua, you may visit some local wine producing 'quintas' and even sample one of the most famous wines in the world. |  |
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| Porto, Regua, Porto (Saturdays) - Boat upstream and train downstream - BD | ||||||||||||
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7h45 | Check in at Vila Nova de Gaia Quay |
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| Departure to Regua | ||||||||||||
| Breakfast on board | ||||||||||||
| Crestuma-Lever Dam (height 14,10 mts) | ||||||||||||
| Carrapatelo Dam (height 35 mts) | ||||||||||||
| Port wine on board | ||||||||||||
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Lunch on board | |||||||||||
| 14h30 | Arrival at Regua Quay | |||||||||||
| Transfer by bus to a local farm house (visit, shopping and wine tasting) | ||||||||||||
| Transfer by bus to Regua railway station | ||||||||||||
| 17h00 | Departure on a tourist bus to Porto | |||||||||||
| 19h00 | Expected arrival at Porto | |||||||||||
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Douro Cruise's Season is from March to October provided there is a minimum number of participants and good river conditions; Train timetable subject to confirmation by the Portuguese Railway company; If the Portuguese Railway company is unable to provide the service, the journey will be made by bus; Children must always be accompanied by their parents; |
