Douro cruise - Porto - Regua - Porto |
Leaving Porto, the boat passes under some of the famous high level bridges. The urbanisation of Porto is quickly left behind and the steep banks have villages and riverside homes. Douro river Cruise - Porto Regua As the journey across Portugal takes place, the boat is raised by a series of locks,some being the highest in Europe. Later the railway line runs alongsde the river for its journey upstream. The river passes through the demarcated port wine region of steeply terraced hills and mountains and white painted quintas to Regua the important Port Wine town. |
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Douro-Vinicola | ||||||||||||
1st day 08h00 |
Check-in at Vila Nova de Gaia quay Departure to Regua Breakfast served on board Crestuma-Lever Dam (height 14,10 mts) Lunch served on board Carrapatelo Dam (height 35 mts) |
RESERVATION
Rates per person Price includes: Cruise, accommodation, Train ticket, transfers Price does not include: Lunch on Day 2, guide, personal extras, services not mentioned Optional: Travel Insurance for international carriers of the European Health Card: 15 euros
Index of Douro cruises |
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14h45 |
Arrival at Regua
Transfer to the Wine Estate Check-in on the Wine estate Visit the farm Wine tasting |
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2nd day 09h00 |
Breakfast Check-out |
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10h30 | Transfer to Regua Free time for lunch (not included) |
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16h30 | Meeting at Regua railway station |
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16h48 | Departure by train to Porto |
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18h50 | Arrival at Porto End of the cruise |
Douro Cruise's Season is from April 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; |