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Douro cruise Porto to Regua (Sundays)- Train upstream and Boat downstream |
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The Douro river Cruise became a 'must' to those visiting Porto and the Douro Valley. Running from Spain to Porto in Portugal, the river's total length reaches almost 898 kms but only sections of the Portuguese extension are navigable. During its journey, the boat is raised by a series of locks. The locks and dams were built to tame the once dangerous river. The river runs across the Douro wine demarcated region, the first region of this kind to be created in the world. Its long wine producing tradition, originated an unique landscape deeply linked to the local economy and social activity. Its importance granted the area UNESCO World Heritage status in 2001. |
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| Porto/Regua/Porto (Sunday) - Train up and boat down - RD | ||||||||||||
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08h30 | Meeting at S. Bento railway station in Porto |
RESERVATION
Rates
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Index of Douro cruises |
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| 9h10 | Departure by train to Regua | |||||||||||
| 11h08 | Arrival at Regua | |||||||||||
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11h30 | Shipping at Regua Quay | ||||||||||
| Departure to Porto // Port wine on board | ||||||||||||
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12h00 | Lunch on board | ||||||||||
| 13h45 | Carrapatelo Dam (height 35 mts) | |||||||||||
| 16h30 | Crestuma Dam (height 14 mts) | |||||||||||
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18h00 | Arrival at the Estiva Quay in Porto | ||||||||||
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Douro Cruise's Season is from March to November 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; |
