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Douro cruise - Porto - Regua - Barca D'Alva - Pocinho - Porto |
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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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1st day 08h00 |
Check in and boarding at the Vila Nova de Gaia quay Breakfast served on Board Arrival at Crestuma-Lever Dam (14 mts) Arrival at Carrapatelo Dam (35 mts) Port wine served on board Lunch served on board |
RESERVATION
Rates per person Price includes: Cruises, accommodation, train ticket, transfers (Régua - Wine Farm - Régua).
Index of Douro cruises |
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14h45 |
Arrival at Regua Quay Transfer to a local Port wine estate (visit, wine tasting) Transfer to Regua railway station Small walking route to the hotel Dinner and overnight the Hotel |
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| 2nd day 7h45 |
Boarding and departure to Barca D'Alva Breakfast served on board Regua Dam |
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10h30 |
Arrival at Pinhao quay (possible stop-boarding)) Arrival at Valeira Dam (32 mts) Port wine served on board Lunch served on board Arrival at Pocinho Dam (20 mts) |
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16h30 |
Arrival at Barca D'Alva Quay (possible stop) |
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17h00 |
Cruise continues to Pocinho Snack on board |
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18h30 |
Arrival at Pocinho quay Transfer to Pocinho railway station |
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19h08 |
Departure by train to Porto |
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23h20 |
Arrival at S. Bento railway station - Porto |
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End of the cruise |
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Douro Cruise's Season is from April to October provided there is a minimum number of participants and good river conditions; Train timetable is 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; |
