to do in Portugal and Spain
Discover the Douro in its completeness, sailing peacefully for 2 days among stunning landscapes considered a Unesco world heritage site for its mountain vineyards.
Embark on this cruise from Porto to Barca D'Alva and know this enchanting valley in its fullness!
Note: during 2021, for reasons of safety and convenience, rail transport will be replaced by bus.
Enjoy a full experience in Douro Valley with cruise, accommodation, and train.
Explore Douro’s wine region to find unique beauty and to explore its vineyards.
Relax in a panoramic cruise from Porto to Barca D'Alva and be amazed by the most enchanting landscapes.
Take some time to explore the city of Régua, a city with an important role in Port's wine transport.
FREQUENCY
Saturday
DURATION
2 days.
SCHEDULE AND DEPARTURE PLACE
8:30 AM in Vila Nova de Gaia Quay or Estiva Quay - to be confirmed after the booking.
TRANSFER SERVICE - Only available for pick up service at center located hotels in Porto. Drop off at the hotel is not included.
In this 2-day program in the Douro Valley you can explore this region in different ways.
First, enjoy a splendid cruise from Porto to Barca D'Alva, where you can see the beautiful landscapes of this UNESCO world heritage valley.
Then, to give you a different perspective of this magnificent natural scenery, the return to Porto will be made on a relaxing train journey.
Since the program is for 2 days, you will also have the chance to spend one night at a 4 stars hotel in Régua or be upgraded to other local accommodations!
Enjoy this incredible experience and let us introduce you to the world famous Douro Valley!
Douro Valley Cruise 2 Day Program:
1st Day
08:45am Boarding at the Estiva pier - Oporto
Beginning of the cruise towards Régua || Breakfast on board
Ascent up the Crestuma Dam - Lever (14 meters difference in altitude)
Port wine and lunch served on board
Ascent to the Carrapatelo Dam (vertical drop of 35 meters)
3:30pm Arrival at Régua ||Short walk to the Hotel
Free time
6:30pm Transfer to a local Quinta - Visit and tasting
Dinner at the Quinta
Transfer to the Hotel**** of the region ||Accommodation
2nd Day
07h30 Transfer to the Régua Quay
Embarkation and Beginning of the Cruise to Barca D'Alva || Breakfast on board
Ascent to the Bagaúste Dam (difference in level: 27 meters)
Ascent of the Valeira Dam (difference in level of 32 meters)
Port wine and lunch served on board
Ascent of the Pocinho Dam (height 20 meters)
Snack served on board
Arrival at the Quay of Barca D'Alva
Ship sails to Oporto*.
23h30 Arrival at Oporto || End of our services
* if there is availiblity by train. If not, the return will be in bus.
Cancellations can be made up to 30 working days prior to the cruise. After that date, 25% of the total amount of the reservation will be charged.
Cancellations less than 48 hours in advance or in case of no show will be charged the whole of the same.
The itinerary may be subject to changes without prior notice due to local circumstances or events
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