to do in Portugal and Spain
Discover the beauty of the region on this full-day cruise from Porto to Pinhão that is known as the heart of the Douro Valley. Once you board on this cruise, you will have breakfast and lunch on board, and you will have enough time to enjoy and admire the mountains and great landscapes around you!
Get to know the first demarcated and regulated wine region in the world, the Douro Valley
Enjoy this Douro trip in two different ways, by boat and bus
Relax in a panoramic cruise on the Douro River that crosses tremendous landscapes
Do a cruise from Porto to Pinhão to have the opportunity of observing the stunning wineries from your boat
DURATION
Approximately 12 Hours and 30 Minutes
DEPARTURE TIME AND PLACE
8 am, at Vila Nova de Gaia Quay or Estiva Quay – to be confirmed after booking.
HOTEL PICK UP (IF SELECTED)
Pick-up service only at hotels located in Porto city centre. The booking team will mention in the reservation the exact time of the pick-up. The return to the hotel is not included.
ARRIVAL TIME AND PLACE
9 pm, in Vila Nova de Gaia Quay or Oporto City Centre – to be confirmed after booking.
Being Douro one of the main rivers of the Iberian Peninsula, allow yourself to create unforgettable memories sailing through it, getting the opportunity to behold the vineyards that are well-known for producing Port wine. After departure from Vila Nova de Gaia Quay or Estiva Quay, start your cruise until Pinhão and enjoy the breakfast that will be served on board.
First, we go upstream the Crestuma-Lever (14 meters high) located in the watershed of Douro, making it the last dam to reach the river mouth. After, you will pass through Carrapatelo dam (35 meters high) that opened in 1972 by the 13th President of Portuguese Republic, Américo Thomaz. This dam contains the first navigation lock built in Portugal for interior navigation.
After passing through both dams, you can enjoy the surrounding landscapes while lunch is served on board.
Before arriving at Pinhão we pass through the last dam: the Régua dam, this time 28 meters high. As soon as you get to Pinhão, you will visit a local estate with wine tasting.
Book now your cruise and board through one of the most beautiful routes on a 1-day cruise through the Douro region!
No cancellation fee if you cancel until 72 hours prior to the activity date.
Cancellations less than 72 hours or no show, a fee of 100% will be charge.
The itinerary may be subject to changes without prior notice due to local circumstances or events
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