Douro Valley - 2 Day Cruise to Barca D'Alva with Hotel

Introduction

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.


      2 days
Highlights

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.

Key details

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. 

Full description

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. 

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Included

  • Douro River Upstream Cruise.
  • Breakfast and Lunch service on board.
  • Accommodation in a 4* hotel in Régua or upgrade to other local accommodations.
  • Dinner and Breakfast in the hotel.
  • Transportation on train or bus to Porto.

Excluded

  • Hotel pick up and drop off.
  • Other meals and drinks.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Gratuities (optional).

Cancelation rules

Additional info

Nearest town

Nearest Airport

Reviews

Very well organized
We wanted to spend a couple of days in the valley and this was great option for us. We ended up all the way to the boarder and we feel very lucky because the views we got from the cruise were just breathtaking. The service was also very good and well organized, from all the meals service to the hotel where you stayed. Thank you
Timothy Miller
Viagem completa
Gosto muito de andar de barco e tinha de conhecer esta área, posso dizer que foi um cruzeiro super completo, as paisagens ,o alojamento tudo devidamente tratado , senti-me muito confortável e bem vinda. O Douro é magnifico e encantador estou rendida. Obrigada pela sugestão meninas da Living Tours , recomendo este cruzeiro !
Cristina Pereira
Beautiful landscapes
It's something I've always wanted to do. An excellent visit to the Douro vineyard is something that everyone should do. Beautiful areas. To see a different country, warm, glorious, superior but humble. It was a very good experience that I recommend
Billy Sykes
Pinhao and Barca D'alva are amazing
A friend of mine took this cruise and recommended I buy from Living Tours. They offered me a 5% discount. The tour was very beautiful and the best part of the Douro is undoubtedly from Pinhão to Barca D'alva.
Danielle Grant
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