Why choose this Porto tour ?
This is the cruise everyone talks about! Enjoy a sublime day on the renown wine region of Douro: depart from Porto and enjoy the beauty scenic views along the way. Once in Régua, A magnificent boat tour that takes place everyday to discover the best that the Douro has to offer!
This day trip offers a cruise from Régua to Porto, including an wonderfull experience.
The Alto Douro Vinhateiro, constitutes the one of the most representative and better conserved demarcated wine regions in the world.
This trip gives you the opportunity to know all the secrets preserved in the Douro wine region, the essence of the wine at their purest state.
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What makes Douro Valley and Régua Panoramic Cruise with Lunch from Porto a unique experience ?
Board on a fun day on this 1 day cruise from Régua, the capital of the Douro Valley, and enjoy the unique scenery and landscape of the wine estates and the river.
Our reservation team will give you the exact location when you confirm your booking.
It is thought that the town´s name originated from the name of a Roman house that once stood here – the “Villa Reguela”. Its great development was, however, only to begin after 1756 with the creation of the Real Companhia Geral da Agricultura das Vinhas do Alto Douro (Royal Company of Vine-Growers from the Alto Douro Region), which set up the world’s first ever demarcated region for wine production.
Situated on the banks of the River Douro, Peso da Régua played a fundamental role in the production and sale of Port wine, for it was from here that the barrels were transported in the special boats known as barcos rabelos to Vila Nova de Gaia, where the wine was left to age in the local wine lodges.
In this region, the vines are grown on terraced slopes leading down to the river, providing visitors with a series of spectacular views, which are best admired from the area’s many viewpoints, such as those of São Leonardo at Galafura and Santo António do Loureiro.
The Carrapatelo dam is located on the border of Porto and Viseu district, respectively between the municipalities of Marco de Canaveses and Cinfães. Inaugurated in 1972, it was the first dam to be built on the national section of the Douro River.
This is the Douro dam with the highest gap, 35m, which makes the boat passage through its lock an unforgettable experience.
It is located at km 65 of the Douro waterway and is the second dam before the mouth of the Douro.
Pass by this dam the cruises that make the route Porto and Régua.
The Crestuma-Lever Dam is located in the Porto district, between the parishes of Crestuma and Lever, from which the dam’s name derives, and connects the municipalities of Vila Nova de Gaia and Gondomar. It was opened in 1985.
This is the Douro dam closest to the mouth where it is 22 kms. It is therefore the first dam that we find when we go up the river by boat and the last when we go down.
The lock overcomes a 13.9m height difference of the waters, being the smallest difference in the Douro Dams.
In addition to water storage and electricity production, the dam also serves as a pedestrian and road crossing.
The Douro Valley could as easily be called the enchanted valley, such is the beauty and magic that its landscapes offer.
By the end of the day you will reach Porto.
Cross the bridges of Porto until you get to the mouth of the River where it meets the sea and finish the experience with the best views of Porto historical center and the Port Wine Lodges in Gaia.
The arrival location can be either the Estiva Quay, or Gaia Quay. Our reservation team will give you the exact location when you confirm your booking.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The cruise is subject to availability, weather and sailing conditions
- Panoramic cruise
- The cruise requires a minimum number of participants
- No refunds for late passengers
- Departure location will be confirmed after the booking.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Departure from Porto Weekends
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Departure from Porto weekends: The meeting point departure will be from Porto (from São Bento Train Station – Assistant will be at the Train Station Lobby) - Departure from Gaia Weekends
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Departure from Gaia weekends: The departure takes place from Gaia – Gaia Quay - Departure from Porto Weekdays
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Departure from Porto weekdays: The meeting point departure will be from Porto (from São Bento Train Station – Assistant will be at the Train Station Lobby) - Departure from Gaia Weekdays
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Departure from Gaia weekdays: The departure takes place from Gaia – Gaia Quay
Douro Valley and Régua Panoramic Cruise with Lunch from Porto Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Boat Trip from Régua to Porto (6 hours duration aprox)
- Panoramic River Cruise – Assistant on board
- Transportation By Bus from Porto to Régua
- All-inclusive lunch onboard
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Living Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Lisbon.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 424 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Departure from Porto Option: The meeting point for this option will be at São Bento Train Station lobby, ROTA DO DOURO Assistant will be holding a board.
Departure from Gaia Option: The meeting point will be in Gaia Quay (Cais de Gaia) in front of BARCADOURO pier.
MANDATORY TO BE AT THE MEETING POINT 15 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE
If you have any doubts our enquires please contact us: bookings@livingtours.com or call +351228320992