Day Trip from Porto to Régua by Train and Return by Boat

1 day
Koko päivä
Juna
Välitön vahvistus
Lisätietoja aktiviteetista
Get inside in the heart of the Douro Valley and have the opportunity to discover wonderful places and to let yourself be amazed with all the beauty around. The Cruise to Régua gives you the chance to get inside in one of the oldest regions in the world.

Enjoy a gorgeous train trip and see all the amazing landscapes returning by a beautiful cruise through the Douro Valley, witch was recognised since 2001 as a World Heritage Site. The day starts at 8:30am in S.Bento Railway Station, one of the most important monuments of Porto, before starting the journey you will have the opportunity to admire the traditional tiles inside the station that tells all its history.

In a fantastic train trip* begin your journey to Régua where you will be able to appreciate the grace presented by the Douro Valleys landscapes. After a wonderful trip, you'll arrive around 11:00am in Régua, known as the first demarcated wine regions in the world.

After a brief walk from the train station to the quay in Régua, you'll make your way onto the boat. The cruise to Porto starts at 11:30, and you'll be on your way to your adventure through the valleys with astonishing views, see the purity of nature and embrace the sensations of being inside of the Douro wine regions, because there's no other way to get such a wonderful view. Please note: during the cruise a lunch will be served on board around 12pm.

After lunch, and during the afternoon, you'll sail until the group reaches the Carrapatelo Dam, which has a gap of 114 feet (35 meters). After that, continuing along the river to a second dam, named as Crestuma-Lever, with a gap of 46 feet (14 meters). After crossing the two dams, enjoy the serenity of the Douro River, appreciate the refinement of the landscapes, and the beauty of the valley in a fascinating and memorable cruise, arriving in Porto in the evening around 6pm.

Please note: In the event that there is an issue with the train, a bus will be used instead.

Schedules are approximate and may change.
Sisältyy
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pick up and drop off (if shuttle option included)
  • Entry/Admission - The Douro River
Ei sisälly
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Lisäksi
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Pick up service from the hotel is not included neither drop off service
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • The cruise is subject to availability, weather and sailing conditions
  • Panoramic cruise
  • Cancellations are free of charge up to 96 hours prior to the cruise. Non-refundable if cancelled within less than 96 hours
  • The cruise requires a minimum number of participants
  • No refunds for late passengers
  • In case the program changes or there is no availability a bus will be used instead of train
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
Ominaisuudet
Turismi
95% Kulttuuri
60%
Valikoimat Tämä kokemus kuuluu seuraaviin valikoimiin