From Porto: Full Day Cruise to Régua in the Douro Wine Region (with Breakfast and Lunch)
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From 08:00
Group 1+
English, Portuguese
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08:00
What you'll do
This exciting full-day trip offers a cruise from Porto to Régua, including a tour of a wine estate (complete with wine tasting session). The departure location for the tour will be communicated beforehand, with the cruise starting at 8 AM. Delight in a relaxing cruise along the enchanting Douro River and enjoy a delicious traditional Portuguese lunch served onboard. The wine tour in Régua will include a bus ride back to Porto.
Highlights
- Alto Douro Vinhateiro: This area constitutes as one of the most representative and better conserved demarcated wine regions in the world.
- Delightful Escape: Leave the bustling city behind and savour the bucolic countryside, indulging in delectable culinary delights and exquisite wines.
- Leisurely Cruise: Journey through the enchanting Douro River that includes lunch served on board with amazing wines
Itinerary
- 1Duration: 10 hours
- 2Group Size: 1 +
- 3Start Time: 8 AM
- 4Meeting Point: The departure location for the tour will be communicated beforehand by the booking team
- 5River Cruise: A wonderfully relaxing cruise along the enchanting Douro River from Porto to Régua. Here guests can immerse themselves in the stunning waterways
- 6Breakfast: A delightful, freshly prepared breakfast will be served aboard the boat.
- 7Barragem de Crestuma-Lever: An imposing concrete gravity dam on the picturesque Douro River, graces the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia, rising 25.5 metres above its foundation.
- 8Barragem do Carrapatelo: Another remarkable concrete gravity dam, between the border of the esteemed districts of Porto and Viseu, construction was initiated in 1964 and completed in 1972.
- 9Lunch: Indulge in a delicious traditional lunch served on board as you relax and take in the picturesque views during a leisurely boat tour along the serene waters.
- 10Wine Tour: When reaching Régua there will be a wine tour of a local estate, complete with tasting sessions
- 11Drop-off: The tour will conclude back to the meeting point.
- 12End Time: Approximately 6 PM.
What's Included
- Local Knowledgable Guide
- Finest Port Wines
- Lunch on board the boat
- River Cruise along the enchanting Douro River from Porto to Régua
What's not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Additional food and drink
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel (the tour meets at a fixed location, communicated beforehand by the booking team)
Meeting Points
Meeting point The departure location for the tour will be communicated beforehand by the booking team.
Please reach the meeting spot 10-15 minutes before your departure time at 8 AM.
Notes
- Availability of the cruise is contingent upon weather and sailing conditions, and it may regrettably be cancelled in the event of adverse weather conditions
- The tour includes food and drinks as outlined in the itinerary
- Additional orders placed during the tour must be paid for by the individual who orders them. If unsure, the tour guide will be happy to assist
- Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended as there is some walking involved during your tour
- If you're under the age of 18, unfortunately, you cannot consume alcohol. However, there are plenty of delicious non-alcoholic options available
- Knowledgeable local guide
- The tour lasts approximately 10 hours starting at 08:00 am
- We pride ourselves on offering a collection of mouth-watering delicacies catering to diverse palates. If you have special dietary requirements or allergies, please let us know while booking
- Your tour will be led by an expert guide, who is local and has a passion for sharing extensive knowledge about Portuguese food and wine, history, and culture
- This tour accommodates smaller groups. If you require a booking for a larger group, please don't hesitate to Reach out to us, on our live chat, or [email protected], and we'll help create the perfect experience for you
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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