1-Day Douro River Cruise to Régua - Leaving from Porto

1-Day Douro River Cruise to Régua - Leaving from Porto

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Douro river cruise

The Douro region is listed as a World Heritage Site

Exploring Régua

Breakfast and lunch on board

Essential information *

Duration
10 hours

Languages

English
Portuguese

Starting time
8:00 AM

* All details will be sent to you upon reservation.

Description

An original way to discover Portugal and the Douro region with a cruise between Porto and Régua!

Depending on your preference, you can choose to start from Porto (Vila Nova de Gaia) or from Régua.

If you choose the cruise first, your day will begin with breakfast on the boat. The cruise will take you through the historic centre of Porto, the Ribeira, and under its bridges. See the Douro region in a new light. Admire the charm of the houses and Porto vineyards as you cruise along the river.

Cross the Crestuma-Lever dam with its 14-metre incline and learn about the dam's mechanisms as you go. After this part of the tour, you'll stop for lunch before exploring the second and most impressive dam on the Douro river. The Carrapatelo Dam has the highest-lifting lock in Europe, lifting boats a whopping 35 metres high. 

Once you arrive in Régua, you'll have some free time to explore the town before heading back to Porto (by train or bus, depending on availability).

The cruise is also available from Régua to Porto and involves taking a train from Porto in the morning. Lunch and drinks will be served on the boat

This cruise is ideal for a lovely relaxing day on the Douro River!

Good to know

  • Seasonal activity: from April to October only
  • Availability: from Monday to Saturday
     
  • Prices vary according to the day of the week and correspond to excursions from Monday to Friday - the cruise is more expensive on weekends
  • Please note that during this period, the Douro River area can get very hot. Comfortable clothes, walking shoes, sunscreen, and sunglasses are recommended

Departure by boat, return by train or bus

  • Availability: Monday to Saturday (excluding exceptional dates)
  • Departure time: 8 am
  • Departure point: Vila Nova de Gaia Quay (next to the cable car) 
  • Depending on train availability, the return trip to Porto may be by bus

Price includes

  • Douro river cruise
  • Breakfast on the boat
  • Lunch on the boat
  • Air-conditioned bus from Régua to Porto

Price doesn’t include

  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • Tips (optional)
  • Any other extras and individual purchases

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