Régua Day Cruise
Description
Sail the river Douro and discover the capital of wine and vineyards with this Régua Day Cruise. To enhance your experience of the local landscapes, we will return to Porto by train, allowing you to appreciate a different perspective.
Day Cruise Details
The cruise departs from the Cais da Estiva dock in Ribeira, Oporto. As we leave the center of Porto behind, we will serve breakfast.
As we navigate through the Douro Valley, enjoy breathtaking views of the area's vineyards and wineries. We will reach the Crestuma-Lever Dam, where a lock takes us down 14 meters. Discover interesting facts about the various sights along the route with the audio guide included in the tour.
At midday, a delicious lunch featuring traditional Portuguese dishes will be served, accompanied by water, soft drinks, and wine.
Continuing our journey, we will head to the Carrapatelo Dam, which boasts an impressive 35-meter drop. We will arrive in Régua at 3:45 pm, giving you free time to explore its streets and discover some of the region's gastronomic jewels.
After your visit, we will take a bus back, arriving at Luiz I Bridge in Vila Nova de Gaia after a total of 10.5 hours.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
During this day cruise, you will experience a relaxing journey along the Douro River, punctuated by scenic views and insightful commentary through an audio guide. The major services included are breakfast, lunch, and the round trip return by bus. Please note that transportation to the Cais da Estiva dock is not included in the package.
Inclusions:
- Breakfast on board
- Lunch with traditional dishes
- Audio guide
- Return bus trip to Porto
Exclusions:
- Transportation to the Cais da Estiva dock
- Alcoholic beverages other than wine included with lunch
Meeting Point:
The meeting point is at the Cais da Estiva dock in Ribeira, Porto, where your journey begins.
What's included
- Cruise from Porto to Régua
- Audio guide in English
- Breakfast and lunch on board the boat
- Bus back to Vila Nova de Gaia
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 72 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
The cruise leaves from the Cais da Estiva dock in Porto at the scheduled time.
Please be there at least 15 minutes before the tour begins to validate your ticket.
This tour is operated by Rota Do Douro.
Drop-off Point
Please note that the return bus arrives at Luiz I Bridge, in Vila Nova de Gaia
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