We currently don’t have any scheduled dates for this activity.
Discover the Douro Valley with this 2 day tour from Oporto. You'll navigate the river upstream, getting to know the winemaking culture of Portugal, and enjoying the beautiful landscapes of the valley.
Itinerary
Day 1
The tour meets at the Estiva dock, where we climb aboard the boat which will take us along the Douro. We'll offer you breakfast on board as the boat launches and we begin our route upstream along the river.
During the journey, we'll pass alongside dams such as the Cresuma-Lever and the Carrapatelo, and you will be able to enjoy the landscapes of the Douro Valley as we make our way into the interior of Portugal. At midday, we have a delicious lunch served on board. accompanied by fine port wine.
Around 15:45 we arrive at Régua, Portugal's winemaking capital, and here we will visit a vineyard where we will enjoy a tasting of local vintages. And to end the day we'll take you to the hotel where you'll spend the night, leaving you with free time to spend in Régua.
Day 2
First thing in the morning we'll pick you up and bring you back to the boat. From here we launch, towards Barca D’Alva, enjoying breakfast on board to fuel up for the day. During the Douro cruise, we'll pass through the Bagaúste and Valeira dams the latter with a drop of 32 metres.
Again we will enjoy a delicious lunch with port wine at midday, as we continue our route along the Douro. In the evening we'll enjoy a supper on board and the cruise will continue past the Pocinho dam, arriving at Barca D'Alva, almost at the border with Spain.
Having Disembarked in Barca D’Alva, we'll take the train which returns us to Porto, arriving around 11 pm. Depending on availability, it's possible that we'll make this return trip by bus.
About Prices
The indicated is per person staying in a double room. There is a supplement of €30 for reservations with just one person staying in an individual room.
Covid-19 Measures
All of our providers comply with local legislation and applicable health recommendations regarding protection and safety, to help avoid the spread of Covid-19. Specifically, the provider of this tour will apply the following measures:
- A safe distance of one metre between clients will be maintained whenever possible.
- The use of masks is obligatory. The client must bring their own mask.
- Alcohol gel will be available before, during, and after the service.
- All those running the service (guide, driver etc...) will wear a mask throughout its duration.
- The temperature and wellness of all those taking part in the service will be monitored daily, excluding and maintaining in quarantine any who display fever or symptoms.
- The transport used will be disinfected before and after each service and deep-cleaned every 24 hours.
- The capacity of all means of transport will be reduced to 50% of their maximum capacity.
- At monuments, museums and attractions, the maximum permitted capacity will be a 50% of the total maximum capacity.
- Showing your voucher on your phone will be enough, and it is not necessary to print anything.
Price
* A reservation for one person will include a supplement.
More Information
Duration
2 days.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in english, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
Cruise along the Douro river.
Breakfast both days.
Port wine and lunch on board both days.
Supper on board (second day).
Dinner and accommodation in a 4 star hotel
Not included
Bar service on board the boat.
Additional charges at the hotel.
When to book?
Bookings are permitted up until 3 days before the activity as long as there are still places. Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability.
Digital voucher
Show the voucher on your phone to take part in the activity.
Accessibility
No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Pet-friendly?
No.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
We currently don’t have any scheduled dates for this activity.
Free cancellation
Meeting point
Estiva Dock
