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From Porto: Pinhão and Douro Valley Scenic Boat Tour

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Activity provider:LIVING TOURS
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Day trip
From Porto: Pinhão and Douro Valley Scenic Boat Tour
Activity provider:LIVING TOURS
4.1  / 5252 reviews
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Experience the scenic landscapes of the Douro Valley on a Douro River cruise with breakfast and lunch. See vineyards that produce wines from one of Europe’s first demarcated wine lands.

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Duration 12 hours
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Portuguese, English
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights

  • Have the chance to savor local flavors with a scrumptious breakfast and lunch
  • Stop at a countryside wine estate and for a tasting of several delectable wines
  • Enjoy panoramic views as you pass Carrapatelo Dam and Barragem Dam
  • Marvel at the terraced vineyards of one of Europe's oldest wine regions
  • Experience stunning beauty of the dynamic landscapes of the Douro Valley

Full description

Escape the hustle and bustle of Porto for the day and enjoy the peace and quiet of the Douro Valley as you cruise along the Douro River to a series of high dams. Marvel at views of the Douro Valley and Alijó in the Norte Region of Portugal. Sit down to a delicious breakfast and lunch. Board the boat at Cais da Estiva in the Ribeira of Porto. Then, travel into the Douro Valley passing the vineyards of one of Europe’s earliest demarcated wine regions. Continue past Quintas to the Crestuma-Lever Dam in time for lunch. Sail further along the Douro River to the high Carrapatelo Dam. Cross the “capital of wine” at Régua, and pause by the Barragem Dam at Bagaúste. The boat will arrive at Pinhão, where you will have a visit to a wine estate with tastings of different samples of wine. Return to Porto by bus.

Includes

  • River Douro cruise
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Visit to winery and wine tasting
  • Return transportation by bus
  • Hotel pickup (if option selected)
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

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Date

Meeting point

Meet at Cais da Estiva, Porto (city center), or Gaia Quay. The local partner will provide you with information in advance about the exact departure location and time.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • The cruise is subject to availability, weather, and sailing conditions
  • The program can change without any prior notice
  • The return transfer will be by bus

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.1 /5

based on 252 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.2/5
  • Transportation
    4.1/5
  • Service
    4.4/5
  • Organization
    4.2/5

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Allen – United KingdomAugust 31, 2024  – Verified booking
The long cruise along the Douro from Porto was excellent, passing through the two locks was a unique experience and the scenery along the river was amazing. The organisation of the bus back to Porto was chaotic, this should be much better organised. It was a stressful end to a very peaceful cruise.
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Peter – United KingdomJune 22, 2024  – Verified booking
Fantastic experience. Amazing rivervtrip on a very comfortable boat. Food and service was outstanding for an excursion. Amazing value for money. However I think the vineyard tour atvthe end of the day was unnecessary and poor. It wasnt a "tasting as promised but a very small glass of the cheapest port they produce with no explanation. It felt like coralling people into the vineyards to force them through the shop to get them to buy their produce. Otherwise a fantastic day.
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Brad – CanadaApril 24, 2024  – Verified booking
A visit to Porto would not be complete without seeing the magnificient Duoro Valley, and the best way to see it is from the river! This day cruise (ours lasted almost 13 hours) far exceeded expectations. Breakfast was simple, lunch was a full dinner. Boat was plenty had plenty of room and views were easy to get. The "guide" was prerecorded over the PA system in multiple languages and did help draw attention to sites otherwise missed and give historic and other details. Even the bus ride home was exceptional - you have to experience the drive out of the valley!
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