Where can I find programs to visit the Douro?

THE BEST PROGRAMS TO VISIT THE DOURO!

If you feel lost when looking for programs to visit the Douro, we can help. We thus indicate the best programs in the region, the different categories where they fit and where you can find them throughout our website.

 

CRUISES ON THE DOURO

Douro boat trip programs are divided into three subcategories: one-day cruises, two-day cruises and themed cruises. Day cruises start and end on the same day, and there are several with different routes and schedules. Two-day tours start and end on different days. Thematic events take place on special dates and days of celebration. Among these, you can choose the one that suits the experience you want to have and your availability. You can buy your tickets online and on the day, just show them at the entrance.

 

HISTORICAL TRAIN

The Historic Train program consists of a journey through time in one of the five historic carriages that travel along the Douro Line. The trip takes place between Pinhão and Tua, and the trip between Régua and Pinhão is done by boat. The trip includes animation on board with traditional songs and a toast with a glass of port wine. You can also taste the traditional sweets from Régua. At Pinhão Station, you can watch the water supply to the CP 0186 steam locomotive, built in 1925. At Tua Station, you can take the time to relax and admire the landscape while the steam locomotive makes its inversion manoeuvres.

 

DOURO TOURS

If you prefer to wander around the Douro on foot and walk through its streets, Douro tours are an excellent option. These are several experiences in one day, all with people who know the region well and certainly know its best secrets. All tours take you to wine estates, full of history and wine producers for decades. Something that never lacks are the incredible landscapes that leave anyone awestruck in front of such an imposing panorama. As specialists in cruises, in almost all of our tours we give you the experience of taking a boat trip on the majestic Douro River. The tours are an enriching opportunity to get to know the region in full, taste the best wines and delicacies, and certainly discover corners full of charm.

NATURE ACTIVITIES

Our Nature program is a meditative walk through the Douro vineyards. It is a unique and sustainable experience that includes a walk with a guide who knows the region, a picnic with the best traditional flavors and tasting a glass of Port Wine. The walk thus takes you along lesser-known routes, once widely used when roads were scarce. There are several starting points and the difficulty varies depending on the route you choose. You can delve into the stories of our ancestors and find out how their way of life was in ancient times. As the Douro is known for being a wine region, you can learn more about the history of this nectar and taste it. An experience that allows you to get away from your everyday life, meditate on Nature and certainly sharpen all your senses.

 

This way you can get to know our programs and the categories they fall into throughout our website. The offer is vast, so you can experience the Douro in many ways, appealing to all your senses and certainly experiencing the region to the full.

So it's worth visiting the Douro?!