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Upstream of the Douro by Boat and Downstream by Bus: Porto - Régua

DURAÇÃO10H FREQUÊNCIADiário TRANSPORTEBoat + Bus since76€ por pessoa

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Sobre este cruzeiro

Resumo

Explore the Douro in a unique way with our Up the Douro by Boat and Down by Bus program.
Choose between boarding at 08:00 am on the Gaia Quay, at 08:30 am on the Estiva Quay in Porto or at 09:00 am also at the Ribeira do Porto.  Enjoy breakfast on board and the thrilling ascent of the Crestuma-Lever Dam (with a drop of 14m) and the Carrapatelo Dam (with a drop of 35m). Lunch will be served on board during the trip. When you arrive in Régua, enjoy some free time before taking the bus back to Porto. 

Enjoy a unique experience, combining the serenity of the river and the beauty of the land!

Informações práticas

Detalhes

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Duração
10 hours
A full day journey through the Douro — from Porto to the heart of the Valley.
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Idiomas
PT · EN · FR · ES
Guide and documentation available in Portuguese, English, French and Spanish.
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Indicado para
Families, couples and groups
An experience suited to all types of travellers, from children to seniors.
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Acessibilidade
Limited access
The vessel is not adapted for passengers with reduced mobility or wheelchair users.
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Cancelamento
Free up to 72h before
Cancel free of charge up to 72 hours before departure. After this period, general booking conditions apply.
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Confirmação
Immediate
When selecting a date marked in green, your booking is confirmed instantly — no waiting.
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Duração Idiomas Indicado para Acessibilidade Cancelamento Confirmação

Programa

Description

OPTION A: 08:00 am - Passengers Embarkment at the V. N. de Gaia Quay
OPTION B: 08:30 am - Passengers Embarkment at the Estiva Quay - Porto
OPTION C: 08:30 am - Passengers Embarkment at Ribeira Quay - Porto

  • Breakfast served on board
  • Crestuma-Lever Dam (Flood-gate, unlevelling 14 meters)
  • Carrapatelo Dam (Flood-gate, unlevelling 35 meters)
  • Lunch served on board **
  • Arrival at Régua and passengers disembarkment
  • Free Time
  • Departure by Bus with return to Porto

OPTION A: 18h30 – Expected arrival at Gaia Quay
OPTION B: 18h30 – Expected arrival at Vila Nova de Gaia Quay (next to the lower deck of the Luís I Bridge)
OPTION C: 19h00 – Expected arrival at Paláco da Bolsa - Porto

End of our services

Time and place of departure are informed at reservation confirmation

A Bordo

Menu

  • Vegetables Soup
  • Roasted Pork Loin with Potato, Rice and Vegetables
  • Dessert
  • Red and White Mature Wine from Douro, Water, Juice and Coffee
  • Note: If you have any food restriction please inform when booking.

Detalhes

Information

  • ** Includes a glass of Port Wine on weekends.
  • It is possible to arrange the cruise without the return trip
  • The on-board assistant will accompany the group throughout the journey
  • Due to closure of the Douro Dams for maintenance and to weather conditions, this cruise takes place between the months of April and December

Embarque

Meeting Points

Opção A — 08.00am - Embarkment at Vila Nova de Gaia Quay
08.00am - Embarkment of passengers at Vila Nova de Gaia Quay - BARCADOURO
• Breakfast served on board
• Crestuma-Lever Dam (Flood-gate, unlevelling 14 meters)
• Carrapatelo Dam (Flood-gate, unlevelling 35 meters)
• Lunch served on board **
• Expected Arrival at Régua and disembarkment
• Free Time
• Departure to Porto by BUS
06.30pm – Expected Arrival at Gaia Quay
End of our services

INFORMATIONS:
•Vessel: BARCADOURO
•VILA NOVA DE GAIA QUAY: Avenida Ramos Pinto (next to the cable car base), Vila Nova de Gaia
• ** Includes a glass of port wine on weekends.
• The on-board assistant will accompany the group throughout the journey.

Opção B — 08.30am - Embarkment at Estiva Quay - Porto
08.30am - Embarkment of passengers at Estiva Quay (Porto) - ROTA DO DOURO
• Breakfast served on board
• Crestuma-Lever Dam (Flood-gate, unlevelling 14 meters)
• Carrapatelo Dam (Flood-gate, unlevelling 35 meters)
• Lunch served on board **
• Expected Arrival at Régua and disembarkment
• Free Time
• Departure to Porto by BUS
06.30pm – Expected arrival at Vila Nova de Gaia Quay (next to the lower deck of the Luis I Bridge)
End of our services

INFORMATIONS:
• Vessel: ROTA DO DOURO
• ** Includes a glass of port wine on weekends.
• The on-board assistant will accompany the group throughout the journey.
• ESTIVA QUAY: Ribeira do Porto (next to Café do Cais), Porto
Opção C — 09:00 a.m. - Boarding at Ribeira Pier - Porto
09:00 a.m. - Passengers embark at Ribeira Pier (Porto) - TOMAZ DO DOURO
• Breakfast served on board
• Passage by the Crestuma-Lever dam
• Snacks and lunch on board
• Passage by the Carrapatelo dam
16h30 - Expected arrival in Régua
17h15 - Departure by bus to Porto
19h00 - Estimated arrival at Palácio da Bolsa - Porto
End of our services.

INFORMATION:
- Vessel: TOMAZ DO DOURO
- CAIS DA RIBEIRA: Ribeira do Porto (next to Café do Cais), Porto
- At the weekend this Tomaz do Douro Company programme includes a Port Wine Tasting Tour and the arrival time in Porto is at 20h45
- The bus may be replaced by a train without prior notice
- The staff will accompany the group throughout the journey

Tarifas

Prices

Prices (per person) Week Saturday and Sunday Value
March to May and October to December 76.00€ 95.00€
June to September 84.00€ 95.00€
Adults €
Children up to 3 years Free 100% Discount
Children aged 4 to 11 years Free 50% Discount

Rota

Detailed route

Subida do Douro de Barco e Descida em Autocarro

 

Upstream of Douro by Boat and Descent by Bus: Porto - Régua

Cruise Porto - Régua - Porto Upstream by Boat

The Porto – Régua – Porto Cruise includes a boat trip to the wonderful city of Régua. To get on board this fantastic adventure, you must show up at the boarding points, which are the quay in the city of Vila Nova de Gaia and the quay in Ribeira do Porto. In addition to a breathtaking view on board this Cruise, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy breakfast while observing the paradisiacal landscapes of the Douro. Landscapes that are part of a region considered world heritage by UNESCO.

Enjoy the journey from Porto to Régua, going up to the Crestuma-Lever and Carrapatelo dams. A delicious lunch will be served on board before you arrive in Régua, so you can recharge your batteries and discover this beautiful city.

After some free time to enjoy the city, you will return to Porto by tourist bus.

Come and discover the best of the Douro with us!

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Specialists in Douro River Cruises and Tours

Douro Criativo is a travel agency and tour operator specialised in Douro tourism. We organise Douro river cruises, personalised tours and authentic experiences with a focus on excellence in service.

With an experienced team passionate about the region, we create Douro tourist programmes that combine breathtaking landscapes, visits to wine estates with tastings, traditional gastronomy and unforgettable river cruises.

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