Douro Valley Boat Tour with Meals
About this activity
Highlights
- Scenic boat cruise along the Douro River
- Delicious onboard breakfast and lunch
- Exclusive Port wine tasting experience
- Breathtaking views of terraced vineyards
- Visit to the historic town of Régua
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip boat cruise from Porto to Régua
- Breakfast and lunch onboard
- Wine tasting session featuring local Port wines
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
The meeting point will be in Estiva Quay (Porto) or Gaia Quay. You need to present your ticket in the begining of the journey.
After breakfast you will cross the Crestuma–Lever Dam which is a concrete gravity dam on the Douro. It is in the municipality Vila Nova de Gaia, in Porto District, Portugal. Crestuma –Lever Dam is 14 m tall.
Carrapatelo Dam is a concrete gravity dam on the Douro, where the river forms the border line between the districts of Porto and Viseu. It is located in the municipalities of Marco de Canaveses, in Porto District, and Cinfães, Viseu District, Portugal. Construction of the dam began in 1964. The dam was completed in 1972.
You will have free time after the amazing cruise in Régua, a charming city located within the district of Vila Real and it lies in the Douro Valley. Here you can enjoy the amazing landscapes and you can even buy a souvenir!
Pass by: After the free time, a trip by bus returning to Porto, where you will finish your tour. (the presumed ending time for the visit will be around 6 pm / 6.30 pm)
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- Check the weather forecast for the day of your tour to dress appropriately.
- Be aware that the tour includes a significant amount of time on the boat; plan accordingly if you are prone to seasickness.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for a day on the water.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and historic sites.
- Consider bringing a light jacket or sweater, as temperatures can vary throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The cruise is subject to availability, weather and sailing conditions
- The return or departure is done by bus.
- Panoramic cruise
- The cruise requires a minimum number of participants
- No refunds for late passengers
Traveler reviews
One of the Best Portugues tour
An excellent day trip. Tour guide was very good. The atmosphere was warm, everyone seemed in good spirits. A great way to see Porto. The Landscape was breathtaking.
Spend a Lovely Day on the River
You start the day with a 6 Hour River Cruise and then ride the bus to return to Porto/Gaia. The company does a good job communicating the starting point of the tour by sending a link with GPS directions. This is very convenient for those of us not familiar with Porto. Check in took approximately 30 minutes, but your party has an assigned table, so it doesn't matter if you are first or last in line. Breakfast is rolls with butter and jelly. Lunch is very robust and enjoyable with a meat offering, potatoes and vegetables and dessert. Both meals include orange juice and there is wine, coffee and water. You can also purchase other drinks on board. The tour takes you through 2 locks on the river. If you have never been through one before it is a very interesting process to watch. The announcements are in a number of languages, so when they are talking about an old castle coming up, it's hard to tell when it will actually appear. However, the scenery is stunning and the river is beautiful. Lunch was very good and the atmosphere is very fun.
Loved the cruise 🛳 😎 🙌...
Loved the cruise 🛳 😎 🙌 ✨️ 😍 👌 🛳. Food average to good but well presented. And better than other tours. Staff helpful and friendly.
Wonderful landscape, but very long..
Great tour, boat in good condition, however, need to improve the cleaning of the bathrooms during the trip, are only 2 and there were about 120 passengers. The little coffee was suitable with concentrated juice and coffee and milk available, bread and croissant. Lunch with a bottle of wine per reservation which for us 2 was enough, served steamed meat with vegetables and potatoes which was very tasty. Only missing activities after lunch pq are almost 3 hours to get to Peso da Régua which gets a little boring. But it's an amazing journey, with wonderful landscapes and passing through two ecluses. We arrived around 16:00 and the exit was scheduled for 16:30, so we didn't have time to see anything about the city. The return was in a comfortable bus leaving us right after passing the bridge of Gaia. A tour for those who will stay many days in Porto pq is very long, about 10 hours without much news along the route.
Amazing wine tour!
Slimmy and David were fantastic! I went with a group of friends and we had the BEST time!! Totally would recommend them if you’re visiting Porto!