Douro Getaway - 5 days in Portugal

Full board on board. During the morning, take advantage of the sailing hours to admire the wonderful views of the Douro Valley. After lunch, we will make a short stop in Régua from where we will go to a Quinta to admire its beautiful vineyards and taste its wines. In the afternoon, we will return to the ship that will be waiting for us in Pinhao, a town considered the center of the Douro Designation of Origin Region and it is here where many of the Port wine producing estates are located, some of which offer accommodation in the form of rural tourism. It is also worth mentioning the railroad station building, built at the end of the 19th century, whose interior is entirely covered with tile panels. Optional excursion (package): Quinta da Avessada and Pinhao. Overnight stopover in the town. Dinner and overnight on board.

Full board on board. At noon, we will arrive in the town of Régua. Here, in 1756, the Royal General Company of Agriculture of the Douro Vineyards was founded, which established the first region with denomination of origin for wine production in the world. In this region, the vineyards cultivated in terraces on the slopes along the river offer beautiful panoramas that can be admired from the many viewpoints in the area, among which we highlight the San Leonardo in Galafura and San António do Loureiro. Nearby, the thermal resort of Caldas de Moledo, located on the right bank of the Douro, has its own jetty and is a pleasant place for a relaxing vacation. Optional excursion (package): Douro Valley and Lamego. Overnight stopover in the town. Dinner and overnight on board.

Full board on board. Early in the morning we leave Régua for Porto, excited about what the journey has in store for us. After a journey full of enchanting landscapes, we will arrive at our destination at lunchtime.

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Douro Marina is considered the nautical gateway to the tourist Douro and to the Northern region of Portugal. It is the driving force behind an innovative concept that reflects the importance of sport, leisure, well-being and a deep respect for nature. In the surroundings, there are restaurants and terraces where you can enjoy the scenery and the tranquility of the Douro River.

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Porto is a real joy for the eyes, a city that is able to conquer from the first moment thanks to its slopes, its decadent houses, but with a magical atmosphere and especially thanks to the Ribeira district, from which you can admire an incredible view and the boats passing under the Ponte Dom Luis I, an iron construction made by a close collaborator of Gustave Eiffel. Optional excursion (package): panoramic tour of Porto. Overnight stopover in the city. Dinner and overnight on board.