Rota do Douro – Porto to Barca D’Alva & Back (TWO DAYS)

Description

Embark on a two-day journey filled with enchanting river cruises, starting at Porto’s Cais da Estiva.

1st DAY

8:30 AM:

• Boarding at Cais da Estiva (Porto)
• Start of the cruise heading to Régua
• Breakfast served on board
• Ascent of the Crestuma – Lever Dam (height difference of 14 meters)
• Port wine and lunch served on board
• Ascent of the Carrapatelo Dam (height difference of 35 meters)
• Arrival in Régua || Short walk to Hotel**** || Free time

6:30 PM:

• Transfer to a local estate
• Visit and dinner at the estate
• Transfer to a local Hotel**** || Accommodation

2nd DAY

Short walk to Cais da Régua

7:30 AM:

• Boarding and start of the cruise heading to Barca d’Alva
• Breakfast on board
• Ascent of the Bagaúste Dam (height difference of 27 meters)
• Ascent of the Valeira Dam (height difference of 32 meters)
• Port wine and lunch served on board
• Ascent of the Pocinho Dam (height difference of 20 meters)

4 PM:

• Arrival at the Barca D’Alva dock || Transfer to Pocinho Station
• Snack
• Journey heading to Porto*

11:30 PM:

• Expected arrival in Porto || End of our services

*This route will be undertaken by train if there is availability from CP (Comboios de Portugal).

Single room supplement per night: UPON REQUEST

Operating days: Friday or Saturday from April to October