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Where can I find programs to visit the Douro?

Where can I find programs to visit the Douro?
Tips and Suggestions | 09 November, 2021

If you feel lost when looking for programs to visit the Douro, we can help. We recommend the best programs in the region.

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?!

Fernando Lebres
Fernando Lebres / About the author

Born in the Douro, namely in the village of Galafura where the most beautiful viewpoint in the Douro is located, Monte de São Leonardo de Galafura. I am lucky to have been born in one of the most beautiful regions in the world and I want to share the best of what comes from it. I want to make known to the world its landscape, its customs, the gastronomy and the fantastic wines that go from strength to strength in the mouths of the world.

Venture with me in the best experiences that will awaken all your senses!

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We are a travel agency and tour operator specializing in tourism in the Douro, with an emphasis on Cruises on the Douro River and Tours of the Douro. Our team, made up of young and dynamic professionals, has extensive experience in organizing trips. We combine this experience with the careful selection of our partners, guaranteeing the quality of the various services we offer.

We are honored to present one of Portugal's most acclaimed regions: the Douro. This region offers ideal conditions for a high-quality tourist experience.

Through our Cruises and Tours, our clients have the unique opportunity to discover the riches of the Douro Region, from the breathtaking landscapes to the vineyards and terraces that characterize them. In addition, we highlight exclusive activities such as wine tastings in historic Wine Estates, picturesque boat trips on the Douro River and other experiences that highlight local authenticity and culture.

We value local partnerships to further enrich our clients' experiences, providing them with access to traditional restaurants that deepen their immersion in the region's cultural richness.


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