DOWN THE RIVER
Cruise from Peso da Régua to Porto
Here the trip runs the other way: it starts at the harbour in Peso da Régua, the descent takes about six hours with lunch on board, then you return to Régua by train. It is the right choice if you are staying in the valley.
The trip to book
10 h 30 minDouro River Cruise to Porto
Down the river from Peso da Régua to Porto with lunch on board, then back by train.
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How the day unfolds
Peso da Régua
Boarding at Régua harbour.
On the water
About six hours downriver, with lunch on board.
Porto
About an hour and a half to see the centre on foot.
By train
Back to Régua by train, in about two hours.
Who this cruise is for
For those who sleep in Régua, in Pinhão or at a quinta in the valley: the starting point is in the valley, not in Porto. If you are staying in Porto, the cruise that goes up the river is more natural.
The train is part of the day
The train ticket from Porto to Régua is included in the price. The listing notes that, depending on availability, the return may be by bus instead of train. Douro line timetables change from one period to the next: the official CP document shows its start date, so read it again for your date.
A long day
The listing gives 10 h 30 in all. Bring protection from the sun for the deck and keep your walking shoes for the hour and a half in Porto.
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