ON THE RIVER

Cruise from Porto to Peso da Régua

The day cruise to Peso da Régua sails up the Douro from the Ribeira, with breakfast and lunch on board, free time in Régua and a coach back: 10 h 30 in all, with no driving.

A lock and dam on the Douro, between Porto and Peso da Régua
ILLUSTRATION · THE UPPER DOURO

The trip to book

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How the day unfolds

  1. Porto

    Boarding at Cais da Estiva, in the Ribeira, and breakfast on board.

  2. The river

    Vineyards and quintas slide by; the boat passes through the locks, including Crestuma-Lever and Carrapatelo.

  3. Lunch

    A Portuguese lunch on board, with water, soft drinks and local wine.

  4. Peso da Régua

    Arrival and free time to explore the town.

  5. Return

    Coach journey to Vila Nova de Gaia.

Out on the water, back by road

You spend the day on the river heading upstream, then come home by coach: the listing says you arrive in Vila Nova de Gaia, near the Luiz I bridge. Keep your evening free.

Régua rather than Pinhão?

Régua is closer to Porto, so the day is shorter than the cruise to Pinhão. It also leaves some free time in town. See the comparison of the two cruises to choose.

Good to know

The commentary is an audio guide: the available language is shown on the listing, so check it before booking.

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Questions before you go.

Where does the Porto to Régua cruise leave from?

From Cais da Estiva, in the Ribeira district of Porto.

What does the day include?

Breakfast and lunch on board, an audio guide and the coach back.

How do you get back to Porto?

By coach: the listing gives an arrival in Vila Nova de Gaia, at the Luiz I bridge.

Is there free time in Régua?

Yes, the listing includes free time in Peso da Régua before the return.