October 2021
16out(Oct 16)7:1517(Oct 17)20:30
Event details
Event Description
This activity proposal aims to provide a weekend on the Douro River and in Porto, with the highlight being a cruise from Régua to Porto. Come along with us on another event full of nature and beautiful landscapes not to be missed!
TIME: Departure from Lisbon at 7.15am
LOCATION: Sete Rios (in front of the Zoo) and Gare do Oriente (Bus Terminal) - 7.30am
RETURN: Arrival in Lisbon at 8.30pm
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 31 AUGUST
Porto, Unesco World Heritage City... it is the city that gives its name to the Portus Cale, it was the capital of the Portuguese County where Portugal was formed. With visits and Port wine tasting in the cellars, a stroll along the river, the bridges, the Passeio dos Alegres... Come and discover this beautiful, lively city and enjoy a beautiful cruise on the Douro.
Day 1 - 16th October 2021
Departure by coach from Lisbon towards Porto. Visit to the Port wine cellars. Lunch with drinks. Panoramic bus tour of the city, passing Foz, Castelo do Queijo, São Bento, Casa da Música, Avenida dos Aliados, Rua de Santa Catarina, Praça da Ribeira. Stop and free time in Ribeira. Arrival at the hotel. Allocation of rooms. Dinner and accommodation at Hotel****.
Day 2 - 17th October 2021
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure in the direction of S. Bento station, where we board a train (*) bound for Régua. Arrival and board the cruise ship bound for Gaia. Aperitif. Lunch service on board. Arrival at Carrapatelo Dam, with a 35 metre lock. Continuation of the boat trip towards Crestuma Dam, with a 14 metre lock. Arrival in Vila Nova de Gaia. Disembarkation. Departure by coach to the motorway and return to the place of departure.
(*) In the event of difficulties on the part of CP in guaranteeing the train, the journey will be made by coach.
Programme price:
Price per person: Double Room - 225€
Single supplement: 35€
Booking fee: 50€
Price Includes:
Travel by coach; 1 night's accommodation in a 4-star hotel or equivalent;
1 buffet breakfast; 1 lunch with drinks;
1 Dinner with drinks; Régua - Porto cruise with lunch on board;
Entrance to the Port Wine Cellars and wine tasting;
Travel Insurance;
Taxes.
Price Does Not Include: Personal expenses; Anything not mentioned as included.
Some of the points of interest of this event:
- Cruise on the Douro River - Panoramic tour of Porto - Visit to the Port Wine Cellars and wine tasting - Natural landscapes -
Location
Meeting Point
Sete Rios (in front of the Zoo)
Latitude: 38°44’33.81″N
Longitude: 9°10’4.80″W
Timetable: Departure from Lisbon at 7.15am
Bus Terminal Next to Oriente Station (near LEROY)
Latitude: 38°46'3.02″N
Longitude: 9° 6'7.03″W
Timetable: Departure from Lisbon at 7.30am
Return: Arrival in Lisbon at 8.30pm
Route Features and Equipment
Circular
Circuit
Equipment
Footwear and clothing suitable for hiking