Cruise on Douro river. When is the best time, and the desirable time extension?
I would like to know when is the best time to do a cruise on the Douro river, relating to price and weather. Also, what's the best duration? I saw that there are from 1 day to 7 day programs. 1 day seems short, but 7 days a bit too long. Anyone had experience with this?
Best Answer
I would no go there in midsummer. If Porto is still okay, due to its situation on the Atlantic Ocean, temperatures can get very high inland. Spring and autumn are the best moments to travel. Prices for longer cruises (7-10 days) tend to be a bit lower in summer.
How long?
A 1 day cruise is ideal if you are on a city trip and you want to quickly escape Porto for a moment to see something else.
There are also formulas of 2 days. They are done with excursion boats as well. You will e.g. go from Porto to Régua on the first day. You will spend the night in an hotel over there. On the second day, it goes back to Porto.
If you want to get the most of it, and you want something less bustling, opt for a 7-10 days cruise. These trips will take place on real cruise boats. You will sleep and (very often) eat on board. Just like an ocean cruise. You will have plenty of time to do sightseeing and to enjoy the quietness of the region.
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Which country has Douro River cruise packages?
During a cruise in Portugal, you will be able to explore incredibly majestic sites such as the Vila Real and the gardens of the manor house of Solar de Mateus. The Douro Valley is home to delicious treasures and will take you along the Port wine route.How long is the Douro River cruise?
Douro River cruise packages range in length from 6 to 15 days. The longer itineraries include land travel along with a cruise and may include cities, such as Lisbon or Madrid. The cruise itself generally lasts for an average of 8 days.Where do river cruise ships dock in Porto?
Most river cruise ships visiting Porto will actually call on the Douro River Cruise Terminal, located across the river in Vila Nova da Gaia.Can you swim in the Douro river?
Indeed! Although I wouldn't advise doing so after sitting on it's sunny banks and sharing two bottles of local red. A dangerous game as there is much traffic including fast jet skiing flying around on the water.Travel Tip: Cruising the Douro River
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