DOURO CRUISES

Grape Harvest in the Douro Valley - Vindimas Cruise 2012

The Douro river runs from the Spanish border in the East through spectacular scenery immerging into the sea at Porto (Oporto) on the west coast. During its journey, the river passes through the demarcated Port Wine region of steeply terraced hills and mountains. The river has been tamed by a series of dams which have added to its great beauty. Regua is the most important town on the river and capital of the region. Both the grape growing area for Port Wine and the riverside area of Oporto (Porto) have been designated by UNESCO as World Heritage sites.

Index of Douro cruises

Accommodation in the Oporto (Porto) area

Pousada de Porto - Palacio do Freixo

Hotel Infante Sagres

Pestana Porto Hotel

Price per person: € 245(*)
Single supplement: € 25

Dates:
September: 22
October: 6 & 20

(*) Hotel included in the rate

RESERVATION

Vindimas - 2 days cruise-BD

lst day
	07h45	Welcome at your ship at Porto/Vila Nova de Gaia Quay - Porto Breakfast Arrival at Crestuma/Lever Dam (height 14 meters) Arrival at Carrapatelo Dam (height 35 meters) Port wine served on board Lunch served on board
	14h30	Arrival at Regua Bus transfer to a local 'Quinta' Visit and wine tasting Bus transfer to Hotel Miracorgo in Vila Real Dinner
2nd day
	10h00	Breakfast
	10h00	Bus transfer and visit to a local 'Quinta' 'Moscatel' wine tasting and local music Visit to the vineyards where the grape harvest is taking place
	12h30	Wine tasting accompanied by oenologist
	13h30	Traditional lunch
	15h30	Grape treading using traditional methods to the rhythm of local songs.
	17h30	Snacks and wine tasting.
	19h00	Departure by bus to Vila Nova de Gaia
	21h45	Arrival at Vila Nova de Gaia