Quiet private yacht cruise along the bridges of the Douro River

5.0 (17 reviews) Porto, Portugal
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Duration2h 30m
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LanguagesPortuguese, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Get on a private yacht, only for your group, and get to know the invincible city of Porto and the city of Gaia by the waters of the Douro.

With certified crew, comfort, tranquillity and in a pleasant atmosphere, while drinking a welcome drink and tasting a table of regional products. You can also taste 3 different wines from Porto.

Your journey will begin at Marina do Freixo.
You will sail towards the river foz, crossing the 6 bridges of the river. You will have the opportunity to observe the Ribeira do Porto, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and on the other bank, Gaia, where the wells of the famous Porto wine are located.

After the last bridge – Arrábida – we will reach the Fishermen’s Villa of São Pedro da Afurada (Gaia) and Foz do Porto, where the return to Freixo Marina will begin.

Options

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The Port seen from the River
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What's included

  • Table of local products, bottle of fresh wine (or other) and proof of 3 Porto wines
  • Restroom on board
  • Private transportation

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    This will be the 1st bridge when we leave DA Marina.
  2. Ponte de Sao Joao
    Pass by
    This will be the 2nd bridge DA your trip. A railway bridge.
  3. Ponte D. Maria Pia
    Pass by
    A superb bridge, the oldest that connects Port to Gaia. Inaugurated in 1877, designed POR Gustave Eiffel, it was the first railway bridge of the Douro.
  4. Ponte Infante Dom Henrique
    Pass by
    The next bridge of your cruise. The latest bridge between Porto and Gaia: opened in 2003.
  5. Dom Luis I Bridge
    Pass by
    The 5th, and maybe the most beautiful bridge of the Douro River.
    Inauguration DA in 1886 (a few years after the inauguration of the D. Maria Pia Bridge), designed POR Théophile Seyrig, a disciple DE Eiffel.
    Main symbol of Porto, with views DE sleepers to the historic center and the basements of Gaia.
  6. Ponte da Arrabida
    Pass by
    The last of the 6 bridges was a cruise. Imponent!
    Road bridge (highway).
    Inaugurated in 1963, DE held the world record for the largest archery in concrete at the time (270 meters).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The best way to get to Freixo Marina is to take a taxi or Uber. It is 5 minutes DE car DA Ponte D. Luis I, and immediately at the exit/entrance of Ponte do Freixo (side of Porto).

End point

The best way to get to Freixo Marina is to take a taxi or Uber. It is 5 minutes DE car DA Ponte D. Luis I, and immediately at the exit/entrance of Ponte do Freixo (side of Porto).

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

5.0 (17)

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