CONFERENCE TOUR
October 6th - DOURO CRUISE
Departure from
the Conference Place towards to Régua , which is the heart
of Douro Region .
Boarding at Régua
Quay the cruise will go towards Pinhão , meanwhile you will be able
to
appreciate the magnificent views of Douro Region .
Douro Region is well known by its wine. Port Wine has been produced
there
since 18th century and it is famous over the world for its
exceptional
quality.
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This long
tradition of viticulture has produced a cultural landscape
of outstanding beauty that reflects its technological,
social and economic
evolution. The components of the Douro landscape are
representative of the full range of activities association
with winemaking - terraces, quintas
(wine-producing farm complexes), villages, chapels, and
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The
cultural landscape of the Douro is an outstanding example of
a traditional European wine-producing region, reflecting the
evolution of this human activity over time.
On the cruise you will have the opportunity to climb up the
Bagauste Dam whit a difference from the water level of 28
metres. |
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Once arrival in
Pinhão free time will be given to have a coffee, to buy any souvenir
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After
this, return by bus to Regua ,where a visit to a wine
cellar will be done followed by a typical dinner .
Return to Vila Real . |
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