Douro Valley: Open Water Swimming Tour

Porto



Can you imagine swimming through vineyards in the Douro Valley with water at 23ºC ? Enjoy an incredible regional lunch and take one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world.

Highlights

  • You'll be swimming through vineyards!
  • Savour typical Portuguese food made in the ancestral way
  • Enjoy one of the most incredible train journeys in the world

Description

The activity starts in the morning and we'll pick you up from your hotel. The journey from Porto to the Douro Valley takes just 1.5 hours until we reach the beautiful town of Pinhão. Here you can take some beautiful photos of the tiles in the railway station before we set off on our adventure. You'll be travelling on one of the most incredible train journeys in the world. The 50-minute journey is incredibly charming. You'll get off at a station right by the river and after getting ready... we'll swim through vineyards until we reach a charming wine farm. The distance to be swum is adjusted to the level of each swimmer, so don't worry! In the meantime, you'll be served a fantastic regional lunch and wines from this estate and you'll be able to contemplate the most enchanting views of this region. We'll return by boat and then by train to Pinhão. Your journey ends outside your hotel in Porto. A memorable day!

Includes

Personal accident insurance Experienced local guide Swim buoy (let us know if you don't bring yours) Photos and videos Swim cap Hotel pickup and drop-off Food and drinks

Important Information

  • Swimmers travelling alone are not allowed. But non-swimmers accompanying swimmers are allowed.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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