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PORTO TO RÉGUA
Enjoy a morning of scenic sailing along the
Douro River and be sure to head up to the sun
deck for a fascinating experience as you pass
through Europe's largest lock—the Carrapatelo
Lock.
Disembark in the peaceful town of Régua
boasting a stunning backdrop of the Serra do
Marão mountains. This town is steeped in wine-
making culture and is home to the headquarters
of the Port Wine Institute.
Visit the extraordinary Mateus Palace, depicted
on the famous Mateus Rosé label. This stunning
baroque masterpiece was the home of the last
Count of Vila Real; its pinnacled facade, grand
stairway, richly appointed interiors and priceless
objects on display will amaze you, as will the
palace's enchanting formal gardens featuring
cedar-lined walkways, exquisite, sculpted
hedges and statuary and serene bodies
of water.
Then, visit one of the area's port wine-making
institutions, where you will stroll through the
vineyard and bottling facility to learn how its
unique port wines are crafted.
Rejoin your ship in Pinhão for dinner, the
epicenter of the Douro Valley's port
wine-making region. The climate and growing
conditions here are perfect for port grapes and
the surrounding landscape, festooned with
vineyards, creates a serene experience.
The biggest names in port have quintas,
or wine estates nearby.
M ATEUS PA L AC E
PINH ÃO
C A R R A PATELO LOC K
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Mateus Palace and Gardens
and Quinta do Seixo
