PORTUGAL - River Douro cruises

[Nana4x]

laverendrye

 

Just wondering how you transferred back to Lisbon afer the Uniworld Duro River cruise.

 

Any tips will be greatly appreciated.

[Barrheadlass]

When we took our Douro cruise with Uniworld last September, they brought us to the airport in Porto, not Lisbon...

[laverendrye]

laverendrye

 

Just wondering how you transferred back to Lisbon afer the Uniworld Duro River cruise.

 

Any tips will be greatly appreciated.

 

I took the train from Porto to Lisbon. I used the Porto-Campanha station, but most trains to Lisbon also stop at the Vila Nova de Gaia station which is a bit closer to where the ships berth. However the taxi fare Campanha was only €10--it might be a bit less to Vila Nova de Gaia. The Uniworld people should be able to advise you and will arrange the cab for you.

 

I travelled first class, but there was no checked baggage on the train. I recall that there was adequate room for my large suitcase and a carry-on. The Campanha station does have lockers for suitcases, including large ones. I used one as I had some time to sightsee in Porto before my train left.

 

Most trains from Porto go to Lisbon-Santa Apolonia which is the most convenient station for central Lisbon. If you take a fast train (AP) the trip is under 3 hours. I think I paid about €40 for a first-class (conforto) ticket. The slower trains (IC) take a bit more than 3 hours and are less expensive.

 

I hope this is of help.

[fred111]

Herbalsoaplady, What date do you start your Duoro River cruise? We start in Lisbon on Sept 11.

[fred111]

Herbalsoaplady, If it were me, I would take the train from Porto to Lisbon. European trains are relaxing and comfortable. Most cars have an area at the front or rear where you can stack your bags. I got in the habit of standing near the bags when our train pulls into a station to watch the bags. In Naples we saw a guy try to steal a bag from the train but was stopped by the police.

[Nana4x]

Fred we are not on the Sept 11 the cabin I wanted was booked.

 

Thanks for the tip on the train DH has already been advised that his job is to be hovering near the luggage before we reach the station.

[Nana4x]

Thank you laverendrye for the information on the train.

 

I have a few questions if you don't mind will you contact me at;

herbalsoaplady AT comcast DOT net.