The Douro historical train returns between June and October 2019

Travelling on the Douro Historical Train is like travelling back in time. 

In a route along the Douro River, the steam locomotive and the five historical carriages run the distance between Régua and Tua, on a unique trip to the past through the beautiful landscape, which is classified by UNESCO as World Heritage.

Programme

One-day programme leaving Régua at 15:23 and returning at 18:32 with a stop at Pinhão, and then on to Tua and back. On-board entertainment with regional singers and musicians and a toast with a glass of Porto Ferreira. You can also try the Régua candies, a tradition for those who visit this region of Portugal.

You can just buy the Douro Historical Train journey, or you can choose to buy a Combined Package, which includes a return trip from anywhere in the country on Alfa Pendular, Intercidades, Regional and Oporto urban trains.
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Dates and times for the 2019 edition:
- Saturdays, between June 1 and October 26, 2019;
- Thursday (public holiday), August 15, 2019.
Outward: Régua 15:23 > Tua 16:34;
Return: Tua 17:10 > Régua 18:32.

Prices:
- Douro Historical Train (Régua - Tua)
Includes: Douro Historical Train for the journey Régua/Tua and back.

• Adult €42,50
• Children €19 (4 to 12 years old inclusive)

- Packs (Historical train + journeys all over the country – return) : Please check the prices on the CP website here.

Information and bookings

• Ticket offices
• Online ticket office
• Customer care line (707 210 220)
• Requests for information: cohistorico@cp.pt

Find more information at:

- http://www.cp.pt/comboio-historico

- http://www.cp.ptguia_viagem.pdf

- https://www.visitportugal.com/Douro Line

- https://www.visitportugal.com/Douro Valley

Source: CP website

Historical train: Full steam ahead in the Douro region

The Douro historical train returns between June and October 2016

Riding on the historical train is like travelling back in time.

The route runs along the bank of the river Douro, between Régua and Tua, on a unique trip back into the past through beautiful landscape that is classified by UNESCO as World Heritage.

Programme

One-day programme leaving Régua at 15:21 and returning at 18:39 with a stop at Pinhão, and then on to Tua and back. On-board entertainment with regional singers and musicians and a toast with a glass of Porto Ferreira. You can also try the Régua candies, a tradition for everyone who comes to this part of Portugal.

You can buy just the historical train trip, or you can op+t to buy a Combined Package, which includes a return trip from anywhere in the country on Alfa Pendular, Intercidades, Regional and Oporto urban trains.

This year CP is also offering the unique experience of letting one person travel in the steam engine driver's cab where you can see how everything works and take photos.

Dates and times for the 2016 edition:

-Saturdays, between 4 June and 22 October 2016-Sundays, between 3 July and 25 Sptember 2016

-Wednesdays, between 3 and 31 August 2016

-Monday, 15 August 2016.

• Outward: Régua 15:21>Tua 16:40
• Return: Tua 17:24> Régua 18:39

Prices

Historical train (Régua - Tua)

Includes: Historical train journey Régua/Tua and back.

June, July and October

• Adult €37,50
• Children €17 (5 to 12 years old inclusive)

August and September

• Adult €42,50
• Children €19 (5 to 12 years old inclusive)

Packs (Historical train + journeys all over the country – return) : Please check the prices on the CP website here.

Information and bookings

• Ticket offices
• Online ticket office
• Customer care line (707 210 220)
• Requests for information: cohistorico@cp.pt

The combined packages are only sold at ticket offices up to 60 days in advance.

Tickets for the historical train only, can be bought up to 90 days in advance.

Find more information at:

- http://www.cp.pt/comboio-historico

- http://www.cp.ptguia_viagem.pdf

- https://www.visitportugal.com/Douro Line

- https://www.visitportugal.com/Douro Valley

Source: CP website

The historical train returns between June and October

Riding on the historical train is like travelling back in time. 

The route runs along the bank of the river Douro, between Régua and Tua, on a unique trip back into the past through beautiful landscape that is classified by UNESCO as World Heritage.

Programme

One-day programme leaving Régua at 15:22 and returning at 18:32 with a stop at Pinhão, and then on to Tua and back. On-board entertainment with regional singers and musicians and a toast with a glass of Port. You can also try the Régua candies, a tradition for everyone who comes to this part of Portugal.

You can buy just the historical train trip, or you can op+t to buy a Combined Package, which includes a return trip from anywhere in the country on Alfa Pendular, Intercidades, Regional and Oporto urban trains.

Dates and times for the 2015 edition:

Saturdays, between 6 June and 31 October 2015.
Sundays, between 16 August and 4 October 2015.
Outward: Régua 15:22>Tua 16:37

Return: Tua 17:20> Régua 18:32

Prices
Historical train (Régua - Tua)

Incluides: Historical train journey Régua/Tua and back.
Adult €35
Children €15 (5 to 12 years old inclusive)

Packs (Historical train + journeys all over the country – return)

Information and bookings

Ticket offices
Online ticket office*
Customer care line (707 210 220)*
Requests for information: cohistorico@cp.pt

The combined packages are only sold at ticket offices.

* Seats attributed randomly. If you want to choose your seat, buy your ticket from a ticket office.

Tickets can be bought up to 60 days in advance

More information at CP website

A train ride through the almonds in blossom

Almond Blossom by Município de Mirandela

Get aboard the train for a memorable journey along the Almond Blossom Trail, where you can let your senses delight in the vast flower-filled landscape of one of Portugal’s most green and verdant regions.

The oldest tourist excursion developed by the Portuguese railway company CP (Comboios de Portugal), the Almond Blossom Trail takes you through some unique countryside, where history and tradition blend perfectly with the beauty of the landscapes. A journey that will literally take your breath away.

Taking you through the region of Alto Douro and Trás-os-Montes in special trains, along the line from Porto-Campanhã to Tua and back, the Almond Blossom Trail is further complemented by a series of road tours that you can also choose from.

Visit the CP website to find out the train times and any other information you may require.

From Régua to Tua: “slowtravel “on-board of the historical train in the Douro Valley!

Between 13 July and 5 October, on Saturday, it will be possible again to travel along one of the world’s most beautiful landscapes, classifies World Cultural Heritage by Unesco in 2001, always side by side with the Douro river, between the Station of Peso da Régua and the Station of Tua, stopping at the beautiful Station of Pinhão, embellished with tiles dating back to the 18th century, illustrating the work in the vineyards.

This year, the old steam locomotive is replaced by a diesel from the 1960’s, but the wagons still take us back to a bygone age, in which time seemed to have last longer.

The historical train departs from the station in Peso da Régua at 15:21 and arrives to the station in Tua at 16:31. On the return the train departs from Tua at 17:23 and gets to Régua at 18:34.

Prices change according to the chosen package which comprises a connection to Regional, Interregional, Alfa and Intercidades trains, going from 40€ for the North package to 70€ for the Algarve package. Children from 5 to 12 years old have 50% discount.

During the travel, passengers will be accompanied by a typical folk group who will share with them part of the Douro culture, and the possibility to taste the typical “bola de carne” and the unique Douro wine.

Find more information at:
- http://www.cp.pt/
- https://www.facebook.com/lugarjanela
- http://www.visitporto.travel/

Email – cohistorico@cp.ptTelephone - +351 221 052 503/ 511/ 524 

Source: VisiPorto.travel and CP