RIVER & CANAL CRUISES
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The 15 most popular lunch experiences, compared side by side. What you see from the water, how long you are aboard, what it costs and which operator to book, so you can pick your boat in a couple of minutes.
A guided Douro Valley day trip from Porto with two winery visits, lunch, tastings, and a 50-minute Rabelo river cruise.
Most Popular“Wonderful trip. Licinio and our driver did a great job getting us there safely and licinio gave great commentary and tips. Fun day! Recommend.”
Full-day Douro Valley tour from Porto with 2 wine estates, Amarante stop, lunch with pairings, and a Pinhão river cruise.
“Our tour was very nice. We got lots of information about wine and the area. Food was very delicious. And our tour guide Slimmy was very friendly, smily and nice person. He spent time with us one by one. I recommend this tour very much.”
Small-group Douro day trip from Porto: two tastings, classic lunch in Pinhão, and a Rabelo river cruise with stunning N222 views.
“Fabulous wine tour! Brahim was knowledgeable, funny, energetic and kind! Even with bad stormy weather, we enjoyed every minute. The wineries were each unique, wines delicious, the lunch was delicious. Communication was professional and efficient, pick up and drop off were easy. I highly recommend this tour.”
Porto to Douro Valley: two winery tastings, a Rabelo river cruise in Pinhão, and a winery lunch with reds, whites, and ports.
“The wine tour is operated by EFun Tours, we visited Douro Valley on 26 Dec and it was amazing trip for wine newbies. Itinerary was Pickup spot to 1st wine taste, boat ride, lunch then 2nd wine taste before back to pickup spot. Special shoutout to Tiago, Joal and Luka (EFunTour tour guides, sorry if…”
Full-day Douro Valley tour from Porto with two wine estates, DOC Douro and Port tastings, lunch, and 1-hour river cruise from Pinhão.
“Our guide Jorge was fantastic. We got a great Duoro Valley tour experience. The bonus was learning how to live life from someone who has been married 49 years and been to 46 countries. Inspiring!”
Small-group Douro Valley day trip from Porto with 3 wine tastings, family lunch, aged Port, and optional Rabelo boat in Pinhão.
“Amazing experience. Went in a small group . Everyone was chill and friendly. Our guide Tiago was so knowledgeable, patient and made every moment special . The wine tastings and the lunch at the vineyard was exquisite!”
Small-group Douro Valley day from Porto with two wineries, a traditional lunch in Pinhão, and a Rabelo river cruise.
“Our guide was superb! Tuna was very knowledgeable, thoughtful, funny, and personable. The wineries where we stopped were well chosen, and excellent. I highly recommend this tour. Tuna’s English is excellent and his knowledge and passion for the area of the Douro Valley is evident. He is also an excellent driver.”
Thames lunch cruise from Tower Pier with a 2-course meal, big-name landmarks, and time to photograph Parliament, Big Ben, and Tower Bridge.
“Expensive and the food is not that great. Not an ideal way to enjoy the sights unless you go to the upper deck or sit by the si dies. The guide was making commentary about the sights when we were having lunch. You have to stop eating to take in commentary and sights. The guide…”
Priority Eiffel Tower access with multi-course lunch, plus a coach loop and a 1-hour Seine cruise. Efficient, mostly self-guided.
“We were doing a day in Paris arriving on the Eurostar from London. The train arrived 2 hours and 30 minutes late, hence we were very late for our tour start. We reached out to the Operators and they advised that we should just try and get there as soon as possible. We were about…”
Douro cruise from Porto to Régua with breakfast and lunch, wine, and audio guide in 4 languages plus time to explore wine country.
“Far better than expected! The views were amazing, the Douro Valley is beautiful and navigating through the locks was incredible. And the food onboard......so good!! Price includes breakfast and 3 course lunch with wine and all of it was top class! Staff friendly and informative. All in all an amazing day which exceeded our expectations!!”
A guided Prague mix of bus, walking, and a Vltava river cruise with lunch. Prague Castle, Old Town Square, and big views included.
“My husband and I really enjoyed this tour. Sofia our tour guide was so informative, giving us all the history of the landmarks along the way. It is a lot of walking but well worth it as you get to see so much of the city. Even though it was New Year's Eve Sofia still…”
Bus to Peso da Régua and a Douro River cruise back to Porto with UNESCO vineyards, dam views, and all-inclusive lunch.
“Amazing day on the river with a great lunch. Tour guide could have been a little more proactive and organised people better but apart from that all good.”
Full-day Douro Valley trip from Porto with 2 winery tastings, traditional lunch in Pinhão, and a rabello river cruise.
“It was an amazing day! Pedro was our driver and guide and he excelled at both. The drive is well over an hour and he kept the eight of us entertained with his astounding knowledge of Portuguese culture, history and wine. He also has a wRead more”
Quiet electric motor cruise from Strahan: Gordon River views, chef buffet lunch, Hell’s Gates, and guided Sarah Island walk.
“The cruise boat was very comfortable. The lunch that was provided was delicious and ample. The visual commentary was informative. The guides on the walks were very knowledgeable.”
Brisbane river cruise with guided commentary, scones and jam on board, then a hearty lunch at Breakfast Creek Hotel in Newstead.
“The entire trip was excellent. We learnt about some of the history of Brisbane. Saw some magnificent buildings while being treated to a delicious morning tea. Lunch was also terrific. Highly recommended.”
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