We're coming off a cruise to Lisbon and want to go straight to the Duoro Valley. But how? Train? Bus? Uber? Also which area is best/most beautiful and walkable or convenient for taking individual/group tours? We're up for a splurge so if you know a beutiful hotel/resort, please share.
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I suggest taking the Train from Lisbon to Porto and then the train across the Douro valley where beautiful vineyards will take your breath away. Here is an excerpt from my trip report of my time there in October 2023. I stayed in a wonderful place - Quinta do Tedo
“*Douro Valley (10/15-10/18)
Accommodations:
Quinta do Tedo, equidistant between Regua and Pinhao: the grounds at this Quinta are beautiful with many small alcoves to rest and relax in and to look at birds flitting among the lemon and olive trees.my room, Douro DOC, was very spacious and very nicely decorated and the bed very comfortable. The bathroom was huge with a large window that was screened in (not found in Europe very often) and overlooked the river and the Quinta swimming pool. I absolutely loved my accommodation here at the Quinta.
One thing that must be mentioned, if you do not have your own vehicle, getting around the area is difficult as there is no ride share companies operating here and only 4 taxi drivers that serve Regua and Pinhao.*
https://www.quintadotedo.com/about-2
EDIT: the ride share/taxi situation may have changed since my visit was more than 2 years ago