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15 River Trips with Lunch Worth Flying For

77 tours  ·  from $16 a head

Good river trips with lunch fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch - The morning road to Peso da Régua
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From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

1.Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19,061 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $82Our pick

Travel from Porto into the Douro Valley for two guided wine visits, Port and olive oil tastings, a traditional lunch with wine, scenic stops, and a one-hour cruise from Pinhão. Guides such as Igor, Miguel, and Ricardo bring plenty of energy, though high water can sometimes cancel the boat trip.

“Brilliant trip and Miguel was a fantastic guide! It was great fun, we never got to the boat tour which is a shame due to flooding and high river but it got substituted for extra wine! Learnt so much about port and wine and overall just a fantastic trip and the best day of our Porto trip. Only negative was the air con was Leaking on the bus and we got dripped on- luckily that didn’t spoil the trip tho 😄”

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Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise - Sabrosa and the first winery visit
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Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise

2.Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12,920 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $101Top rated

Travel from Porto to the Douro Valley with a local guide, visit two wine estates, taste about six wines and ports, enjoy a traditional lunch, and take a 50-minute Rabelo boat cruise from Pinhão. Hotel pickup is optional, and guides may include Rita, Pedro, Miguel, or Bernardo.

“Leo and Bruno were great guides for us. A nice tour for getting out of Porto and seeing some smaller towns (and the river of course) in addition to tasting some great wine along the way”

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Porto: Douro Valley with Winery Lunch, Tastings & Cruise - Leaving Porto for Amarante
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Porto: Douro Valley with Winery Lunch, Tastings & Cruise

3.Douro Valley with Winery Lunch, Tastings & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,002 reviews · 10 hours · from $99

Spend 10 hours touring the Douro Valley with a local guide such as José, Slimmy, or Jeremy. Visit a family winery and a major estate, taste six wines, eat lunch with pairings, stop in Amarante, and cruise the Douro near Pinhão.

“Everything was amazing. Having small group lets you experience the tour a bit more as there’s no waiting etc. it’s intimate so you get to know the other people withjn the tour. The structure was nice and the tourguide was amazing. Food was great too!”

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Douro Valley: Historical Sites, Wine Experience, Lunch & Cruise - São Leonardo da Galafura at 640 meters
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Douro Valley: Historical Sites, Wine Experience, Lunch & Cruise

4.Douro Valley: Historical Sites, Wine Experience, Lunch & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,133 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $107

Leave Porto at 7:30 a.m. for Amarante, São Leonardo da Galafura, Régua, and Pinhão. Enjoy a traditional lunch, a 50-minute Rabelo boat cruise, and a guided vineyard visit with three wines. Guides may include Christian, Simmy, Cuber, Rita, or others, depending on the departure.

“Well organized tour with great views of the Douro valley. An excellent value with decent food and wine tasting/wine parings. Check the weather carefully since it would be much less nice on a rainy day.”

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Paris: 2-Hour River Seine Lunch Cruise with 3-course-menu - Boarding beneath the Eiffel Tower
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Paris: 2-Hour River Seine Lunch Cruise with 3-course-menu

5.2-Hour River Seine Lunch Cruise with 3-course-menu

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,887 reviews · 2 hours · from $93

Board a glass-canopy boat at the Eiffel Tower for a two-hour lunch cruise through central Paris. You’ll enjoy a three-course à-la-carte meal, aperitif, wine, water, and coffee or tea while passing Notre Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Les Invalides, and more.

“Great to see Paris from the Seine- a lovely cruise, great food and wine and a memorable experience!”

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Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise - Leaving Porto at 8:00 AM
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Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise

6.Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,775 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $133

Travel from central Porto in a small van with guides such as Luis, Pedro, Ivo, or Cheila. Visit two Douro wineries, taste Port and regional wines, eat a traditional lunch in Pinhao, and cruise the river aboard a typical Rabelo boat.

“I had José as my tour guide - and it was so much fun. José is a great tour guide and very professional. The others in my group were great as well. Very fun and honestly a must have experience in Porto / Duoro Valley. It’s a great mix of making friends and learning and trying great wines!”

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Douro Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting, Lunch and Boat - The N222 road and the first look at the river
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Douro Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting, Lunch and Boat

7.Douro Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting, Lunch and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,642 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $169

Travel from Porto in a small group of up to eight, stopping at two family-run wine estates, a local restaurant, and the Douro River. Guides such as Miguel, Andreia, Jorge, and Filipe add local stories, while the boat ride gives you a different view of the vineyard-covered hills.

“The drive into Douro had a bit more traffic than expected in Porto which put us about 30 minutes behind but our driver did all he could without driving aggressively. He was very knowledgeable about the entire area. The boat ride was one of the most unique views of any trip. The grape leaves changing fall colors were absolutely stunning, along with the history of the area. There was more port and food than could be eatten! The drive in to Douro was also a bit mountainous bit the drive back pretty straight shot.”

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Douro Valley Tour: 2 Vineyard Visits, River Cruise, Winery Lunch - Leaving Porto for the hills near Lamego
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Douro Valley Tour: 2 Vineyard Visits, River Cruise, Winery Lunch

8.Douro Valley Tour: 2 Vineyard Visits, River Cruise, Winery Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,542 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $101

Travel from Porto to Lamego, Pinhão, and Sabrosa with a guide such as Rita, Pedro, Tiago, or Sara. Taste Douro wines and Port, cruise the river in a traditional Rabelo boat, and enjoy a four-course winery lunch. Small groups may be available, but vehicles can hold up to 50 people.

“Pablo was a great guide the tasting and lunch was amazing Sonya was great fun at the lunch spot boat trip was pretty”

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Prague: Vltava River Lunch Cruise in an Open-Top Glass Boat - Boarding with a Czech aperitif
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Prague: Vltava River Lunch Cruise in an Open-Top Glass Boat

9.Vltava River Lunch Cruise in an Open-Top Glass Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,865 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

You’ll cruise Prague’s Vltava River aboard a modern open-top glass boat, welcomed with a Czech aperitif before a buffet lunch and live accordion music. Pass Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Kampa Island, the Dancing House, and Vyšehrad. Use the online audio commentary or paper map to follow the sights.

“great day! food was delicious! mini schnitzel was the best.”

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Porto: Douro Valley Tour with Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch - The road east and a coffee stop in Peso da Régua
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Porto: Douro Valley Tour with Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch

10.Douro Valley Tour with Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,714 reviews · 9.5 - 10 hours · from $76

Spend 9.5 to 10 hours exploring the Douro Valley with guides such as Ricardo, Milena, Nuno, and Manuela. Visit two wine estates, taste port and regional wines, enjoy lunch, and cruise from Pinhão along the Douro. Transport, tastings, and lunch are included.

“The trip was amazing! The tour guide was very helpful and kept things very lively. The transportation was also very smooth and quick. Definitely will recommend this trip to my friends!”

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Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing Cruise - What arrives on the three-course menu
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Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing Cruise

11.Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,680 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $100

Join Bateaux Parisiens at the Eiffel Tower for a two-hour Seine cruise with a private table, Champagne or a kir aperitif, a cooked-to-order three-course lunch, wine, coffee, and live music. Choose your seating class carefully if a window table matters to you.

“Great way to view the city from the Seine. Gourmet lunch, attentive and friendly service. Generous with the wine.”

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Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto - Crossing the Peso da Régua pedestrian bridge
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Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto

12.Douro Valley Tour: Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch from Porto

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,645 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Spend about 10.5 hours traveling from Porto into the Douro Valley with guides such as Ricardo, Milena, Lucas, and Manuela. Expect two Port tastings, a Portuguese lunch, a one-hour river cruise, scenic viewpoints, winding roads, and a group of up to 40 people.

“Everything was super nice, especially our tour guide and chauffeur Ricardo and Marcus! Thank you so much!!”

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Bali: Ayung River Guided Rafting Adventure with Lunch - The steep walk to the river
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Bali: Ayung River Guided Rafting Adventure with Lunch

13.Ayung River Guided Rafting Adventure with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,289 reviews · 150 minutes - 5 hours · from $26Best value

Raft the Ayung River with a professional guide, passing jungle, waterfalls, wildlife, and carved stone walls. The rapids suit beginners, though the steep 300 to 400 steps each way require fitness. Guides such as Gede, Putu, and Ari are known for clear instruction and good humor.

“It was so funny, great group and guide! Highlight was the amazing waterfall”

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Douro Valley Tour: Visit 2 Wineries, Lunch & River Cruise - Two Wine Estates, Two Sides of Douro Wine
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Douro Valley Tour: Visit 2 Wineries, Lunch & River Cruise

14.Douro Valley Tour: Visit 2 Wineries, Lunch & River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,087 reviews · 10 hours · from $116

Spend 10 hours exploring the Douro Valley from Porto in a small group of up to 19 people. Visit two wine estates, taste DOC Douro and Port wines, enjoy a traditional lunch, cruise for one hour from Pinhão, and travel the scenic N222 with guides such as Pedro, Ricardo, or Eduardo.

“There are so many options for this type of tour and I'm so glad we picked this one. It was a small group, we visited small family wineries, and had lunch at a really great little restaurant. Tuna was a great guide and this was a highlight of our trip!”

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Douro Valley Tour - 3 Wine tastings, Lunch & river Cruise - Casal de Loivos, wine, olive oil, and a hilltop view
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Douro Valley Tour – 3 Wine tastings, Lunch & river Cruise

15.Douro Valley Tour – 3 Wine tastings, Lunch & river Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,043 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $149

Leave Porto at 8 a.m. for a nine-hour small-group tour through the Douro Valley. Taste wine, aged Port, olive oil, Vinho Verde, cheese, and charcuterie, then eat lunch at a family winery. Guides such as Tiago, Nuno, André, and Pedro lead the day in English.

“The Douro Valley tour with André exceeded all expectations! We started the day sampling wine and Iberian charcuterie in charming Amarante. The olive oil and wine tasting came with a spectacular hilltop view over the valley — a real highlight. The boat cruise was beautiful, which Andre capped off with an impromptu perfect pairing of egg tart and port before continuing our adventure. Lunch was unforgettable— delicious food enjoyed in a cobblestone courtyard shaded by ancient walnut trees with sweeping vineyard views. Every detail was thoughtfully planned — an absolute must for anyone visiting the region.”

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