Monte Horizonte

Portuguese railways company CP starts its summer steam train service Saturday June 5th, between Régua and Tua in the Douro Valley. Called one of the great railway journeys of the world, the weekly trip runs until October 9, 2010 and costs €43 roundtrip for adults and €21.50 for kids aged 5 to 12. Beyond the magnificent views of the magnificent River Douro, passengers, get a welcome glass of Port wine (the train steams its way through the heart of Port wine country) and a slice of local cake served up to the sound of live musical entertainment. Pulled by a vintage 0186 steam locomotive, the five-carriage train departs from Régua at 2:45 p.m., stopping at Pinhão briefly before arriving at Tua at 4:04 p.m.. The return journey leaves Tua at 5:06 p.m., arriving back at Régua at 6.22 p.m.