Authentic Douro Wine Tour Including Lunch and River Cruise


9 to 10 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

This 9-hour tour will show you the best of Douro, the first Portuguese wine region and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about Douro and it's evolution all over centuries. Marvel at the sculpted landscape on the best viewpoints over the Douro Valley. Take a 1-hour river cruise, learn about the production of olive oil at a local producer property, visit two Port wine estates (wine tasting included) and enjoy the lunch at a typical portuguese restaurant.

Inclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Hotel or Airbnb in Porto city center)
  • Transportation and professional tour guide
  • Small group up to 8 people
  • Visit to two wineries - Includes Port Wines and Douro wines (DOC Douro)
  • Traditional lunch (Fish, Vegetarian/Vegan and Gluten free need to be requested in advance)
  • River Cruise of 1h on typical boat (Rabelo)
  • Panoramic photo stops
  • Bottled water

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Douro River, Porto Portugal

Most of the tour has the Douro river as the scenic scenary through the day. The wineries that are visited offer incredible views to the river.

Stop At: Peso Da Regua, Peso Da Regua, Vila Real District, Northern Portugal

Whenever possible we stop at the city of Peso da Régua, an historical city of the Douro Valley associated with the commerce of wine. Here we provide our guests a brief explanation about the city and allow some free time for a coffee and pictures.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Quinta do Tedo, N-222, EM512 Folgosa, Armamar 5110-207 Portugal

Quinta do Tedo is one of several wineries that we can visit on our tour. In this visit you will learn about the wine-making process of Quinta do Tedo with a local guide. It includes a guided wine tasting session where you will be explained about the different wines to be tasted.

NOTE: wineries or order of wineries visited may differ depending on their availability

NOTE 2:Visits at the wineries and river cruises are not fully private and open to external participants.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: The Douro Valley, Lugar Da Ponte, Pinhao 5085-060 Portugal

In the heart of the Douro Valley you will have the chance to visit Pinhão. In the past Pinhão used to be an important place for commerce and transport of the wine from Douro to Porto. The wine was first commercialized and next shipped in the traditional Rabelo boat to remain aging in Vila Nova de Gaia, just across the river in Porto. In the village of Pinhão we stop for a 1h river cruise as well as we have lunch at a traditional local restaurant.

NOTE: Visits at the wineries and river cruises are not fully private and open to external participants.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: Quinta do Beijo, Rua de Sao Bento 1 Celeirós do Douro, Sabrosa 5060-361 Portugal

Quinta do Beijo is the second winery of several wineries that we can visit on our tour. This is a small local winery with very good wines that can not be bought in the city. The visit is usually done by the owner of the property himself while he tells you more about the production and the flavors of its wines.

NOTE: wineries or order of wineries visited may differ depending on their availability

NOTE 2:Visits at the wineries and river cruises are not fully private and open to external participants.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Pass By: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal

We return to Porto from Douro Valley close to 6:00 PM, where our guide will leave you at your selected drop off point.

Additional information

  • Infant seats available
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Possibility of vegetarian or gluten free meal, please advise at time of booking if required;
  • Pick-up service starts at 8:00 AM.
  • We send the exact pick-up time by mail the evening before the tour takes place - please confirm reception of message and be ready in advance for pick-up to avoid delays or missing the tour.
  • Douro Valley's temperature is very high in the summer and cold in the winter. Thus, light clothes in summer and warm clothes in the winter are recommended;
  • Weather Note: All of our activities happen in covered and protected spaces - we guarantee a safe and comfortable tour despite any weather conditions.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Liza E
April 2023

Whole day was absolutely brilliant. Our small group worked well. Our guide Pedro did a terrific job - both on the driving and being enthusiastic and knowledgeable.

Kellie_K
April 2023

Booked through Viator, this was a Oporto Road Trips tour. The guide, "Tuna" (his surname) was fantastic. It was an educational and fun experience. We heard about history, the vegetation, the work that goes into the wine making and how soap contributed to a major change in Portugal. Wine tasting ...

Zakiya_S
April 2023

Our tour guide Brahim was very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful! We had a wonderful time taking in the gorgeous scenery while learning and enjoying delicious food, wine and great company! I would definitely do this tour again!!

We-love-travelling-7
April 2023

Collected from the hotel, Marina was a lovely tour guide. Just limited to 8 people, so nice and friendly and we got to know about each other as well as wine and area! First vineyard family run with local person giving tour, followed by traditional lunch in a family restaurant and relaxing boat tr...

kendallh198
April 2023

Tiago was a great host of our tour. Loved the "fun facts" he shared of the area and history of Portugal. We also really enjoyed the time at the two wineries we visited as they were small and intimate. The hosts there made the experiences engaging. I would say that the river cruise portion was no...

Journey288473
April 2023

This was a great way to spend our day and see the valley. I liked the small group and our guide/driver Luis took care of all our needs. Many thanks! Pam and Lynne

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