Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise
Overview
Explore the wine culture, through the most complete Douro Valley during a day excursion.
This amazing tour, gives you the opportunity to visit two of the best wine estates in the region and feel the essence of being in the heart of this precious wine region.
You will have the opportunity to learn the history of the wine estates and see all the wine cultivation and production process, being at the source of the Porto Wine. The "birthplace" of this unique nectar!
During the tour enjoy 6 wine tastings while admiring the astonishing landscapes and serenity of the Douro Valley, recognized as World Heritage Site by UNESCO, since 2001.
The guided visit to 2 different wine estates with tastings, a complete traditional lunch with Douro wines and a scenic 50 minutes cruise on the Douro River is included on this full package.
This amazing tour, gives you the opportunity to visit two of the best wine estates in the region and feel the essence of being in the heart of this precious wine region.
You will have the opportunity to learn the history of the wine estates and see all the wine cultivation and production process, being at the source of the Porto Wine. The "birthplace" of this unique nectar!
During the tour enjoy 6 wine tastings while admiring the astonishing landscapes and serenity of the Douro Valley, recognized as World Heritage Site by UNESCO, since 2001.
The guided visit to 2 different wine estates with tastings, a complete traditional lunch with Douro wines and a scenic 50 minutes cruise on the Douro River is included on this full package.
Inclusions
- Guided visit to 2 wine estates with tastings of diferent wines and port.
- Lunch (Vegatarian & Gluten-free options available if informed in advance)
- 50 minutes - Traditional Rebelo cruise departing from Pinhão
- Professional Guide & Transportation by private vehicle
- Hotel Pick up and drop off (when selected)
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal
Your expert guide will collect you from your hotel/accommodation or meeting point and will drive you to the renown Douro region.
On your way to the Douro, the guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage.
Half Way through the drive to the Douro Region we will do a short stop for a coffee break.
Stop At: The Douro Valley, Lugar Da Ponte, Pinhao 5085-060 Portugal
Welcome to the Douro Region, famous for it's valley, Unesco World Heritage site, the oldest demarked wine region with
unique landscapes of vineyards and the magical Douro river giving you the perfect background for a day of amazing wine tastings.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Sabrosa, Sabrosa, Vila Real District, Northern Portugal
Arriving in Sabrosa we will do our first visit of the day.
We will discover the first of two wineries where you learn about the wine production and history of Douro Region, and its wines.
You will have the oportunity to taste different wines before the lunch.
A complete lunch will be served by the end of the visit: a full traditional portuguese meal with entrance, main dish, dessert, pairing with Douro red or white wine.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: São Cristóvão do Douro, 5085 Sabrosa, Portugal
After lunch we will drive through the windy Douro roads on the way to Pinhão and we will do a quick photo stop at one of the most impressive viewpoints of the region. Enjoy the views and share with your friends and collegues on social media!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pinhao, Pinhao, Vila Real District, Northern Portugal
It's now time to sail! Enjoy a 50 minutes scenic cruise on the Douro river departing from Pinhão on board of a traditional Rebelo boat.
Duration: 50 minutes
Pass By: N222, Sandim, Portugal
National Road 222: drive through the most beautiful road in the world
Did you know that one of the most beautiful roads in the world is Portuguese? We talk about the Estrada Nacional 222, which takes you to discover the incredible Douro wine region.
On our tour will pass on this amazing road and point out the most scenic views.
Stop At: Folgosa, Folgosa, Porto District, Northern Portugal
Our wine tour is not over yet! There is time to visit one more renown Winery. The winery expert guide will walk you through the estate ,explaining the process from the vinyard to the bottle ending with a magnificent tasting of three different types of wines.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal
Your expert guide will collect you from your hotel/accommodation or meeting point and will drive you to the renown Douro region.
On your way to the Douro, the guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage.
Half Way through the drive to the Douro Region we will do a short stop for a coffee break.
Stop At: The Douro Valley, Lugar Da Ponte, Pinhao 5085-060 Portugal
Welcome to the Douro Region, famous for it's valley, Unesco World Heritage site, the oldest demarked wine region with
unique landscapes of vineyards and the magical Douro river giving you the perfect background for a day of amazing wine tastings.
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Sabrosa, Sabrosa, Vila Real District, Northern Portugal
Arriving in Sabrosa we will do our first visit of the day.
We will discover the first of two wineries where you learn about the wine production and history of Douro Region, and its wines.
You will have the oportunity to taste different wines before the lunch.
A complete lunch will be served by the end of the visit: a full traditional portuguese meal with entrance, main dish, dessert, pairing with Douro red or white wine.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: São Cristóvão do Douro, 5085 Sabrosa, Portugal
After lunch we will drive through the windy Douro roads on the way to Pinhão and we will do a quick photo stop at one of the most impressive viewpoints of the region. Enjoy the views and share with your friends and collegues on social media!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pinhao, Pinhao, Vila Real District, Northern Portugal
It's now time to sail! Enjoy a 50 minutes scenic cruise on the Douro river departing from Pinhão on board of a traditional Rebelo boat.
Duration: 50 minutes
Pass By: N222, Sandim, Portugal
National Road 222: drive through the most beautiful road in the world
Did you know that one of the most beautiful roads in the world is Portuguese? We talk about the Estrada Nacional 222, which takes you to discover the incredible Douro wine region.
On our tour will pass on this amazing road and point out the most scenic views.
Stop At: Folgosa, Folgosa, Porto District, Northern Portugal
Our wine tour is not over yet! There is time to visit one more renown Winery. The winery expert guide will walk you through the estate ,explaining the process from the vinyard to the bottle ending with a magnificent tasting of three different types of wines.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The cruise is under the responsibility of the cruise operator (subject to weather and navigation conditions)
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Usually our tours run in one language but there are cases of one extras language or more.
- Stroller accessible
- Tours run in small groups between 8 and 29 people
- Near public transportation
- Duration: the hours of duration are approximate 10 hours. The Tour is subject to local traffic, visit schedules, etc
- Pick up: From central Porto hotels (if selected). For private and other types of accommodation the meeting point is at LIVING TOURS PORTO (Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 352/354 Porto) - next to São Bento train station, Porto. Pick up & drop off is not included in Vila Nova de Gaia and Matosinhos (hotels & other accommodations)
- Infant seats available
- Reservation is mandatory and requires an email request/confirmation. Bookings must be confirmed at least 48 hours before the date of the service.
- All tours depart from Porto
- Pick up and drop off is not included for the option Tour only.
- The services included in the tours (wine estate visits, restaurants, etc) are subject to 3rd party availability and other groups/participants may be with the group during the experience. Schedules may change without prior notice.
- Most travelers can participate
- We support our communities. By taking a tour with us you are contributing to our cause: we offer a meal for the homeless and people in need.
- Please kindly be aware that the overall duration of the activity could be influenced by traffic conditions. We highly advise against scheduling any additional activities or making other plans within the hour following the anticipated completion time.
- Vegetarian and Gluten-free meal options are available if requested before the day of the booking. Make sure you inform us before the tour starts.
- Certified with the CLEAN AND SAFE by the Portuguese Tourism Board and SAFE TRAVELS certification by the WTTC. Internal Protocol and Contigency plan was implemented with certified training of all staff. Cleaning and desinfecting measures are implemented for all the transportation and facilities.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 29 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.
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April 2023
Wonderful tour. Stopped at interesting spots, great tour of a vineyard and port wine facility, wine/ port tastings, lunch, Douro River cruise. Very fun group and oh yes - excellent driver Manuel and fantastic guide Ricardo. Highly recommend this tour!
Wonderful tour. Stopped at interesting spots, great tour of a vineyard and port wine facility, wine/ port tastings, lunch, Douro River cruise. Very fun group and oh yes - excellent driver Manuel and fantastic guide Ricardo. Highly recommend this tour!Jesse W
April 2023
This is an excellent tour. The Douro Valley is beautiful. The two wineries were great. The lunch was superb with a pork, fish, and vegetarian option. Our guide, Castro and driver, Tiago were great. I would highly recommend this tour
This is an excellent tour. The Douro Valley is beautiful. The two wineries were great. The lunch was superb with a pork, fish, and vegetarian option. Our guide, Castro and driver, Tiago were great. I would highly recommend this tourronald_a
April 2023
The best tour in Porto! We loved every minute of it. The wine, lunch, scenery were amazing. Highly recommend.
The best tour in Porto! We loved every minute of it. The wine, lunch, scenery were amazing. Highly recommend.TaraMUA
April 2023
Castro our guide and tiego our driver were very good & funny. Everything was smooth and Castro so knowledgeable and wine and the region in general. Great energy. Maybe a little guided walking tour in Amante would be helpful next time too. We had a wonderful time in Duoro Valley!
Castro our guide and tiego our driver were very good & funny. Everything was smooth and Castro so knowledgeable and wine and the region in general. Great energy. Maybe a little guided walking tour in Amante would be helpful next time too. We had a wonderful time in Duoro Valley!Raymond_P
April 2023
Great tour with great guides. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a fun and relaxing way to see the Douro valley and enjoy some port wine.
Great tour with great guides. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a fun and relaxing way to see the Douro valley and enjoy some port wine.Sergiovieira2
April 2023
It was all it had to be. Informative, interesting, confortable. Amazingly guided and definitely worth the fare considering how the length, views, the wood and all it includes. Would recommend it and would gift it to my parents if they're ever back to Porto.
It was all it had to be. Informative, interesting, confortable. Amazingly guided and definitely worth the fare considering how the length, views, the wood and all it includes. Would recommend it and would gift it to my parents if they're ever back to Porto.