Private Douro Valley Wine Tour: 2 Wine Estates, Lunch and Cruise

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Private Douro Valley Wine Tour: 2 Wine Estates, Lunch and Cruise

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€230
Duration
10 h
Group size
Private tour
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish

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Overview

Discover the wine culture and breathtaking landscapes of the Douro Valley on a full-day journey through one of Portugal’s most celebrated wine regions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visit two carefully selected wine estates and discover the history and traditions behind Douro winemaking. Learn how grapes are cultivated and transformed into wine, from the vineyards to the cellar, while enjoying 6 wine tastings.

Continue with a traditional lunch accompanied by Douro wines, giving you the chance to savour authentic local flavours in a relaxed setting.

To complete your experience, enjoy a scenic 50-minute cruise along the Douro River. Admire the spectacular terraced vineyards, rolling hills, and peaceful landscapes that have shaped the region’s unique identity for centuries.

With winery visits and tastings, traditional lunch with Douro wines, and a river cruise included, this tour offers a complete introduction to the flavours, heritage, and scenery of the Douro Valley.

What's included

Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Wine tasting
Complete Traditional Portuguese Lunch pairing with Douro Wines (vegetarian and gluten-free preferences upon prior notice)
Guided visit to 2 wine estates with tastings of diferent wines and port.
Douro River 45-minute Panoramic Cruise
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Not included

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

What you will do

Porto
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.
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The Douro Valley
Welcome to the Douro Region, famous for it's valley, Unesco World Heritage site, the oldest demarked wine region with
unique landscapes of vinyards and the magical Douro river giving you the perfect background for a day of amazing wine tastings.
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Sabrosa
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.
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Stop 4
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!
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Pinhao
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.
50 min
Stop 6
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.
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Folgosa
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.
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Meeting point

Pickup: We pick up from any hotel in Porto City center. In alternative, we can collect you from the Tourist Service/Living Tours located at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 350, Porto - next to Porto - São Bento train station.

Important information

Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
The cruise is under the responsibility of the cruise operator (subject to weather and navigation conditions)
Duration: the hours of duration are approximate hours. Schedules may change without prior notice.
Reservation is mandatory and requires an email request/confirmation. Bookings must be confirmed at least 48 hours before the date of the service.
We pick up from any hotel in Porto or Gaia city center. In alternative, we can collect you from the Tourist Service/Living Tours located at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 350, Porto - next to Porto - São Bento train station.Reservation is mandatory and requires na emai request/confirmation. Bookings must be confirmed at least 48 hours befor the date of the servisse. Cancellations within 48 hours or less will be fully charged.
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.
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.
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.
Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Free Walking Tour departs daily in English and Spanish at 9:30 a.m. from Cordoaria (Campo dos Mártires da Pátria 31, Porto) and 4:30 p.m. from Batalha (Rua Alexandre Herculano 412, Porto).