Douro Valley Tour: Vineyard Excursions, Wine Tastings, and Optional River Cruise
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Pinhao
Embark on a captivating Douro Valley tour filled with vineyard excursions, wine tastings, and the option for a scenic river cruise. Immerse yourself in the rich culture of wine production and indulge in the finest wines and Portuguese gastronomy.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Douro Valley - The Douro Valley is a magical place where man overcome nature to create an amazing landscape where hills are covered by vines that produce a wine recognized worldwide “the Port”. His a wine region like no other in the world, the wine is produced in the hill sloops where the cooperation of men hard work and nature allowed the creation of this “reino maravilhoso” (marvelous kingdow) has the poet Miguel Torga described it.
What's Included
- Wine and port tastings
- Guided by a professional
- Lunch included
- Convenient hotel pickup
- Optional river boat cruise
- Two drop-off points for easy access
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
Discover the exquisite Douro Region, an area deeply rooted in wine cultivation history.
Boasting one of the most breathtaking scenes globally, the Douro Valley is renowned for its complex terrace system. This geographical feature is a testament to human determination in transforming steep lands into vineyards and has led to the region’s designation as a World Heritage Site. It is also one of the oldest officially recognized wine regions worldwide, dating back to 1756.
You will have the chance to savor some of the finest Douro wines, handpicked from estates that exemplify the region’s tradition, distinctiveness, and superior quality.
In the Douro Valley, you can take in the spectacular landscapes on an hour-long journey down the river on the traditional rabelo boat, if you choose to do so. Alternatively, you have the option to immerse yourself entirely in the local culture, interacting with the villagers and exploring the network of charming streets, possibly forgoing the river cruise.
Throughout the day, you’ll partake in authentic Portuguese cuisine and award-winning wines, all paired with invaluable insights, relaxation, and enjoyment!
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- We require a minimum of two people for the first booking.
- French Guide subject to availability
Location
The Douro Valley
Lugar Da Ponte
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Shauna_t
Feb 25, 2024
Do it!! No regrets! - By far one of the best tours we have ever done! Violeta was an amazing guide! It felt more like she was part of our family.
She was early for our pick up and drove is to Douro Valley where we hopped on the boat for our river cruise. It was mighty cold, but did not take away from the impressive scenery.
Then we were off to the first winery. We absolutely loved the wines, all of them! This tour company deals with smaller, family owned estates, making the experience more personal and the wines more enjoyable.
Off to lunch... wow,a lot of food! We don't usually eat that much, but everything was delicious.
Our last stop was at another winery for ports. Our appreciation for ports has certainly increased.
Violeta returned us safely to our meeting spot. She was amazing from start to finish.
Oops, I even left my sunglasses in the car and, on a day she did not have tours, went and retrieved them for me and delivered them to me!
Sign up for this tour... a once in a lifetime experience!
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P450pcrichardf
Nov 5, 2023
Fabulous trip with Violeta! - Don’t bother with any of the other tour companies, no offense. If you want a a small group and an awesome guide it would be Violeta.
She’s bubbly, funny, knows the history and area well and really made the trip very enjoyable.
Can’t recommend her and this company enough!
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Jessica_s
Oct 26, 2023
Well worth it - Our tour guide Valletta was excellent and really took good care of us. She is knowledgeable and very fun to be around. Make the whole trip very memorable.
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D8265bccarolb
Oct 23, 2023
Better than touring the Napa valley - This trip is well worth the time and money. Professional and friendly driver/guide. They have curated lovely experiences on the route. Not to be missed!
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Gareth_o
Oct 22, 2023
Outstanding - Perfect tour guide Phil was a gent really look after us all like we where family highly recommend using them.
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Cecily_y
Oct 20, 2023
Enjoy the experience regardless of the rainy day - The weather was not on our side but our guide Violeta brought us the sunshine, from the pick-up to the end of the tour. Our day was fun-filled and well-paced. We had time to take a coffee break and make a visit to Pinhão village. The vineyard we visited family-run where you see passionate people and they really want you to enjoy their wine. I feel leaving out the boat ride option is a right decision.
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John
Oct 12, 2023
Douro Valley Experience - Our entire experience, tour, cruise on the Douro, two visits to wineries, lunch and guide were incredible. This trip was the highlight of our trip to Portugal.
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Sherpa578534
Oct 9, 2023
Picture perfect day and wine tour. - Our guide, Violeta, was very personable and knowledgeable of the Douro region and the wine industry. The two wineries offered excellent tastings of their wines. The drive was pleasant and scenic. And the boat cruise gave a different perspective of the vineyards. The lunch was also tasty with plenty of variety. Highly recommend!
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Lisea720
Oct 25, 2023
Recommended - Friendly guide and great day trip. The wineries we visited were super informative about their production methods and there was a very pleasant lunch. Recommended.
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Martyn
Oct 13, 2023
Lovely Place buyer beware at wineries - Marie our Guide was great, she was there for everything we needed.
Buyer beware 50 euro Bottle of Port was 32 Euros in normal Shop in Porto
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