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Douro Valley: Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise

1. Douro Valley: Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise

Explore the stunning beauty of the Douro Valley on a tour to 2 wine estates. Make a quick stop at the town of Amarante and taste regional wines at both wine estates. Sit down to a delicious lunch before sailing through the lush landscapes of the Douro Valley on a river cruise. Begin your tour in Porto and learn about the region's history and wine while driving to the Douro valley. Stop for a coffee break in the historic town of Amarante and admire the town's Church and Convent of São Gonçalo, or purchase some of the pastries at one of the iconic pastry shops. Continue to a wine estate in Sabrosa. Enjoy a guided tour of a family-owned wine estate. Learn about and try 3 of the estate's wines during a guided tasting. Savor a lunch paired with red and white Douro wines while overlooking the vineyards. After lunch, drive to Pinhão, with a photo stop at São Cristovão viewpoint. Take in panoramic views of the Douro valley. See where the Pinhão river joins with the waters of the Douro River before embarking on a cruise at Pinhão.  In the afternoon, take a guided tour of a famous wine estate (Quinta da Roeda – Croft/Taylor’s group or Quinta São Luiz – Kopke/Burmester group). Uncover the history of the vineyard and the secrets if the wine-making processes. Taste 3 of their fine wines before returning to Porto by one of the world's most scenic roads, the N222.

From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

2. From Porto: Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour, Wine Tasting & Lunch

Get out of Porto and into Portugal's gorgeous wine country. Take in views from the window of your vehicle, visit vineyards and taste their wines, embark on a boat trip, and more on this all-inclusive trip. Take advantage of a morning pickup by choosing that option during booking. Begin your tour with a stop at a viewpoint to enjoy the views. Then, sit back and relax. Enjoy an excursion which includes a visit to different 2 visits to two distinct places, with the opportunity to taste some of the different types of wine which are produced there. You'll also experience a typical (and delicious) Portuguese meal. Partake as well in a relaxing ride along the Douro River. Your excursion also includes being taken by your driver to what the BBC called one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the world.

Porto: Douro Valley Tour, Two Wineries, Lunch & Boat Cruise

3. Porto: Douro Valley Tour, Two Wineries, Lunch & Boat Cruise

Discover the beauty of Portugal's most-famous wine country with this day trip from Porto to the Douro Valley. Stop along the way to enjoy viewpoints that offer you opportunity to capture pictures of unique landscapes in this beautiful region. Meet your guide at the Trindade Metro Station in Porto and hop aboard an air-conditioned vehicle for the scenic transfer to the Douro Valley. Admire breathtaking vistas at picture stops along the way. Head to a winery where you can sample some iconic ports. Delight your senses with lunch and wine tasting at the second winery which as a panoramic view of the Douro Valley. Continue to Cais do Pinhão to board a comfortable boat. Glide along the Douro River, where you can appreciate the beauty of the Douro Valley in all its splendor. Return to your meeting point in Porto with unforgettable memories of this must-see area in Portugal.

Douro Valley: Lunch, Wine Tastings & River Cruise

4. Douro Valley: Lunch, Wine Tastings & River Cruise

The adventure begins at the Trindade metro station, right in the center of Porto, from where we will set off for the High Douro Wine Region. Along the way, you'll be able to appreciate the undeniable beauty of the city before we reach the Douro Valley, where the landscape changes to mountainous slopes decorated with vineyards and terraces. On arrival in the Douro Valley you will embark on an hour long boat trip, where you will have the opportunity to observe all the beauty of this region from the unique viewpoint that the river provides. Finally, you will visit two estates where you can enjoy an exquisite traditional lunch and learn all about the history and tradition regarding wine production by tasting the region's most prestigious Port and table wines.

Pinhão: Quinta do Bomfim Visit and Tasting

5. Pinhão: Quinta do Bomfim Visit and Tasting

Owned by the Symington family for five generations, Quinta do Bomfim features a winery, old wine cellar, and vineyard in the heart of the Upper Douro Valley. Visit the on-site museum and tour the grounds before choosing from a variety of family-made ports and wines to taste on the terrace. The tour begins in a small museum that tells the story of the property, the family, and the wines. A collection of early 20th century photographs of the Douro and documents highlight the history of the Quinta and the region. Afterward, choose between three vineyard walks, all of which offer excellent views of the surrounding mountain vineyards, some with dry stone terraces built by hand in the 18th and 19th centuries. Along the way, visit the old lodge built in 1896, one of the most significant structures in the Douro Valley. This vast vat and barrel cellar, with its complex roof structure, has been used for over 100 years to hold the ports from each harvest at the estate before they are taken downriver to Vila Nova de Gaia for further maturing. During the harvest, visitors can see the grapes being received at the winery and port being made in the lagares (troughs). At other times of the year, a short film is shown of the winery in operation and traditional treading at other Symington family vineyards. Later, choose from four wine tasting options: a Douro DOC tasting, port tasting, premium vintage tasting, or Dow's Old Tawnies tasting. Each offers a different collection of wines to taste. Head to the terrace and enjoy your tasting surrounded by scenic views of the Douro River and surrounding vineyards. Quinta do Bomfim is the birthplace of two of the 21st century’s most famous ports: First, Dow’s 2007 Vintage Port is the only vintage port made this century to have been awarded a perfect 100 points by the Wine Spectator. Secondly, Dow’s 2011 Vintage Port was nominated the “N°1 Wine in the World” in 2014 by the same influential publication.

From Porto: Douro Valley Premium Small-Group Wine Tour

6. From Porto: Douro Valley Premium Small-Group Wine Tour

Embark on a journey through one of Portugal's most stunning regions with a tour of the Douro Valley. On this tour you will discover the region's rich history, culture and, of course, its world-renowned wines. Your day begins with a guided visit to a prestigious Douro Valley wine estate, where you will have the opportunity to taste 3 different wines and learn about the region's unique winemaking traditions. Along the vineyards, you will be amazed by the unique beauty of the surrounding landscapes. As soon as your guided visit with wine tasting experience is over, one of the highlights of this premium tour will be a relaxing river cruise along the Douro River. You will be surrounded by breathtaking views that extend along the shores of the river. Then proceed to a superb restaurant for a 3-course culinary Douro lunch paired with exquisite Douro DOC wines. Enjoy the local atmosphere. Overall, this deluxe tour of the Douro Valley is a one-of-a-kind adventure that combines breathtaking scenery, exquisite wines, and delicious cuisine. Regardless of whether you are a wine expert, a nature enthusiast, or simply looking for an memorable day trip, this is a tour not to be missed.

Porto: Douro Valley Tour with Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch

7. Porto: Douro Valley Tour with Wine Tasting, Cruise and Lunch

Start your full-day tour in the center of Porto where your guide will introduce you to the rich history of the city and share some intriguing anecdotes with you. Travel in style in a comfortable vehicle to Peso da Régua and relax there. Next, head to the first tasting stop on the itinerary. Discover and taste the region's famous wines. Around midday, you’ll move on to a restaurant for a delicious local Portuguese lunch. Choose from fish, meat, and vegetarian options. Continue your journey to the second vineyard visit and enjoy a tasting conducted by an expert in wine. Before returning to Porto, take a scenic 1-hour river cruise along the Douro River, where you can mingle with the other guests you've met along the tour.

Porto: 3 Douro Valley Vineyards Tour with Lunch

8. Porto: 3 Douro Valley Vineyards Tour with Lunch

Discover the tastes of the Douro Valley on this driving tour to three stunning wineries on this day trip from Porto. Admire views of the valley and sample a range of local wines. Savor local flavors with a lunch comprised of regional delicacies. Be picked up at the designated meeting point in the morning and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle towards wine region of Sabrosa. Stop for a quick coffee before venturing into the mountains. After arriving at the family-owned vineyard, enjoy a guided tour of the winery's facilities. Savor a hand-picked selection of their fine port and DOC wines. Sit back and relax on a scenic drive to the countryside to the next winery. Sit down to a delicious lunch of local specialties accompanied with wine from the winery. Contemplate the lush rolling landscapes around the vineyard. After lunch, visit their facilities and taste a range of the winery's ports. Continue to a corporate brand vineyard. Walk around their high-quality facilities before tasting their delectable ports while admiring sweeping countryside views. Take a scenic drive National Highway 222 which winds along the river before returning to your accommodation in Porto.

Porto: Douro Valley Private Tour with Port Tasting and Lunch

9. Porto: Douro Valley Private Tour with Port Tasting and Lunch

Get to know the majestic Douro Valley on a private tour from Porto. Taste the famous Port wine and its Doc wines at 2 small local producers, visit the best viewpoints of the Douro Valley, enjoy a traditional lunch on a private farmhouse and take a scenic boat ride in the heart of the Douro Valley After meeting your guide in Porto, we head towards the Douro Valley, the oldest demarcated wine region in the world. Upon arrival, we will visit a local family winery that produces the famous Port wine as well as prestigious Doc wines. In this small producer, you will get in touch with the unique and intense character of the Douro River wine region. Afterwards, you will taste the famous Port wine harmonised with local products, as well as prestigious table wines. Then we will have lunch in a private farm of a local wine producer. This regional lunch prepared with typical products of the region cooked on the fire the old-fashioned way by a local Chef. After lunch, enjoy a relaxing and scenic boat ride on the majestic Douro River while savoring regional snacks and coktails During this tour, your guide will talk about the history, customs, traditions, and people of the region. At the end of a day full of sensations, return to Porto for the drop-off at the starting point of the tour.

From Porto: Douro River Cruise to Régua with Lunch

10. From Porto: Douro River Cruise to Régua with Lunch

Embark on a day trip to Régua and relax on a cruise along the Douro from Porto. Enjoy a delicious onboard breakfast before admiring the Carrapatelo Dam, and Crestuma-Lever Dam with an audio guide. You will also explore the town of Régua after savoring an authentic lunch on the boat.  Meet your guide at the Estiva quay in Porto, then board a boat heading to Régua, known worldwide as the capital of "Vine and Wine." Enjoy some breakfast on board while sailing through the Douro waters, admiring the breathtaking valley. Go through the Crestuma-Lever Dam (height of 14 meters) and the Carrapatelo Dam (height of 35 meters). Tuck into lunch served onboard and learn about the history of the region with commentary from your audio guides, available in four different languages. Hop off the boat and explore Régua at your own pace. After enjoying some free time, make your way back to Porto by bus, arriving in the evening. 

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We booked a trip to the Douro Valley to get a full experience of the region. The guided tour was a way for us to relax and take in the beauty of the area and be able to learn about the different aspects of not only the Douro Valley but the wine and how it’s produced. The first stop brought us to a little town to explore called Vila Real. The two wineries that we visited were both unique in their own ways. The town of the first location of the winery was where Magellan was born and we got to learn about the history. Lunch was included that also featured a nice wine pairing. The boat ride was a nice feature to explore the region.Our guide was great! She was very knowledgeable and added to the experience. I would highly recommend doing this tour if you do not want to rent a car and on a limited constraint.

Wonderful experience from beginning to end. Milena and Zé were awesome and the same can be said from everyone that was a part of the day. The tour is very worth it and I was incredibly happy to show a bit of my country to my foreign family in this way. Cannot recommend enough!

Sofia Cruz was such an incredible guide. She was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and helpful. She went out of her way to make sure our boys (ages 14 and 11) had a great time on the tour. We highly, highly recommend a tour with Sofia.

The tour was fantastic ! Thanks Annabella she’s an excellent tour guide !

Excelente experience. The guide was excellent and tours as well.