Private Tour: Douro Valley Wine Experience von Porto

We spent a week beginning in Lisbon and finishing in Porto. Miguel was a wealth of information across so many disciplines and world history that we learned a tremendous amount about so many different aspects of Portugal and its rich history. He was the perfect “professor” and guide for the week and we had a wonderful time. Miguel will significantly enrich your experience!

Where do I even begin. I spent five days with Miguel touring Porto, the Douro Valley, Lisbon and the Sintra coast. The days included walking tours, wine tasting, port tasting, and visiting spectacular historical sites. He arranged wonderful lunches at special places that you wouldn’t have found on your own and took you to places that a tourist wouldn’t find. I tried two famous Portuguese treats and was even able to have grilled sardines that I was hoping for. One location was more beautiful than the next. What stood out so much was the historical knowledge that Miguel had, the love of the country and the ability to put a single traveler at ease. I honestly don’t think there are words to describe this trip. He was by far the best tour guide I have ever had and most likely ever will. It was so sad to move on to my next country. I felt like I was touring with my best friend. There is no one I would recommend more than Miguel.

Igor was amazing. Wineries chosen very good and personal experience. Lunch was Michelin star worthy. He was fun and knowledgeable. Lots of wine to sample!!

We took 2 private wine tours: Douro Valley and Minho area. Arrangements were perfect. Jennifer was super easy to work with to customize things. Our guide/driver, Igor, was great and provided insights/information based on his professional experiences.

Miguel was the highlight of our trip to the Douro Valley! His knowledge of not only the wine region but the country itself was phenomenal. He was funny, thoughtful, and so skilled at navigating the region. He made a custom itinerary for the four of us (two couples) that included two family run vineyards, and we even got to eat lunch cooked by one of the wine makers wife! We were blown away! I cannot recommend Miguel enough, a memory we will cherish for the rest of our lives!!

We spent a phenomenal day with Orchadia driving around the Duoro Val. The highlight of our trip (no question about it) was our farmhouse lunch in the Valley on this tour. It was the two of us and our guide. We had a tour of a small wine, we ate in the farmhouse dining room. The meal was farm to table, prepared by the owner, we saw the kitchen. She was an exceptional chef. It was fantastic. We enjoyed Amarante and the river ride. But this was the highlight.

We had the best time on our tour. Our guide, Jesper, was so knowledgeable about the Douro Valley and their wine production. He was so much fun too! The scenery from the port to the valley was breathtaking. The winery tour was interesting and the wines were great. They were not skimpy on the servings either!!! The lunch….superb!!! Do not miss this tour!

Our guide was Jasper Mateus Castle - beautiful with fantastic gardens. A must! Touronio very nice estate, delicious wines and excellent lunch. Son Antonio and his mother great hosts. Highly recommend. Douro boat tour pleasant despite weather. The day could have ended there. After one more wine tasting we went to Casa deJuste. A beautiful private home, lovel gardens & wonderful hospitality from Fernando & Anna. Outstanding dinner & wine! As delicious as the dinner was, we were full from lunch.

It’s only fitting that my first review in Portugal go to the most deserving. I have friends who I have travelled with before who used Oporto so naturally, with their recommendation I contacted Jennifer. What started out as a Douro tour ended up with our group of 6 having the pleasure of Miguel’s company for 5 days which included airport pickup and then a food tour of Porto, wonderful Duoro wine tour where we were dropped off for two nites in Pinhao, a day tour from Porto, transfer from Pinhao to Lisbon with a tour of Tomar and finally a Sintra tour. This all started out just looking at a wine tour. Jennifer was easy to deal with and willing to customize the tours to your liking. Miguel is a great travel companion leaving virtually no stone unturned. We have used many tour guides the world over and Miguel is in the top 2 so no hesitation recommending Oporto Shore Tours

We traveled to Porto with another couple for 3 days before taking a trans-Atlantic cruise from Lisbon. We had arranged beforehand to have private tours through Oporto Shore Tours. Our guide for all three days was the wonderful Orquidea. Our first day in Porto City was unfortunately cold and very rainy but Orquidea did a great job of showing us the city highlights and then arranging for a couple of informative port tastings. Day two was our Douro Valley Wine Experience and it was fabulous. We saw amazing scenery, tasted great port, had a delicious lunch and then a great boat trip on the river. Orquidea was also our driver and guide for our trip back to Lisbon with fun stops in Aviero and Obidos. The entire trip was extremely well organized and executed perfectly - cannot recommend this company more highly!!!!