Douro Valley Day Trip: 2 Wineries, Private Boat & Authentic Lunch
Description
Small group (max 8) • All-inclusive • No planning needed Discover the Douro Valley on a full-day wine tour from Porto, featuring wine tastings at local wineries, a traditional lunch, and a private river cruise along the Douro River. -Taste 9 premium wines (Port + Douro DOC) - Visit 2 carefully selected wineries - Unwind on a peaceful private river cruise, surrounded by the Douro Valley’s iconic landscapes - Enjoy a traditional 3-course lunch paired with local wines - Stop at breathtaking viewpoints overlooking terraced vineyards - Vintage Port opened with fire and port tong - Round-trip transport from Porto to the Douro Valley - Scenic viewpoints across the Douro Valley - Travel in a small group (max 8) - Enjoy the stunning UNESCO Heritage landscape of the Douro Valley - Only 8 spots per day - Often sells out in peak season
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Itinerary
Spot the first vineyards on the way. Not the Douro Valley, though. Have you heard about Vinho Verde, also known as Green Wine?
Have a look on the beauty of Amarante and its surroundings before we head up to the mountains.
You will witness the greatness of this mountains and will cross them by a long tunnel.
Have a glance on how big the Douro Valley is, by crossing some of its tributaries.
You will have your first impression of the Douro by crossing this bridge while our guide will drive to pick you up at the other end of the bridge.
Let yourself be amazed by the stunning views of this hidden gem in the heart of the Douro Valley. A medium size producer that focuses on small groups for more intimate and personal experiences, Fonseca is know for the quality of its Port wine. Here, you'll visit the granite wine tanks, where they ferment their wines, the cellar with the wooden barrels, and you'll taste quality port with river views.
Spot the beautiful train station of Pinhão with its typical panels of tiles painted in blue.
Have a look at the lovely and important for the Port Wine little village of Pinhão, with the Douro and some of the most famous Port Wine houses in the background
Our location for lunch and for the afternoon with some surprising celebrities related to it.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for people under 18 years old
Reviews(663)
Joao was so knowledgeable, and a very safe driver on the mountain roads! Every detail was taken care of, and the food and wines and tours were excellent!
Had a great time! Was shown so much about the rivers and wine making process, would definitely recommend
An amazing day trip- great communication from Hugo and amazing your guide Jean - so knowledgable and considerate - a truly wonderful experience that I would highly recommend. From the port tasting in the stunning Douro valley to the boat trip and fabulous lunch
I enjoyed this tour and especially the lunch which was at an authentic home way up in the hills. That was the highlight for me that made it all worthwhile. The people there were delightful and kind and the food was an authentic experience you won't forget - with yet more beautiful Portuguese wine and port. It's a long mini-bus ride however and I found the guide, while nice, a little over the top... although most people loved the extra schtick. You stop at a vineyard and also a couple of villages, which were also pleasant and the port vineyard has stunning views of that amazing valley. Next time I think will do the cruise however and maybe stay overnight, but as mentioned, the lunch was something I will treasure forever. Such wonderful people--thank you!
João was a great host, and the whole day was great.
Joao was an excellent guide - he paid attention to every detail, was knowledgeable and passionate about both wine and Portugal. A very safe driver on the narrow country roads as well! The food, wine, and tour information was all wonderful. We also really enjoyed the gorgeous boat ride and tour with (a different) Joao!
Absolutely amazing day. Full of experiences that we’ll remember a life time. Culminating with an INCREDIBLE lunch. If you have the time to do this tour, we HIGHLY recommend it!
We had a wonderful tour with Jean, he was incredibly informative about all things in the Douro valley and facilitated the best day experience for us! We had a private tour visiting multiple vineyards, a river cruise, no crowds, a lovely traditional Portuguese meal and AC transport!!! Which was well needed in the heat. Amazing 10/10 would recommend x
This was honestly one of the best day trips we have ever experienced. The Douro Valley is absolutely stunning, almost otherworldly. Every aspect of the tour was obviously very carefully curated to showcase this amazing part of Portugal and we enjoyed every minute. The boat trip allowed spectacular views from the water and both wineries we visited were absolutely top notch, providing wonderful service and even better port, wine & food! Our guide (Miguel) took such good care of us - his knowledge, warmth and humour made everything flow so well. Cannot recommend this trip highly enough and it will live long in the memory, a truly halcyon day.
This was such a wonderful experience and truly made our trip much better. Our tour guide Joao was phenomenal and I truly believe without him this would not have been as good as it was. If you book make sure it is with him.
