Douro Valley: Historical Sites, Wine Experience, Lunch & Cruise
Description
Enjoy an all inclusive tour through the unique Douro Valley and discover fabulous landscapes in this region, on this 10-hour tour from Porto. Learn about the unique culture and heritage of this old demarcated region. Enjoy a guided visit and wine tastings to one of the most renowned wineries (Croft / Taylor's group or Calém / Burmester group.
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Itinerary
Your experience starts at our Meeting Point, next to S. Bento Station and you will meet your guide that will drive you to the Amarante, our first stop. On your way to the Douro Region, your guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage.
Amarante, our first stop, features the majestic Serra do Marão and the river Tâmega, which flows through the city and adds charm to its picturesque houses. The city, possibly founded by the Roman centurion Amarantus, links the provinces of Minho and Trás-os-Montes. In the 13th century, St. Gonçalo, a Benedictine monk and the city's patron saint, built a bridge over the Tâmega. Amarante is also renowned for its sweets, including papos de anjo, brisas do Tâmega, toucinho do céu, bolos de São Gonçalo, and galhofas, which can be found in local cake-shops and cafés.
Our second stop, at 640 meters high, is the São Leonardo da Galafura Viewpoint between Vila Real and Peso da Régua. This spot offers breathtaking views of the Douro River and the steep, vineyard-covered slopes of the historic Trás-os-Montes region.
It's now time for Lunch! Your guide will take you to a local restaurant where you will have a delicious traditional all-inclusive portuguese meal. Try some of most traditional portuguese gastronomy pairing with some local Douro table wines. (Vegetarian option for lunch is available, make sure you request it during the booking process)
The N222 road is classified as the most beautiful road in the world and guides us along the south bank of the Douro River, for miles of pleasure, fascination and beautiful surroundings into the very heart of the Douro Wine Region.
Time to Sail on a scenic Rabelo boat, sided by terraces where the vines that produce ours, and yet so global, Port grow. The vision from the river to both banks, in areas where only vineyards and wine farms exist, is a unique experience.
For an authentic vineyard experience, you will visit a vineyard estate, in the heart of the Douro Valley. Discover the secrets of the vineyards as you take a guided walking tour through the property, stopping at points of interest along the way and taking in the magnificent landscape of the vineyards. During the guided visit, and before returning to Porto, you will also enjoy the unforgettable experience of tasting of different wines.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available if requested before the tour. Inform us before the tour starts.
- Tours are usually in one language, but a second language may be used.
- 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. Schedules and Itinerary may change without prior notice.
- Group size maximum capacity is 27 people.
- Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto
- For the Pick-up option: Please note that pickups are only available from hotels located within Porto city center. Unfortunately, pickups outside this area are not possible
- In case of adverse weather conditions, the cruise may be replaced by another activity.
Reviews(5,919)
This tour covered the whole day. The Bom Jesus was spectacular and we had time to climb the final stairways and explore the grounds. Lunch was really delicious and it was fun to chat in this small group. The castle was magnificent and our guide, Sergio was very knowledgeable. If you are staying in Porto I recommend this tour.
Experience was wonderful. Our guide Pedro Costa and driver Ana Sousa were very friendly and informative. The scenery is quite spectacular. Note: Some winding roads toward the last 40 minutes before the river cruise.
Wonderfull tanks to Pedro Costa, the guide (fun guaranteed) and to Ana Sousa,thé driver (safety guaranteed)
Amazing experience got to discover new adventures and nature
We did the tour through the Douro Valley and it was an incredible experience. Bruno, who was our guide, and Manuel the driver, made sure we had a very good tour. The explanations, the places we visited, the stops they made, and even the food were excellent. Highly recommended!
Saludos de Living Tours, Muchas gracias por compartir su opinión con respecto a su experiencia con Living Tours y nuestro equipo. Nos alegramos de que lo haya pasado muy bien. ¡Gracias por su recomendación y esperamos volver a verle pronto! Saludos cordiales, Equipo de Living Tours
A highly recommended adventure. Filled with beautiful landscapes. Our guide Bruno O. And the driver Manuel were exceptional. Always attentive to any questions and very willing to accommodate any needs. If you want to spend a day where you do not have to worry about anything, then take this tour. Another thing I liked is that all the places visited were very accessible. I went with a damaged knee and had no problems at all.
Buenos días desde Living Tours, Le agradecemos que dedique parte de su tiempo a escribir sus comentarios sobre su experiencia con nosotros. Nos alegramos de que haya tenido un gran día. Gracias por elegir Living Tours, y esperamos verle de nuevo pronto. Saludos cordiales, Equipo de Living Tours
Everything was great. Manuel safely drove us around amd Bruno. O gave us many intereating information about Porto and beyond.
Greetings from Living Tours, Thank you very much for sharing your opinion regarding your experience with Living Tours and our team. We are happy you had a great time. Thank you for your recommendation and we hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Living Tours Team
Bruno O, the guide, and Manuel, the driver, made this experience so wonderful. They were kind, professional, friendly, and most importantly, accommodating. This trip is highly appreciated and recommended.
Good morning from Living Tours, We appreciate you taking the time to write your feedback on your experience with us. We are glad you had a great day. Thank you for choosing Living Tours, and we hope to see you again soon. Best regards, Living Tours Team
Super 👍👍👍👍👍 BRUNO + MANUEL
Saudações da Living Tours, Muito obrigado por partilhar a sua opinião sobre a sua experiência com a Living Tours e a nossa equipa. Ficamos felizes por ter passado um ótimo momento. Obrigado pela sua recomendação e esperamos o seu regresso em breve! Cordiais cumprimentos, Equipa Living Tours
Very good experience. For us, every euro was worth it. The landscape was incredible, the food was very good, the tour of the winery and the tasting were top-notch, and guide Bruno O. and driver Manuel each deserve a 10. Very satisfied and we recommend it 100%.
Saludos de Living Tours, Gracias por dedicar su tiempo a escribir sus comentarios sobre su experiencia con nosotros. Estamos muy contentos de que haya tenido un gran día con nosotros. ¡Gracias por su preferencia y esperamos volver a verle pronto! Saludos cordiales, Equipo de Living Tours
