Wijntour met kleine groep in de Dourovallei met lunch en riviercruise





Beschrijving
Verken de Dourovallei tijdens deze award winnende wijntour vanuit Porto! Deze UNESCO-werelderfgoedregio staat bekend om zijn portwijn en biedt meer dan alleen adembenemende landschappen en terrasvormige wijngaarden. Begin met een bezoek aan een familiebedrijf, waar u uitzonderlijke Douro DOC-wijnen proeft en meer te weten komt over wijntradities. Rijd vervolgens over de schilderachtige N222-weg, beroemd om zijn prachtige uitzicht op de rivier, gevolgd door een ontspannen boottocht (gratis te upgraden naar privé, afhankelijk van minimale deelnemers). Geniet van een heerlijke driegangen Portugese lunch in een lokaal restaurant, gecombineerd met regionale wijnen. Veganistische en glutenvrije opties zijn op aanvraag beschikbaar. In de middag stop je bij een schilderachtig uitzichtpunt voor memorabele foto's voordat je een tweede wijnmakerij bezoekt om de portwijnproductie te verkennen en deze iconische Portugese wijn te proeven. Deze tour met kleine groepen biedt de perfecte mix van wijn, cultuur en natuur voor een onvergetelijke en persoonlijke ervaring.
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Begin uw dag met een handige hotel pick-up in Porto en reis in een moderne, comfortabele minivan terwijl uw kleine groep richting de adembenemende landschappen van de Dourovallei gaat, die op de Werelderfgoedlijst van UNESCO staat. Kom aan in de adembenemende Dourovallei, waar eeuwenlange wijntraditie een van 's werelds meest opmerkelijke landschappen heeft gevormd. Terrasvormige heuvels bedekt met wijngaarden produceren de gerenommeerde Portwijnen die deze regio wereldwijd beroemd maakten. Hier heeft de harmonie tussen de natuur en generaties lokale wijnbouwers een uniek terroir gecreëerd, waardoor de Dourovallei een van de meest bijzondere en boeiende bestemmingen van Portugal is.
Eerste bezoek aan wijnmakerij en Douro DOC-wijnproeverij. Bezoek een familiewijnhuis om uitzonderlijke Douro DOC-wijnen te proeven en meer te leren over de rijke wijnbouwtradities van de regio.
Na de eerste wijnmakerij geniet u van de prachtige rit over de beroemde N222 met adembenemend uitzicht op de rivier de Douro. De N222, die Peso da Régua verbindt met het dorp Pinhão, wordt beschouwd als een van de mooiste wegen ter wereld.
Ontspan op een schilderachtige boottocht langs de rivier de Douro en bewonder de terrasvormige wijngaarden en glooiende heuvels die dit opmerkelijke wijnlandschap bepalen. Geniet vanaf het water van een uniek perspectief op de natuurlijke schoonheid en het eeuwenoude wijnbouwerfgoed van de vallei.
Geniet van een traditionele driegangen Portugese maaltijd in een lokaal restaurant, geserveerd met regionale wijnen. Vegetarische, veganistische en glutenvrije opties beschikbaar met voorafgaande kennisgeving.
Sluit de dag af met een indrukwekkend bezoek aan een tweede wijnmakerij, waar u de productie van portwijn verkent en geniet van een proeverij van enkele van de beste portwijnen uit de regio.
Na een onvergetelijke dag de Dourovallei ontdekken, kunt u ontspannen op de schilderachtige rit terug naar Porto. Je tour eindigt met een handige drop-off bij een van de twee centrale Porto locaties, waardoor het gemakkelijk is om de stad verder te verkennen of terug te keren naar je accommodatie.
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Ophaallocaties en -tijden
De meeste centraal gelegen hotels in Porto (indien toegankelijk). We zullen uw ophaaltijd en locatie de dag voorafgaand aan de tour bevestigen.
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Opties voor openbaar vervoer zijn in de buurt aanwezig
- Er zijn speciale kinderzitjes beschikbaar
- Geschikt voor alle condities
- Niet aanbevolen voor jonge kinderen
- Mogelijk onder begeleiding van een meertalige gids
- Gelieve eventuele specifieke dieetwensen op het moment van boeking
- Deze tour is inclusief een 1 uur en 30 minuten minibusje rijden enkele reis van Porto naar de Douro-vallei.
- Belangrijke mededeling : Alcoholische dranken worden alleen geserveerd aan volwassen reizigers van de wettelijke drinkleeftijd. Voor minderjarigen worden alcoholvrije dranken verstrekt.
Beoordelingen(3,735)
Our guide, Filipe clearly loves this country and is very knowledgeable about the history as well as the relevant facts of the tour and Very engaging with our group. It was a perfect day to fully experience the Douro Valley with the charm and beauty of the small family run estate to start. The river Cruise was scenic with a beauty of its own. We ventured far up into the hills where we were given the opportunity to experience a taste Of the local cuisine. From there we were welcomed into the Estate of Dalva where we were able to taste both white and red aged port wines. The experience was truly memorable.
We had a very nice tour with our guide Lacerda from Living Tours who told us a lot of history:)
David provided great info, friendly and helpful to all. Easy booking and meet up.
Absolutely fantastic we had Philip Ferreira as our driver and we couldn’t ask for better , he was knowledgable, fun and made our trip extra special, it was My 60th birthday in the day he did everything to make me feel extra special, the trip is good value and great fun either as a group or a couple
Thank you so much, Lesley! We're delighted to hear you chose to celebrate your 60th birthday with us in the Douro Valley. Filipe will be absolutely delighted to read your kind words. Knowing he helped make your special day even more memorable is the greatest compliment we could receive. Happy belated birthday once again! Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back soon for more unforgettable experiences in Porto and Portugal! — Gonçalo Castanho, Cooltour Oporto
What an incredible day! This was easily one of the highlights of my trip to Portugal, and I would recommend it to anyone visiting Porto. A special thank you to our guide, **Filipe**, who was funny, friendly, and made the entire journey so enjoyable. He shared interesting stories throughout the day, kept everyone entertained, and was always happy to take photos for us, which was such a thoughtful touch. The Douro Valley itself is absolutely stunning. The winery visits were beautiful and gave us a great introduction to the region’s famous wines, but my favorite part was the **boat tour**. Cruising along the Douro River while surrounded by rolling vineyards and peaceful hills was incredibly relaxing. The views were breathtaking, and it was one of those moments where you just want to put your phone down and take it all in. Everything was well organized, the transportation was comfortable, and the itinerary struck a great balance between sightseeing and relaxation and a very nice traditional Portuguese meal. It was a memorable experience from beginning to end, and Filipe’s energy made it even better. I would happily book this tour again. ☺️
Thank you so much, Urvashi, for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear your day in the Douro Valley was one of the highlights of your trip to Portugal. Filipe will be absolutely delighted to read your kind words. It's wonderful to know his energy, stories, and thoughtful gestures helped make the experience even more memorable. We're also thrilled you enjoyed the winery visits, the traditional Portuguese lunch, and especially the relaxing boat cruise through the breathtaking landscapes of the Douro Valley. Thank you for your recommendation, and we would be delighted to welcome you back soon for more unforgettable experiences in Porto and Portugal! — Gonçalo Castanho, Cooltour Oporto
Exceptionally well organised tour. Our guide Alvaro was well versed in the history of Portugal and Port Wines. Small group of six was amazing, all from different parts of the world. Visited two wineries where we explored behind the scenes in the making of wine and Port wines, learning the process of extraction and fermentation and the difference in barrel types and their purpose. Then to the tasting, amazing. Tasted several wines at both locations where we could take our time to enjoy, nothing was rushed. The river cruise on the Douro was spectacular, seeing the height of the vineyard terracing is mind boggling, and we certainly didn't go hungry at lunch. Three course lunch tasting wonderful traditional Portugese food. Even though it is a long day, at no point did it seem rushed. Would highly recommend.
Thank you so much, James, for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable day exploring the Douro Valley with Álvaro. He'll be very happy to read your kind words. It's fantastic to know you appreciated the small-group experience, the behind-the-scenes winery visits, the opportunity to learn more about Portuguese wines and Ports, the relaxing river cruise, and the traditional Portuguese lunch. Creating an unhurried and authentic experience is exactly what we strive for. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back soon for more unforgettable experiences in Porto and Portugal! — Gonçalo Castanho, Cooltour Oporto
Very good trip with nice wine, food and a great tour guide.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your day in the Douro Valley and appreciated the wines, the traditional Portuguese food, and the company of your guide. Thank you for choosing to travel with us, and we hope to welcome you back soon for more unforgettable experiences in Porto and Portugal! — Gonçalo Castanho, Cooltour Oporto
The guide David is excellent. The tour is full of fun. We enjoyed very much. Thanks.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable day exploring the Douro Valley with David. He'll be very happy to read your kind words. It's wonderful to know you had so much fun throughout the experience. Thank you for choosing to travel with us, and we hope to welcome you back soon for more unforgettable experiences in Porto and Portugal! — Gonçalo Castanho, Cooltour Oporto
If you're trying to decide between the many Douro Valley tours, I can't recommend this one highly enough. One of the main reasons we chose it was the small group size, and it absolutely delivered. There were only six people on our tour, which made for a much more personal and relaxed experience. We never felt rushed, had plenty of opportunities to ask questions, and really got to appreciate each stop along the way. Our guide, Alvaro, was exceptional. He has a great sense of humor, is incredibly authentic, and brought so much more to the day than simply reciting facts about the places we visited. He's clearly a well-rounded and genuinely interesting person. As an avid birdwatcher, he pointed out birds and shared fascinating tidbits throughout the drive that we never would have noticed ourselves. He's also a former professional soccer player, which led to some fun conversations about Portuguese football and World Cup drama from the past summer. Those personal touches made the tour feel unique and memorable. The stops themselves were stunning. We visited beautiful wineries and viewpoints without battling large crowds and most of the time, it felt like we had the places almost to ourselves. There was plenty of excellent wine and delicious food, all enjoyed at a comfortable pace that never felt rushed. This was one of the highlights of our time in Portugal. Between the breathtaking scenery, outstanding wineries, intimate group size, and especially Alvaro's warmth, knowledge, and personality, it exceeded our expectations. We would recommend this tour without hesitation to anyone visiting Porto and looking to experience the Douro Valley.
Thank you so much, Amy, for such an incredible and thoughtful review! Reading comments like yours truly means a lot to our entire team. We're especially delighted that our small-group approach was one of the reasons you chose us and that it exceeded your expectations. Creating a relaxed, personal experience where guests can genuinely connect with the Douro Valley, its people, and its traditions is exactly what we strive for. Álvaro will be absolutely delighted to read your kind words. His passion for the Douro Valley extends far beyond wine, and we're so pleased you enjoyed the conversations about local wildlife, Portuguese football, and the many stories that make every tour unique. Those personal moments are often what guests remember most. Thank you once again for your wonderful recommendation. It was a pleasure sharing the Douro Valley with you, and we hope to welcome you back soon for more unforgettable experiences in Porto and Portugal! — Gonçalo Castanho, Cooltour Oporto
Amazing experience for me and my mom, if you cannot spend the night in the Douro this is the way to do it. Its a long drive but our guide was amazing! Very communicative as with all the construction makes pick up a bit tricky. I loved the drive, tight, winding roads and beautiful scenery. The wineries were great family run. I love the extra attention with lunch we got to try some new food, our guide was also great to accommodate our preferences. Its a tight schedule but our guide was so wonderful to make sure we still didnt feel rushed. Thank you for a once and a lifetime experience for me and my mom. Great value!
Thank you so much, Rachel! We're delighted to hear you and your mom had such a memorable day together in the Douro Valley. It's wonderful to know you enjoyed the family-run wineries, the traditional Portuguese lunch, and the breathtaking scenery along the way. We're especially pleased that your guide helped the day feel relaxed while accommodating your preferences, even with a full itinerary. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We hope to welcome you both back soon for more unforgettable experiences in Porto and Portugal! — Gonçalo Castanho, Cooltour Oporto



