Driver with Private Vehicle in the Douro Valley
Description
Would you like to get to know the Douro Valley on your own terms? We provide a Private Driver service in the Douro Valley region, taking clients wherever they want to go. Our driver is a local resident of the Douro. He will be able to share his knowledge of the region's history, as well as the best wines, the best viewpoints and some small, lesser-known traditional Wine Estates where there are no stampedes of tourists. Draw up your itinerary and we'll take care of the driving!
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Itinerary
Start your journey from the comfort of your hotel in Greater Porto, or take advantage of our pick-up service available from hotels in the stunning Douro Valley. Once on board of our private vehicle, you will have the opportunity to personalize your experience over the next 8 hours. Your driver, a Douro local, will not only provide safe transportation, but will also be able to offer in-depth knowledge of the region's history. Explore the best wines, enjoy the most spectacular viewpoints and discover small, lesser-known traditional Wine Estates (our driver can help you with this), where authenticity stands out without the tourist hustle and bustle. Design your own itinerary and we'll take care of the rest. Whether it's a wine-tasting journey, a search for breathtaking views or a visit to the Douro's fantastic Wine Estates, we're here to make your experience unique and memorable. Below are some of our suggestions:
One of the suggestions we make to our clients is a stop in the town of Sabrosa. This town is famous for being home to some of the region's best-known wine estates. We suggest, for example, visiting Quinta do Portal, Quinta Nova, Quinta do Crasto or the Adega dos Lavradores de Feitoria.
Another of our suggestions is a stop at one of the Douro's most emblematic viewpoints, the Miradouro de São Cristóvão, distinguished by Miguel Torga for its magnificent landscape resulting from the work of man over the years, and which is now classified as a World Heritage Site by Unesco.
We highly recommend a visit to the village of Pinhão, better known as the Heart of the Douro. We might even suggest that you take a short trip along the Douro River in a traditional Rabelo Boat, just like the ones once used to transport Port wine. Take the opportunity to contemplate the beautiful wine-growing landscape made up of vineyards and schist terraces.
We also suggest a trip along National Road 222 (Pinhão - Régua or vice versa), considered one of the most emblematic stretches of road in the world, due to its panoramic view over the Douro River and its vineyards.
Finally, as we consider the Douro's exlibris, we suggest a visit to the São Leonardo de Galafura viewpoint, one of the most fascinating places in the Douro and with a 360º view over the Douro.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
Excellent service! We had Joao as our driver for a day of wine tasting and he was amazing. He was prompt, helpful and willing to do whatever possible to make our trip perfect. We ended up booking him again to take us back to Porto. We would highly recommend this company and Joao as your driver.
We had a great day, the driver was able to accommodate all 7 of us in one vehicle throughout the Douro Valley. I had already built an itinerary, but they checked in a few days before the trip to ensure I didn't need any assistance in reaching out to the places we were interested in going. We hit a snag in the middle of the day when I had provided the wrong address, but Joao was professional and able to fix the gaff for me, knowing exactly where we needed to be. He was on time and pleasant through the whole day. I would recommend this company to anyone who wants a care-free day in the Douro Valley.
The driver - Joao was great. Friendly and prompt, flexible, and kept us on time! He did a great job navigating the roads up to the quintas. This was the perfect way to do wine tasting! Train from Porto, day in the valley with a driver and back on the train that evening!
Thank you for your kind words. We always try to do our best. João is an excellent professional and always takes great care in his driving. Thank you for visiting the Douro Valley!
