The Luxury Douro tour | La Vacanza Travel

The Luxury Douro tour

Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Destination: Portugal, Northern Portugal, Peso Da Regua
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  • 6 to 7 hours
  • Peso Da Regua
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

In this day we will drive you to meet the owners and wine maker of the wine estates, and with them make a guided tour of their wine presses, cellars and taste the oldest wines present in the family generations.
So your day starts with a short pedestrian walk over the bridge over the Douro River and then we will visit a special wine producer, a family wine estate with unique characteristics. Here you can taste some regional products as well as taste very old Port wine.

After that, we will go down the river to see the road that was naturally designed on the banks of the Douro. We will have a unique gastronomy experience with a privileged view over the Douro in DOC Restaurant.

The private boat trip up the river towards Pinhão will have some surprises and will be a moment to relax.

In this small village we will visit a producer who will let us know the family history and his legacy by tasting the most exclusive wines.

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Ponte Pedonal Metalica de Peso da Regua, Peso Da Regua Beside of N2 bridge Train, Peso Da Regua 5100-836 Portugal

In this day we will drive you to meet the owners and wine maker of the wine estates, and with them make a guided tour of their wine presses, cellars and taste the oldest wines present in the family generations.
So your day starts with a short pedestrian walk over the bridge over the Douro River and then we will visit a special wine producer, a family wine estate with unique characteristics. Here you can taste some regional products as well as taste very old Port wine.

After that, we will go down the river to see the road that was naturally designed on the banks of the Douro. We will have a unique gastronomy experience with a privileged view over the Douro in DOC Restaurant.

The private boat trip up the river towards Pinhão will have some surprises and will be a moment to relax.

In this small village we will visit a producer who will let us know the family history and his legacy by tasting the most exclusive wines.

Duration: 6 hours

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Lunch - Lunch in a premium restaurant
  • WiFi on board
  • Alcoholic Beverages - Wine and Port Tasting
  • Private boat trip
  • Wine estate guided visit
  • Private tour
  • Entry/Admission - Ponte Pedonal Metalica de Peso da Regua

Exclusions

    Additional Info

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

    Departure Point

    Departure Point

    Traveler pickup is offered
    We can provide to our guests pick up and drop off with an extra cost.

    Airports

    • Porto Airport, Porto Portugal


    Departure Time


    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    The Luxury Douro tour
    4/6/2022 - 4/23/2025

    Monday - Sunday : 09:30 AM - 06:00 PM

    Duration & Voucher Info

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    6 to 7 hours

    Cancellation Policy

    User's Reviews

    emmaroonie323

    26 Nov, 2023

    Wow! Is the word I said the most yesterday and wow it was. Joao was an amazing tour guide, he organised the whole day for myself, my wife and my two friends who are visiting us from the UK. The whole day was seamless, filled with information, beautiful views and of course food and wine. This is once in a lifetime experience and in my opinion one of the most beautiful places in the world and what a better way then to visit it then in luxury.

    Trip55548390251

    15 Nov, 2023

    I surprised my fiancé with this trip to get engaged - one of the best decisions of my life! It was better than I could have ever imagined! I want to start by saying, I never write reviews but João deserved one because everyone needs to know about this tour (more accurately, many tours inside of one tour) and make it happen at least once in their lifetime. First off, João really made the trip extra special. He was incredibly friendly, welcoming, passionate and insightful; by the end of it we felt like we were old friends. Also, he has some of the coolest cars around, which to my surprise, my fiancé even appreciated more than I expected. We had the most premium views of the entire Douro Valley at our first stop at Quinta das Carvalhas, overlooking the River and other vineyards on the mountains. I even popped the question at the top of the vineyard and João and Fernando (the tour guide from Carvalhas) surprised us by popping a bottle of champagne they snuck into the tour van before we scaled the mountain. We then had an exceptional wine tasting with delicious charcuterie board back in the tasting room. From there, our next stop was Casa do Arco where we had a beautiful lunch at a very quaint and private restaurant that had only 4 tables overlooking some of the best views in the Valley. They had provided a wine pairing made with grapes from their own small vineyard in the rear of the house/restaurant. They also provided an olive oil which was made with olives that were grown on the property as well that we dipped a locally made bread into. Next stop, was a private boat ride on the river - just my fiancé, the captain, a tour guide and me. They provided some additional insights into the history of the Valley and what makes it so special, while we took in the amazing views from the water and had a local drink they introduced us to (yes, port wine but with a twist) and a charcuterie board. Final stop, was Quinta do Tedo, a boutique vineyard. This was by far the most hands on, most behind the scenes wine tour I have ever been on. They took us through where they actually mash the grapes, still with peoples feet to avoid breaking the seeds (don’t worry, it’s totally hygienic!), and funnel the juice into the barrels to go through the aging and fermentation process. Then my favorite part was when they took us to where they store huge barrels of wine that have been aging for decades and they cracked the barrels open and started serving us tastes of their special batches directly from the barrels. A really unique and special experience. The wine was delicious. The views were breathtaking. The people were superb. I can’t say enough about the trip and highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to go on a wine tour or just to try something different. I have already whole heartedly directly recommended it to friends and family and I haven’t even left Portugal yet! PS I don’t want to give away all of the surprises, because they definitely helped make the trip, but even with all of these words they will never do the trip the justice it deserves - you just have to take the trip yourself! You will not regret it! You will be in great hands with João!

    T2602PNdianal

    11 Nov, 2023

    This tour exceeded my expectations and made my trip to Porto! Absolutely an unforgettable trip to Douro Valley with the best tour guide! The adventure started at pick up when we were greeted by Joao in a Mercedes van. We then transferred over to one of Joao’s antique cars to start off Quinta das Carvalhes. I felt like I was in a movie/music video at this point. We were greeted by Fernando (who works at the vineyard) and was brought to some of the best views in Douro valley! After touring the vineyard we went wine tasting before a private lunch at casa arco. 4 table restaurant owned and ran by a couple. Absolutely excellent! The end of our tour ended with another vineyard. Joao went above and beyond and I would absolutely recommend this tour! It was a full day experience that I will never forget

    V8653EKerich

    10 Sep, 2023

    As a wine and classic automobile enthusiast, I found this company to be the absolute perfect way to enjoy three of my favorite things. I already mentioned two of them. The most important of the three is my lovely wife who shares in many of my passions as well. We traveled with my wife’s sister and husband who are super passionate about wine and travel. As this was our first time visiting the Douro Valley, we did not know what to expect. Our travel agent (Andrew Harper) recommended this company and wow, what an incredible experience. Our driver John is an educated historian and is well educated in both his region and the rest of the world. He’s an incredibly comfortable young man with whom we spent the entire day driving around in his 1975 Cadillac Eldorado convertible. He could not have been more attentive our needs and desires and is an incredibly good conversationalist but not overbearing in ANY way. The quality of the car was outstanding given that these lovely automobiles require maintenance that is not typical of the cars in the region. These folks have very high quality cars with excellent maintenance and cosmetics. My wife often gets car-sickness so driving around is not her favorite thing to do. Thankfully John was understanding and drove in a manner that caused absolutely no motion sickness to her which is uncommon. He is an outstanding driver that drives slowly and respectfully unlike so many of the other maniacs on the road! We very much enjoyed our time with John and his knowledge of the region as well as the personal relationships he has with the folks in the Douro Valley made for both an enjoyable and educational experience. As a collector of classic and vintage automobiles, I am very impressed with the quality of his equipment and will definitely book them again the next time I travel to the area. Please consider this my most enthusiastic recommendation for Luxury Douro Tours.

    crenda

    25 May, 2023

    This classic car guided tour of the Douro Valley will be a highlight of your time in Portugal! Don’t miss it!! João is a delightful host and thinks of everything. He will be on time to pick you up in a very clean, very stylish classic car and escort you to beautiful wineries and a delicious lunch. Along the way, he will tell you all about this gorgeous region of Portugal and take pictures of you, too! We had such an enjoyable day and would highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting the region. Obrigada, João!!

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