Douro Valley Prime Tour: Wine Tasting, Boat and Lunch from Porto | La Vacanza Travel

Douro Valley Prime Tour: Wine Tasting, Boat and Lunch from Porto

Duration: 8 to 9 hours
Destination: Portugal, Porto, Porto
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  • 8 to 9 hours
  • Porto
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Real small group - max 8 pax - max 1 van
Personal and semi-private experience
Wine and culture expert guide

Of course anyone can go on a bus with a bunch of other guests more and of course anyone could rent a car and drive to the Douro. The thing is it wouldn't be the same as having all the knowledge of your local expert tour guide for culture and wine, in a personal experience. Passing incredible landscapes on the way to the Douro Valley wine region, you will be entertained with amazing details about the area, the culture and of course, Port and Douro wines.
It's not just the landscape. It's what's behind the stage, the details, the facts, the people, and all this with fun, friendship and a lot of humour in between.

You can only get it while doing it.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Vinho Verde Route, Portugal

Spot the first vineyards on the way. Not the Douro Valley, though. Have you heard about Vinho Verde, also known as Green Wine?

Pass By: Amarante, Amarante, Porto District, Northern Portugal

Have a look on the beauty of Amarante and its surroundings before we head up to the mountains.

Pass By: The Douro Valley, Pinhao 5085-060 Portugal

Have a glance on how big the Douro Valley is, by crossing some of its tributaries.

Pass By: Serra do Marao, Portugal

You will witness the greatness of this mountains and will cross them by a long tunnel.

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

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Pinhao, Pinhao, Vila Real District, Northern Portugal

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

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Pinhao Railway Station, Largo da Estacao, 5085, Pinhao 5085-037 Portugal

Spot the beautiful train station of Pinhão with its typical panels of tiles painted in blue.

Pass By: Sabrosa, Sabrosa, Vila Real District, Northern Portugal

Our location for lunch and for the afternoon with some surprising celebrities related to it.

Inclusions
  • Lunch - Home-cooked authentic meal
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Alcoholic Beverages - Premium Portwine and Douro DOC red and white wine
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • River cruise on a small boat
  • Expert local culture and wine guide
  • Support small businesses

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Av. dos Aliados 266, 4000-125 Porto, Portugal


Departure Time

08:15 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

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

Duration

8 to 9 hours


User's Reviews

Ceilings

26 Apr, 2024

We booked this as it was a small tour group (8) and had fantastic reviews (Hugo) I can confirm it is a tour worth taking, Hugo was waiting for us at set time, he was a wealth of knowledge on wines and the area (also great sense of humour) From start to finish our small group had fun, saw great views, tasted good wines, had a nice boat trip and to finish a fantastic lunch and tour at a small local winery. This was a very good tour with a nice group of people that had fun together, big Thank you to Hugo, you do a great job of looking after your guests.

Constanze_G

25 Apr, 2024

A very exclusive, intimate and unforgettable experience. Hugo was the best guide, very knowledgeable and truly cared about making it the best day for us. The variety of sites seen were amazing and gave a very thorough idea of the Duoro valley. We left having met some lovely people, whilst enjoying port wine and local cuisine! Highly recommend this tour if you want a high end day trip.

Gary_W

25 Apr, 2024

I decided to take a day trip to Douro from Porto at the recommendation of a friend who had stayed in Douro a few days. This is a wonderful tour that takes you from Porto, with a nice scenic coffee stop along to way to the Douro wine region and the town of Pinhão. I got to learn more about Porto wines during our first stop at a small producer which only accommodated small groups (no large bus tours), which made it feel so much more intimate and personable. As someone who did not really drink Port wine before my trip to Portugal, I now have a much better appreciation of the craft of Port wine production and enjoying it. Along the way were many beautiful vistas where we would stop at for a few minutes to take photos. In Pinhão, we took an hour long boat ride up the Douro River which was spectacular. The weather could not have been more perfect. It was sunny with a slight breeze, so I recommend bringing a light jacket during the boat ride. Afterwards, we went to have an amazing Portuguese lunch consisting of smoked/grilled meats, potatoes, and delicious wines! Hugo was an excellent tour guide, with a wealth of knowledge about the Douro Valley. I highly recommend doing this tour, if you are staying in Porto and want to see this wine region. Next time I go to Portugal, I will take a separate trip to the Douro Valley and stay a few nights to further explore Pinhão and some of the other Quintas (wineries).

misaac1234

24 Apr, 2024

This was an exceptional tour!! Hugo was punctual patient and very funny. He was extremely knowledgeable of the history and kept us engaged. The tour was so much fun and the scenes were breathtaking! The wine at each stop was delicious! Highly recommend it. 10/10

H9284OYjenniferh

22 Apr, 2024

Hugo was amazing! We learned so much about the wine culture in not only the Douro Valley region but throughout all of Portugal. The views were gorgeous and the food was outstanding! Highly recommend!

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