Explore the wine culture, through the most complete Douro Valley during a day excursion.
This amazing tour, gives you the opportunity to visit two of the best wine estates in the region and feel the essence of being in the heart of this precious wine region.
You will have the opportunity to learn the history of the wine estates and see all the wine cultivation and production process, being at the source of the Porto Wine. The "birthplace" of this unique nectar!
During the tour enjoy 6 wine tastings while admiring the astonishing landscapes and serenity of the Douro Valley, recognized as World Heritage Site by UNESCO, since 2001.
The guided visit to 2 different wine estates with tastings, a complete traditional lunch with Douro wines and a scenic 50 minutes cruise on the Douro River is included on this full package.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Lunch (Vegatarian & Gluten-free options available if informed in advance)
✔ Bottled water
✔ Guided visit to 2 wine estates with tastings of diferent wines and port.
✔ Professional Guide & Transportation by private vehicle
✔ 50 minutes - Traditional Rebelo cruise departing from Pinhão
✖ Gratuities
✖ Personal expenses
✖ Hotel pick up and drop off
Departure & Return
Departure:
R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 352 354, 4050-418 Porto, Portugal
The meeting point is from Living Tours/Tourist Service located next to São Bento train station, at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 352 Porto.
The drop off is at the same place
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Porto
Your expert guide will collect you from your hotel/accommodation or meeting point and will drive you to the renown Douro region.
On your way to the Douro, the guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage.
Half Way through the drive to the Douro Region we will do a short stop for a coffee break.
2
The Douro Valley
Welcome to the Douro Region, famous for it's valley, Unesco World Heritage site, the oldest demarked wine region with
unique landscapes of vineyards and the magical Douro river giving you the perfect background for a day of amazing wine tastings.
Duration: 6 hours
3
Sabrosa
Arriving in Sabrosa we will do our first visit of the day.
We will discover the first of two wineries where you learn about the wine production and history of Douro Region, and its wines.
You will have the oportunity to taste different wines before the lunch.
A complete lunch will be served by the end of the visit: a full traditional portuguese meal with entrance, main dish, dessert, pairing with Douro red or white wine.
Duration: 2 hours
4
São Cristóvão do Douro
After lunch we will drive through the windy Douro roads on the way to Pinhão and we will do a quick photo stop at one of the most impressive viewpoints of the region. Enjoy the views and share with your friends and collegues on social media!
Duration: 10 minutes
5
Pinhao
It's now time to sail! Enjoy a 50 minutes scenic cruise on the Douro river departing from Pinhão on board of a traditional Rebelo boat.
Duration: 50 minutes
6
N222
National Road 222: drive through the most beautiful road in the world
Did you know that one of the most beautiful roads in the world is Portuguese? We talk about the Estrada Nacional 222, which takes you to discover the incredible Douro wine region.
On our tour will pass on this amazing road and point out the most scenic views.
7
Folgosa
Our wine tour is not over yet! There is time to visit one more renown Winery. The winery expert guide will walk you through the estate ,explaining the process from the vinyard to the bottle ending with a magnificent tasting of three different types of wines.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• 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
• Tours run in small groups up to 27 people
• Usually our tours run in one language but there are cases of one extras language or more.
• Duration: the hours of duration are approximate 10 hours. Please kindly be aware that the overall duration of the activity could be influenced by traffic conditions. We highly advise against scheduling any additional activities or making other plans within the hour following the anticipated completion time.
• The cruise is under the responsibility of the cruise operator (subject to weather and navigation conditions)
• All tours depart and return to Porto
• 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 may change without prior notice.
• Vegetarian and Gluten-free meal options are available if requested before the day of the booking. Make sure you inform us before the tour starts.
