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Douro Valley: Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise

1. Douro Valley: Wine Tour with Lunch, Tastings & River Cruise

Explore the stunning beauty of the Douro Valley on a tour to 2 wine estates. Make a quick stop at the town of Amarante and taste regional wines at both wine estates. Sit down to a delicious lunch before sailing through the lush landscapes of the Douro Valley on a river cruise. Begin your tour in Porto and learn about the region's history and wine while driving to the Douro valley. Stop for a coffee break in the historic town of Amarante and admire the town's Church and Convent of São Gonçalo, or purchase some of the pastries at one of the iconic pastry shops. Continue to a wine estate in Sabrosa. Enjoy a guided tour of a family-owned wine estate. Learn about and try 3 of the estate's wines during a guided tasting. Savor a lunch paired with red and white Douro wines while overlooking the vineyards. After lunch, drive to Pinhão, with a photo stop at São Cristovão viewpoint. Take in panoramic views of the Douro valley. See where the Pinhão river joins with the waters of the Douro River before embarking on a cruise at Pinhão.  In the afternoon, take a guided tour of a famous wine estate (Quinta da Roeda – Croft/Taylor’s group or Quinta São Luiz – Kopke/Burmester group). Uncover the history of the vineyard and the secrets if the wine-making processes. Taste 3 of their fine wines before returning to Porto by one of the world's most scenic roads, the N222.

Douro Valley: Tour with Wine Tastings, Cruise, and Lunch

2. Douro Valley: Tour with Wine Tastings, Cruise, and Lunch

Gain some insight into the Douro Valley's history and landscapes. Take a guided tour of the city of Amarante, known as the city of love, sweets, and art. Be amazed by the breathtaking view from one of the most beautiful viewpoints of the entire Douro region, the viewpoint of São Leonardo da Galafura. The Douro Valley is the oldest demarcated wine region in the world. It is also classified as a World Heritage Site. There are many other things to discover in the valley, including its rich culture, history, cuisine, and traditions. This region is known for its unique landscape, where the river is beautifully flanked by green mountains on both sides, forming an interesting V shape. These mountains not only flank the river but also serve a very important purpose: they are the soil where the vineyards are cultivated in terraces, making this view even more fantastic. For lunch, experience a 3-course traditional Douro meal (comprised of an appetizer, the main course, and a dessert) paired with local Douro wines. After lunch, enjoy a 1-hour panoramic river cruise from Pinhão, and fall in love with all the landscape and vineyards that surround you. Then is time for a visit with a local guide to a renowned winery (Quinta da Roêda, Taylor’s/Croft brands or Quinta São Luiz, Kopke/Calém brands), where you will learn about the production process of the famous Port wine and also enjoy a tasting of 3 different wines produced at the winery. After a day in good company, head back to Porto.

From Porto: Private Douro Valley Tour with Cruise and Wine

3. From Porto: Private Douro Valley Tour with Cruise and Wine

Start the day with a stop in the beautiful city of Amarante and visit its historical center. Continue to the beautiful region of the Douro Valley, where you have the chance to stop to appreciate its beauty, serenity, and terraces of vineyards known as the stairs of the giants, and its farms and villages along the hills. Arriving in Pinhao, visit one of the most beautiful train stations in Portugal, then take a cruise to relax and enjoy the unique landscapes that this region offers. Later, visit two of the most beautiful and renowned wine estates and enjoy an included wine tasting. Take advantage of this moment to taste Port wine.

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We booked a trip to the Douro Valley to get a full experience of the region. The guided tour was a way for us to relax and take in the beauty of the area and be able to learn about the different aspects of not only the Douro Valley but the wine and how it’s produced. The first stop brought us to a little town to explore called Vila Real. The two wineries that we visited were both unique in their own ways. The town of the first location of the winery was where Magellan was born and we got to learn about the history. Lunch was included that also featured a nice wine pairing. The boat ride was a nice feature to explore the region.Our guide was great! She was very knowledgeable and added to the experience. I would highly recommend doing this tour if you do not want to rent a car and on a limited constraint.

Great day out - Jo our coach was fluent in English and Portuguese and was extremely knowledgeable and also fun . The meal was great value and both tastings were fun and educational It was a long day out but was not boring at all ! Shame the weather was very cold that day but scenery still beautiful

Lovely day in the Douro Valley with Jessica and Diego. The day was planned out perfectly and the tasting and lunch at Casa de Barros was certainly the highlight!

It was a wonderful day thanks to Tiago the bus driver and Jessica the best guide!

The tour was fantastic ! Thanks Annabella she’s an excellent tour guide !