From Gaia Tour to Douro Valley with Boat Wine Tasting and Lunch
Join us on this tour of the Douro Valley, passing through the city of Amante where you can appreciate the architecture of the Church of São Gonçalo built in 1543. The Church and Cloister of the Convent of São Gonçalo have been classified as a National Monument since 1910. Taste Also the local conventual sweets, Papos de Anjo, Foguetes, Lérias and BRISES do Tâmega are some of the delicious sugary sweets sold in the best pastry shops in the city.
Admire the stunning view of the Douro Valley. The Douro Valley could also be called an enchanted valley, given the beauty and enchantment that its landscapes offer. Its magical and unique landscapes are in perfect harmony with the river that gives the valley its name. It is the oldest Demarcated Wine Region in the World, recognized by UNESCO, World Heritage. Come and try the best wines: we toast you!
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Collection in Gaia
Includes: Lunch, boat trip, visit to the cellar with wine tasting
Collection point: Largo Dom Luís I, 4430-999 Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
What's included in From Gaia Tour to Douro Valley with Boat Wine Tasting and Lunch
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Amarante
Amarante will be the first stop. Here, learn about the history of the City and visit the Church and Monastery of São Gonçalo. Appreciate the bridge that is believed to have originally existed in this location, as this was the route of the Roman road that would pass through Amarante, towards Guimarães and Braga. Try the convent sweets at São Gonçalo and Papos de Anjo.
Church of Sao Goncalo
Its construction began in 1543 and lasted around 80 years. With Renaissance, Mannerist, Baroque and 19th century styles. The pipe organ stands out, as well as the tomb of Blessed Gonçalo de Amarante on the right side of the altar. The pipe organ with 43 registers was built in 1766, by the Galician organ maker Francisco António Solha
Vilarinho de Sao Romao
It is in this small village in the center of the Douro Valley that you will taste the famous Douro wine in a family winery.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Visit to a Farm With Wine Tasting
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 1-hour cruise on the Douro River
- Other extra expenses from customers
- Gratuities
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You must inform the operator if the child is under 12 years of age. Children will be transported in seats approved in accordance with Article 55 of the Highway Code.
- Generally, our tours are carried out in Portuguese or English, an extra language can be added if there is a minimum number of users. Only French and Spanish languages are guaranteed in activities
- The cruise is under the responsibility of the cruise operator (subject to weather and navigation conditions).
- Duration: duration is approximately 10 hours, the tour is subject to local traffic, visiting times, etc.
- Vegetarian and gluten-free meal options are available if requested prior to the day of booking. Please let us know before the tour starts.
- Please note that the total duration of the activity may be affected by traffic conditions. We strongly recommend that you do not schedule any additional activities or make other plans in the hour after the scheduled end time.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Wide next to the Dom Luis Bridge in Gaia. Next to the Lower deck of the Dom Luis I Bridge, on the Gaia side.
