Porto: Day Trip to Douro including lunch and Rivercruise
See one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world, where Man has overcome the slopes of the land, planting vines in what can be considered open air sanctuaries.
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Douro Historical Tour
What's included in Porto: Day Trip to Douro including lunch and Rivercruise
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
PortoPass-by Only
Starting from Porto, this tour will drive you to Amarante, our first stop. On your way to the Douro Region, your guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage.
Amarante
Our first stop is in Amarante. All visitors will most certainly be impressed by two imposing natural features: the great Serra do Marão rising above the city in a series of majestic landscapes and the river Tâmega, the longest tributary of the river Douro, whose journey begins in Galicia and which flows through the heart of Amarante, giving added colour to the picturesque houses standing on its banks. In the thirteenth century, St Gonçalo, a Benedictine monk and popular saint, arrived in this area, where he eventually settled after completing a pilgrimage to Italy and Jerusalem, later becoming the city´s patron saint. He is accredited with the building of a sturdy bridge over the Tâmega on the same site as the current one. Amarante's sweets and cakes are extremely famous and easy to find in many of the region's cake-shops and cafés. Remember some of the names and make sure to taste them for yourself: papos de anjo, brisas do Tâmega, toucinho do céu, bolos de São Gonçalo, galhofas.
Miradouro de Sao Leonardo de Galafura
Also known as the São Leonardo da Galafura viewpoint, this place will leave you breathless. From the top of its 640 meters you will have a privileged view of the Douro river and the surrounding landscape.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- One wine tasting
- Panoramic cruise 45 minutes (Rio Douro - Pinhao)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Pick up & Drop off
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- There is no bathroom on board the bus
- Dress code is smart casual
- The tours may be changed without prior notice
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Our Tourism office is located on the top of Rua Mouzinho da Silveira door number 352-354, near São Bento Train Station.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
- Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to departure time
