Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise
Embark on a captivating 10-hour journey through the stunning Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s first demarcated wine region.
This immersive tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and breathtaking scenery. Marvel at the valley’s sculpted landscapes from its most iconic viewpoints, and experience the tranquility of a 1-hour river cruise along the Douro River. Delight your palate with wine tastings at two renowned wine estates, where you’ll gain insight into the meticulous craft of winemaking.
Complete your day with a sumptuous traditional Portuguese lunch at a local restaurant, savoring the authentic flavors of the region. Guided by knowledgeable locals, this tour provides an authentic and intimate perspective of the Douro Valley’s heritage.
Designed for small groups, it ensures a personalized and unforgettable experience.
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Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise
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What's included in Authentic Small Group Douro Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
PortoPass-by Only
Start the tour at your hotel or accommodation in Porto Downtown. Note: your address needs to be provided at booking or a few days before the tour takes place or a meeting point will be set. - PICK-UP IS EXCLUSIVE TO THE PORTO DOWNTOWN AREA. We DO NOT offer pick-up from Vila Nova de Gaia, Matosinhos, the Porto coastal area, or other locations outside the city center.
Peso Da Regua
Whenever possible we stop at the city of Peso da Régua, an historical city of the Douro Valley associated with the commerce of wine. Here we provide our guests a brief explanation about the city and allow some free time for a coffee and pictures.
Quinta do Tedo
Quinta do Tedo is one of several wineries that we can visit on our tour. In this visit you will learn about the wine-making process of Quinta do Tedo with a local guide. It includes a guided wine tasting session where you will be explained about the different wines to be tasted. NOTE: wineries or order of wineries visited may differ depending on their availability NOTE 2: Visits at the wineries and river cruises are not fully private and open to external participants.
Inclusions
- Stops at the best lookout points, perfect for enjoying and photographing the iconic landscapes
- Visit to two exclusive wineries, including tastings of Port Wines and Douro DOC Wines
- Accompaniment by a professional tour guide, knowledgeable in local history and culture
- Comfortable transportation in a 9-seater van with air conditioning, accommodating up to 8 guests
- Bottled water provided throughout the tour for your comfort
- Scenic tour by the famous N222 road, often considered one of the most beautiful roads in the world
- Small group tour up to 8 people for a personalized, exclusive and authentic local experience
- 1-hour river cruise on the Douro River, aboard a typical "Rabelo" boat, offering breathtaking views
- Hotel or Airbnb pickup and drop-off in Porto (center) ensuring convenience for all the guests
- Traditional lunch, including options of fish, vegetarian/vegan, or gluten-free - upon request
- Gratuities
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Possibility of vegetarian or gluten free meal, please advise at time of booking if required;
- Pick-up service starts at 8:00 AM (NOT 8:30 AM)
- We send the exact pick-up time by mail the evening before the tour takes place - please confirm reception of message and be ready in advance for pick-up to avoid delays or missing the tour.
- Douro Valley's temperature is very high in the summer and cold in the winter. Thus, light clothes in summer and warm clothes in the winter are recommended;
- Weather Note: All of our activities happen in covered and protected spaces - we guarantee a safe and comfortable tour despite any weather conditions.
- Not recommended for children - if you are bringing children, please inform us in advance, as car seating is mandatory by Portuguese law.
- You can also be picked up from a private address other than hotels in Porto downtown area/city center only (Vila Nova de Gaia and Matosinhos cities are outside pick-up limits).
- If your address is outside pick-up limits or in an area of difficult access (examples: pedestrian street/narrow street/place with very elevated traffic volume) we will set a meeting point a few minutes away so that you can board our van.
- NOTE TO TRAVEL AGENCIES: While we understand that your office may be closed when we send our confirmations due to different timezones if you do not provide the client's direct contact number/email, you are responsible for contacting the client at the time we send the pick-up details (day before the tour takes place, by the end of the day, UNTIL 23:00 PM, PORTUGAL TIME) - Travel Agencies assume responsibility if the client does not show up due to the lack of communication between them.
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Additional Information
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING PICK-UP SERVICE** - PICK-UP IS EXCLUSIVE TO THE PORTO DOWNTOWN AREA. We DO NOT offer pick-up from Vila Nova de Gaia, Matosinhos, the Porto coastal area, or other locations outside the city center. - We do pick up from private addresses and Airbnbs within the downtown area. If your address or hotel does not appear while booking, please contact us directly so we can assist. - For addresses outside the pick-up zone or in locations with difficult access (e.g., pedestrian-only streets, narrow streets, or areas with heavy traffic), we will assign a central meeting point in Porto (e.g., Porto Cathedral or another accessible location). - If you are traveling with another reservation for the same tour and date, this must be indicated at the time of booking. If we are informed after pick-up details have been sent (the day before), changes will not be possible. - Pick-up service begins at 8:00 AM. Please be ready and waiting by 8:00 AM sharp to avoid delays or missing the tour. - You will receive the exact pick-up time and location the day before your tour, by the end of the day. Please confirm receipt to ensure smooth coordination. NOTE FOR TRAVEL AGENCIES: If the client’s contact information is not provided, the agency assumes full responsibility in the event of a no-show due to communication failure.
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- Pick-ups are done from 8:00 to 8:30 am at your hotel or Airbnb in Porto Downtown area (Vila Nova de Gaia/Matosinhos/Porto Coastal area are outside pick-up limits). - On the day before the tour you will be contacted by email to inform you about the exact pick-up time, until the end of the day. - If an address was not provided or it is outside our pick-up limits, a meeting point and time will be set at a central spot in Porto city center. - Please CONFIRM the reception of our pick-up message.
