Douro Valley: Private Tour with Inclusive Lunch and Wine Estate Visit in Portugal

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Explore Douro Valley: Private tour with lunch, wine tasting, and panoramic cruise. Discover Amarante, Galafura, and Pinhão in a 9-hour cultural journey.

Duration: 9 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Living Tours - Your expert guide will collect you from your hotel/accommodation or meeting point and will drive you to the 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 - Welcome to Amarante! Visitors will be awed by the majestic Serra do Marão and the Tâmega River, the longest tributary of the Douro. Legend says a Roman centurion named Amarantus founded this city, while St. Gonçalo, a Benedictine monk, built its famous bridge in the 13th century. Don’t miss the renowned local sweets: papos de anjo, brisas do Tâmega, toucinho do céu, bolos de São Gonçalo, and galhofas. - Miradouro de Sao Leonardo de Galafura - Our second stop will be about 640 meters high. The lovely São Leonardo da Galafura Viewpoint is located in between Vila Real and Peso da Régua, on a place of Great natural beauty over the amazing Douro River, confirming the excellence of the ancient and historical Trás-os-Montes region. Here, the sights are breathtaking, with the Douro River leading the attentions, trimmed by the steep soils where the famous Douro wine is planted, providing wonderful landscapes. - The Douro Valley - It’s now time for Lunch! Your guide will take you to a local restaurant where you will have a delicious traditional portuguese meal with drinks included. Try some of most traditional portuguese gastronomy pairing with some local Douro table wine. (Vegetarian option during lunch is available, make sure you request it during the booking process) - N222 - The N222 road, classified as the most beautiful road in the world, guides us along the south bank of the Douro River, for miles of pleasure, fascination and beautiful surroundings into the very heart of the Douro Wine Region. - Cais do Pinhão - Time to Sail on a scenic rabelo boat, sided by terraces where the vines that produce ours, and yet so global, Port grow. The vision from the river to both banks, in areas where only vineyards and wine farms exist, is a unique experience. - Pinhao - For an authentic vineyard experience, you will visit a vineyard estate, in the heart of the Douro Valley. Discover the secrets of the vineyards as you take a guided walking tour through the property, stopping at points of interest along the way and taking in the magnificent landscape of the vineyards. During the guided visit, and before returning to Porto, you will also enjoy the unforgettable experience of tasting of different wines.

What's Included

Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Wine tasting
Driver/guide
Lunch
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Alcoholic Beverages

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Additional Information

Primarily focused on showcasing Wine and Culture, this exploration extends throughout the Douro Valley Region in northern Portugal and promises to captivate you over an absorbing 9 hours journey. Soak in guided experiences through Douro territories, including Amarante, Galafura, and Pinhão. Savor on an exhilarating 1 hour panoramic boat trip across Pinhão, partake in the local cuisine with a meal at a native eatery, and wind down your day with an insightful visit to a Wine Estate accompanied by a delightful wine tasting session.

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
The cruise is under the responsibility of the cruise operator (subject to weather and navigation conditions)
Duration: the hours of duration are approximate hours, The Tour is subject to local traffic, visit schedules, etc
We pick up from any hotel in Porto center. In alternative, we can collect you from the Tourist Service/Living Tours located at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 350, Porto - next to Porto - São Bento train station.Reservation is mandatory and requires na emai request/confirmation. Bookings must be confirmed at least 48 hours befor the date of the servisse. Cancellations within 48 hours or less will be fully charged.
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.
Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Our Free Walking Tour is available on a daily basis, in English and Spanish, at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. departing from Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto

Location

Living Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Aug 1, 2024

Douro Wine Tour - We had a great time. Our driver Alex was very knowledgeable of the history of Porto, the Douro Valley, and magnificent vineyards. Alex was also funny, charismatic, and a good driver. If you visit Porto we highly recommend this tour.