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Douro Deluxe Self-Guided Romantic Getaway
8 hours – 8.5 hours
Max 2 people
Commentary: Audio · pt, en, fr, es
Amarante, Portugal
About this activity
Set off on this 3-day romantic adventure with your partner in what is considered one of the best tourist destinations in the world — the Vale do Douro (Douro Valley).
A popular choice for couple’s on honeymoon, the Douro Valley offers the best that Portugal has to offer: idyllic natural landscapes, historic towns and villages, and world-class food and wine.
Treat yourself to three luxurious days in the enchanting Douro Valley with Your Tours Portugal.
Highlights
- Discover the Alto Douro Wine Region (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Scenic panoramic routes and viewpoints
- DOC and Port wine tastings from local producers
- Relaxing boat trip on the Douro River
- “3 moments” Wine lunch with wine pairings
- Visit of authentic Douro villages and local product tastings
Full description
With this self-guided tour, you’ll get to stay in one of the most comfortable and stylish hotels in the region. During your visit you’ll get to enjoy unmissable dinners that celebrate Portuguese cuisine, a romantic boat trip on the Douro river, and a massage for two at your hotel’s spa.
Travelling through the Douro Valley, you’ll learn why this ancient wine region was given UNESCO World Heritage Site status and sample the local wines for yourself.
And you will, of course, get to enjoy many quiet, romantic moments with your partner in what is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful regions in Europe for its scenery.
Come and experience a truly unique getaway in the Douro Valley! Your Tours Portugal’s self-guided premium packages provide you with an unforgettable travel itinerary that you can relish at your own pace.
Day 1: Discovering Amarante and the Douro viewpoints
- Your gateway to the Douro Valley region will be the city of Amarante . Enjoy the city of love, sweets and art, and then set off to discover the fantastic viewpoints of the Douro . Your love story with this region will begin to be written at the Douro Museum, where you will learn about the history and tradition of its people and its most famous heritage, the Port Wine .
- Then check-in at your hotel, this will be your home in the Douro Valley, and end your day with a magnificent premium dinner in a unique space, which will provide you with an experience that will stay in your memory.
Day 2: Discover Lamego and fall in love with the Douro region
- Explore the Douro Valley on what was considered the best road to drive in the world . On a route that follows the Douro River, winding through the valley, enjoy a unique landscape, where Man and nature have built a close relationship over time.
- Taste the best DOC wines , paired with regional products, enhancing all their flavor, in a break between the panoramas that the Douro offers.
- Visit the city of Lamego, where the monumental wealth will impress you, for its beauty and its history, strongly influenced by religion.
Day 3: Say goodbye with a relaxing and unforgettable moment
- After two days exploring the Douro Valley, end your trip in the best way, treating yourself and your loved one with a moment of relaxation before returning home.
Included / Excluded
- 2 nights stay at the Vila Galé Douro Vineyards**** Hotel, (or similar) on bed and breakfast basis
- Massage for 2: Romeo & Juliet
- Premium Dinner at DOC Douro Restaurant
- Wine dinner at Val Moreira Restaurant
- Wine Tasting & Regional Lunch at a Quinta Duriense
- Tasting of Sparkling Wines with Regional Products
- Rabelo Boat Cruise on the Douro River
- Visit to the Douro Museum
- Customer support throughout the trip
- Fees and insurance
- Expenses related to obtaining products or services not included in the program
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities of any kind
Meeting point
Start Location
Amarante, Portugal
Important information
Know before you book
- Diet: If you have dietary restrictions or preferences, let the guide know to make the arrangements.
- Mobility restrictions: If you have any conditions, please inform us so that we can guarantee the best possible experience.
- Customization: We adapt the experience to your preferences. Contact us to adjust the programs to provide you with a tailor-made experience.
Know before you go
- Items to bring: Camera, water, comfortable walking shoes, personal essentials for the day.
- Tour info: Time & meeting point confirmed pre-arrival. Arrive 15 mins early at designated spot.
- Clothing: Check weather. Rain gear, sunscreen, warm layers might be needed based on season.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
Not wheelchair accessible.
The tours are subject to local traffic, visit schedules and other external factors.
Specific nutritional or dietary food restrictions must be informed in advance.
Infant seats are available on request. Please advise in advance.
The tours are subject to local traffic, visit schedules and other external factors.
Specific nutritional or dietary food restrictions must be informed in advance.
Infant seats are available on request. Please advise in advance.