Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch and Cruise
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the picturesque Douro Valley
- Taste exquisite Port and Douro wines
- Enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch
- Cruise along the scenic Douro River
- Visit two renowned wine estates
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Visit to two renowned wine estates
- Traditional Portuguese lunch
- Scenic river cruise along the Douro River
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
Pass by: Your expert guide will collect you from your hotel/accommodation or meeting point and will drive you to the renown Douro region. On your way to the Douro, the guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage. Half Way through the drive to the Douro Region we will do a short stop for a coffee break.
Pass by: Welcome to the Douro Region, famous for it's valley, Unesco World Heritage site, the oldest demarked wine region with unique landscapes of vinyards and the magical Douro river giving you the perfect background for a day of amazing wine tastings.
Pass by: Arriving in Sabrosa we will do our first visit of the day. We will discover the first of two wineries where you learn about the wine production and history of Douro Region, and its wines. You will have the oportunity to taste different wines before the lunch. A complete lunch will be served by the end of the visit: a full traditional portuguese meal with entrance, main dish, dessert, pairing with Douro red or white wine.
Pass by: After lunch we will drive through the windy Douro roads on the way to Pinhão and we will do a quick photo stop at one of the most impressive viewpoints of the region. Enjoy the views and share with your friends and collegues on social media!
It's now time to sail! Enjoy a 50 minutes scenic cruise on the Douro river departing from Pinhão on board of a traditional Rebelo boat.
Pass by: National Road 222: drive through the most beautiful road in the world Did you know that one of the most beautiful roads in the world is Portuguese? We talk about the Estrada Nacional 222, which takes you to discover the incredible Douro wine region. On our tour will pass on this amazing road and point out the most scenic views.
Pass by: Our wine tour is not over yet! There is time to visit one more renown Winery. The winery expert guide will walk you through the estate ,explaining the process from the vinyard to the bottle ending with a magnificent tasting of three different types of wines.
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; please ensure you understand the language.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult; please inform the operator of children's ages for appropriate seating arrangements.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible; consider this when booking.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and vineyard tours.
- Bring a valid ID for wine tasting sessions.
- Ensure you have a camera to capture the picturesque landscapes.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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
- Reservation is mandatory and requires an email request/confirmation. Bookings must be confirmed at least 48 hours before the date of the service.
- We pick up from any hotel in Porto or Gaia city 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.
- We support our communities. By taking a tour with us you are contributing to our cause: we offer a meal for the homeless and people in need.
- Please kindly be aware that the overall duration of the activity could be influenced by traffic conditions. We highly advise against scheduling any additional activities or making other plans within the hour following the anticipated completion time.
- Vegetarian and Gluten-free meal options are available if requested before the day of the booking. Make sure you inform us before the tour starts.
- Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Free Walking Tour departs daily in English and Spanish at 9:30 a.m. from Cordoaria (Campo dos Mártires da Pátria 31, Porto) and 4:30 p.m. from Batalha (Rua Alexandre Herculano 412, Porto).
Traveler reviews
Don’t need dinner reservations
The morning started with a pickup at our air b&b by an air conditioned van. There were 3 of us and a total of 8 people. We started with a stop at a small little town for coffee and pastries. I recommend you get something to eat because there will be a lot of wine. Pro tip: don’t skip the church. We then ventured to the 1st winery where we sampled 3 wines (a white, a rose, and a red). There was some bread to cleanse the palette between wines. We also tasted 3 different honeys they make. And finished with their port. On to the cruise . Short but beautiful views. We sat on the outside part of the boat that was open but covered, so no direct sun. There was a nice cross breeze. On to the 2nd winery where we had three more wines (again a white, rose, and a red) with a wonderful lunch. The food was fantastic and as much as you wanted to eat. There was a traditional Portuguese rice dish and pork that cut with a fork. My travel companions were pescatarian and were served falafel instead of pork. The meal ended with a classic Portuguese creme brulee type dessert. Did i mention the unlimited refills of wine? They kept refilling our wine glasses as well as kept trying to put more food on our plates. Lunch was at 230 pm We ate and drank so much that there’s no need for dinner. Pretty much everyone napped in the van on the drive home. It was a good day.
Great tour guide but lunch and winery not worth it
The views were spectacular. Bind is a skilled driver. Our guide Slimmy had such a wonderful knowledge and was entertaining. Lunch was average but the wine (both red & white) rubbish. The winery was underwhelming. I would recommend our guide but choose another tour.
10/10 would recommend
My mom, my sister, and I had an amazing time with our guide Ana. She provided a lot of fun facts and humor to the trip. The wine was great and the food was fantastic!
Fantastic tour and a must do!
Fantastic tour of the Duoro valley and our guide, Ana, was wonderful. Lots of information and the wine tastings were great. The lunch was exceptional. Crude on the Duoro river was amazing as well. Highly recommend for nature and wine lovers alike.
Super fun tour!
Louis Matus is an excellent tour guide. We would be pleased to have him guide us again.