Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch and Cruise
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore picturesque Douro Valley vineyards
- Savor authentic Portuguese cuisine at a winery
- Enjoy a relaxing river cruise on the Douro River
- Learn about port wine production from experts
- Capture stunning views of terraced hillsides
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Douro Valley vineyards
- Traditional Portuguese lunch at a local winery
- Scenic river cruise along the Douro River
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
Start your day with a comfortable pick-up service directly from your accommodation located in the heart of Porto or Vila Nova de Gaia.
A charming riverside town known for its beautiful bridge over the Tâmega River, the São Gonçalo Church, and its traditional pastries. Enjoy a short technical stop and admire the local scenery.
First Wine Estate – Guided Tour and Wine Tasting Arrive at a prestigious Douro Valley wine estate (such as Quinta do Val Moreira, Quinta do Panascal, or similar). Take part in a guided tour of the vineyards and cellars, followed by a tasting of three local wines.
Lunch at the Wine Estate - Enjoy a delicious all-inclusive traditional lunch at the same estate, featuring regional starters, a main course, dessert, and drinks—all paired with Douro wines.
Panoramic Cruise on the Douro River - Relax during a 50-minute cruise along the Douro River. Admire the stunning terraced vineyards and picturesque landscapes that make this region a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Second Wine Estate – Visit and Tasting - Visit another renowned Douro estate such as Quinta do Beijo, Quinta da Foz, Quinta Seara D’Ordens, or Quinta do Portal. Enjoy a guided visit followed by a tasting of three different Douro and Port wines.
Relax on the scenic drive back to Porto after a day discovering the beauty, flavours, and traditions of the Douro Valley.
Important information
Know before you book
- Minimum booking of two people required for the tour.
- Tour operates rain or shine; cancellations are rare.
- Please inform the operator of any dietary restrictions in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Tour runs in small groups: minivan of 8 people
- Duration: the hours of duration are approximate 10 hours. The Tour is subject to local traffic, visit schedules, etc
- You can be picked up from a private address other than hotels in Porto & Vila Nova de Gaia downtown area/city center only (Matosinhos Cities are outside pick-up limits)
- Our pick-ups happen between 8am & 8:45am (the time window for all client pick-ups), so we advise to always aim to be ready at 8am in advance.
- Wineries or order of wineries visited may differ depending on their availability.
- Visits at the wineries and river cruises are not fully private and open to external participants.
- 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.
- Under 18 year old are not allowed to consume alcoholic beverages
- FREE CANCELATION! You can cancel up to 24h in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- 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. 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 our Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352 354, 4050-418 Porto
Traveler reviews
Amazing day trip through the douro valley with Carlos Daniel
Our trip through the Douro Valley was fantastic and was made extra special by our guide Carlos Daniel. He was informative, personable, funny, and a great driver! We stopped at 2 vineyards and tried a variety of great wines while leaning the history of the families there and the wine and olive oil making process. The second vineyard we stopped at provided an amazing home cooked meal. Along the way we had a few smaller stops for sights and stories, as well as a relaxing cruise down a section of the douro River. It was a wonderful day trip to get to see the region and learn about its history.
Nice wine tour
Enjoyable day with Luis M. Went to Quinta Santa Julia for tasting and lunch. Quinta da Foz after the Duoro River boat tour. Everyone was very friendly and it was informative. Able to make dietary accommodation and that was much appreciated.
Beautiful Duoro valley views, great port wine tasting as well!
It's a great duro valley trip. Beautiful views. We went to 2 vineyards and tried some small quantity of wine. It was followed with a boat tour, which was scenic. For food we got a soup, pasta, chocolate mousse. But our guide Bernado was great, very well travelled, very knowledgeable and accomodating. These are not like the tours in other European parts with lot of wine pours , cheese , bread meat platters. Very different experience
Fun small group tour!
A great day! Very smooth. Wine and tours were great. Carlos Daniel was a fun and vibrate guide. Felt like we had a friend showing us around for the day instead of a tour guide.
Good wine, great food, excellent fun
Carlos Daniel was delightful and a brilliant tour guide. The vineyards were fine and what you’d expect for a mainstream wine tour. The food for lunch was delicious and I appreciated the very generous servings. A lovely way to spend a day in the Douro Valley.