Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch & River Cruise
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the picturesque Douro Valley
- Visit two renowned vineyards
- Enjoy guided wine tastings of Port and Douro wines
- Savor a traditional Portuguese lunch at a local winery
- Cruise along the scenic Douro River
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Visit to two renowned vineyards
- Guided wine tastings of Port and Douro wines
- Traditional Portuguese lunch at a local winery
- Scenic river cruise along the Douro River
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day's conditions.
- Inform the tour operator of any dietary restrictions or preferences in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and vineyard tours.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and vineyard views.
- Consider bringing a light jacket or sweater, as temperatures can vary throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Not recommended for infants
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This tour includes a 1 hour 30 minute minivan ride each way from Porto to the Douro Valley.
- Important Notice: Alcoholic drinks will only be served to adult travelers of legal drinking age. Non-alcoholic drinks will be provided for minors.
Traveler reviews
👍 Wisdom, Wine and Wonder
Alvaro was incredible engaging and a wealth of knowledge on Portuguese history, wine and geography. A rewarding and enjoyable tour. Highly recommend.
Incredible day on the Douro
From start to finish our experience with Paulo was exceptional. He was very knowledgeable about the area and its history. The wineries were wonderful, the boat ride was gorgeous and the traditional Portuguese lunch was delicious. I highly recommend this trip! Thank you Paulo!
Gorgeous day in the Duoro Valley with Sara!
We had a wonderful day traveling through the Duoro wine valley with our guide, Sara, who was for sure a highlight of the trip!! We were picked up and dropped off from our hotel, which was extremely convenient, and whisked away in a comfortable van along with a small group (8 total) to experience the beauty and 'fruits' of the Duoro Valley. Sara is so lovely, extremely knowledgable about the region, and she had many connections with the locals and winery folks which made us feel so welcome at each stop. The ride to and from the Valley is about an hour and a half each way- we got to tour/taste/explore at 2 different wineries, took the boat tour (which was simply a ride up and down the river with no commentary- the driver did not join us on the river cruise), and had a lovely Portuguese lunch halfway through the day at an old 'schoolhouse-turned-restaurant' with traditional starters, main dishes, desserts, and more local wine. The two wineries we visited offered very different perspectives of the wine and port making business that exists in the Duoro Valley and the families were very generous with their time and knowledge. We tasted a LOT of different wines and ports and even olive oil from these 2 unique wineries. The Duoro Valley is beautiful and worth seeing!!! We were so lucky to get Sara as our driver for the day, we got to make some new friends on the ride, and feel like this day-trip-tour definitely enhanced our experience of Portugal.
Wonderful way to end my vacation
What an amazing day this was and it was the icing on the cake that was my trip to Portugal. After days of walking and exploring, it was lovely to be shuttled around in a comfortable van to wine tastings, lunch and a boat ride. Alvaro did a wonderful job as our guide and shared lots of information about the Douro Valley. Highly recommend!
Best day in douro valley
We had an awesome day in douro valley. The wineries were great snd informative. Loved all the wines. Boat trip was fun and relaxing. Lunch was so good and service amazing. Lastly, sarah was an amazing tour guide. Friendly, knowledgeable and lively. She loves her job and her country and shared it with us. Best day in Portugal.