DOURO VALLEY WINE TASTING

Day Trip

Hours

Destinations

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Price From €275.00*

Overview

Enjoy a full-day of exploration in Portugal’s Douro Valley, one of the world’s most revered wine regions and a UNESCO World Heritage landscape. From the comfort of your private vehicle, travel through the valley’s terraced vineyards and winding river corridors, taking in the region’s unmatched beauty at every turn. This experience includes visits to two family-run, local wine estates, where you’ll enjoy expertly led tastings of exceptional varieties and vintages,, paired with artisanal local snacks like meats and cheeses. Take part in a saboring of a sparkling wine, and a hot tong bottle opening of a vintage Port. This day also includes a 1-hour private boat tour along the Douro River. As you cruise through one of the world’s oldest wine regions, enjoy some regional snacks, sparklign wine, and a live historical overview of the valley and its winemaking heritage. Ideal for both wine enthusiasts and those seeking a leisurely escape, this experience guarantees memorable tastings and picturesque landscapes throughout the day.

Visit a distinguished family-run, wine estate: Enjoy a guided tour and tasting from passionate, local professionals. Sip on carefully crafted wines from the region, with spectacular views all around, followed by a unique saboring of a sparkling wine, and a hot tong bottle opening of a Vintage Port.

Scenic Valley Views: From rolling vineyards to river panoramas, marvel at some of the most striking landscapes in Portugal’s wine region at every turn.

1-Hour Boat Tour: Experience Douro Valley from below on this 1-hour boat tour through the iconic Douro River, surrounded by rolling hills and picture-perfect vineyard landscapes. Sip on sparkling wine and nibble on regional snacks like meats and cheese.

Chef's Lunch: Enjoy a full traditional meal, prepared with a farm-to-table approach, with various appetizers, soup, main course and dessert. Paired with 2 DOC Wines and a Port at a family-run wine estate. While savoring your meal, enjoy the breathtaking views of the Douro Region around you.

Fully Private & Personalized Experience: Enjoy the exclusivity of a fully private experience, allowing for a more relaxed pace, personal attention, and a day tailored entirely to your comfort and enjoyment.

Professional Driver & Knowledgeable Local Experts: Travel with a professional driver and meet passionate, local wine experts who provide a high level of service throughout the day, offering insightful commentary, regional knowledge, and seamless coordination from start to finish.

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DOURO VALLEY WINE TASTING

Private Tour

Duration: 10 Hours

Departure: From your hotel in Porto

Douro Valley

Hotel Pick-Up in Porto

Begin your day with a pick-up from your accommodation, meeting your guide/ driver, and departing in a comfortable, well-appointed vehicle.

Scenic Arrival in the Douro Valley

Begin your day with a beautiful drive into the heart of the Douro Valley in a top-of-the-line Mercedes Vehicle, designed for comfort. Take in the breathtaking views of Alto Douro Region.

Private Boat Tour on the Douro River

Your experience begins on the water with a 1-hour private boat tour along the Douro River. As you cruise through one of the world’s oldest wine regions, sip on sparkling wine, nibble on regional snacks, and listen to a live historical overview of the valley and its winemaking heritage.

Farm-to-Table Gourmet Lunch

After your boat experience, continue to Quinta da Bela for a relaxed lunch at this family-run wine estate. Enjoy a full traditional meal prepared with a farm-to-table approach including various appetizers, soup, main course, and dessert, paired with wines, and finished with a port wine.

Wine Tasting at Alma Soalheira

In the afternoon, visit Alma Soalheira for a final tasting experience at this family-owned, cooperative winery. You will enjoy a guided tour with explanations about the production process, storage methods, and interesting wine-related curiosities, followed by an in-depth tasting. Take part in a saboring experience of a sparkling wine, and a hot tong bottle opening of a vintage port wine.

Hotel Drop-Off

Conclude your day with a smooth arrival back at your Porto hotel.