From Gaia Tour to Douro Valley with Boat Wine Tasting and Lunch

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Duration8h - 10h
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LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Small Group Tour of the Douro – Wine Tasting, Lunch and Boat Tour

Discover the charm of the Douro Valley with an exclusive tour that combines culture, wines, gastronomy and breathtaking landscapes. Visit the Villa de Amarante, taste wines at a traditional farmhouse, enjoy regional dishes overlooking the vineyards and enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the river Douro, departing from Pinhão. The trip also includes the mythical N222, one of the most beautiful roads in the world. An unforgettable experience with reduced group, comfort and authenticity.

With a departure from Gaia, this trip is meant for those who want to know the Douro in a relaxed but complete way. The close contact with the local people, the authentic flavors and the unique landscapes make this tour an indispensable opportunity to dive into the essence of the region. Ideal for lovers of wine, culture and nature.

Book your seat now and live the best of the Douro!

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Visit to a Farm With Wine Tasting
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • 1-hour cruise on the Douro River
  • Other extra expenses from customers
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Amarante
    2h
    Amarante will be the first stop.
    Here, learn about the history of the City and visit the Church and Monastery of São Gonçalo. Appreciate the bridge that is believed to have originally existed in this location, as this was the route of the Roman road that would pass through Amarante, towards Guimarães and Braga.
    Try the convent sweets at São Gonçalo and Papos de Anjo.
  2. Church of Sao Goncalo
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Its construction began in 1543 and lasted around 80 years. With Renaissance, Mannerist, Baroque and 19th century styles.
    The pipe organ stands out, as well as the tomb of Blessed Gonçalo de Amarante on the right side of the altar.
    The pipe organ with 43 registers was built in 1766, by the Galician organ maker Francisco António Solha
  3. Vilarinho de Sao Romao
    1h
    It is in this small village in the center of the Douro Valley that you will taste the famous Douro wine in a family winery.
  4. Sabrosa
    1h
    It was in this picturesque village where Fernão de Magalhaes (Navigator) was born, who began his circumnavigation journey and the writer Miguel Torga, was a Portuguese writer, one of the most important poets of the 20th century. He also stood out as a short story writer, essayist, novelist and playwright, leaving more than 50 published works.
  5. Pinhao
    10m
    A small village right in the center of the Douro Valley, considered the Heart of the Douro Valley. It is the center of the demarcated Port Wine region and the place where several farms producing fortified wine are located.
    Its landscape is classified by UNESCO as a cultural heritage of humanity.
    It is this village that will offer you a relaxing boat trip on the Douro River.
    Sail on the Douro River (Spanish: Duero) is a river that originates in the peaks of the Serra de Urbión, in the Spanish province of Soria. It is the third longest river in the Iberian peninsula. It is 897 km long, 572 km on Spanish soil, 213 km navigable on Portuguese territory and 112 km of an international nature, as its course also forms the border between Portugal and Spain.
    The Douro River flows into the city of Porto where the famous Porto wines also flow.
  6. Douro River
    1h 10m · Admission ticket included
    Relax on a boat trip and see the Douro Valley, with landscapes of unprecedented beauty and classified as World Heritage.
  7. Peso Da Regua
    1h
    Peso da Régua is known as the capital of the oldest demarcated wine region in the world, created in 1756 by the Marquês de Pombal.

    Its name Peso da Régua results from the concatenation of the names of the two locations that gave rise to the modern town. Peso was the original town, Régua, corresponding to the lower part of the current city and extending along the banks of the Douro.
  8. Porto
    1h 30m
    On the way back to Porto.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Wide next to the Dom Luis Bridge in Gaia.
Next to the Lower deck of the Dom Luis I Bridge, on the Gaia side.

End point

Wide next to the Dom Luis Bridge in Gaia.
Next to the Lower deck of the Dom Luis I Bridge, on the Gaia side.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You must inform the operator if the child is under 12 years of age. Children will be transported in seats approved in accordance with Article 55 of the Highway Code.
  • Generally, our tours are carried out in Portuguese or English, an extra language can be added if there is a minimum number of users. Only French and Spanish languages are guaranteed in activities
  • The cruise is under the responsibility of the cruise operator (subject to weather and navigation conditions).
  • Duration: duration is approximately 10 hours, the tour is subject to local traffic, visiting times, etc.
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free meal options are available if requested prior to the day of booking. Please let us know before the tour starts.
  • Please note that the total duration of the activity may be affected by traffic conditions. We strongly recommend that you do not schedule any additional activities or make other plans in the hour after the scheduled end time.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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