Douro Valley Prime Tour: Tastings, Private Boat & Lunch f/ Porto

5.0 (761 reviews) Porto, Portugal
Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Small group (max 8) • All-inclusive • No planning needed

Discover the Douro Valley on a full-day wine tour from Porto, featuring wine tastings at local wineries, a traditional lunch, and a private river cruise along the Douro River.

-Taste 9 premium wines (Port + Douro DOC)
- Visit 2 carefully selected wineries
- Unwind on a peaceful private river cruise, surrounded by the Douro Valley’s iconic landscapes
- Enjoy a traditional 3-course lunch paired with local wines
- Stop at breathtaking viewpoints overlooking terraced vineyards
- Vintage Port opened with fire and port tong
- Round-trip transport from Porto to the Douro Valley
- Scenic viewpoints across the Douro Valley
- Travel in a small group (max 8)
- Enjoy the stunning UNESCO Heritage landscape of the Douro Valley

- Only 8 spots per day
- Often sells out in peak season

Options

Douro Valley Prime Tour: Wine Tasting, Boat and Lunch from Porto
Douro Tour w/ optional Boat

Duration: 8 hours
Lunch and Wine Tastings
2 Wineries: Lunch and Tastings included
Boat is optional (if you don't do the boat there is 1 free hour to walk around town

Dourotal auf Deutsch

Duration: 8 hours: Between 8 to 8,5 hours
Lunch and drinks included: Traditional lunch cooked on open fire w/ 3 courses
9 types of wine (unlimited white and red Douro wine w/ lunch)
Water
9 seats van: Comfortable van for a small group of 8 guests (plus guide) with air conditioning
German speaking guide: If we don't have enough participants for a German tour, the tour may take place bilinigual, in German and in English

What's included

  • Support small businesses
  • River cruise on a private boat incl. cocktail and guide on board (50 mins)
  • Expert local culture and wine guide
  • Vintage Port opening with port tongs and fire
  • Visit to 2 family wineries
  • 9 premium wines: Port + Douro DOC
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Authentic Portuguese Lunch with a selection of starters, main and dessert (home-cooked)
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Vinho Verde Route
    Pass by
    Spot the first vineyards on the way. Not the Douro Valley, though. Have you heard about Vinho Verde, also known as Green Wine?
  2. Amarante
    Pass by
    Have a look on the beauty of Amarante and its surroundings before we head up to the mountains.
  3. Serra do Marao
    Pass by
    You will witness the greatness of this mountains and will cross them by a long tunnel.
  4. The Douro Valley
    Pass by
    Have a glance on how big the Douro Valley is, by crossing some of its tributaries.
  5. Ponte Pedonal Metalica de Peso da Regua
    15m
    You will have your first impression of the Douro by crossing this bridge while our guide will drive to pick you up at the other end of the bridge.
  6. Quinta do Panascal
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Let yourself be amazed by the stunning views of this hidden gem in the heart of the Douro Valley. A medium size producer that focuses on small groups for more intimate and personal experiences, Fonseca is know for the quality of its Port wine.

    Here, you'll visit the granite wine tanks, where they ferment their wines, the cellar with the wooden barrels, and you'll taste quality port with river views.
  7. Pinhao Railway Station
    Pass by
    Spot the beautiful train station of Pinhão with its typical panels of tiles painted in blue.
  8. Pinhao
    1h
    Have a look at the lovely and important for the Port Wine little village of Pinhão, with the Douro and some of the most famous Port Wine houses in the background
  9. Sabrosa
    Pass by
    Our location for lunch and for the afternoon with some surprising celebrities related to it.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet by at fire station, close to the city hall.

End point

We meet by at fire station, close to the city hall.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for people under 18 years old

Cancellation policy

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

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