Douro Valley: Historical Sites, Wine Experience, Lunch & Cruise

Duration10h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesPortuguese, English, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 27 travelers

Overview

Enjoy an all inclusive tour through the unique Douro Valley and discover fabulous landscapes in this region, on this 10-hour tour from Porto. Learn about the unique culture and heritage of this old demarcated region.
Enjoy a guided visit and wine tastings to one of the most renowned wineries (Croft / Taylor's group or Calém / Burmester group.

Options

French - Meeting Point

French: The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in French, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Spanish - Meeting Point

Spanish: The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in Spanish, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Portuguese - Meeting Point

Portuguese: The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in Portuguese, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

English - Meeting Point

English: The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

What's included

Renown Wine estate guided visit with tasting of 3 wines
Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
Amarante, São Leonardo de Galafura viewpoint & Road N222
Panoramic Douro River Cruise on a Traditional Rabelo Boat from Pinhão
Lunch (Vegetarian & Gluten-free options available if informed in advance)
Professional Guide & Comfortable Small Group Minibus

Gratuities
Personal Expenses
Hotel Pick up and drop off

What to expect

Porto
Pass by

Your experience starts at our Meeting Point, next to S. Bento Station and you will meet your guide that will drive you to the Amarante, our first stop.
On your way to the Douro Region, your guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage.
Amarante
45m

Amarante, our first stop, features the majestic Serra do Marão and the river Tâmega, which flows through the city and adds charm to its picturesque houses.

The city, possibly founded by the Roman centurion Amarantus, links the provinces of Minho and Trás-os-Montes. In the 13th century, St. Gonçalo, a Benedictine monk and the city's patron saint, built a bridge over the Tâmega. Amarante is also renowned for its sweets, including papos de anjo, brisas do Tâmega, toucinho do céu, bolos de São Gonçalo, and galhofas, which can be found in local cake-shops and cafés.
Miradouro de Sao Leonardo de Galafura
30m

Our second stop, at 640 meters high, is the São Leonardo da Galafura Viewpoint between Vila Real and Peso da Régua.
This spot offers breathtaking views of the Douro River and the steep, vineyard-covered slopes of the historic Trás-os-Montes region.
The Douro Valley
1h

It's now time for Lunch!
Your guide will take you to a local restaurant where you will have a delicious traditional all-inclusive portuguese meal.
Try some of most traditional portuguese gastronomy pairing with some local Douro table wines.
(Vegetarian option for lunch is available, make sure you request it during the booking process)
Pass by

The N222 road is classified as the most beautiful road in the world and guides us along the south bank of the Douro River, for miles of pleasure, fascination and beautiful surroundings into the very heart of the Douro Wine Region.
50m · Admission ticket included

Time to Sail on a scenic Rabelo boat, sided by terraces where the vines that produce ours, and yet so global, Port grow.
The vision from the river to both banks, in areas where only vineyards and wine farms exist, is a unique experience.
Pinhao
1h 30m

For an authentic vineyard experience, you will visit a vineyard estate, in the heart of the Douro Valley.

Discover the secrets of the vineyards as you take a guided walking tour through the property, stopping at points of interest along the way and taking in the magnificent landscape of the vineyards.
During the guided visit, and before returning to Porto, you will also enjoy the unforgettable experience of tasting of different wines.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Point: Calçada da Vandoma, Porto – just next to Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto).

Look out for our friendly staff dressed in red and clearly identified with Living Tours. They’ll be ready to check you in and introduce you to your guide for the tour.

End point

Rua de Alexandre Herculano (next to Praça da Batalha)

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available if requested before the tour. Inform us before the tour starts.
Tours are usually in one language, but a second language may be used.
The services included in the tours (wine estate visits, restaurants, etc) are subject to 3rd party availability and other groups/participants may be with the group during the experience. Schedules and Itinerary may change without prior notice.
Group size maximum capacity is 27 people.
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 Living Tours Agency located in Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, 4050-418 Porto
For the Pick-up option: Please note that pickups are only available from hotels located within Porto city center. Unfortunately, pickups outside this area are not possible
In case of adverse weather conditions, the cruise may be replaced by another activity.

Cancellation policy

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

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