Overview
This 9-hour tour will show you the best of Douro, the first Portuguese wine region and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about Douro and it's evolution all over centuries. Marvel at the sculpted landscape on the best viewpoints over the Douro Valley.
Take a 1-hour river cruise, learn about the production of olive oil at a local producer property, visit two Port wine estates (wine tasting included) and enjoy the lunch at a typical portuguese restaurant.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Best Douro valley lookout points
Visit to two wineries - Includes Port Wines and Douro wines (DOC Douro)
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Hotel or Airbnb in Porto city center)
Bottled water
River Cruise of 1h on typical boat (Rabelo)
Traditional lunch (Fish, Vegetarian/Vegan and Gluten free need to be requested in advance)
Transportation and professional tour guide
Ride along the famous and scenic N222 road
Small group up to 8 people
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
- Pick-ups are done from 8:00 to 8:30 am at your hotel or Airbnb in Porto Downtown area (Vila Nova de Gaia/Matosinhos/Porto Coastal area are outside pick-up limits).
- On the day before the tour you will be contacted by email to inform you about the exact pick-up time, until the end of the day.
- If an address was not provided or it is outside our pick-up limits, a meeting point and time will be set at a central spot in Porto city center.
- Please CONFIRM the reception of our pick-up message.
What to expect
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Douro River
Most of the tour has the Douro river as the scenic scenary through the day. The wineries that are visited offer incredible views to the river.
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Peso Da Regua
15 min
Whenever possible we stop at the city of Peso da Régua, an historical city of the Douro Valley associated with the commerce of wine. Here we provide our guests a brief explanation about the city and allow some free time for a coffee and pictures.
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Quinta do Tedo
1 hour 15 min
Quinta do Tedo is one of several wineries that we can visit on our tour. In this visit you will learn about the wine-making process of Quinta do Tedo with a local guide. It includes a guided wine tasting session where you will be explained about the different wines to be tasted.
NOTE: wineries or order of wineries visited may differ depending on their availability
NOTE 2:Visits at the wineries and river cruises are not fully private and open to external participants. -
The Douro Valley
2 hours 30 min
In the heart of the Douro Valley you will have the chance to visit Pinhão. In the past Pinhão used to be an important place for commerce and transport of the wine from Douro to Porto. The wine was first commercialized and next shipped in the traditional Rabelo boat to remain aging in Vila Nova de Gaia, just across the river in Porto. In the village of Pinhão we stop for a 1h river cruise as well as we have lunch at a traditional local restaurant.
NOTE: Visits at the wineries and river cruises are not fully private and open to external participants. -
Quinta do Beijo
1 hour 15 min
Quinta do Beijo is the second winery of several wineries that we can visit on our tour. This is a small local winery with very good wines that can not be bought in the city. The visit is usually done by the owner of the property himself while he tells you more about the production and the flavors of its wines.
NOTE: wineries or order of wineries visited may differ depending on their availability
NOTE 2:Visits at the wineries and river cruises are not fully private and open to external participants. -
Porto
1 hour 15 min
We return to Porto from Douro Valley close to 6:00 PM, where our guide will leave you at your selected drop off point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Lisbon).
Additional Information
- NOTE TO TRAVEL AGENCIES: While we understand that your office may be closed when we send our confirmations due to different timezones if you do not provide the client's direct contact number/email, you are responsible for contacting the client at the time we send the pick-up details (day before the tour takes place, by the end of the day, UNTIL 23:00 PM, PORTUGAL TIME) - Travel Agencies assume responsibility if the client does not show up due to the lack of communication between them.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Authentic Douro Wine Tour Including Lunch and River Cruise
Can I cancel Authentic Douro Wine Tour Including Lunch and River Cruise for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 9–10 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Best Douro valley lookout points
- Visit to two wineries - Includes Port Wines and Douro wines (DOC Douro)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Hotel or Airbnb in Porto city center)
- Bottled water
- River Cruise of 1h on typical boat (Rabelo)
- Traditional lunch (Fish, Vegetarian/Vegan and Gluten free need to be requested in advance)
- Transportation and professional tour guide
- Ride along the famous and scenic N222 road
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Douro River, Peso Da Regua, Quinta do Tedo, The Douro Valley, Quinta do Beijo.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Portuguese, English, French.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Oporto Road Trips
