Overview
Good for avoiding crowds, we guide small groups that give you a more local immersion personalized experience. The quality of our guides, wines and the wineries visited stand out from other tours.
The tour begins with a visit to a port wine producer: Quinta da Roêda. There will be a personalized guided tour on the vineyards where the process of making the port wine will be explained. The wine tasting will be accompanied by a careful selection of Portuguese cheeses.
After tasting, we will embark 1 hour boat ride in a typical wooden boat (Rabelos). This soothing ride is the best time to contemplate the landscape and nature of the Douro Valley.
Lunch is served in a beautiful farm overlooking to the vineyards where there are several food options: fish, meat or vegetarian. Everything are included in the price.
The second winery is a small table wine producer, It will be an interesting opportunity to have more contact with the locals. The visit ends with an olive oil tasting.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Lunch of typical Portuguese food
Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off
Small Group Tour (máx 8 persons)
Bottled water
1-Hour boat ride
Local Guide
Wine, Olive Oil & Honey Tasting
Visit to 2 wine estates (Guided visits & Tasting included)
Selection of Portugese Cheeses
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
What to expect
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Porto
The pickup will be made at each customer's accommodation in the city of Porto, the journey to the Douro Valley is about 1h30 minutes.
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Quinta do Panascal
1 hour
Visit to Quinta do Panascal where we will take a tour to the vineyards and a tasting of 3 Port wines.
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Douro River
1 hour
One-hour trip on a typical wooden boat from Pinhão.
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Pinhao
1 hour
Brief passage through the village of Pinhão in the heart of the Douro Valley.
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Pinhao Railway Station
1 hour
Passing through the Pinhão train station.
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1 hour 30 min
Lunch in a winery with a choice of fish, meat or vegetarian dishes. Panoramic view of the vineyards.
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Vilarinho de Sao Romao
1 hour 30 min
Visit to a local producer where we will taste table wines, olive oil and honey. Excellent time for interaction with the locals.
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Porto
1 hour 30 min
Return to the city of Porto with drop off at each customer's accommodation.
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
- Good for avoiding crowds
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Douro Valley: Small-Group Tour Wine Tasting, Lunch, River Cruise
Can I cancel Douro Valley: Small-Group Tour Wine Tasting, Lunch, 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 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Lunch of typical Portuguese food
- Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off
- Small Group Tour (máx 8 persons)
- Bottled water
- 1-Hour boat ride
- Local Guide
- Wine, Olive Oil & Honey Tasting
- Visit to 2 wine estates (Guided visits & Tasting included)
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Quinta do Panascal, Douro River, Pinhao, Pinhao Railway Station, Vilarinho de Sao Romao.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Portuguese, English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Portugal Excellence Tours
