About this experience
Discover the Douro Valley on a full-day tour from Porto. Visit two wine estates for tastings, explore Amarante, enjoy an all-inclusive winery lunch, and sail past scenic landscapes on a river cruise.
Cancellation policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Duration: 10 hours
Available languages
English, Spanish, Portuguese, French
Experience details
Highlights:
Experience description:
Begin your UNESCO Douro Valley adventure departing from Porto, where you'll learn about the region's rich winemaking heritage during the scenic drive.
Stop in Amarante: Enjoy a coffee break in this charming riverside town, visit the historic Church and Convent of São Gonçalo, and enjoy free time to sample traditional pastries from local artisan shops.
Family Wine Estate Experience: Continue to a boutique family-owned estate for an intimate guided tour and wine tastings. Enjoy a carefully crafted lunch featuring local specialties, thoughtfully paired with Douro wines (red & white wines), served on-site at the winery in a traditional and welcoming setting. Vegetarian and Vegan Options are available upon request.
Scenic River Cruise: After lunch, journey to Pinhão with a photo stop at a spectacular viewpoint overlooking the Douro Valley's terraced slopes. Witness the confluence of the Pinhão and Douro rivers before embarking on a relaxing one-hour cruise through the region's most picturesque landscapes.
Premium Wine Estate Visit: Explore a prestigious wine estate such as Quinta da Roeda or Quinta São Luiz. Discover centuries-old winemaking traditions and secrets while tasting 3 of their finest wines.
Return Journey: Travel back to Porto via the famous N222 road, consistently ranked among the world's most beautiful drives.
Includes:
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Porto (if option selected)
Comfortable round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
Expert local guide throughout the experience
Guided visit of a family-owned Douro Valley estate
Wine tastings at a family-owned Douro Valley estate
All-Inclusive Traditional lunch at a winery with Douro wine pairings (vegetarian and gluten-free options available upon prior request)
Second guided winery tour at a prestigious wine estate
Tastings at a prestigious wine estate
1-hour scenic Douro River cruise in Pinhão
Free time in the historical town of Amarante for photos and coffee break
Bonus: Self-guided Porto city walking tour available from the following day
Additional meals and drinks
Tips (optional)
Additional information:
Vegetarian and gluten-free meal options are available if requested before the day of the booking.
The Itinerary is suggested and the order may be inverted.
• Usually tours run in one language but there are cases where one extra language can be used
• For the Pickup option, please note that pick-up is only available at all hotels in Porto city center.
• The group size will be maximum of 27 people
Is this suitable for non-wine drinkers? Yes, UNESCO heritage scenery + culture
What if it rains? Indoor tastings & lunch if rains and covered boat
Group size concerns? Our groups have a maximum of 27 people
