Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise
Explore the wine culture, through the most complete Douro Valley during a day excursion. This amazing tour, gives you the opportunity to visit two of the best wine estates in the region and feel the essence of being in the heart of this precious wine region. You will have the opportunity to learn the history of the wine estates and see all the wine cultivation and production process, being at the source of the Porto Wine. The "birthplace" of this unique nectar! During the tour enjoy 6 wine tastings while admiring the astonishing landscapes and serenity of the Douro Valley, recognized as World Heritage Site by UNESCO, since 2001. The guided visit to 2 different wine estates with tastings, a complete traditional lunch with Douro wines and a scenic 50 minutes cruise on the Douro River is included on this full package.
Options
ENGLISH - HOTEL PICK UP & DROP
Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off : Small Group 8-seater minivan - Only in English with hotel Pick up and drop off included only in Porto City Center
Pickup included
What's included in Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
PortoPass-by Only
Your expert guide will collect you from your hotel/accommodation or meeting point and will drive you to the renown Douro region. On your way to the Douro, the guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage. Half Way through the drive to the Douro Region we will do a short stop for a coffee break.
The Douro Valley
Welcome to the Douro Region, famous for it's valley, Unesco World Heritage site, the oldest demarked wine region with unique landscapes of vineyards and the magical Douro river giving you the perfect background for a day of amazing wine tastings.
Sabrosa
Arriving in Sabrosa we will do our first visit of the day. We will discover the first of two wineries where you learn about the wine production and history of Douro Region, and its wines. You will have the oportunity to taste different wines before the lunch. A complete lunch will be served by the end of the visit: a full traditional portuguese meal with entrance, main dish, dessert, pairing with Douro red or white wine.
Inclusions
- Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
- Guided visit to 2 wine estates with tastings of diferent wines and port.
- Professional Guide & Transportation by private vehicle
- 50 minutes - Traditional Rabelo cruise departing from Pinhão
- Lunch (Vegetarian & Gluten-free options available if informed in advance)
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Hotel pick up and drop off (included if you choose the option ''English Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off'')
- 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
- Tours run in small groups up to 27 people
- Usually our tours run in one language but there are cases of one extras language or more.
- Duration: the hours of duration are approximate 10 hours. Please kindly be aware that the overall duration of the activity could be influenced by traffic conditions. We highly advise against scheduling any additional activities or making other plans within the hour following the anticipated completion time.
- The cruise is under the responsibility of the cruise operator (subject to weather and navigation conditions)
- For the Pickup Option, note that the pick-up is only available from all hotels in Porto city center.
- 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.
- Vegetarian and Gluten-free meal options are available if requested before the day of the booking. Make sure you inform us before the tour starts.
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Regarding pick-up option, please note that the pick-up is only available from hotels in Porto city center.
Meeting / End Points
- The meeting point is from Living Tours/Tourist Service located next to São Bento train station, at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 352 Porto. The drop off is at the same place
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Ticket Redemption
- Traveling with others? Please inform us, in advance, if you have friends or family in separate reservations to ensure you travel together. Otherwise, we cannot guarantee it. - For the meeting Point Departure: You must be at the meeting point 5 minutes before departure the time. Location: Rua Mouzinho da Silveira 352, Porto (in front of São Bento Metro and Train Station) - If you choose the Pick-up service for the option ENGLISH - HOTEL PICK UP & DROP please wait for your guide at the Hotel you're in.