Complete Douro Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Wine Tastings and River Cruise

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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.
Free cancellation Pickup included

What's included

  • Professional Guide & Transportation
  • Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
  • Guided visit to 2 wine estates with tastings of diferent wines and port.
  • 50 minutes - Traditional Rabelo cruise departing from Pinhão
  • Lunch (Vegetarian & Gluten-free options available if informed in advance)

What's not included

  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Hotel pick up and drop off (included if you choose the option ''English Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off'')

Itinerary

  1. 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.
  2. 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. (6h 0min)
  3. 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. (2h 0min)
  4. After lunch we will drive through the windy Douro roads on the way to Pinhão and we will do a quick photo stop at one of the most impressive viewpoints of the region. Enjoy the views and share with your friends and collegues on social media! (10 min)
  5. It's now time to sail! Enjoy a 50 minutes scenic cruise on the Douro river departing from Pinhão on board of a traditional Rebelo boat. (50 min)
  6. National Road 222: drive through the most beautiful road in the world Did you know that one of the most beautiful roads in the world is Portuguese? We talk about the Estrada Nacional 222, which takes you to discover the incredible Douro wine region. On our tour will pass on this amazing road and point out the most scenic views.
  7. Our wine tour is not over yet! There is time to visit one more renown Winery. The winery expert guide will walk you through the estate ,explaining the process from the vinyard to the bottle ending with a magnificent tasting of three different types of wines. (1h 0min)

Meeting & end point

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
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.

Practical information

Operated by
Living Tours
Max group size
27 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–15
Languages
pt, en, fr, es
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

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

Important notes

  • 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 pick-up is only available from all hotels in Porto city center. Pickups outside this area are not possible
  • 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
  • In case of adverse weather conditions, the cruise may be replaced by another activity.

Frequently asked questions

This tour lasts approximately 10 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.

The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.

Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.