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Douro Valley Small Group Tour: 2 Wineries, Lunch & River Cruise
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União das freguesias de Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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"Hotel Pickup (Small Group)" and "Private Tour" options: This tour is operated in a small group of up to 8 guests for a more personal experience
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"Central Meeting " option: This tour is operated in a group of up to 19 guests (maximum).
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"Central Meeting " option: tour departure is at 7:45 AM. Please be present to avoid missing the tour.
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Vegetarian and vegan meal options are available. Please advise at the time of booking
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover the Douro Valley the way that suits you best. Choose our Hotel Pickup option, limited to just 8 guests for a more personal and relaxed experience, or our Meeting Point option with a convenient central departure in a comfortable small group of up to 19 guests.
Visit 2 carefully selected wineries and enjoy guided tastings of both Port and DOC Douro wines, learning about the region’s rich winemaking traditions. Savor a traditional Portuguese lunch at a local restaurant and take in the valley’s breathtaking landscapes.
Relax on a scenic river cruise in Pinhão and travel in comfort, accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide throughout the day.
Whether you choose the more intimate Hot...
Highlights
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional local guide with expertise in wine and regional history
Stop in Amarante (30 minutes - if Central meeting point option is selected)
Traditional Portuguese lunch (vegetarian and vegan options available)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Porto (only on option "Small Group Tour - Hotel Pickup")
Premium small-group transportation (max 8 guests if option selected)
50-min Douro River cruise in Pinhão aboard a traditional “Rabelo” boat
Scenic drive along the famous N222 road and Stops at the most beautiful viewpoints for photos
Visit to 2 carefully selected wineries with guided tastings of Port and DOC Douro wines
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Porto (only for option "Central Meeting Point")
Meeting Points
Departure
Bolsa Palace
Return
Douro Valley Small Group Tour: 2 Wineries, Lunch & River Cruise
(5432) Reviews
União das freguesias de Cedofeita, Santo Ildefonso, Sé, Miragaia, São Nicolau e Vitória
About
Discover the Douro Valley the way that suits you best. Choose our Hotel Pickup option, limited to just 8 guests for a more personal and relaxed experience, or our Meeting Point option with a convenient central departure in a comfortable small group of up to 19 guests.
Visit 2 carefully selected wineries and enjoy guided tastings of both Port and DOC Douro wines, learning about the region’s rich winemaking traditions. Savor a traditional Portuguese lunch at a local restaurant and take in the valley’s breathtaking landscapes.
Relax on a scenic river cruise in Pinhão and travel in comfort, accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide throughout the day.
Whether you choose the more intimate Hot...
Highlights
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional local guide with expertise in wine and regional history
Stop in Amarante (30 minutes - if Central meeting point option is selected)
Traditional Portuguese lunch (vegetarian and vegan options available)
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Porto (only on option "Small Group Tour - Hotel Pickup")
Premium small-group transportation (max 8 guests if option selected)
50-min Douro River cruise in Pinhão aboard a traditional “Rabelo” boat
Scenic drive along the famous N222 road and Stops at the most beautiful viewpoints for photos
Visit to 2 carefully selected wineries with guided tastings of Port and DOC Douro wines
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Porto (only for option "Central Meeting Point")
Meeting Points
Departure
Bolsa Palace
Return
Itinerary
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Porto
Start the tour at your hotel or accommodation in Porto Downtown, at 8:00 AM. We will then travel towards the Douro Valley.
Note: your address needs to be provided at booking or a few days before the tour takes place or a meeting point will be set.
- PICK-UP IS EXCLUSIVE TO THE PORTO DOWNTOWN AREA. We DO NOT offer pick-up from Vila Nova de Gaia, Matosinhos, the Porto coastal area, or other locations outside the city center.
1 hour and 45 minutes
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Peso Da Regua
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.
15 minutes
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Quinta do Tedo
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.
1 hour and 15 minutes
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The Douro Valley
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.
2 hours and 30 minutes
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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.
1 hour
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Quinta do Beijo
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.
1 hour and 15 minutes
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Porto
We will drive back to Porto from Douro Valley and return close to 6:00 PM (depending on traffic), where our guide will leave you at your selected drop off point.
