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Douro Valley Small Group Day Trip from Porto: Two Wineries, Lunch and Pinhão Cruise
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PortoThis Douro Valley day trip comes in two versions. Hotel pickup caps the group at 8 guests. The central meeting point departure takes up to 19. The day includes visits to 2 selected wineries, each with a guided tasting of Port and DOC Douro wines and an explanation of how the region makes them. Lunch is a traditional Portuguese meal at a local restaurant. In Pinhão the group boards a river cruise, and a local guide stays with it from start to finish. The Douro river and its terraced valley are in view for most of the day, and the wineries on the route look out over the water. Both departure options follow the same stops.
What's included
- Professional local guide with expertise in wine and regional history
- 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")
- 50-min Douro River cruise (with wine on board if "Central Meeting" option is selected)
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- Stop in Amarante (30 minutes - if Central Meeting option is selected)
- Premium small-group transportation (max 8 guests if Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off option selected)
- 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
Itinerary
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Palácio da Bolsa, R. de Ferreira Borges 11, Porto
Porto
The day starts at 8:00 AM at your hotel or accommodation in Porto Downtown, then the van heads for the Douro Valley. The address must be given at booking or a few days before the tour, otherwise a meeting point is set. Pickup covers the Porto Downtown area only. There is no pickup from Vila Nova de Gaia, Matosinhos, the coastal area of Porto or other places outside the city center.
Peso Da Regua
When time allows, the group stops in Peso da Régua, a historic Douro town tied to the wine trade. The guide gives a short introduction to the town, and there is free time for coffee and photos.
Quinta do Tedo
Quinta do Tedo is one of the wineries the tour can visit. A local guide explains how the wine is made there, followed by a guided tasting where each wine is introduced. Note: the wineries visited, and their order, may change with availability. Winery visits and river cruises are not private and may include other participants.
The Douro Valley
Pinhão sits in the middle of the Douro Valley. It was once an important hub for trading and moving wine from the Douro to Porto. The wine was sold here, then shipped on traditional Rabelo boats to age in Vila Nova de Gaia, across the river from Porto. In Pinhão the group takes a 1-hour river cruise and has lunch at a traditional local restaurant. Note: winery visits and river cruises are not private and may include other participants.
Douro River
The Douro river is the backdrop for most of the day, and the wineries on the route have views over it.
Quinta do Beijo
Quinta do Beijo is the second winery the tour can visit. It is a small local producer whose wines are not sold in the city. The owner usually leads the visit and talks about how the wines are made and how they taste. Note: the wineries visited, and their order, may change with availability. Winery visits and river cruises are not private and may include other participants.
Porto
The drive back to Porto ends close to 6:00 PM, depending on traffic. The guide drops each guest at the chosen drop-off point.
Palácio da Bolsa, R. de Ferreira Borges 11, Porto
Good to know
- "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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Specialized infant seats are available
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- Not recommended for children. Travelers with children should inform the operator in advance (car seats are mandatory by Portuguese law)
- You will receive an email the day before your tour with your guide’s name and vehicle details. Please be at yor pick-up location 10 minutes before.
- Vegetarian and vegan meal options are available. Please advise at the time of booking
- Guiding available in: pt, en, fr.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
- Please inform the operator in advance of any allergies, dietary restrictions, or medical conditions so that needs can be accommodated and the experience stays safe and enjoyable.
- Important for Travel Agencies - Pick-up details are sent the day before the tour (until 21:30 Portugal time). Failure to communicate this information may result in a no-show
- Important for Travel Agencies - If booking on behalf of a client, please ensure the traveler’s direct contact details are provided.
- All activities take place in covered or protected areas, ensuring a comfortable experience in any weather conditions
- The Douro Valley can be very hot in summer and cold in winter. Please dress accordingly
- "Central Meeting " option: tour departure is at 7:45 AM. Please be present to avoid missing the tour.
- "Central Meeting " option: This tour is operated in a group of up to 19 guests (maximum).
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Porto (for Central Meeting Point option)
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