Private tour to Douro Valley with free wine tasting

Porto, Portugal
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To talk about the Douro Valley is to talk about one of the oldest wine regions in the world. Intangible Heritage of Humanity, the region enchants with its centuries-old traditions and stunning landscape, sculpted in honour of wine, where terraces adorned by endless vines prevail.

This is a tour for those who appreciate the perfect symbiosis between Man and Nature.
A tour that introduces you to an exclusive wine experience, extolling the deep and ancient connection
of a region that produces unique wines, and where the famous Port Wine stands out.

Description

Itinerary
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Stop At: Sao Goncalo Church, Praca da Republica, Amarante 4600-038 Portugal

Highlight of the beautiful Amarante town, in the greenish north of Portugal, the São Gonçalo Convent was founded by king D. João III in 1540.

The Convent, built in the same place where previously was a small medieval chapel dedicated to São Gonçalo, integrates the beautiful São Gonçalo Church, under Dominican project and style. With a Mannerist style, the Church has a Latin cross plan and a grandiose façade with three floors, one of them baroque and the other two in renaissance style.

The interior has three naves, where is located the important São Gonçalo Chapel where the mortal remaining of the Saint now rest, under a limestone tomb statue.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ponte de Sao Goncalo, Rua do Tamega 124 Em574, Amarante 4600-123 Portugal

It goes back to the XVIII century the construction of the Bridge of Amarante that connects the two banks in the same place of the primitive bridge constructed by Saint Gonçalo to allow the passage of the pilgrims.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Pinhao Railway Station, Largo da Estacao, 5085, Pinhao 5085-037 Portugal

The Pinhão Railway Station, on the Douro line, was built in the 19th century and is a must visit for anyone visiting the Douro region.

In 1937 the station received the panels of tiles that gave it notoriety and turned it into the most beautiful Railway Station of the Douro.

These, in a total of about 3047 tiles, were produced in Aleluia Cerâmicas (Fábrica Aleluia) by J. Oliveira, an artist who also decorated other Portuguese stations.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: The Douro Valley, Lugar Da Ponte, Pinhao 5085-060 Portugal

The region enchants with its centuries-old traditions and stunning landscape


Inclusions

  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Hotel in Porto Center)
  • Wine tasting

Exclusions

  • Lunch

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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