Private Douro Valley Wine Tour
This is our tour specially dedicated to wine and all aspects of its making. Recommended mainly to only true wine lovers.
You will sample a vast array of completely different wines from producers with very different backgrounds, experiences and approaches to wine making. Simple, elegant and fruit forward. Traditional, bold and prestigious. Out of the box, creative wines made by non-conformists. You will taste all of the above and by the end of the day you will have the knowledge to pick your wines from Douro and understand its labels and styles, wherever you go.
Lunch will surpass your best expectations and you will taste local cuisine paired with yet more lush wines.
If you aren't yet sold then get this: your guide is just as enthusiastic about wines and its specifics as you and you will be doing all of the aforementioned in what probably is the most scenic wine region of the world.
Make the best of your stay in Portugal and don't miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity!
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal
Our accredited guide will meet you at the lobby of your Hotel in Porto or Douro Valley. After a quick briefing, its time to hit the road.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sabrosa, Sabrosa, Vila Real District, Northern Portugal
First stop of the day: its time to stretch your legs after the drive and what a better place to do it than between vine rows with the owner, while you learn about viticulture.
Take the first sips of the day; Douro DOC wines and olive oil wait for you.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pinhao, Pinhao, Vila Real District, Northern Portugal
As you begin to see the river, delight yourself with superb views and the outstanding scenery of the old terraces and colorful vineyards. Take wonderful photos, absorb all the beauty and get to know the region and the locals at a relaxed pace.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Peso Da Regua, Peso Da Regua, Vila Real District, Northern Portugal
The portuguese gastronomy is just one of the most renowned cuisines in the world as well as its unique wines.
From wine-producing estates to riverfront restaurants with views on to the Douro River and the surrounding vineyards, you will experience, during your lunch, regional cuisine with a colorful menu rooted in both tradition and modernity (not included).
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Lamego, Lamego, Viseu District, Northern Portugal
Visit a boutique family owned winery and learn all about the Douro wine region: its mysterious grape varieties, the viticulture, the foot stomping of the grapes, the unique combination of ancient/modern wine making methods. Taste the best Douro Wines and understand the different styles of Port.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal
Drop off at your accommodation in Porto or Douro Valley
Inclusions
- All activities
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Visits, wine tastings and local products degustation
- Bottled water
Exclusions
- Lunch
Additional information
- Infant seats available
- Please advise any specific dietary or other requirements at time of booking
- Please advise, in advance, if you want to customize the tour
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- We are registered "Clean & Safe" by Tourism of Portugal. We implemented an internal protocol that, according to the recommendations of the Directorate-General for Health, ensures the necessary hygiene to avoid risks of contagion and guarantees safe procedures for our tours.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
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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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