Why choose this Porto tour ?
Embark on the Private Premium Douro Valley Wine Tour for a full-day exploration of Portugal’s stunning Douro Valley, starting from Porto. Relax in our deluxe private vehicle as we take you to this UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its terraced vineyards and exceptional Douro and Port wines. Begin with a visit to a prestigious family-run winery for a personalized introduction to local winemaking. Continue your journey with an hour-long semi-private boat cruise on the Douro River or opt for a nature excursion, village visit, scenic viewpoint, or another winery experience, all tailored by our expert guide to your preferences. Enjoy a lavish three-course lunch paired with premium regional wines, and in the afternoon, delve into the centuries-old craft of Port wine at a second family-run winery. With comfort, custom experiences, and expert guidance, this tour offers an unforgettable dive into the heart of Portuguese winemaking.
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What makes Private Premium Douro Tour a unique experience ?
You will visit Pinhão train station and it’s famous tile panels that portrait the landscapes and life in the Douro Valley. Your guide will happily explain to you the meaning and scenes portrait on the panels.
Considered one of the most beautiful view points on the Douro, from here you can admire the river peacefully flowing while downhill you watch the village of Pinhão being embrace by the river that gave life to the village has a meeting point to board on the old times the barrels that carried the Port wine to it’s aging place in Gaia.
The Douro Valley is a magical place where man overcome nature to create an amazing landscape where hills are covered by vines that produce a wine recognized worldwide “the Port”. His a wine region like no other in the world, the wine is produced in the hill sloops where the cooperation of men hard work and nature allowed the creation of this “reino maravilhoso” (marvelous kingdow) has the poet Miguel Torga described it.
Important Note: On the time spent on the Douro Valley it includes visits to 2 Wineries of the region, other sightseeings spots without exit the minivan and features an aprox. 1 hour and 15 minute minivan ride from Oporto to the Douro Valley region, followed by a 1 hour and 15 minute return trip after the scheduled attractions.
If you wish you can upgrade your tour with an optional 50m boat cruise on the Douro River that will allow you to admire the landscape from a different perspective. Going upstream from the village of Pinhão admire the river banks covered by vines and bordered by wine estates of some of the most know Port wine brands, before starting going back to Pinhão.
We reserve a lunch in one the restaurants of the region, with typical meals of the region. Are available vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for infants
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- On Lunch, is available vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options
- This tour features a 1 hour and 15 minute minivan ride from Oporto to the Douro Valley region, followed by a 1 hour and 15 minute return trip after the scheduled attractions.
- Important Notice: During the wineries visit and lunch, alcoholic drinks will only be served to adult travelers of legal drinking age. Non-alcoholic drinks will be provided for minor travelers.nge able to. Non-alcoholic drinks will be served for minor travelers.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Private Premium Douro Tour
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Private Premium Douro Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Bottled water in sustainable packaging
- Premium tastings of Douro and Port wines
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Delectable lunch paired with premium wines
- Exclusive winery visits
- Professional Guide included
- Semi-private River Cruise or alternative experience
Not Included
- Food and drinks not mentioned
- Gratuities
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Cooltour Oporto.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Lisbon.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 – 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Opening hours are:
10:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday
