Douro Valley Historical Tour with Lunch, Winery Visit with Tastings and Panoramic Cruise

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Duration:10 hours (approx.)
Location: Porto, Northern Portugal

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Enjoy an all inclusive tour through the unique Douro Valley and discover fabulous landscapes in this region, on this 10-hour tour from Porto. Learn about the unique culture and heritage of this old demarcated region.
Enjoy a guided visit and wine tastings to one of the most renowned wineries (Croft / Taylor's group or Calém / Burmester group.

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1. Porto
Your expert guide will collect you from your hotel/accommodation or meeting point and will drive you to the Amarante, our first stop. On your way to the Douro Region, your guide will give you insights regarding the Portuguese history, development and cultural facts of portuguese heritage.
2. Amarante
Amarante is our first stop! All visitors will most certainly be impressed by two imposing natural features: the great Serra do Marão rising above the city in a series of majestic landscapes and the river Tâmega, the longest tributary of the river Douro, whose journey begins in Galicia and which flows through the heart of Amarante, giving added colour to the picturesque houses standing on its banks. Some historians have attributed the foundation of this transitional city linking the provinces of Minho and Trás-os-Montes to a Roman centurion by the name of Amarantus. In the thirteenth century, St Gonçalo, a Benedictine monk and popular saint, arrived in this area, where he eventually settled after completing a pilgrimage to Italy and Jerusalem, later becoming the city´s patron saint. He is accredited with the building of a sturdy bridge over the Tâmega on the same site as the current one. Amarante's sweets and cakes are extremely famous and easy to find in many of the region's cake-shops and cafés. Remember some of the names and make sure to taste them for yourself: papos de anjo, brisas do Tâmega, toucinho do céu, bolos de São Gonçalo, galhofas.
3. Miradouro de Sao Leonardo de Galafura
Our second stop will be about 640 meters high. The lovely São Leonardo da Galafura Viewpoint is located in between Vila Real and Peso da Régua, on a place of Great natural beauty over the amazing Douro River, confirming the excellence of the ancient and historical Trás-os-Montes region. Here, the sights are breathtaking, with the Douro River leading the attentions, trimmed by the steep soils where the famous Douro wine is planted, providing wonderful landscapes.
4. The Douro Valley
It's now time for Lunch! Your guide will take you to a local restaurant where you will have a delicious traditional portuguese meal with drinks included. Try some of most traditional portuguese gastronomy pairing with some local Douro table wine. (Vegetarian option during lunch is available, make sure you request it during the booking process)
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The N222 road, classified as the most beautiful road in the world, guides us along the south bank of the Douro River, for miles of pleasure, fascination and beautiful surroundings into the very heart of the Douro Wine Region.
6.
Time to Sail on a scenic rabelo boat, sided by terraces where the vines that produce ours, and yet so global, Port grow. The vision from the river to both banks, in areas where only vineyards and wine farms exist, is a unique experience.
7. Pinhao
For an authentic vineyard experience, you will visit a vineyard estate, in the heart of the Douro Valley. Discover the secrets of the vineyards as you take a guided walking tour through the property, stopping at points of interest along the way and taking in the magnificent landscape of the vineyards. During the guided visit, and before returning to Porto, you will also enjoy the unforgettable experience of tasting of different wines.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• The cruise is under the responsibility of the cruise operator (subject to weather and navigation conditions)
• Our tours run in one language but there are cases of one extra language.
• Tour runs in small groups: minivan of 8 people or minibus of 27 people
• Duration: the hours of duration are approximate 10 hours. The Tour is subject to local traffic, visit schedules, etc
• The services included in the tours (wine estate visits, restaurants, etc) are subject to 3rd party availability and other groups/participants may be with the group during the experience. Schedules may change without prior notice.
• We support our communities. By taking a tour with us you are contributing to our cause: we offer a meal for the homeless and people in need.
• Please kindly be aware that the overall duration of the activity could be influenced by traffic conditions. We highly advise against scheduling any additional activities or making other plans within the hour following the anticipated completion time.
• Vegetarian and Gluten-free meal options are available if requested before the day of the booking. Make sure you inform us before the tour starts.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Posted By : sandrasW9499QP
5
Marco was a professional skillful driver. Felt very safe.

Margarida was pleasant knowledgeable and professional. Really enjoyed this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 17:24:30

Posted By : fernandal322
The views were breathtaking! If you only go on one tour, do this one. You definitely get your money's worth! The lunch is amazing, the wine tasting is lovely again with breathtaking views .
The Guide Tanya was fun, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. She was fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
I took pictures, but unfortunately it's impossible to capture the beauty of this amazing region in pictures.
As a side note, I was very impressed, when one of the passengers wasn't feeling well, Tanya asked the bus driver Mr. SILVA to pull over and he did right away.
All in all, I never write reviews, but I was so impressed with Tanya and Silva that I made this exception.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 12:21:17

Posted By : Barb D
Tania was very informative and entertaining. She made sure everyone had an enjoyable experience. Lunch was excellent. Most didn’t care too much for the wine tasting….maybe try a different winery? The wine was young … lots of tannins. Port was better. Boat trip was enjoyable.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 12:04:11

Posted By : Christy G
Our guide, Tanya was very knowledgeable and spoke very good English. She has quite a sense of humor.

The food at the restaurant was excellent, the wine and the views were amazing! Thanks to our driver, Silva.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 11:55:40

Posted By : pablo g
Tania our guide and Silva our driver were excellent. I would add water in the van and have someone narrate the river cruise.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 11:51:21

Posted By : Tourist63107639619
Great trip. Tania and Silva were 10/10. Great value for money! Get to see a lot of countryside and eat/drink some good stuff with scenic views.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 11:50:37

Posted By : ssnker
Rita and Bruno were great! Very accommodating and entertaining! The wine, the boat ride, and the food were great. Definitely recommend
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 11:17:53

Posted By : Margarita_D
Jose the guide was great and tour was beautiful. However, when we checked in, they assigned us to the wrong group (wine tasting vs historic tour), luckily problem was fixed and they added as to the other bus. Also, the tour was mixed with French and English groups. It was awkward to listen half of the journey to a language you don’t understand especially if you booked an English language tour. Lastly, I wish they checked the bus before letting us in, there was a chewing gum on a seat that my husband sat in unknowingly and ruined his pants.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 06:16:00

Posted By : DanijelaA_187
As a former colleague, I can say that tour guide Maria rocks. I haven't met for a long time, someone in tourism with that energy and desire to educate people. 10/10 from my side. The tour is amazing. If you are in this region, you shall not miss the Duoro Valley tour. It's different than anything you'll see and well-deserved, Unesco heritage. If you are lucky, you'll get Maria as a guide (shhh English and Spanish tours 😉)
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Posted On : 2024-05-08 18:49:10

Posted By : UMCP
Absolutely wonderful. The scenery was incredible and Maria did a great job of making sure everyone had fun. Even had a singalong on the bus.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08 12:50:26