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.
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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.

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• 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.
• Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Free Walking Tour departs daily in English and Spanish at 9:30 a.m. from Cordoaria (Campo dos Mártires da Pátria 31, Porto) and 4:30 p.m. from Batalha (Rua Alexandre Herculano 412, Porto).

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Posted By : jakelH6980HT
Great tour! Beautiful scenery great guides with Neilson and pollo !

The cruise was gorgeous and some beautiful wines
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Posted On : 2023-12-31 11:33:37

Posted By : dmZ6232IP
We spent an amazing day with our guide Rita and driver Mikel. Lunch was delicious and the winery visit was very interesting. The host was great. We got some amazing photos. We would definitely recommend this tour!
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Posted On : 2023-12-29 09:50:44

Posted By : Guide09360953398
David and Ferdinand did an excellent job. They were very helpful and showed us around Douro in a comfortable manner. David is very knowledgeable with Douro and also Amarante.
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Posted On : 2023-12-28 11:47:19

Posted By : Arup_B
The lunch was full course with soup and desert and Esspreso, If you donot like pork or beef you can opt for Egg or just vegetarian menu and the price included the lunch! The 50 mins river cruise was great too, OIur Guide David and Driver Tiago was god at what they do and kept the group enthralled And the wine visit was also memorable!
Overall recommend to go!!
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Posted On : 2023-12-24 13:51:09

Posted By : sabrinapB5389KZ
Amazing tour! Rita our tour guide did an amazing job informing us and our driver Ramos also did a great job on getting us to all our destinations. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2023-12-24 11:46:45

Posted By : sanjeevanid
Our guide and driver, David and Tiago, were great! David was full of information and Tiago always greeted us with a smile. Tiago drove us on some very windy roads, and we never felt unsafe, which meant we could enjoy the beautiful scenery. As an added bonus, one of the guests played the accorion for us during lunch and during rhe boat ride, which added to the experience! I would recommend this for a fun relaxing tour, that was also a great opportunity to learn about Portuguese culture and history!
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Posted On : 2023-12-23 12:02:58

Posted By : arup2000
Wonderful experience with David and Tiago our guide and driver for the day trip
Food was good ?
Wine tasting experience was also unique
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Posted On : 2023-12-23 11:56:38

Posted By : 53kalis
David and Tiago were fantastic! I enjoyed the whole day. Taking a tour is such a good way to explore the area. Even the bus ride was incredible since the views were so stunning.
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Posted On : 2023-12-23 11:54:24

Posted By : parthob687
The tour was relaxing but relatively entertaining. It was a great way to spend the day at an affordable price. The food was good and a friend of our tourguide even played the accordion for our group throughout the tour. We were with David and Tiago who were great.
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Posted On : 2023-12-23 11:49:43

Posted By : Doris_M
We spent a wonderful day exploring Duoro Valley with Rita and Mikel. Lunch and winery tour were fantastic! You should definitely book it,
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Posted On : 2023-12-21 05:06:12

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

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Porto

2. Amarante

3. Miradouro de Sao Leonardo de Galafura

4. The Douro Valley

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7. Pinhao

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

WHAT'S INCLUDED ⟱

WHAT TO EXPECT ⟱

1. Porto

2. Amarante

3. Miradouro de Sao Leonardo de Galafura

4. The Douro Valley

5.

6.

7. Pinhao

ADDITIONAL INFO ⟱

CANCELLATION POLICY ⟱

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