Douro Valley

Small Group Day Trip

The Douro Valley is without a doubt one of the most spectacular places in the world. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Douro Valley is a must see for anyone traveling to Portugal. This area became the first delimited and regulated World Wine Region in the world back in 1756 and has an area of around 250 000 hectares with wine yards that are centuries old. Along the banks of the Douro River, there is a vast wine region where the famous and unique Port wine is produced. It is produced and stored in impressive cellars that are managed by “Quintas” that are hundreds of years old. The Rabelo boats, indigenous to the region and linked to the port wine trade, maintain the tradition and continue to navigate its calm waters between the picturesque vineyards.

Itinerary

Pick up at Hotel/AirBnb at 8:30 am

Drive towards the Douro valley in a comfortable Mercedes Van, with a small group of maximum 8 people, while appreciating the spectacular landscapes and views that the Douro region offers.
On the way, short stop at a secret viewpoint to take some wonderful photos and enjoy the panoramic view.
Visit an impressive winery, where you will learn in detail about the wine culture, the winemaking and the aging of the wine. Learn about the technical specifications of the Douro wines, while tasting them and feeling all their aromas and different flavors.
After this stop, you will have the opportunity to navigate during one hour along the Douro River in a private boat, admire the beauty of the impressive views at the heart of the Douro valley, accompanying the moment with some traditional snacks and of course, with a local drink.
After an unforgettable ride along the river, you will go to another exclusive family winery, where we will enjoy a delicious traditional homemade Portuguese lunch, accompanied by wines that are produced in this same winery.

The second winery is a small table wine producer, an interesting opportunity to have more contact with the locals. The visit ends with an olive oil tasting.
Drop-off at your hotel / Airbnb around 18:00 hrs.

Possible language choices: English, Spanish & Portuguese.

Come and explore the Douro Valley with us, you will not regret it!