In a unique and exciting landscape you will taste the best wine that is produced in this region on this Private Tour. The Douro Valley has a wealth that overflows the banks of the Douro River to Oporto. With its fantastic location, the historic centre of Porto was listed as World Heritage by Unesco in 1996.
The Douro Wine Region, the oldest Quality Wine Producing Region (QWPR) in the world, was considered as the World’s 7th Best Sustainable Tourism Destination in March 2010, by National Geographic.
ITINERARY- DAY 1 - PORTO (ARRIVAL) / DOURO VALLEY
In your arrival at Porto airport, our driver/guide will give you a warm welcome and will drive you through the Douro Wine Region. It is one of the oldest demarcated wine regions in the world and we designed this trip to provide a unique and exclusive Wine Route through this region, combining luxurious accommodation, with the most emblematic sites and typical and memorable experiences. Being only a proposal, it can be adapted to your desires.
Check-in at the Hotel and you will have time to rest. Accommodation in Douro Valley.
After a great breakfast at the Hotel, our driver will pick you up and you will start to explore one of the most renowned Portuguese regions: the Douro Valley. It’s an incredible land, full of colorful vineyards, impressive landscapes, a crystal-clear river and awarded wines. In an exclusive vehicle and an official driver/guide that can speak your language, you will travel along one of the most charming routes in Portugal, alongside the river Douro’s left bank. Then, we will reach the small and fantastic village of Pinhão.
Here, the beautiful bridge and the Railway Station stand out. You will have time to discover these amazing sites and their old history. And this trip will end with a visit to two of the most famous wineries (“Quintas”) of the Douro Valley. Here, you will learn more about the former and current process of wine production and taste the delicious wines that they make. Accommodation in Douro Valley.
- DAY 3 - CÔA VALLEY (UPPER DOURO REGION)
Today, our driver/guide will drive you through São João da Pesqueira, a true masterpiece in this Region. It is considered the “beating heart” of Douro and here you will admire the most stunning viewpoint of the entire Douro Wine Region. Then, you will discover the beautiful land of Foz Côa.
Foz Côa is the largest outdoor site of Paleolithic rock art in the world. The Côa banks (a beautiful Douro tributary) are an art gallery decorated with paintings and engravings. A marvelous UNESCO site. Every corner breathes art, nature and history. Here, you will visit the Quinta da Ervamoira, a celebrated winery within this Archaeological Park. Discover its private museum, where you can learn about the history and its excellent wines. Accommodation in Douro Valley.
On your last day through the Douro Valley, you will have typical experiences that will please you. You will start with a visit to one more traditional and well-known winery. This “Quinta” was distinguished with the “Best of Wine Tourism” and it has incredible views.
And after a delicious Port Wine tasting, our private driver/guide will transfer you to the village of Pinhão, where you will enjoy a traditional Douro Cruise. Navigating in a “Rabelo Boat”(a traditional boat of this river), you will admire amazing landscapes inaccessible by car. Then, you will return to Porto, in a very comfortable journey. Accommodation in Porto.
Your Tour through the Douro Valley and Port Wine should end with a visit to the emblematic city of Porto, the 2nd largest city of Portugal, whose history and development are closely linked to the Douro Valley. Placed at the mouth of the Douro River, Porto is a romantic and chic city, once the strategic point of the Port Wine transportation. In the past, the vineyards of Douro were located hundreds of miles away from the ports. The solution was to carry the wine down the Douro River to Porto, the city right by the Atlantic Ocean, where it was loaded onto ships.
With an exquisite architectural and landscape value, a trip through this authentic city is mandatory. Your private driver will guide you through the most important sites of Porto, including its historic centre (classified as World Heritage site), notable streets, squares, old and modern monuments, gardens and the riverside area. And at the end, you will cross the characteristic Luis I Bridge and you will have a fortified Port Wine tasting in one of the most famed Port Wine Cellars. Accommodation in Porto.
After a delicious breakfast and your check-out, our driver will transfer you to the Porto airport.
End of our services.
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