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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
• 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 : K9494AYjasonc
This full day tour is a long one (10 hours) but worth it if you only have limited time in Porto and would like to see as much of the Douro as possible. A good amount of free time spent at the stops, good lunch and great photo opportunities. Thanks to Rita our guide for her upbeat personality and Jose who did a great job driving.
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 17:26:53

Posted By : taralouiseh
Rita, our guide was funny, welcoming and very knowledgeable. Jose, our driver, was super. The trip was fantastic! Well worth the time and cost. The drive was good, the food and drink superb with a friendly vibe. The village of Amarante is picturesque, utterly charming. Sabrosa for lunch and San Luis port and wine tasting were both exceptional with friendly staff. The Douro Valley is majestic!!
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 13:45:28

Posted By : Larry V
Great tour with Ricardo and Manuel. Manuel was a great driver. Ricardo was very entertaining. The landscape was beautiful. It was a great day out. So glad we did it.
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 11:14:39

Posted By : S3525ZZangelicar
Our tour guide Orlando was absolutely fantastic. He was extremely funny, knowledgeable, and gave us plenty of opportunities to take in the views and customs. We did this as our last tour of our Portugal trip before coming back home and we loved it. Definitely recommending to others!
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Posted On : 2024-07-02 11:00:34

Posted By : ladyhooper
The tour was great! Fred was very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. I would definitely use this company again on a future tour.
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 18:58:01

Posted By : Bharti_P
We took a trip down Douro river. Excellent service by our tour guide and driver they were very pleasant and helpful.
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 15:40:41

Posted By : GrandTour55299982544
Amazing tour by Orlando and Sena!! Wineries were excellent and the river cruise was relaxing! Would recommend to anyone!
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 11:13:33

Posted By : kamby
We took a lovely tour of the Douro Valley yesterday with a wonderful guide named Teresa Osorio. We toured a town, 2 wineries has a lovely lunch and ended with a ricer cruise, also stopping along the way for some incredible views and photos. Teresa was so knowledgeable, friendly and informative. We loved the tour with her and I would highly recommend anyone who is visiting Porto to take this tour and ask for her !
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 06:07:20

Posted By : jeffpX7752QO
Manuel and Onofre gave us a day to remember. The Douro trip was extremely well organised from start to finish. We were well looked after and given loads of interesting information by Joao. All aspects of the trip were excellent and Manuel and Onofre make a good team being inventive and amusing.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 17:24:53

Posted By : Alan_R
First stop at Amarante was a welcome break with some interesting pastries. On to Galafura for spectacular vistas of the Douro valley and lunch with wine . Special stop for cherries on the way to Kopke port wine lodge . Unfortunately young lady showing us around the lodge was in her first week and lacked confidence knowledge and passion for the wonderful port . On to the Douro and a leisurely cruise down to Pinhao . A great day out helped by Isabel's enthusiastic knowledgeable commentary. Special mention to Nuno for his first drive, there were some hairy hairpins and tight roads .
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 14:30:25