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.

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 : 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

Posted By : chkallo
A perfect one day excursion with a fantastic tour guide! We left Porto on 8:10 and returned 10 hours later having experienced the Porto wine production, a boat tour and an amazing lunch in a family vineyard with tasting local table wines (red and white).
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 11:54:33

Posted By : david h
The whole day went to schedule and we learnt a lot about the wines and the valley and the history with the UK. Daniel was an efficient driver and we felt safe in his hands on some tricky roads.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 11:02:53

Posted By : katherinesK348NS
This was a wonderful tour. Castro was an animated guided who flowed smoothly from English back to Spanish with ease. Amarante was a lovely village and would have loved just a bit longer to explore there but the itinerary was full and the views of the Douro valley were amazing. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 02:49:16

Posted By : katepK2481QT
What a perfect day trip! Experiencing Douro Valley is a must, and this includes everything—from a river cruise to vineyard visits and tastings. Pedro provided a fun, safe and educational day!
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 17:14:59

Posted By : Christina_C
Our guide was great and the views were wonderful, but was expecting more wine tasting then just 1 winery. Also could do without the river cruise as there was no history told or anything, just a waist of an hour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 15:39:18

Posted By : 985tashas
This tour with Teresa was amazing. She was so knowledgable about the wines and areas we went to. She was the absolute best guide and I highly recommend her. She really gave us an in depth tour. Everything was times well.
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 07:50:39

Posted By : kerryleary
I had the best time (it is a long day, 830a-630p)! I got to see so many beautiful parts of Portugal I never would have seen otherwise. Definitely recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-06-27 16:19:07