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Small Group Douro Wine Valley Tour with Lunch and Wine Tasting

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Pinhao, PT
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Pinhao, PT
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Discover the breathtaking beauty and world-renowned wine of the Douro Valley on this small group tour. Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and charm of the region as you visit small villages, learn about the wine-making process, and indulge in tastings at two local wineries. Marvel at the stunning terraced vineyards that make this area a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and soak in the picturesque landscapes that surround you. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, where you can savor traditional cuisine paired with exquisite wines. With a total duration of 480 to 540 minutes, this tour promises an unforgettable experience that will ignite your senses and leave you longing for more. Book now and embark on a journey through the Douro Valley that will captivate your heart and palate.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 8 hours - 9 hours
  • Suitable for 2-8 Participants
  • Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Explore the beautiful landscapes of the Douro Valley
  • Learn about the history, culture, and people of the Douro region
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch in a small, local restaurant
  • Visit two Portuguese Port Wine and Wine producers for tastings
  • Experience the unique wine produced only in the Douro region
  • Local and friendly guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Trip to the region of douro valley;
  • Visit to 2 port wine/wine wineries and manufacturing process
  • Lunch in pinhão village in a local restaurant
  • Personal expenses

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Introduction

Experience the breathtaking beauty and rich cultural heritage of the Douro wine region on a full-day tour. This small group tour takes you on an unforgettable journey through the picturesque landscapes of Northern Portugal, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Discover the history, culture, and people that make this region so unique as you visit charming villages and vineyards. Indulge in delicious Portuguese cuisine at a local restaurant and savor the taste of world-famous Port Wine during tastings at two renowned wineries.

What to expect?

During this tour, you can expect to immerse yourself in the stunning scenery of the Douro Valley. Marvel at the terraced vineyards that produce the region's exceptional wines. Explore the rustic charm of small villages and interact with the locals to gain insight into their way of life. At the wineries, you will have the opportunity to indulge in tastings of exquisite Port Wine, gaining a deeper appreciation for its unique flavors and craftsmanship. This tour promises an enriching experience for wine lovers, nature enthusiasts, and those seeking an authentic cultural adventure.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to delve into the vibrant world of winemaking while surrounded by awe-inspiring landscapes. Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the chance to visit two top Portuguese wineries, where they can learn about the winemaking process and sample a variety of exceptional wines. Nature lovers will be captivated by the Douro Valley's natural beauty, with its terraced vineyards and meandering river. Foodies will relish the opportunity to savor delectable Portuguese cuisine at a local restaurant. Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple, or a group of friends, this small group tour offers an unforgettable experience for those seeking an immersive cultural and gastronomic adventure.

Why book this?

Immerse yourself in the authentic beauty and flavors of the Douro Valley with this tour. Unlike larger group excursions, this small group tour ensures a personalized experience and allows for more intimate interactions with winemakers and locals. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the history, culture, and winemaking traditions that have shaped this region for centuries. The picturesque landscapes of terraced vineyards and charming villages will leave you in awe. Indulge your senses with tastings of world-renowned Port Wine, expertly crafted by local producers. With the convenience of included lunch at a small, local restaurant, you can savor authentic Portuguese flavors while enjoying stunning views. This tour promises an unforgettable adventure for wine lovers, culture enthusiasts, and nature seekers alike.

Good to know

This full-day tour has a total duration of approximately 480 to 540 minutes, providing ample time to fully immerse yourself in the Douro Valley experience. The itinerary includes visits to two local wineries, where you'll have the opportunity to taste a variety of wines. The tour also includes a stop at a small, local restaurant, where you can enjoy a delicious lunch featuring traditional Portuguese cuisine. Throughout the tour, knowledgeable guides will share fascinating insights into the history, culture, and winemaking traditions of the region. With its UNESCO World Heritage Site status, the Douro Valley is a must-visit destination for wine and nature lovers alike.

Reviews

Travelers who have experienced this tour rave about the stunning landscapes and the exceptional wine tastings. They praise the knowledgeable guides who provide fascinating insights into the history and culture of the Douro Valley. Many highlight the delicious lunch at a local restaurant as a memorable highlight, praising the authenticity and flavors of the Portuguese cuisine. Overall, the tour receives high praise for its unique combination of breathtaking scenery, cultural immersion, and unforgettable wine tastings.

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  • You can book at any time before the event

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  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

The Douro Valley

Explore one of the most beautiful landscapes in Northern Portugal. The Douro Valley stands out not only for its natural beauty and for its famous terraced vineyards, but also for the unique wine which is produced only in this region. Visit two local wineries to try this delicious wine.

Reviews

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5 (15)

Road288485

Diana was amazing on our tour. Super knowledgeable and charming. The tour was so much fun and I usually don’t like tours. Lunch was great and winery’s picked were excellent. Very fun day

birgitp44

Highly recomandable tour to see the alto Douro region with breathtaking views and very pleasent stops to visit beautiful old Quintas, their wineyards and gardens. The whole region is pictoresque enough to seem nearly unreal. A must for winelovers, fotofreaks and lovers of nature and arquitecture. Our guide Joao was very amiable and caring and an extremely competent driver. This is not to be underestimated on very winding roads on cliffedge high above the river. Overall a pure pleasure, even with 34°C.

AndrewVH43

This day trip out to the Douro valley was the highlight of of two week trip around Portugal. Diana, our guide and the company are well organised and efficient. Diana was very knowledgeable, unhurried, good-humored and made our trip very enjoyable. After a pleasant boat trip on the Douro river admiring the scenery of the valley and just relaxing, we went to a small little winery close by up on a high hill with great views over the valley. Here we had a tour on how they make olive oil, afterwhich we had some wine tasting, together with almonds, bread and local olive oil. This really got everyone relaxed and in an enjoyable spirit. We were then taken back down the valley to a restaurant for lunch and enjoyed good company with good food and wine. In the afternoon we were taken to a larger wine and port producer and had a tour on how they make Port, followed by some port wine tasting, which was very yummy and enjoyable. From here we headed back to Porto, but after all the wine and Port, we slept the whole way home. Overall, a great experience with professional company and superb guide.

Lisa_M

Our guide David, drove us to the beautiful Douro Valley. Two wineries, olive oil production and lunch were great tours. Our group of 5 had a fantastic day.

mqmann1

Just got back home after visit to Porto where my wife and I spent 5 days. On one of the days we fancied going out of the city and this was ideal. The mini bus picked us up from our hotel on time and drove us in comfort with just four other passengers to the Douro. The wine and oil tasting was informative and the optional boat trip was good and the cool breeze was most welcome. Lunch was very good and included wine. This was then followed by the tour of the Croft vineyard with more tasting, this time of Port and a tour. All in all an excellent day with good tour guides and good company.

NewYorkNative

We were 4 family members who signed up for the full day Duoro Valley tour from Porto. We were picked up by the small van, and unfortunately the back seats (the only ones remaining besides the front next to the guide/driver) were not too comfortable, and our 4th person had to sit up front, away from us. Our guide was pleasant and knowledgable and an excellent driver on those hairpin curves/turns once we arrived in the Valley. The hour boat ride was lovely. Our main criticisms- we did one of the two wine tastings before lunch, but it was already early afternoon. We were hungry and the wine just so so. THEN. MY MAJOR CRITICISM. The advertisement said "lunch at a villa." (I've had lunch at a villa before. In Tuscany. It was divine. We hoped for a repeat performance.) WE WERE DEPOSITED AT A CAFETERIA. IN A LITTLE HOLE IN THE WALL TOWN. WITH METAL CHAIRS AND HORRIBLE FOOD. I am not being dramatic. The food and location and "ambiance" (if you can call it that) were horrible, and certainly NOT AS REPRESENTED. We complained upon returning home. Viator said they checked with the subcontractor and the "food was fresh and as advertised." ABSOLUTELY NOT. I WAS ENTERTAINING FAMILY AND I WAS EMBARRASSED BY THE LUNCH LOCATION AND FOOD. We took tour #12546DuoroValley. DO NOT TAKE THIS TOUR.

travelwithamission

My friends and I wanted to do a private tour, and this one was perfect. The tour guide picked us up from our hotel, and we headed to the Douro Valley. Our first stop was in Pinhao for the boat tour. It was very relaxing, however, there was no guide to tell us a little bit about the river. We then visited our first winery, which also had a room where they used to make olive oil. Very interesting! Lunch was back in Pinhao, followed by a visit to a port winery. This too was very interesting. Both places had tastings, which were very good and generous with their pours. My only complaint here was that they sent us a guide with only 3 weeks experience. While she was very sweet, she was also very inexperienced and couldn't answer the majority of questions. Very frustrating, considering we paid WELL about the small group tour price. My advice is if you book with this company, ask about how much experience your guide will have. I am sure if we had someone with more experience, it would have been a more fulfilling tour.

Fx_London_20001

We really enjoyed this day & would recommend The Other Side as a company. We were picked up on time & the trip was exactly as advertised. The scenery was great - even on a rainy day! Our guide was lovely and very knowledgeable & it was a good size of group to travel with. The wine tasting was fun & the food at lunch good. (We also did the walking tour with The Other Side which was good. Saw the main sites & a couple of quirky places too).

Kayla W

We had a great trip through the douro area. We visited a vineyard, a winery and a port winery. They were all very beautiful places. The Douro is very picturesque. We also stopped in pinhao for optional cruise which we did not do. Lunch was included there and it was one of the best meals we had while on our Portugal vacation. Our tour guide was very knowledgable and accommodating.

Ravishankar_R

<p>We were in Porto last week and took this tour spanning the whole day. Andrea the guide and driver met us at the Hotel as arranged and we found we were the only tourists on board. The drive started with inclement weather and rain though the rain stopped once we reached the Douro valley. We went to an independent small winery which sells only directly and we had the process of wine and olive oil making explained to us along with tasting of a few red and white wines, olive oil and Grape Juice. We had lunch at a small local restaurant on the way back after visiting a winery making mainly Port wine and having tasted a few wines of varying vintage. We were then dropped back to Porto. All in all a very enjoyable excursion which is highly recommended. </p> <p>Visited December 2016</p>
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