Douro Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tastings, Lunch and Boat Cruise
by Cooltour Oporto
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€296Overview
The Douro Valley in Portugal is a UNESCO World Heritage region known for its terraced vineyards and port wine production. This small-group tour from Porto lasts about 9 to 10 hours and includes visits to two wineries, a traditional Portuguese lunch, and a boat cruise. The day begins with hotel pickup in Porto and travel by modern minivan to the Douro Valley. The first stop is a family-owned winery where guests taste four Douro DOC wines and learn about local winemaking traditions. Next, the group drives along the scenic N222 road, known for its views of the Douro River. A one-hour scenic boat cruise on the Douro River follows, offering views of the valley’s vineyards and hills. After the cruise, a three-course Portuguese lunch is served at a local restaurant with regional wines included. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals are available if requested in advance. In the afternoon, the tour visits a second winery near Sabrosa to explore port wine production and sample four Port wines. The trip ends with a return drive to Porto and drop-off at either Trindade Station or Bolsa Palace. Bottled water in sustainable packaging and olive oil paired with wine tastings are also included throughout the day.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Porto
The tour starts in Porto with hotel pickup. Guests travel in a comfortable modern minivan as the group heads to the Douro Valley. This UNESCO World Heritage area features terraced vineyards shaped by centuries of winemaking, producing the region's famous Port wines.
90 min
Peso Da Regua
The first winery visit is at a family-owned estate where guests taste several Douro DOC wines. The guide explains the local winemaking traditions and the characteristics of the regional grape varieties.
90 min
The Douro Valley
After the winery visit, the group drives along the N222 road, noted for its views of the Douro River and surrounding vineyards. This route connects Peso da Régua to Pinhão and is recognized for its scenic beauty.
25 min
Pinhao
The tour continues with a one-hour boat cruise on the Douro River. From the water, guests see the terraced vineyards and rolling hills, experiencing the landscape from a different angle.
60 min
Local Restaurant Lunch
A traditional three-course Portuguese lunch is served at a local restaurant near the river. Regional wines accompany the meal. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available if requested before the tour.
60 min
Sabrosa
In the afternoon, the group visits a second winery near Sabrosa to learn about port wine production. The visit includes a tasting of four Port wines, highlighting different styles and qualities.
90 min
Porto
The tour concludes with a scenic drive back to Porto. Guests are dropped off at either Trindade Station or Bolsa Palace, both central locations convenient for further exploration or return to accommodation.
90 min
Meeting point
At the Cooltour Oporto office/store, entrance of Shopping Italia, behind Guilty Restaurant
End point
Drop-off at the Trindade Metro Station
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Douro Valley Small-Group Tour with Wine Tastings, Lunch and Boat Cruise
by Cooltour Oporto
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€296Overview
The Douro Valley in Portugal is a UNESCO World Heritage region known for its terraced vineyards and port wine production. This small-group tour from Porto lasts about 9 to 10 hours and includes visits to two wineries, a traditional Portuguese lunch, and a boat cruise. The day begins with hotel pickup in Porto and travel by modern minivan to the Douro Valley. The first stop is a family-owned winery where guests taste four Douro DOC wines and learn about local winemaking traditions. Next, the group drives along the scenic N222 road, known for its views of the Douro River. A one-hour scenic boat cruise on the Douro River follows, offering views of the valley’s vineyards and hills. After the cruise, a three-course Portuguese lunch is served at a local restaurant with regional wines included. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals are available if requested in advance. In the afternoon, the tour visits a second winery near Sabrosa to explore port wine production and sample four Port wines. The trip ends with a return drive to Porto and drop-off at either Trindade Station or Bolsa Palace. Bottled water in sustainable packaging and olive oil paired with wine tastings are also included throughout the day.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Porto
The tour starts in Porto with hotel pickup. Guests travel in a comfortable modern minivan as the group heads to the Douro Valley. This UNESCO World Heritage area features terraced vineyards shaped by centuries of winemaking, producing the region's famous Port wines.
90 min
Peso Da Regua
The first winery visit is at a family-owned estate where guests taste several Douro DOC wines. The guide explains the local winemaking traditions and the characteristics of the regional grape varieties.
90 min
The Douro Valley
After the winery visit, the group drives along the N222 road, noted for its views of the Douro River and surrounding vineyards. This route connects Peso da Régua to Pinhão and is recognized for its scenic beauty.
25 min
Pinhao
The tour continues with a one-hour boat cruise on the Douro River. From the water, guests see the terraced vineyards and rolling hills, experiencing the landscape from a different angle.
60 min
Local Restaurant Lunch
A traditional three-course Portuguese lunch is served at a local restaurant near the river. Regional wines accompany the meal. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available if requested before the tour.
60 min
Sabrosa
In the afternoon, the group visits a second winery near Sabrosa to learn about port wine production. The visit includes a tasting of four Port wines, highlighting different styles and qualities.
90 min
Porto
The tour concludes with a scenic drive back to Porto. Guests are dropped off at either Trindade Station or Bolsa Palace, both central locations convenient for further exploration or return to accommodation.
90 min
Meeting point
At the Cooltour Oporto office/store, entrance of Shopping Italia, behind Guilty Restaurant
End point
Drop-off at the Trindade Metro Station
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.