Douro Valley Wine Tour: Two Wine Estates, Six Tastings, Lunch and 50-Minute River Cruise
by Living Tours
Choose from 5 available options
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.€198Overview
This full-day wine tour in the Douro Valley, lasting about 10 hours, focuses on the region’s wine culture and landscape. The tour starts with hotel or meeting point pickup in Porto, followed by a drive to the Douro region with a coffee break halfway. Along the way, the guide shares information about Portuguese history and heritage. The first stop is a winery in Sabrosa where guests learn about the history and production of Douro wines. Six different wines are tasted here, followed by a traditional Portuguese lunch paired with Douro red or white wines. After lunch, the group drives through winding roads to Pinhão with a photo stop at a notable viewpoint. Next is a 50-minute cruise on the Douro River aboard a traditional Rabelo boat departing from Pinhão. The tour continues along National Road 222, known for its views of the Douro wine region. The final stop is a second well-known winery, where a guide explains the wine-making process from vineyard to bottle and guests taste three types of wine. Transportation and a professional guide are included throughout the day. Vegetarian and gluten-free lunch options are available if requested in advance. The tour includes six wine tastings, lunch, the river cruise, and visits to two wine estates. The itinerary may vary due to third-party availability and weather conditions affecting the cruise.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Pickup and Drive to Douro
The guide collects guests from their hotel or meeting point in Porto and drives toward the Douro region. During the journey, the guide provides information on Portuguese history and cultural heritage. A coffee break is made halfway through the drive.
Douro Valley Arrival
Arriving in the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site known as the oldest demarcated wine region, guests see the valley’s vineyards and the Douro River, which form the backdrop for the day’s tastings.
360 min
First Winery Visit in Sabrosa
In Sabrosa, the first winery visit includes learning about Douro wine production and history. Guests taste several wines before enjoying a traditional Portuguese lunch with starter, main course, dessert, and pairing with red or white Douro wine.
120 min
Photo Stop at Douro Viewpoint
After lunch, the group drives on winding roads to Pinhão. A brief stop is made at an impressive viewpoint to admire and photograph the Douro Valley landscape.
10 min
50-Minute Douro River Cruise
Guests take a 50-minute cruise on the Douro River departing from Pinhão aboard a traditional Rabelo boat, offering views of the valley from the water.
50 min
Drive on National Road 222
The tour continues along National Road 222, known as one of the most beautiful roads in the world, with stops to highlight scenic views of the Douro wine region.
Second Winery Visit
The final winery visit includes a guided tour of the estate, explaining the process from vineyard to bottle. Guests taste three different wines during this stop.
60 min
Meeting point
Meeting Point: Calçada da Vandoma, Porto – just next to Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto). Look out for our friendly staff dressed in red and clearly identified with Living Tours. They’ll be ready to check you in and introduce you to your guide for the tour.
End point
Rua de Alexandre Herculano (next to Praça da Batalha)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Douro Valley Wine Tour: Two Wine Estates, Six Tastings, Lunch and 50-Minute River Cruise
by Living Tours
Choose from 5 available options
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.€198Overview
This full-day wine tour in the Douro Valley, lasting about 10 hours, focuses on the region’s wine culture and landscape. The tour starts with hotel or meeting point pickup in Porto, followed by a drive to the Douro region with a coffee break halfway. Along the way, the guide shares information about Portuguese history and heritage. The first stop is a winery in Sabrosa where guests learn about the history and production of Douro wines. Six different wines are tasted here, followed by a traditional Portuguese lunch paired with Douro red or white wines. After lunch, the group drives through winding roads to Pinhão with a photo stop at a notable viewpoint. Next is a 50-minute cruise on the Douro River aboard a traditional Rabelo boat departing from Pinhão. The tour continues along National Road 222, known for its views of the Douro wine region. The final stop is a second well-known winery, where a guide explains the wine-making process from vineyard to bottle and guests taste three types of wine. Transportation and a professional guide are included throughout the day. Vegetarian and gluten-free lunch options are available if requested in advance. The tour includes six wine tastings, lunch, the river cruise, and visits to two wine estates. The itinerary may vary due to third-party availability and weather conditions affecting the cruise.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Pickup and Drive to Douro
The guide collects guests from their hotel or meeting point in Porto and drives toward the Douro region. During the journey, the guide provides information on Portuguese history and cultural heritage. A coffee break is made halfway through the drive.
Douro Valley Arrival
Arriving in the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site known as the oldest demarcated wine region, guests see the valley’s vineyards and the Douro River, which form the backdrop for the day’s tastings.
360 min
First Winery Visit in Sabrosa
In Sabrosa, the first winery visit includes learning about Douro wine production and history. Guests taste several wines before enjoying a traditional Portuguese lunch with starter, main course, dessert, and pairing with red or white Douro wine.
120 min
Photo Stop at Douro Viewpoint
After lunch, the group drives on winding roads to Pinhão. A brief stop is made at an impressive viewpoint to admire and photograph the Douro Valley landscape.
10 min
50-Minute Douro River Cruise
Guests take a 50-minute cruise on the Douro River departing from Pinhão aboard a traditional Rabelo boat, offering views of the valley from the water.
50 min
Drive on National Road 222
The tour continues along National Road 222, known as one of the most beautiful roads in the world, with stops to highlight scenic views of the Douro wine region.
Second Winery Visit
The final winery visit includes a guided tour of the estate, explaining the process from vineyard to bottle. Guests taste three different wines during this stop.
60 min
Meeting point
Meeting Point: Calçada da Vandoma, Porto – just next to Porto Cathedral (Sé do Porto). Look out for our friendly staff dressed in red and clearly identified with Living Tours. They’ll be ready to check you in and introduce you to your guide for the tour.
End point
Rua de Alexandre Herculano (next to Praça da Batalha)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.