Wine tours in the Douro Valley with a local guide

Overview

Accompanied by a local guide born and raised in the Douro Valley, this small-group tour, limited to 6 people, reveals the secrets of this wine region from Peso da Régua. The itinerary includes visits to three family-run wineries to explore the history of viticultural heritage and the winemaking process. You will taste red and white table wines (DOC), as well as various categories of Port wine, including Tawny, Ruby, and White Port. The excursion features stops at breathtaking viewpoints and a traditional Portuguese lunch. Transport is provided in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water available.

Itinerary

1. Peso Da Regua

   We will start our tour visiting a Family Estate/Winery located in one of the counties from Peso da Regua and learning about their history , wine making process; Tasting high class Douro Doc Wines - Red/White Tasting Porto Wines with "soul" Olive oil tasting

   · 1 h 30 min

2. Miradouro de Sao Leonardo de Galafura

   Visit this incredible viewpoint ,amazing place to create unforgettable memories;

   · 25 min

3. Sabrosa

   We willl have lunch in a very traditional restaurant , delicious portuguese food with entrance, main dish, dessert , pairing with Red and white Douro doc wines; Vegetarian / Vegan / gluten free meals options also avaialable

   · 1 h 30 min

4. Miradouro Torguiano De São Cristovão Do Douro

   Stop to admire the viewpoint in Sao Cristovao do Douro ;

   · 10 min

5. Pinhão Railway Station

   Brief passage through the scenic Village of Pinhao ; Visit the beautiful train station in Pinhao

   · 30 min

6. The Douro Valley

   EN 222 After Pinhao we will go through the national Road En 222 that was considered the most beautul road in te world; Scenic views

   · Non-stop passage

7. Folgosa

   visit a small family winery located in one of the most amazing "Terroirs in Douro Valley" , wine tasting

   · 1 h 15 min

8. Valdigem

   We will end our tour visiting another local small producer tasting their excelent wines and olive oil;

   · 1 h 30 min

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

The Pickup and dropp off is included in Douro Valley in a radius of maxim 25 km from Peso da Régua our start point . Areas like Santa Marta de Penaguião, Mesão Frio , Lamego , Armamar , Tabuaço , Pinhão ; Important Information Regarding Pick-up Times: Our standard departure slots are 9:00 AM, 9:15 AM, and 9:30 AM. However, since we pick up guests from various locations throughout the Douro Valley, your exact pick-up time will be adjusted and confirmed based on the distance to our starting point (Peso da Régua). Please note: If your accommodation is located further away (e.g., 30 to 35 minutes away from Peso da Régua), your pick-up will need to be scheduled earlier than the standard tour time to ensure we keep on track. We can pick you up at your hotel , Airbnb house , train station or Harbor ; In case you are staying in Porto please contact us before you do a reservation /Porto is not included in our general Pickup areas ; Our tours offer language choices (such as English , Portuguese and German) to provide an intimate experience for a maximum of 6 guests. Please note that because this is a shared micro-group tour, the language for the day is set by the very first customer who books. If you select a language other than the primary language established for that departure, we will notify you immediately after booking to offer options or issue a full refund.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Prams and pushchairs are welcome for babies and young children.
• Public transport is available nearby.
• Special needs child seats are available.
• The activity is suitable for all fitness levels.
• The group is limited to a maximum of 6 travellers.
• Confirmation is immediate upon booking.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure date.

• Cancellations up to 1 day before are 100% refundable.
• No refund is available on the day of departure.

Who is it for?

• Wine and Portuguese gastronomy enthusiasts.
• Travellers preferring small groups (maximum 6 people).
• Families with young children thanks to available equipment.

What makes it different

• Guided by a local expert born and raised in the Douro Valley.
• Very small group size for a personalised experience.
• Visits to three family wineries and a traditional lunch included.

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