Douro Valley Historical Tour with Lunch, Winery Visit with Tastings and Panoramic Cruise

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.

Select from a tour with hotel Pick up and drop off (in Porto) included or meeting point departure option! 

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Porto, Porto, Porto District, Northern Portugal

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.

Stop At: Amarante, Amarante, Porto District, Northern Portugal

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Miradouro de Sao Leonardo de Galafura, Estrada Sao Leonardo - Galafura, Peso Da Regua 5050-044 Portugal

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Douro Valley, Lugar Da Ponte, Pinhao 5085-060 Portugal

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)

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: N222, Portugal

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.

Stop At: Cais do Pinhão, 5085-037 Pinhão, Portugal

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.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Pinhao, Pinhao, Vila Real District, Northern Portugal

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.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"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 29 people"
"Duration: the hours of duration are approximate 10 hours. The Tour is subject to local traffic, visit schedules, etc"
"Option for hotel pick up in Porto Hotels."
"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."
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"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."
"Most travelers can participate"
"Face masks required for travelers in public areas"
"Face masks required for guides in public areas"
"Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff"
"Social distancing enforced throughout experience"
"Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas"
"Gear/equipment sanitized between use"
"Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized"
"Guides required to regularly wash hands"
"Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers"
"Certified with the CLEAN AND SAFE by the Portuguese Tourism Board and SAFE TRAVELS certification by the WTTC.
Internal Protocol and Contigency plan was implemented with certified training of all staff.
Cleaning and desinfecting measures are implemented for all the transportation and facilities."
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 29 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 10 Hours
Start location: Living Tours, R. de Mouzinho da Silveira 352 354, 4050-418 Porto, Portugal
Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from any hotel in Porto when hotel pick up is selected.


Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Amarante, São Leonardo de Galafura viewpoint & Road N222
• Professional Guide & Comfortable Small Group Minibus
• Porto city center Hotels pickup and drop-off (when hotel pick up option is selected)
• Lunch - Complete Traditional Portuguese Lunch with Drinks included
• Panoramic Douro River Cruise on a Traditional Rebelo Boat from Pinhão
• Renown Wine estate guided visit with tasting of 3 wines
• Entry/Admission - Cais do Pinhão

Not Included

• Gratuities
• Personal Expenses
• Hotel Pick up and drop off not included for TOUR ONLY option

Facilities