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Private Douro Valley Wineries Tour
For those who like unique tours full of history, this trip to the Douro is a must. Discover all the secrets of the world’s first regulated and demarcated wine region.
This tour offers you the chance to get to know the most important wine villages in the region. These are places that have unique background stories told among vineyards, monasteries, churches, castles, and museums. Pinhão, Peso da Régua and Provesende are three of the villages you really must get to know.
Meeting Point
At your Hotel
Provesende Village
Walking tour at the vineyard village of Provesende that will take you to a journey between the past and the present.
Here we find an old Pillory of the sixteenth century, an 18th century baroque Parish Church and a Fountain from the same century.
We will also see several manor houses that attest the economic power of this wine-growing village.
Pinhão Village
This beautiful village is considered the heart of the Alto Douro Vinhateiro, where the many farms that produce Port wine are located, inserted in one of the areas classified by UNESCO as a cultural heritage of humanity.
Pinhão owes its toponym to the river of the same name, a tributary of the Douro River, whose beautiful mouth is in this locality.
Pinhão Railway Station
Early 20th century railway station decorated with tile panels of great beauty of the Fábrica Aleluia, 1936, which depict daily scenes of Pinhão, as well as the production of Port Wine, from the harvest, through the stepping of the grapes to the transport in the Rabelo boats to the warehouses of Porto.
Quinta do Bomfim Wine Experience - NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Extra - Guided visit to Quinta do Bomfim with 3 Table Port Wine tastings - €17.00
Guided tour by specialized hosts where you can get to know the heritage of this famous property while visiting the wine cellar, basement and vineyard.
They will let you know the processes of vineyard and winemaking operations.
At the end of the guided exploration of the property, each guest receives a complimentary tasting of three different styles of port wine.
National Road 222 Pinhão to Peso do Régua
The section of National Road 222, which combines Weight of the Ruler to Pinhão, is considered one of the most beautiful in the world and classified as the best road to drive in the world by the Avis Driving Index than the Big Sur Road (California, USA) and the Bad Urach (Hohenzollern, Germany); the A535, in central England, came third on the podium.
On this road you will cross the Douro valley always accompanied by the Douro River and taking advantage of its breath-taking views.
Quinta da Pacheca Wine Experience - NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Extra - Guided visit to Quinta da Pacheca with 4 Wine tastings and 1 Port Wine (LBV) - €23.00
Get to know Quinta da Pacheca Winery!
Expert hosts will take you through an immersive 45-minute experience by its rich history, along with current vineyard and winemaking operations.
At your hotel
Ending Point
At your Hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
- Private tour.
- Free Pick-up and Drop-off.
- Optional sightseeing stops along the way.
- Certified Tour Driver.
- English, French, Spanish or Portuguese Speaking drivers with local knowledge.
- Chauffer style with dress code.
- Local tips and information - Our friendly drivers are locals and are happy to share their insights or give tips on what to do at your destination.
- Free water bottles.
- Extra amenities.
- Free internet
- Tips - Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip.
- Admissions to venues and attractions along the route.
Tour Important Information
Other Extras Available:
Extra – One Hour Rabelo Boat regular tour in Pinhão – with audio guide on the mobile phone - €12.00
Extra - Premium visit to Quinta do Seixo, its Winery, Wine Cellar - White, Ruby and Tawny - €18.00
Extra - Premium Visit to Quinta do Vallado, Winery and Cellar with Vallado Wine tasting - €25.00
Extra – Premium visit to Quinta Nova – Guide visit to the old wine cellar and the vineyards – €20.00
Extra - Visit to the Olive Oil Mill, D’Origem with a tasting of 3 Douro Wines and olive oil - €10.00
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
