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Douro Valley Wine & Boat Experience
Ready for the experience out of the beaten track in Douro Valley?
We will start in Porto heading Douro Region. We will drive 1h30 until our first stop, which will be in a hidden viewpoint over the Douro River. Perfect time for taking some photos and to feel the peace of the Valley.
Then we will visit a wonderful winery where you will learn all about wine production and the aging of wine. It will be a technical introduction provided by a wine enthusiast proceeded by commented wine tasting of Douro wines and also Port wine.
Afterwards appreciate the Douro Valley onboard of a private boat during 1 hour surrounded by beautiful wineries and its vineyards. During this trip you will have the opportunity to taste some typical snacks of the region with cocktail or port wine pairing.
It’s lunch time! We will have the sensation of traveling back centuries. The winery it’s ran by the same Family for several generations. It’s very cosy with home cooked traditional food. The lunch is accompanied by their delicious high quality of D.O.C Douro wines and it finish with a fortified wine with dessert.
After lunch we will visit their charmy and wonderful property and to relax with a vineyard walk.
Don't miss this Unique Acess Experience in Douro Valley.
* We can accommodate Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free and Dairy-free for Lunch (or any kind of food allergie)
Aveiro, Paiva Walkways & Arouca Suspension Bridge
Cross the second Longest Suspension Footbridge in the world, walk the Paiva Walkways, considered one of the most beautiful trails in the world and visit Aveiro, the so called Venice of Portugal!
The Paiva Walkways is a 7 km boardwalk zig-zagging down along the left bank of Paiva river at Arouca Geopark, a UNESCO Geological site.
The Arouca 516 Footbridge spans 516m-long (1,692ft) across the valley and hangs 175m (576ft) above the Paiva River. Will you dare?
After the walk, another highlight of our day: a delicious meal at a typical restaurant in a small town. (meat, fish or vegetarian options available).
Time to enjoy a relaxed afternoon at the so called “Portuguese Venice” - the beautiful city of Aveiro!
We'll explore the old quarter, wander through the main squares, see the fish market and taste one of city's delicacies: sweet-eggs!
Once in Aveiro, a boat trip over the canals is a must do! You`ll board on a “moliceiro” – the traditional river boats – and discover the charming city through the canals.
Visit to the famous haystacks of Costa Nova! See the magnificent fishing village with its wooden houses in bright striped colors.
Return to Porto
Douro Valley with Expert wine guide, Boat, Lunch, Tastings
Since 2015, several times considered the “Best Wine Tour” from Porto.
We are not the ones who say it, but the customers. Come and see.
I guarantee you will have a unique and different experience:)
SPECIAL OFFER, Douro wine bottle per reservation.
We will show you the most beautiful viewpoints where the guide will be available to take good pictures with your cell phone or camera.
Lovely boat cruise you will have. It will be not an ordinary boat, but an experience in a typical boat that transported the barrels.
We will have lunch in a traditional restaurant. As we only have small groups, it will be a pleasant moment to socialize, exchange experiences, and taste typical Portuguese products. Tasting of different table wines, Unlimited Quantity:)
We go to 2 wineries where all the secrets of Port wine will be unraveled. One of the Best wineries in the region, High Class.
Besides the wine you will also taste gourmet olive oil of Douro.
You will have contact with all the different stages of wine production, from the vineyards to the stamping place, passing to the barrels and finish in botteling.
The wine cellars are located on a level below the surface, making it a perfect place to age the wine. An incredible place that will surprise you.
We will ride on the most beautiful road in Portugal,N222.
If you visit Douro Valley once in your life, don't waste it, join me, you will love it:)
Airbnb 2019 Douro Valley Most Unique Access Experience
Airbnb awarded this tour in 2019 as the MOST UNIQUE ACCESS EXPERIENCE to Douro, based on consumers choice of authenticity, history and best customers feedback.
We are very happy with the return of our guests about our commitment and passion for the Douro Valley
This experience have 11 Wine tastings, 2 winerys, Exclusive visit with the Winemaker, Exclusive Chef Lunch , Private Boats, WHAT ELSE?!?!
Let's visit the less touristy Douro, for us what matters is the charismatic people that you will meet throughout the all experience. Authentic people, with tons of knowledge, but with a lot of character and personality.
Forget about the biggest commercial brands, it´s not for us...
With me you will learn the whole history of wine but in a fun way not boring, let's talk about table wines that we drink every day, but also the famous Port wine
We start with a private boat cruize, where we will taste Douro delicacies with drinks n meet the crazy pirates :) to tell us and explain all the authentic stories of the Douro Valley
Then we will have an exclusive visit with the Winemaker in a small producer and get ready for some surprises you will love... we also have wines here, of course
Lunch at an exclusive event of the highest quality with a chef tasting of Douro food paired with the chef's wines and some more special and unique presentations of local customs and wine culture.
Douro Valley w/ two wineries, lunch and typical boat cruise
In this experience, you will visit the unparalleled DOURO VALLEY, the first denominated wine region in the world and a world heritage site by UNESCO.
The day starts at our meeting point and then we will be heading to the Valley.
For the drive we will do a loop around the valley to better see and enjoy all the different landscapes, first driving through the N323 with all the astonishing viewpoints to the valley and where we have the first stop, a small winery from a local producer to try his regular wines (reds and whites from the region), olive oil, and other products produced with olives and everything paired with local bread, jelly, cheeses and hams.
At this winery we will have the chance to have a small walk at the vines and depending on the stage of the vineyard, learn about the work being done at the moment, such as, pruning, grafting and harvesting.
The second stop is at Pinhão for a typical portuguese lunch at a local tavern with great options for Vegans and Vegetarians.
Still at Pinhão, we have a 1-hour mini-cruise in a typical boat along the astonishing Douro Valley, (usually a bit crowded in the summer so if you prefer we have the option without the cruise, check link https://www.airbnb.pt/experiences/235241 )
The journey will continue through the National 222, and on the way we will have our last stop in a 2nd winery for some more storytellings and tastings
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Douro Valley Wine & Boat Experience
Ready for the experience out of the beaten track in Douro Valley?
We will start in Porto heading Douro Region. We will drive 1h30 until our first stop, which will be in a hidden viewpoint over the Douro River. Perfect time for taking some photos and to feel the peace of the Valley.
Then we will visit a wonderful winery where you will learn all about wine production and the aging of wine. It will be a technical introduction provided by a wine enthusiast proceeded by commented wine tasting of Douro wines and also Port wine.
Afterwards appreciate the Douro Valley onboard of a private boat during 1 hour surrounded by beautiful wineries and its vineyards. During this trip you will have the opportunity to taste some typical snacks of the region with cocktail or port wine pairing.
It’s lunch time! We will have the sensation of traveling back centuries. The winery it’s ran by the same Family for several generations. It’s very cosy with home cooked traditional food. The lunch is accompanied by their delicious high quality of D.O.C Douro wines and it finish with a fortified wine with dessert.
After lunch we will visit their charmy and wonderful property and to relax with a vineyard walk.
Don't miss this Unique Acess Experience in Douro Valley.
* We can accommodate Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free and Dairy-free for Lunch (or any kind of food allergie)
Aveiro, Paiva Walkways & Arouca Suspension Bridge
Cross the second Longest Suspension Footbridge in the world, walk the Paiva Walkways, considered one of the most beautiful trails in the world and visit Aveiro, the so called Venice of Portugal!
The Paiva Walkways is a 7 km boardwalk zig-zagging down along the left bank of Paiva river at Arouca Geopark, a UNESCO Geological site.
The Arouca 516 Footbridge spans 516m-long (1,692ft) across the valley and hangs 175m (576ft) above the Paiva River. Will you dare?
After the walk, another highlight of our day: a delicious meal at a typical restaurant in a small town. (meat, fish or vegetarian options available).
Time to enjoy a relaxed afternoon at the so called “Portuguese Venice” - the beautiful city of Aveiro!
We'll explore the old quarter, wander through the main squares, see the fish market and taste one of city's delicacies: sweet-eggs!
Once in Aveiro, a boat trip over the canals is a must do! You`ll board on a “moliceiro” – the traditional river boats – and discover the charming city through the canals.
Visit to the famous haystacks of Costa Nova! See the magnificent fishing village with its wooden houses in bright striped colors.
Return to Porto
Douro Valley with Expert wine guide, Boat, Lunch, Tastings
Since 2015, several times considered the “Best Wine Tour” from Porto.
We are not the ones who say it, but the customers. Come and see.
I guarantee you will have a unique and different experience:)
SPECIAL OFFER, Douro wine bottle per reservation.
We will show you the most beautiful viewpoints where the guide will be available to take good pictures with your cell phone or camera.
Lovely boat cruise you will have. It will be not an ordinary boat, but an experience in a typical boat that transported the barrels.
We will have lunch in a traditional restaurant. As we only have small groups, it will be a pleasant moment to socialize, exchange experiences, and taste typical Portuguese products. Tasting of different table wines, Unlimited Quantity:)
We go to 2 wineries where all the secrets of Port wine will be unraveled. One of the Best wineries in the region, High Class.
Besides the wine you will also taste gourmet olive oil of Douro.
You will have contact with all the different stages of wine production, from the vineyards to the stamping place, passing to the barrels and finish in botteling.
The wine cellars are located on a level below the surface, making it a perfect place to age the wine. An incredible place that will surprise you.
We will ride on the most beautiful road in Portugal,N222.
If you visit Douro Valley once in your life, don't waste it, join me, you will love it:)
Airbnb 2019 Douro Valley Most Unique Access Experience
Airbnb awarded this tour in 2019 as the MOST UNIQUE ACCESS EXPERIENCE to Douro, based on consumers choice of authenticity, history and best customers feedback.
We are very happy with the return of our guests about our commitment and passion for the Douro Valley
This experience have 11 Wine tastings, 2 winerys, Exclusive visit with the Winemaker, Exclusive Chef Lunch , Private Boats, WHAT ELSE?!?!
Let's visit the less touristy Douro, for us what matters is the charismatic people that you will meet throughout the all experience. Authentic people, with tons of knowledge, but with a lot of character and personality.
Forget about the biggest commercial brands, it´s not for us...
With me you will learn the whole history of wine but in a fun way not boring, let's talk about table wines that we drink every day, but also the famous Port wine
We start with a private boat cruize, where we will taste Douro delicacies with drinks n meet the crazy pirates :) to tell us and explain all the authentic stories of the Douro Valley
Then we will have an exclusive visit with the Winemaker in a small producer and get ready for some surprises you will love... we also have wines here, of course
Lunch at an exclusive event of the highest quality with a chef tasting of Douro food paired with the chef's wines and some more special and unique presentations of local customs and wine culture.
Discover lagoons & waterfalls in Gerês National Park
Imagine discovering Gerês, reaching Lagoons and Waterfalls. Imagine hiking into the nature and waters of Gerês and having lunch with traditional Portuguese food and drinking good wine.
Stop imagining, we can make that possible!!!!
We will pick-up you in our 4x4 in the place you are staying in Oporto Downton , and give you the most authentic experience you can have in Gerês National Park.
We have 10 years of experience that we want to share with you!
As soon as we get to Gerês, we are going to walk in nature and surprise you with beautiful crystal clear lagoons where you can swim, jump off a cliff and most of all breath and relax.
Next stop is an ancient village, where you will find a very different Portugal than the one you see in Porto!Be prepared for a time tunnel. Any see a Portugal that stopped before the European community.
Time to eat and Drink "Farm on the table"
Most of the lunch is made with local products and is served with the regional wine: The famous green wine.
In the afternoon we hike to another hidden place, perfect to swim and connect with nature!
Stop to see landscapes in the best viewpoints of GERES.
Our day ends with the drop off at your accommodation with your heart and soul clean and full of great memories from this amazing nature spot from PORTO, Portugal.
This tour is done in summer, spring, winter and autumn - we adapt to the wheather.
Douro Valley Vintage Wine Tour
Immerse yourself in the natural landscapes and roads of Douro that flow along the river from Porto to Pinhão, the center of all Douro region. Come with us on a comfortable day trip and have an amazing experience
We will stop in amazing sightseing spots so you can enjoy the view and some key points where you can learn a bit more of the wine culture.
After that we have a wine tasting experience at a local and very beautiful wine farm where you will be tasting wines from the region.
For lunch we stop at Pinhão to have a tradicional Portuguese meal with Douro priceless views and amazing food and good wine.
In the afternoon we will have another wine tasting experience with amazing wine, olive oil and honey from the region on a different location with amazing views.
A Tour free from the stress of the crowds :)
Douro Valley w/ two wineries, lunch and typical boat cruise
In this experience, you will visit the unparalleled DOURO VALLEY, the first denominated wine region in the world and a world heritage site by UNESCO.
The day starts at our meeting point and then we will be heading to the Valley.
For the drive we will do a loop around the valley to better see and enjoy all the different landscapes, first driving through the N323 with all the astonishing viewpoints to the valley and where we have the first stop, a small winery from a local producer to try his regular wines (reds and whites from the region), olive oil, and other products produced with olives and everything paired with local bread, jelly, cheeses and hams.
At this winery we will have the chance to have a small walk at the vines and depending on the stage of the vineyard, learn about the work being done at the moment, such as, pruning, grafting and harvesting.
The second stop is at Pinhão for a typical portuguese lunch at a local tavern with great options for Vegans and Vegetarians.
Still at Pinhão, we have a 1-hour mini-cruise in a typical boat along the astonishing Douro Valley, (usually a bit crowded in the summer so if you prefer we have the option without the cruise, check link https://www.airbnb.pt/experiences/235241 )
The journey will continue through the National 222, and on the way we will have our last stop in a 2nd winery for some more storytellings and tastings
Wine Venture & Boat Trip in Douro Valley
Come and see why we became awarded by Airbnb as being the Most Successful Hosts and Highest Rated Experiences for the last 2 years. We call it Commitment, Friendship and Passion for Culture, History and Wine.
THE JOURNEY
We start our day in Porto, heading to Douro Valley in a very comfortable Mercedes Van driving through spectacular roads. We want to let you immerse in breathtaking views in a Unesco World Heritage Site. It's time for a stop in a hidden viewpoint where you will have a great opportunity to take wonderful pictures.
THE WINE AND SOMETHING MORE
We will visit a stunning old winery where you will discover more about viticulture, winemaking and wine aging. You will learn about technical specifications of Douro Wines and their Terroir. Tasting their wines is embracing the whole region by feeling its aromas, flavours and complexity.
NOT JUST WINE
Before lunch, nothing fits better than 1 hour private cruise enjoying the breathtaking views with tasty snacks and drink.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST
We will drive you to another exclusive family-owned winery where we will enjoy a delicious home cooked Portuguese lunch pairing with their wines and then visiting their charming property.
Please be in mind that we offer something that you couldn't have access on your own!
Customer knows best: that's why we believe our reviews will tell you why we are the best Douro Valley Experience!
Other things to note
* Private Groups - Please contact us to create a Private Experience for you.
* Clean and Safe certification guaranteed
* We can accommodate Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free for Lunch (or any kind of food allergies). Please alert us after finishing your booking process.
Eat Like a Local - Food & Wine Tour
Prepare yourself for a mouthwatering journey to discover the secrets of Portuguese gastronomy.
This experience will take you through picturesque neighborhoods and local food shops offering secret culinary treasures.
Enjoy an unforgettable gastronomic and wine experience and support the local family business and small producers.
You will be eating in our best and most authentic "tascas" (restaurants) to try out our favorite local "petiscos" It is a very Portuguese experience, with noisy locals, unpretentious food and every place with its unique atmosphere.
During our tour, we will visit 5 different places where you’ll taste different types of "petiscos" paired with the most surprising Portuguese wines or Portuguese beer. I will share stories about the places that we visit, about Portuguese gastronomy and local culture.
To finish the tour you will experience an amazing Port Wine tasting with the 3 different styles , where you will learn all about it and became an expert.
This tour serves as a full meal, so come with an empty stomach!
Other things to note
Let me know in advance of any kind of restrictions, allergies or if you don't drink alcohol
I can personalize this experience for private groups only.
*not suitable for vegans
The Douro Valley Premium Tours by Nomad Steps
Hi there! It's Timur here. If you really want to enjoy UNFORGETTABLE WINE (you're a wine-lover) & FOOD EXPERIENCE (you're a foodie), want to be blown away by STUNNING VIEWS, avoid mass tourism, then THIS TOUR IS FOR YOU.
We will leave Porto for the Douro Valley. The first stop will be a viewpoint to enjoy the breathtaking views over the Douro river and the vineyards on the slate terraces. Then, a relaxing one hour boat ride will follow on the river with breathtaking views. Next comes a guided tour and commented tasting at a small olive oil and wine producer. After that, follows a lunch, which is not included in the package, in a mid-range or high end Michelin Star Chef restaurant. I pay special attention to the food experience and prefer giving you a chance to choose in line with your budget and interests. After the lunch, we will visit one of the most beautiful Quintas of the Douro Valley, where we will have an opportunity to learn about the process of winemaking and ageing. There we will enjoy a commented tasting of different types of high quality Port wine by an experienced wine educator. At the end of an amazing experience in the Douro, we will head back to Porto and arrive at around 18h30. Make sure you have enough space in your mobile phone or camera to take plenty of beautiful pictures and remember this unforgettable journey.
Food restrictions must be communicated.
Douro Valley Small Group - Palace, Winery & Boat
IMPORTANT:
CHECK EXCHANGE RATE - PRICE 140€ pax (group discount 5% (3) - 10% (4-5))
Easily accommodates food and drink requirements
Check my other tours: Minho and Aveiro
I will pick you up in the morning at your Hotel. We will stop at Amarante for a quick visit to the old part of the city. Time to know you better having a cofee and tasting local pastries in a wonderful river scenery.
The tour proceeds to Mateus Palace in the city of Vila Real. You will learn the story of the palace and enjoy walking and taking pictures in the charming old gardens.
We will have lunch at Favaios, a small village in the upper Douro region. You will have the opportunity to taste different portuguese dishes and drink the famous Douro white, red and fortified wines.
After lunch I will take you to visit the estate wine cellars.
Our journey continues downhill to Pinhão, always surrounded by the breathtaking Douro Valley landscapes, where you will experience a Douro river cruise in a typical Rabelo boat to contemplate the world heritage beauty of the Douro Valley vineyards.
It is now time to return. For 17 miles we will drive along the Douro river in one of the most beautiful roads in the world!
Other things to note
Please bring comfortable clothes and shoes!
Douro Valley Wine Tasting
- Semi private, 1 van & max. 8pax
- Expert wine and culture guide
- 2 wineries
- Boat cruise
- Lunch with wines
Join us for a great day in the oldest demarcated wine region in the world - an experience you'll never forget.
From Porto to the heart of the Douro, a scenic journey where we will cross the Vinho Verde wine region, while you will be dazzled by the unexpected landscapes of the North of Portugal and listen to the stories that characterize this magical region.
We will visit a renown port wine producer in the morning, where you will learn about the secrets of making Port wine with a cellar visit and view over the stunning surrounding vineyards. You will taste several delightful Port Wines. Also in the morning you will have a relaxing boat ride in a traditional rabelo boat where you can appreciate the beauty of the valley from the river.
For lunch, we will head to the second winery, a small producer with a lovely manor house from the 18th century, to enjoy a Portuguese three course meal accompanied by a selection of Douro DOC wines,
followed by another tasting at their private cellar.
When you return to Porto, you will be an expert of the region's wines, history and culture. And willing to return soon.
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* Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten free available
We also provide:
- Green wine & Guimaraes
Explore Segredos do Gerês com um local
Vem comigo visitar uma das 7 Maravilhas Naturais de Portugal! Se gostas de uma roadtrip, de caminhar pelo meio de Natureza quase secreta e de mergulhar em águas transparentes, entra nesta viagem.
A experiência é feita durante o ano todo, mesmo no outono e no inverno, quando a paisagem do Gerês fica com cores mais vibrantes. Com sol ou chuva, passarás por sítios de cortar a respiração. Esta é uma daquelas vezes em que a viagem não é o destino, mas sim o percurso.
PROGRAMA
Antes de começarmos a caminhada, faremos um dos trajetos de carro mais pitorescos da tua vida, até ao Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês. A meio, pararemos num café local e depois seguiremos caminho.
Quando chegarmos ao ponto de partida, faremos aquele que é o meu trilho favorito de todo o parque, onde nos deixaremos absorver por tudo o que o parque tem para oferecer, entre enormes cascatas, incríveis miradouros, animais de pasto com os seus pastores e cabanas de abrigo abandonadas, até chegarmos a um poço com águas incrivelmente transparentes, onde pararemos para relaxar e, se quiseres, dar uns mergulhos.
NOTAS
- A viagem é adaptada consoante as tuas necessidades e preferências, como em casos de limitaçao fisica.
- O preço inclui recolha no Porto, Braga ou Ponte de Lima.
- Há um desconto por pessoa, dependendo do tamanho do grupo.
- Contacta-me para dúvidas e combinarmos hora e ponto de encontro.
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11 Wine tastings, 2 winerys, Exclusive visit with the Winemaker, Chef´s Lunch in the garden, Private Boats, WHAT ELSE?!?!
We will visit the Douro Valley as if it were with a friend, an unforgettable/relaxing day, an experience of a lifetime.
With me, everything is done at your own pace, with no time limits, no deadlines for nothing.
Our keyword and the motto of this experience is:
NO STRESS, 100% satisfaction guaranteed
Let's see the touristic Douro that 99% of people see, but i want you to be the 1% of tourists who will see the Douro that no one else sees..
I'll show you the most beautiful roads in the less touristic Douro and the most authentic places, from the local people with their customs and their foods and wines.
We wil have an exclusive visit with the winemaker, learn the wine culture in a fun way, not boring like in the comercial main brands, that you can see in Porto city in the cellars.
We will show you something different, be prepared to be surprised.
River cruise in a private boat with snacks and drinks, one of the best river cruise of your life.
Chef's lunch with tasting of authentic Douro food paired with the chef's wines, we have several surprises that you will love.
An exclusive event of the highest quality like all our events just for our guests.
You will never forget this wine experience...
Passeio Vale do Douro com almoço, barco e provas incluidas
An amazing day enjoying the famous Douro Valley, World Heritage Site, accompanied by unique wines, including the well-known Port wine and local gastronomy products. Join me through those unbelievable landscapes, driving the most beautiful roads in the world.
We will visit a very special wine and olive-oil producer place. We'll enjoy a guided visit to their museum and their own cellar. Off course we won't miss a wine and other local products tasting with Douro Valley views.
Then we will take a relaxing moment on board of a typical Rabelo boat. We will spend one hour navigating through the beautiful Douro riverbanks.
This experience includes a special visit to a very peculiar quiet familiar and traditional wine producer. The lunch will be here also paired with different wines and vineyards views.
Before reach Porto again, we will not miss the famous Wine called "verde", the special immature kind of wine produced in Amarante region. Here, we will take the chance to taste some local salty sausages kind of products or some very typical sweets from this beautiful and old village.
This will be a memorable day :)