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Porto Shore Trips - Experience Wine of the Douro Valley

Private Porto shore excursion to the Alto Douro Wine Region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. Visit the historic town of Amarante, home to the 16th century Church and Monastery of Sao Goncalo, before continuing to Peso da Regua for an award-winning winery tour, port wine tasting, and included 3-course lunch. English speaking driver guide, round trip from the Port of Porto (Leixoes). 7.5 hours.

7.5 hours (private)

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licensed driver guide

english speaking expert

all group sizes

sedan to full size coach

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Pick up from your Hotel or the Port of Porto (Leixoes)
Your contact will hold a welcome sign with your name written
Private Mercedes Vehicle with English Speaking Guide
Included- Winery tour and tasting, 3 Course Lunch

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Tour Number: PPORT-02

Group Size (Prices in USD)*:

2 People - $516 Per Person
3 People - $424 Per Person
4 People - $350 Per Person
5 People - $306 Per Person
6 People - $276 Per Person
7 People - $268 Per Person
8 People - $252 Per Person

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TOUR DESCRIPTION

Douro Valley Wine Region Shore Excursion from Porto

Name: Douro Valley Wine
Brand: Private Shore Trips
Rating: 5 (7 reviews)

This private Porto tour visits the port wine region of the Douro Valley. The wine valleys of the Douro region provide some of the most spectacular scenery in all of Portugal. You enjoy a winery tour, tasting and lunch plus visit the charming town of Amarante.

After meeting your guide you start with a leisurely drive through Portugal's beautiful countryside en route to the wine country. The first stop will be in the charming town of Amarante. This ancient town is filled with fine Romanesque architecture. While you are there you will visit the 16th century Church and Monastery of Sao Goncalo, which sits on the banks of the Tamega River. You also have the chance to cross the town's granite bridge, built in 1790 on the site of an earlier medieval crossing.

Your next stop is in the Douro Valley, which has been a designated UNESCO World Heritage site since 2001. You will visit Peso da Regua where you will experience an award winning winery. You will enjoy a guided tour of the winery followed by a port wine tasting. While you are at the estate you will enjoy an included, impressive 3-course lunch consisting of Portuguese specialties.

At the end of the tour you are returned to Porto.

What's Included

Included

Pick up from your Hotel or the Port of Porto (Leixoes)
Your contact will hold a welcome sign with your name written
Private Mercedes Vehicle with English Speaking Guide
Included- Winery tour and tasting, 3 Course Lunch

Not Included

Meals and beverages not mentioned in the itinerary
Gratuities (optional, at your discretion)
Personal shopping

Tour Timing

All times are approximate and will vary based on your group's pace and interests.

1
1 Hour
Meet guide and drive to Amarante
2
45 Minutes
Visit Amarante
3
30 Minutes
Drive to Douro Valley Tour
4
1.5 Hours
Douro Valley Tour
5
2 Hours and 45 Minutes
Winery tour, Tasting and Lunch
6
1.5 Hours
Return to Pier

Resources

Visit Porto - Official Tourism Website. Official Porto tourism portal with visitor information for the Douro Valley and the town of Amarante. Official Website

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the Douro Valley significant for wine?

It is the birthplace of Port wine and was recognized by the Marquis of Pombal in 1756 as the world's first legally delimited wine region. UNESCO designated the Alto Douro Wine Region a World Heritage cultural landscape in 2001.

What will we see in Amarante?

Amarante is known for its Romanesque architecture, its 16th century Church and Monastery of Sao Goncalo, and its granite bridge over the Tamega River, which was the site of an 1809 battle between Portuguese and Napoleonic forces.

Is lunch really included?

Yes, an included 3-course lunch of Portuguese specialties is served at the winery estate as part of the tour price.

Is this tour good for guests who don't drink wine?

Yes, the tour also includes the scenic drive, the stop in Amarante, and the included lunch, all of which stand on their own even if you skip the tasting portion of the winery visit.

Also Available:

›Porto with Wine Tasting - Private Porto shore trip includes a tour of Porto's historic city center to see her most famous monuments, including a visit to the Se Cathedral. Then following a lunch break you visit a wine cellar to learn about and taste port, a must for your visit to Porto. Your tour includes an English-speaking driver guide.

›A Taste of Porto - Also available from this port — Private Porto tour literally gives you a taste of Porto. You will visit the very popular Lello Bookstore with priority Skip the Line Tickets, followed by a city driving tour before a delicious fresh seafood lunch in a charming local fishing village. Before the tour is over you also visit a local port winery to learn about its production and enjoy a tasting. Your tour includes an English-speaking driver guide.

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Shore Trip Timing is approximate based on your interests & traffic

Meet guide and drive to Amarante – 1 Hour
Visit Amarante - 45 Minutes
Drive to Douro Valley Tour – 30 Minutes
Douro Valley Tour – 1.5 Hours
Winery tour, Tasting and Lunch – 2 Hours and 45 Minutes
Return to Pier – 1.5 Hours

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