Douro Valley private tour with wine tasting and boat tour

5.0 (11 reviews) 9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Douro vineyards — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Amarante — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

To talk about the Douro Valley is to talk about one of the oldest wine regions in the world. Intangible Heritage of Humanity, the region enchants with its centuries-old traditions and stunning landscape, sculpted in honour of wine, where terraces adorned by endless vines prevail.

This is a tour for those who appreciate the perfect symbiosis between Man and Nature.

A tour that introduces you to an exclusive wine experience, extolling the deep and ancient connection

of a region that produces unique wines, and where the famous Port Wine stands out.

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: ANETOURS Transportation and Travel Solutions

What is included

Included

Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Bottled water
Included: Wine tasting
Included: Driver/guide
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Boat Ride
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (Hotel in Porto Center)

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Monuments entrances

Itinerary

Igreja De Sao Goncalo

one hour

Highlight of the beautiful Amarante town, in the greenish north of Portugal, the São Gonçalo Convent was founded by king D. João III in 1540.

The Convent, built in the same place where previously was a small medieval chapel dedicated to São Gonçalo, integrates the beautiful São Gonçalo Church, under Dominican project and style. With a Mannerist style, the Church has a Latin cross plan and a grandiose façade with three floors, one of them baroque and the other two in renaissance style.

The interior has three naves, where is located the important São Gonçalo Chapel where the mortal remaining of the Saint now rest, under a limestone tomb statue.
Ponte de Sao Goncalo

15 min

It goes back to the XVIII century the construction of the Bridge of Amarante that connects the two banks in the same place of the primitive bridge constructed by Saint Gonçalo to allow the passage of the pilgrims.
The Douro Valley

Passing by

The region enchants with its centuries-old traditions and stunning landscape
Pinhao

one hour

Passeio de Barco no Rio Douro
Pinhao Railway Station

30 min

The Pinhão Railway Station, on the Douro line, was built in the 19th century and is a must visit for anyone visiting the Douro region.

In 1937 the station received the panels of tiles that gave it notoriety and turned it into the most beautiful Railway Station of the Douro.

These, in a total of about 3047 tiles, were produced in Aleluia Cerâmicas (Fábrica Aleluia) by J. Oliveira, an artist who also decorated other Portuguese stations.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Casa da Companhia Vignette Collection by IHG
Eurostars Aliados
Vincci Ponte de Ferro
Hilton Porto Gaia
Stay Hotel Porto Aeroporto
B&B HOTEL Porto Expo Aeroporto
S. Bento Residences
Gabriel Guesthouse
Youropo - Capela
Portfolio Guest House Premium
Youropo - Cosy
Hotel Porto River Infante

and 192 more pickup points

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Private Car

Private Car Tour to Douro Vinhateiro (Maximum 3 people)

Pickup included
Private Van

Private Van Tour to Douro Vinhateiro (maximum 6 people)

Pickup included