Douro Valley immersive wine tour
Amazing wines, passionate local people and breathtaking landscapes.
THE TOUR
This full day private wine tour to the Douro Valley was designed to offer you the best of both worlds: big companies and small producers. You will enjoy amazing wines, meet passionate people, eat wonderful food and appreciate breathtaking landscapes. By the end of the day you will have learned about the history, the climate, the soil, the grape varieties and the wineries of one of the most beautiful wine regions in the world.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
Douro Valley
2-18
8 h “Truly Amazing Douro Experience
After having done many tours via Viator, and other apps, we have found that it is not very enjoyable. You never know what group you're going to get, and it can get crowded and frustrating. Via word of mouth we received Alfredo's contact information and could not be happier that we did. We only had 2 short days in Porto, but wanted to make the most of our time. The full day education and wine tasting (with 3 course lunch) in the Douro was amazing and exceeded all expectations. We were picked up promptly at our hotel in Porto Gaia, and embarked on our journey. On the roughly 1.5 hour trip Alfredo educated us on the history of the region, wine making, trading, regulation, etc. Our first stop was truly one of the most amazing winery tours/tastings we had ever done at Gueda (Casa de Romezal). Very personal and quaint. Luis is a true gem. Quinta da Pacheca was our next stop and was also amazing, where we were served an outstanding 3 course lunch. Our last stop provided the best views of the Valley - Quinta do Pego...I almost forgot the 1 hour boat ride up the Douro was breathtaking. Our expectations were exceeded in almost every aspect of the trip. We HIGHLY recommend Alfredo for any adventure. He has decades in the hostpitality space, and it shows!”
Ryan, USA
USA, June, 2024
Highlights
Port wines
White and red DOC wines
Olive oil
Great food
Landscapes
Passionate local people
White and red DOC wines
Olive oil
Great food
Landscapes
Passionate local people
Itinerary
- Pick up at 8:30am or 9:30am (Douro Valley)
- wine tasting and olive oil
- wine tasting and lunch
- boat ride in the Douro river
- wine tasting
- Drop off around 7pm
WHAT’S INCLUDED
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:
- Includes private travel in a Mercedes car or Van
- Wine tastings
- Lunch (three course meal, wines included)
- Boat ride in the Douro river
- English-speaking guide
- Mandatory insurance
Not Included:
- personal expenses
- gratuities
“Our day in the Douro Valley with Alfredo was one of the highlights of our trip to Portugal.
The wineries, scenery, food, and river cruise were all wonderful, but Alfredo is what made the day special. A private tour means spending many hours together, and he made the day feel comfortable, relaxed, and enjoyable from start to finish. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and fun. Somehow, he struck the perfect balance between teaching and guiding us and simply letting us enjoy the adventure.
My friend of more than 30 years and I had been looking forward to this trip for months, and Alfredo helped make the Douro Valley one of our favorite parts of it. We covered a lot during the day, yet never felt rushed and had plenty of time to appreciate both the beauty of the valley and the people we met along the way.
If you're considering a Douro Valley tour, I highly recommend Alfredo and Tourvent.”
Susan
USA
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“Alfredo was an incredible host. His knowledge of the douro valley is superior and very
informative. From meeting vineyard owners dining in five star restaurant. This was the best
wine tour that we have been on around the world, thanks Alfredo”
G Bryson
Florida, USA
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“Amazing Douro Valley Day Trip with guide Alfredo
My husband and I had a truly wonderful day with our guide Alfredo Santos in the Douro Valley. We don't often do guided tours like this, and it was the highlight of our vacation. Alfredo is an exceptional guide - He has a wealth of experience as a guide and in tourism, and has created a thoughtfully planned day. He shared his detailed knowledge of the history of the Douro Valley as well as the production of wines from this unique area. Alfredo took us to a few select wineries - from a small family farm where we got to walk around the vineyard and hear from the owner, to a larger family owned winery with an incredible three course lunch, to a winery with a phenomenal view of the valley in the afternoons sun. The day also included a short boat ride on the Douro River. The day felt wonderfully relaxed; from being picked up at our hotel in Porto to the stops in Douro Valley, we never felt rushed or tired. Alfredo grew up in Porto and speaks English exceptionally well. Alfredo is attentive and authentic - He truly cares about the Douro Valley, the families/wineries he has connected with there, and the people he brings on this tour.”
Rachel and Fernando
Boston, USA
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