Choose Your Douro Experience
Option 1: 1 Boutique Winery visit with a paired Lunch at the winery and a 1-hour Scenic River Cruise
Prefer a more relaxed itinerary? This option combines the Douro’s most memorable landscapes and flavours with a visit to one family-owned winery.
Begin in Pinhão, one of the valley’s most picturesque villages, with a relaxing 1-hour cruise along the Douro River. Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine as you take in the vineyard-covered hillsides and beautiful river scenery.
After the cruise, follow part of the famous N222, renowned for its spectacular views, on your way to a family-owned winery.
At the estate, enjoy a traditional farm-to-table lunch accompanied by Douro wines and products from local producers. Discover the storey behind the winery, learn about the region’s winemaking traditions and experience the warm hospitality that makes the Douro so special.
In the afternoon, begin your return journey to Porto, arriving at approximately 4:00–4:30 PM.
Option 2 : 2 Boutique Winery Visits with paired Lunch at the Winery and a 1-hour Scenic River Cruise
Enjoy a more in-depth introduction to the Douro’s wine culture with visits to two family-owned wineries.
At one of the wineries, meet the winemaker and discover the storey behind the estate. Enjoy a tasting of Douro wines, local olive oil and products from nearby producers, while learning about the winemaking process and the traditions that have shaped the region over generations.
Continue to Pinhão, one of the Douro Valley’s most charming villages, for a relaxing 1-hour cruise along the Douro River. Sip sparkling wine as you admire the terraced vineyards and spectacular scenery from the water.
After the cruise, travel along part of the famous N222, one of Portugal’s most scenic roads, with beautiful views of the river and surrounding countryside.
At one of the wineries, sit down to a traditional farm-to-table lunch, accompanied by Douro wines and products from local producers. Enjoy the welcoming atmosphere of the estate and savour the flavours of the region.
In the afternoon, relax on the journey back to Porto, arriving at approximately 6:00 PM.
The highlight: Two winery visits for a deeper insight into the Douro’s wine traditions, combined with local gastronomy and a scenic river cruise.
Whether you choose to visit one or two wineries, this experience brings together the essential flavours and landscapes of the Douro Valley: regional wines, local cuisine, terraced vineyards and the peaceful beauty of the river.
Leave Porto behind for a day and discover the region at the heart of Portugal’s wine culture.
