Douro Valley Small-Group Wine Tour with Lunch and River Cruise
Overview
Explore the Douro Valley on this award-winning wine tour from Porto! Renowned for its port wine, this UNESCO World Heritage region offers more than just breathtaking landscapes and terraced vineyards.
Start with a visit to a family-owned winery, where you’ll taste exceptional Douro DOC wines and learn about winemaking traditions. Then, drive along the scenic N222 road, famous for its stunning river views, followed by a relaxing boat cruise (upgradeable for free to private depending on minimum participants).
Enjoy a delightful three-course Portuguese lunch at a local restaurant, paired with regional wines. Vegan and gluten-free options are available upon request.
In the afternoon, stop at a scenic viewpoint for memorable photos before visiting a second winery to explore port wine production and taste this iconic Portuguese wine.
This small-group tour offers the perfect blend of wine, culture, and nature for a truly unforgettable and personalized experience.
What's Included
- Scenic Douro River cruise (private boat when minimum participant numbers are reached)
- Drop-off at two central Porto locations: Trindade Station and Bolsa Palace
- Traditional 3-course Portuguese lunch served with regional Douro wines (Dietary needs on request)
- Olive oil and other local products paired with wine tastings
- Bottled water in sustainable packaging supporting a social cause
- Travel in a comfortable modern minivan (max 8 guests – Mercedes or VW Caravelle)
- Hotel pickup from most centrally located Porto hotels
- Guided visits to two wineries with tastings of 4 Douro DOC wines and 4 Port wines
- Passionate and knowledgeable local guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting and Pickup
Most centrally located Porto hotels (when accessible). We will confirm your pickup time and location the day previous to the tour.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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Porto
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Peso Da Regua
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Douro Valley
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pinhao
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Douro
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Sabrosa
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Porto
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for infants
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This tour includes a 1 hour 30 minute minivan ride each way from Porto to the Douro Valley.
- Important Notice: Alcoholic drinks will only be served to adult travelers of legal drinking age. Non-alcoholic drinks will be provided for minors.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-12546DOUROVALLEY
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Scenic Douro River cruise (private boat when minimum participant numbers are reached).
- Drop-off at two central Porto locations: Trindade Station and Bolsa Palace.
- Traditional 3-course Portuguese lunch served with regional Douro wines (Dietary needs on request).
- Olive oil and other local products paired with wine tastings.
- Bottled water in sustainable packaging supporting a social cause.
- Travel in a comfortable modern minivan (max 8 guests – Mercedes or VW Caravelle).
- Hotel pickup from most centrally located Porto hotels.
- Guided visits to two wineries with tastings of 4 Douro DOC wines and 4 Port wines.
- Passionate and knowledgeable local guide.
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Douro Valley Small-Group Wine Tour with Lunch and River Cruise is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Douro Valley Small-Group Wine Tour with Lunch and River Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Scenic Douro River cruise (private boat when minimum participant numbers are reached)
- Drop-off at two central Porto locations: Trindade Station and Bolsa Palace
- Traditional 3-course Portuguese lunch served with regional Douro wines (Dietary needs on request)
- Olive oil and other local products paired with wine tastings
- Bottled water in sustainable packaging supporting a social cause
- Travel in a comfortable modern minivan (max 8 guests – Mercedes or VW Caravelle)
- Hotel pickup from most centrally located Porto hotels
- Guided visits to two wineries with tastings of 4 Douro DOC wines and 4 Port wines
- Passionate and knowledgeable local guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for infants
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This tour includes a 1 hour 30 minute minivan ride each way from Porto to the Douro Valley.
- Important Notice: Alcoholic drinks will only be served to adult travelers of legal drinking age. Non-alcoholic drinks will be provided for minors.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
