Private Douro Valley Wine Tour: 2 Wine Estates, Lunch and Cruise
Overview
Discover the wine culture and breathtaking landscapes of the Douro Valley on a full-day journey through one of Portugal’s most celebrated wine regions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit two carefully selected wine estates and discover the history and traditions behind Douro winemaking. Learn how grapes are cultivated and transformed into wine, from the vineyards to the cellar, while enjoying 6 wine tastings.
Continue with a traditional lunch accompanied by Douro wines, giving you the chance to savour authentic local flavours in a relaxed setting.
To complete your experience, enjoy a scenic 50-minute cruise along the Douro River. Admire the spectacular terraced vineyards, rolling hills, and peaceful landscapes that have shaped the region’s unique identity for centuries.
With winery visits and tastings, traditional lunch with Douro wines, and a river cruise included, this tour offers a complete introduction to the flavours, heritage, and scenery of the Douro Valley.
What's Included
- Lunch Complete Traditional Portuguese Lunch pairing with Douro Wines (vegetarian and gluten-free preferences upon prior notice)
- Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Wine tasting
- Douro River 45-minute Panoramic Cruise
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Guided visit to 2 wine estates with tastings of diferent wines and port.
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
We pick up from any hotel in Porto City center. In alternative, we can collect you from the Tourist Service/Living Tours located at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 350, Porto - next to Porto - São Bento train station.
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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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- The cruise is under the responsibility of the cruise operator (subject to weather and navigation conditions)
- Duration: the hours of duration are approximate hours. Schedules may change without prior notice.
- Reservation is mandatory and requires an email request/confirmation. Bookings must be confirmed at least 48 hours before the date of the service.
- We pick up from any hotel in Porto or Gaia city center. In alternative, we can collect you from the Tourist Service/Living Tours located at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 350, Porto - next to Porto - São Bento train station.Reservation is mandatory and requires na emai request/confirmation. Bookings must be confirmed at least 48 hours befor the date of the servisse. Cancellations within 48 hours or less will be fully charged.
- The services included in the tours (wine estate visits, restaurants, etc) are subject to 3rd party availability and other groups/participants may be with the group during the experience.
- We support our communities. By taking a tour with us you are contributing to our cause: we offer a meal for the homeless and people in need.
- Vegetarian and Gluten-free meal options are available if requested before the day of the booking. Make sure you inform us before the tour starts.
- Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Free Walking Tour departs daily in English and Spanish at 9:30 a.m. from Cordoaria (Campo dos Mártires da Pátria 31, Porto) and 4:30 p.m. from Batalha (Rua Alexandre Herculano 412, Porto).
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Lunch. Complete Traditional Portuguese Lunch pairing with Douro Wines (vegetarian and gluten-free preferences upon prior notice).
- Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Wine tasting.
- Douro River 45-minute Panoramic Cruise.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
- Guided visit to 2 wine estates with tastings of diferent wines and port.
- Professional guide.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Douro Valley Wine Tour: 2 Wine Estates, Lunch and 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 Private Douro Valley Wine Tour: 2 Wine Estates, Lunch and 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
- LunchComplete Traditional Portuguese Lunch pairing with Douro Wines (vegetarian and gluten-free preferences upon prior notice)
- Porto City Walking Tour (available from the day after your experience)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Wine tasting
- Douro River 45-minute Panoramic Cruise
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Guided visit to 2 wine estates with tastings of diferent wines and port.
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- The cruise is under the responsibility of the cruise operator (subject to weather and navigation conditions)
- Duration: the hours of duration are approximate hours. Schedules may change without prior notice.
- Reservation is mandatory and requires an email request/confirmation. Bookings must be confirmed at least 48 hours before the date of the service.
- We pick up from any hotel in Porto or Gaia city center. In alternative, we can collect you from the Tourist Service/Living Tours located at Rua Mouzinho da Silveira, 350, Porto - next to Porto - São Bento train station.Reservation is mandatory and requires na emai request/confirmation. Bookings must be confirmed at least 48 hours befor the date of the servisse. Cancellations within 48 hours or less will be fully charged.
- The services included in the tours (wine estate visits, restaurants, etc) are subject to 3rd party availability and other groups/participants may be with the group during the experience.
- We support our communities. By taking a tour with us you are contributing to our cause: we offer a meal for the homeless and people in need.
- Vegetarian and Gluten-free meal options are available if requested before the day of the booking. Make sure you inform us before the tour starts.
- Discover Porto in a unique way with a Free Walking Tour with Living Tours, available to all customers who book this activity. Free Walking Tour departs daily in English and Spanish at 9:30 a.m. from Cordoaria (Campo dos Mártires da Pátria 31, Porto) and 4:30 p.m. from Batalha (Rua Alexandre Herculano 412, Porto).
