From Porto: Wine Trip w/ Tastings, Chef's Lunch & Boat Tour
ID: GYG672568-1110160
Category:
Country: Portugal
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Embark on a day trip from Porto to Vinho Verde and Douro Valley, indulging in 11 wine tastings, vineyard walks, traditional meals, saber wine openings, and a scenic river cruise.
Join a wine experience from Porto to two wine regions on a full-day tour of two wine estates, featuring 11 tastings in the Vinho Verde and Douro Valley demarcated regions.
Begin by visiting a wine estate in the region of Vinhos Verdes, where you'll enjoy a typical breakfast of traditional hot smoked meat, bread, and other accompaniments paired with famous Vinhos Verdes, including white, Espadal, and Verde Red tastings.
Learn about the history of Vinhos Verdes and witness the opening of a bottle of sparkling wine with a saber using the Sabrage technique. Then, continue to a winery boasting the best views in the Douro Valley.
Stroll through the vineyard with a glass of wine in hand, explore the cellar, and indulge in a farm-to-table chef's lunch with wine tasting, showcasing the delicacies of traditional Douro Valley cuisine in an air-conditioned room overlooking the Douro River.
Next, experience the unique event of opening a bottle of Vintage Porto with fire by a certified sommelier. Afterward, enjoy some free time to visit the village of Pinhão, the capital of the Douro Valley.
Conclude your day with a one-hour cruise on a typical Rabelo boat from the Douro Valley, capturing the phenomenal views from the river and creating lasting memories of your trip.
Highlights
- Savor a typical breakfast of smoked meat, bread, and other local specialties
- Visit a picturesque winery in the Douro Valley and stroll through the vineyards
- Witness the opening of a Vintage Porto bottle with fire by a certified sommelier
- Treat your taste buds to a farm-to-table chef's lunch along with a wine tasting
- Enjoy a visit to Pinhão followed by a scenic cruise on a traditional Rabelo boat
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The boat cruise is in Douro Valley (starting in Pinhão), not from Porto to Douro or Douro to Porto
Meet your guide in front of Sá da Bandeira Theater.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.