2-Day Tour in the Douro Valley

Day 1

Visit one of the most beautiful and unique landscapes in the world. On your own, drive to the Douro Valley.

In the afternoon, check-in at Quinta de Ventozelo Wine Hotel, a remarkable estate overlooking the Douro River, where neatly aligned vineyards meet profound silence and an atmosphere rich with natural aromas. The sense of place is immediate and deeply immersive, inviting guests to slow down and truly connect with the landscape. One of the largest and oldest estates in the Douro Valley, Quinta de Ventozelo has a documented history dating back to 1288. It was once cultivated by Cistercian monks during the Middle Ages, who played a key role in shaping local agriculture and initiating Port wine production in the region. Over the centuries, the estate passed through different hands, each contributing to its evolution, while preserving its authenticity and character.

In 2014, the property was acquired by Gran Cruz, the largest Port wine exporter in Portugal, which has since invested in enhancing the estate’s extraordinary potential. Today, Quinta de Ventozelo stands as a benchmark for excellence in wine production, olive oil, and sustainable wine and nature tourism, with a strong commitment to biodiversity and environmental preservation. Tour the Winery and Wine Cellar with the Ventozelo Tasting.

In the evening, dinner awaits you at Quinta de Ventozelo Restaurant, where gastronomy reflects the identity of the estate. Dishes are crafted using seasonal ingredients, many sourced directly from the property, celebrating local flavors and offering an authentic farm-to-table experience, perfectly paired with Ventozelo wines.

End of the day.

Day 2

Breakfast in the Hotel followed by check-out.

You will visit the Quinta Nova Nossa Senhora do Carmo. "One of the 9 must-see wineries in the world", American Airlines. Quinta Nova do Carmo is a place of extreme beauty in the heart of the Douro and it's been owned by the Amorim family since 1999. The historic sites that are still preserved today and open for visitors reveal all this: the creek, the gazebo, the stone mark of the Marquis of Pombal dated 1758, the cellar's crest, two chapels, and three secular orchards. Precisely 250 years ago, the traditional winery Quinta Nova, owned by the Amorim Group, was harvesting its first grapes. This is, undoubtedly, one of the oldest wineries in the Douro region, producing Port wine for the estate and many other plots of farmers and neighboring estates, given its large size. You will have a tour through the vines, the winery dated from 1764, and the underground cellar. The visit ends with a wine tasting.

Then, you will have Lunch (drinks not included) at Terraçu's restaurant. A concept in which wines command gastronomy, an appeal that values the flavors of the local gastronomy, using the best that nature has to offer in each season. This is the "local food", which assumes the sustainability and the preservation of the local food resources (fish from the river, olive oil made in the property, teas, and jams, the property's garden and fruits, and so on). 

Enjoy a pedestrian circuit with 3 different routes, properly signed, in a certified total trail of 8 km. With a map and a list of conduct rules, clients can enjoy this activity, knowing a wine estate in detail, and highlighting its historical points. And, crossing the orchards, make sure you pick some fresh fruit!

End of the Tour.

Highlights:

• Visit to Quinta Nova Nossa Senhora do Carmo
• Lunch at Terraçu's restaurant
• Stay at a Wine Hotel
• Visit Quinta de Ventozelo
• Certified pedestrian circuit
• Breathtaking landscape