5-Day Douro Valley Tour with 2-Hour River Cruise

Day 1: Discover the Douro Valley

Welcome to Portugal. Wine Tourism in Portugal will invite you to discover the amazing Douro Valley.

You will have a Private Transfer from Porto or Porto International Airport (OPO) to the Douro Valley.

Enjoy the scenic 2-hour road trip to the Douro Valley. 

You will be accommodated in a Wine Hotel - the choices go from Quinta de Ventozelo to Quinta do Vallado, Quinta da Pacheca, or Quinta de La Rosa (subject to availability). Check in at the wine hotel. 

In the evening, enjoy a dinner at the hotel, featuring regional cuisine paired with local Douro wines. (optional)

End of day.

Wake up to the beautiful Douro landscape and recharge your batteries with a fantastic breakfast. The Private Driver is waiting for you in the Hotel Lobby.

Visit Quinta da Pacheca, one of the most emblematic and historical properties located in the Douro. This Quinta has references to it since the 1700s. Quinta da Pacheca stands out for being the first to bottle wine under its brand. Here you will get to know its history better as well as the olive oil production processes directly at the Lagares, and the winemaking processes of Quinta da Pacheca’s wines. Stroll the vineyards, breathe Douro Valley’s green nature, and join the wine tasting of 2 table wines and 2 Port wines to end this tour in perfection.

At this point, you will be both curious and ready to taste the fresh ingredients of Portuguese cuisine at Quinta da Pacheca Restaurant. We invite you to join the cooking workshop, led by the Pacheca’s Wine House Hotel Chef. This is a great way to relax, learn, and taste the richness of Portuguese gastronomy. Interact with the Chef, participating in the making of the meal, learning or developing your cooking knowledge and the love for the food. In the end, savor it and pair it with Pacheca's wines.

After lunch, enjoy a short drive to Lamego, one of the most charming towns in the Douro region. Take time to stroll through the historic center and enjoy the local atmosphere. Suggested highlights include the Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios, Lamego Cathedral, and the Lamego Castle (visits subject to your interests and timing; tickets not included).

Return to the Hotel. 

End of day.

Delicious breakfast will be served at the Hotel.

The Private Driver is waiting for you in the Hotel Lobby and will take you to your experiences. 

Enjoy a relaxing 2-hour sailing cruise, gliding along serene waters while taking in beautiful coastal or riverside scenery. Feel the fresh breeze as you unwind on board, admire panoramic views, and capture unforgettable moments from a unique perspective. Onboard a sailboat lives moments of intimacy with nature as it travels emotionally through history to the times when the Rabelo boats were moved through the force of the sails.  Be amazed by the scenarios that the Douro has to offer.

After the cruise, enjoy Lunch and the view of the Terraçu's Restaurant. Here, the menu appeals to the senses and emotions, in a relaxed and curious way. The proposals are different every day and the menu is defined by two factors: The fresh ingredients available at the vegetable garden and the inspiration of the Chef. (Drinks included). (optional)

Then, you will discover Quinta Nova Nossa Senhora do Carmo 250 years ago, the traditional Quinta Nova winery, 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 Quinta and many other plots of neighboring farms, given its large size. You will have a Guided Tour through the vines, the winery dated from 1764, and the underground cellar. The visit ends with a tasting of 3 wines at the Wine Shop.

For nature lovers and adventurers, there is a pedestrian circuit with 3 different routes, properly signed, in a certified total trail of 8 KMS. With a map in hand and the freedom to stroll and explore the estate, you will discover the details at your own pace. A tip: crossing the orchards, make sure you pick some fresh fruit!

Return to the Hotel. 

End of day.

Breakfast will be served at the Hotel.

The Private Driver is waiting for you in the Hotel Lobby.

In the morning we will take you to Real Companhia Velha's crown jewel and the largest wine-producing estate in the Douro region, Quinta das Carvalhas. A property of immense beauty and grandiosity whose oldest written reference dates back to 1759. This is one of the most emblematic Douro properties and it is considered by many the "Douro image" because it allows a view of the territory and the most beautiful Douro has to show. Nowhere else, you can see so much in so little time. The mountain of Carvalhas, at 550 meters of altitude and from where you can enjoy a landscape in 360 degrees, is the site of "excellence" for the observation of the property and the Douro. The Vineyard Guided Tour is a visit to the Vineyards accompanied by Quinta das Carvalhas guide.

Appreciate direct contact with nature in the vines, Mediterranean forests, and gardens, alongside the people who work them. We offer the chance to see the Douro through the eyes of a local and to relish the greatness of the region with a detailed explanation of everything happening at the Quinta. The tour finishes at our wine shop for a tasting of a white, a red, and a Port paired with local cheeses.

After the visit, enjoy a scenic drive along the EN222 Road, elected the best road to drive by AVIS Rent a Car, with breathtaking riverside views.

Lunch will be served at Quinta do Bomfim, a historic Douro estate overlooking the river, where you can savor regional cuisine in an authentic vineyard setting. (optional)

In the afternoon, enjoy a cultural tour of Pinhão, one of the most iconic villages in the Douro Valley. Stroll through the village center and visit highlights such as the Pinhão Train Station, famous for its azulejo tiles depicting Douro wine culture. Continue to nearby viewpoints (miradouros) around Pinhão for panoramic vistas over the terraced vineyards and the Douro River.

Return to the Hotel. 

End of day.

Breakfast at the Hotel followed by Check-out. 

The Private Driver is waiting for you in the Hotel Lobby.

Enjoy an active and immersive experience at Quinta de Ventozelo, where you can choose between a guided hiking tour through the vineyards and surrounding nature or an adventurous jeep tour across the estate’s scenic trails. Both options offer unique perspectives over the Douro landscape and insights into the region’s wine heritage and biodiversity. To complete the experience, enjoy a picnic in a picturesque outdoor setting, featuring local delicacies and Douro wines, perfect for relaxing and savoring the beauty of the valley.

The Private Driver will drop you off at Porto or Porto International Airport (OPO).

End of the Tour.