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7-Day Premium Tour in Douro aboard a Private Yacht Cruise

Tour Highlight
Private Cruise in Douro River

Starting Point
Porto

Transportation
Private Driver

A once-in-a-lifetime experience for the ultimate wine lover. 

This tour wasn't designed for the regular traveler. This tour was designed for the most demanding of the clients.  A 7-day journey that will never cease to amaze you every step of the way.
 
Carefully curated by us, this journey is meant for the connoisseur of fine wines and the well-seasoned traveler. It's a bespoke itinerary designed to be savored by the most sophisticated customers.
 

All aboard a private yacht cruise.  For you and you only.

Check the availability of the suggested tour or get a fully customized itinerary, add extra days, change your experiences discover different sights, and refine your premium tour to suit your preferences. Contact one of our expert consultants for your free, no-obligation bespoke vacation plan.

Prices and Available Options:

From €13.750 (price per person based on double occupancy) - Beneteau Antares 30 Fly

From €16.250 (price per person based on double occupancy) - Azimut 62

From €24.900 (price per person based on double occupancy) - Azimut 55


We can customize tours and meals to your needs, offer meals separately, or sell the tour without them—contact us for more details!

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  • Transfers when mentioned in the itinerary
  • English-speaking Private driver in a car of superior range Mercedes when mentioned in the itinerary.
  • 7-day private cruising program for 2 people in the chosen yacht
  • 5 nights of accommodation aboard the boat
  • 1 night of accommodation in a Deluxe Double Room or similar, at Casa do Rio Foz Côa Wine Hotel
  • 6 breakfasts
  • 3 Guided visits with wine tasting at 3 renowned "Quintas" Wineries in the Douro Valley
  • 5 Lunches with a pre-set menu and drinks
  • 4 Dinners with a pre-set menu and drinks
  • 1 Unique Chef's Table experience
  • 1 Picnic
  • 1 Workshop (Cork/ Winerela Workshop OR Wine Message in a Bottle)
  • 1 Certified Pedestrian circuit
  • Fuel costs
  • Insurance
  • Qualified crew
  • VAT
  • Bath and bed amenities
  • Towels
  • All the insurance required by Turismo de Portugal
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Flights or other means of transportation used to get to the starting point of the itinerary
  • Other services not included in the itinerary

Terms & Conditions

Day 1: Arrival in Portugal: Porto to Régua

Welcome to Portugal. Wine Tourism in Portugal will invite you to discover the amazing Douro Valley aboard a Private Yacht.

After airport formalities at Porto International Airport (OPO), or pick-up at your hotel in Porto, you will be transferred, by deluxe vehicle with an English-speaking Chauffeur to Marina do Freixo.

Check-in and Boarding at Marina do Freixo quay.

Departure to Régua.

Breakfast is served on board.

Arrival at Crestuma-Lever Dam (sluice rises 14 m).

Lunch is served at Olivetto Restaurant. The Chef  Davide Couto welcomes you to the kitchen of Olivetto. Traditional Douro flavors with new textures and presentations await you. A Mediterranean-based cuisine where olive oil is the millennial element of excellence. Olivetto is the restaurant of Quinta de Santo António - Country House & Villas, a glamorous Hotel, with both history and tradition.

Arrival at Carrapatelo Dam (sluice rises 35 m). Arrival at Régua

Free time to explore on your own. 

Dinner is waiting for you at Castas & Pratos Restaurant. Castas e Pratos, CP for short, results from the will of Edgar Gouveia and Manuel Osório, two entrepreneurs joined by family ties and motivated by the ambition to create an innovative and distinctive project, combined with the passion for the Douro.

Drop-off at the private Yacht.

Accommodation aboard the boat

End of day.

Day 2: Régua – Pinhão

Wake up to the beautiful Douro landscape and recharge your batteries with a fantastic breakfast served on board.

Departing from Régua quay to Pinhão.

Régua dam (sluice rises 28 m).

Arrival at Ferrão.

You will be transferred to Quinta Nova.
 
Lunch will be served at Terraçu's Restaurant. Indulge yourself in the delicacies that Quinta Nova’s restaurant team has to offer you. The menu appeals to the senses and emotions, in a relaxed and curious way. The proposals are different every day, and guests never know the menu, letting themselves be guided by the inspiration of the Chef. 
 
Then, discover Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora do Carmo Winery House. Quinta Nova Winery House is "one of the nine must-see wineries in the world", distinguished by American Airlines. 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 visit in detail all the production of wines, the vineyard, the winery of 1764, and the underground wine cellar, and end your visit with a wine tasting.
 
Enjoy a certified pedestrian circuit (self-guided) with 3 different routes, properly signed, in a certified total trail of 8km. 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. Crossing the orchards, make sure you pick some fresh fruit! 
 
Drop-off at the private yacht. Departure to Pinhão.
 
Arrival at Pinhão. 
 
You will be transferred to the restaurant. 
 
Enjoy dinner at Bomfim 1896 at Quinta do Bomfim. Nestled on the banks of the Douro River beside the village of Pinhão, this restaurant at Quinta do Bomfim — home of Dow’s Port since 1896 — is inspired by traditional Douro family kitchens with wood‑fired ovens and an open‑plan kitchen that brings the aromas of classic regional dishes to life. Bomfim 1896 reflects the heritage of the Douro and pairs beautifully with an exceptional selection of Symington Family Estates wines.
 
Drop-off at the private Yacht. 
 
Accommodation aboard the boat.

End of the day.
 

Day 3: Pinhão – Ferradosa – Pocinho

Enjoy a delightful breakfast served on board as you set sail from Pinhão quay to Pocinho. Witness the impressive Valeira Dam upstream and reach Ferradosa for a captivating stop. Cruise further upstream to the Pocinho Dam, concluding your journey with an arrival at Pocinho.

You will be transferred to the Winery. 
 
Lunch will be served at Quinta da Ervamoira, the most magical place in the region. It is at Quinta de Ervamoira, located in the Douro Superior area, in the Côa Valley, between the towns of Muxagata and Chãs, that Ramos Pinto continues its association with the arts and the encounter with cultures. In 1997, the Quinta opened the Ervamoira Site Museum, located in the heart of the Côa Valley Archaeological Park, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. This is also a model Quinta as it was the first and is the only one fully planted vertically. After lunch, you will participate in a guided tour of the Ervamoira Museum, led by a specialized guide, which will end with an extensive commented Port "Expert" Wine tasting.
 
Drop-off at the hotel.  
 
Check-in at Casa do Rio Foz Côa Wine Hotel. Located amongst the organic vineyards planted by Quinta do Vallado in the Superior Douro, this is a secluded place of great beauty, where you can enjoy the silence and the force of nature in its raw state. The main building is located between the vineyards and the river, hanging over an orange grove, and offering a stunning view over the Douro.
 
Dinner at Casa do Rio RestaurantCasa do Rio has a small restaurant, only available to guests. In the kitchen, meals are prepared with vegetables and fruit from the organic garden, as well as the best products found in the region.
 
End of the day.

Day 4: Pocinho – Pinhão

Breakfast at the Hotel followed by Check-out.

The Chauffeur is waiting for you in the hotel lobby and will transfer you to your private yacht. 

Departure from Pocinho quay to Pinhão. 
 
Pocinho dam (downstream). Arrival at Senhora da Ribeira.
 
Valeira dam (downstream). Arrival at Pinhão.
 
You will be transferred to the Winery. 
 

A picnic is waiting at Quinta do Ventozelo, set in a beautiful location surrounded by vineyards. You can enjoy freshly prepared local products and wines while taking in the scenic views of the Douro Valley.

After the picnic, you will visit the winery and enjoy a wine tasting at Quinta do Ventozelo. This family-owned estate produces exceptional Douro wines, combining tradition with modern winemaking techniques. You will have the chance to learn about the vineyard, meet the team, and taste a selection of their finest wines.

Drop-off at the restaurant. 
 
Dinner will be served at the restaurant of The Vintage House Hotel, the award-winning Rabelo, which is one of the most famous of the Douro, is a mandatory stop for anyone visiting Pinhão, offering an excellent matching between dishes and wines of the region, prepared in the gastronomic style of the regional fusion cuisine. Enjoy an interesting, delicious, and delightful meal paired with exquisite Douro wines. 
 
Accommodation aboard the boat.
 
End of the day.
 

Day 5: Pinhão – Régua

Breakfast is served on board. 

Departure from Pinhão quay to Régua.  

Régua dam (downstream). Arrival at Régua. 

You will be transferred to the Winery.  

Lunch is waiting for you at Quinta da Pacheca Restaurant. The Restaurant The Wine House Hotel offers a touch of luxury and gourmet and a search for constant quality while keeping the true essence of traditional Portuguese cuisine. Always prepared with fresh products of the land, the restaurant dishes are a real temptation. The quality of this cuisine, famous throughout the Douro region, makes the restaurant of Quinta da Pacheca the Ex-libris of the estate. The delicious gourmet dishes of the restaurant are perfectly harmonized with the award-winning wines of Quinta da Pacheca, making the meals a unique experience. 

In the afternoon, you will participate in a workshop at Quinta da Pacheca, with the option to choose from the Cork Workshop, where you will learn about cork harvesting and its uses; the Winerela Workshop, a creative experience related to wine making and blending; or the Wine Message in a Bottle, where you can craft a personalized wine message to take home. After the workshop, you will be dropped off at the private yacht.

Drop-off at the private yacht. 

Arriving at the quay, you will be transferred to Six Senses Douro Valley Hotel. 

Enjoy a fantastic unique Chef's Table experience - a very personal journey of food and wine. An open cooking station is complete with a wood-fired oven for bread baking and a Josper Grill. Join a small group at a 10-course meal that is prepared and hosted by the Chef, right before your eyes. Follow the process and complete the experience with selected accompanying wines. This is the greatest gastronomic option at the Six Senses Douro Valley that is celebrating the region. 

Drop-off at the private Yacht. 

Accommodation aboard the boat. 

End of the day.

 

Day 6: Régua – Porto

Breakfast is served on board. 

Departure from Porto Antigo quay to Porto. 

Enjoy lunch at Sirga Wine & Bistrô, a charming wine bistro on the north bank of the Douro River in Sebolido. Set in a warm and inviting space crafted from shale and wood, Sirga offers a signature cuisine that celebrates the best flavours of the region with creativity and quality ingredients, perfectly paired with an excellent selection of local wines. With delightful river views and a refined yet relaxed atmosphere, this experience promises memorable dishes that reflect both tradition and innovation in Douro gastronomy.

Carrapatelo dam (downstream). 

Crestuma Dam (downstream). Arrival at Porto. 

You will be transferred to the restaurant. 

Surrounded by the casks that contain Graham’s most valuable Ports and with magnificent views over the Douro River and the cities of Porto and Gaia, Vinum Restaurant delivers a unique experience, combining the finest and freshest food from Northern Portugal with the best that its adjoining cold Atlantic waters offer. A tribute to great wines and the best of the region’s gastronomy. Enjoy dinner with wine pairing. 

Drop-off at the private Yacht. 

Accommodation aboard the boat. 

End of the day.

Day 7: Last day in paradise

Breakfast is served on board followed by check-out.

You will be transferred to Porto International Airport (OPO) or your hotel in Porto.

End of Tour.

Highlights:

  • Douro River cruise in a Private Yacht
  • Visit the Côa Museum
  • Visit and Wine Tasting at some of the finest Wineries
  • Portuguese cuisine
  • Chef's Table experience

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