3-Day Tour in Douro EN

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This 3-day tour will give you the freedom to explore the best wine tastings and wineries in the heart of the Douro Valley. In this region, you will find a wide range of wine styles including the famous Port Wine, Muscat, and emblematic reds, whites, and Rosé to taste.

Stay at one of the best hotels in the Douro Valley, renowned and savvy in the art of welcoming. Wake up to the breathtaking landscape of Douro during this tour. Learn about wine and winemaking processes and the history of the oldest wine region in the world.

Learn the history in each of the 3 guided tours along with the best wineries in the Douro Valley, enjoy traditional food and wine tastings and end it in a major tone on a relaxing River Cruise in a traditional Rabelo boat.

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From € 340 (price per person based on double occupancy)

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2 Nights Accommodation in a Double Room at Traditional House in Quinta de la Rosa Wine Hotel 2 Breakfasts in the hotel 3 Guided visits (small groups) with wine tasting at 3 renowned “Quintas” Wineries in the Douro Region 1 Dinner with pre-set menu and drinks 1 Cruise in the Douro river in a Rabelo Boat (2-hour) All the insurances required by Turismo de Portugal	Personal expenses Tips Private driver/Transfers Other services not included in the itinerary

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Day 1: Discover the amazing Douro Valley

Welcome to Portugal. Wine Tourism in Portugal will give you the opportunity to visit the magnificent Douro Valley region.

On your own, take a train or drive to the Douro Valley.

Check in at Quinta de La Rosa Wine Hotel. Quinta de La Rosa was built in an unusual location, on a hill with steep stairs that connect the different levels besides the Douro River. The Bergqvist family has been making Port wine since 1815. The Quinta de La Rosa estate was offered as a baptism gift to Claire Feuheerd, Sophia's grandmother, in 1906. This is a family-owned wine producer's estate that offers its guests the opportunity to enjoy and relax in a unique atmosphere. The Wine Hotel offers an eclectic range of accommodation to suit your needs during your visit to the Douro. All its 14 rooms have views of the Douro and pool access.

Your first visit will be at Quinta de La Rosa Winery, where it is produced the wine is provided to some of the most important Restaurants and Retailers all over the world. The vineyard of Quinta de La Rosa spreads along the banks of the Douro River and rises to an altitude of 400 meters. There are 11 separate vineyards, some of them located along the banks of the Douro River while others are set at an altitude of 400 meters. Here you will have a guided tour and wine tasting.

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Day 2: Heart of the Douro Valley

Wake up to the beautiful landscape of the Douro Valley and recharge your batteries with a fantastic breakfast in the Hotel.

Close to the Hotel, within walking distance, you will discover Quinta do Bomfim. Located in the heart of the world’s oldest demarcated wine region, the Upper Douro Valley. The Quinta is family-owned and the Symingtons have worked here for five generations. Visitors are able to appreciate the rich heritage of this vineyard whilst visiting the winery and the old wine cellar, or they may enjoy a walk through the vineyards. Tastings are available of family-made Ports and Douro DOC wines on the terrace with breathtaking views of the river and the surrounding vineyards. You will have a guided visit and a wine tasting.

In a 5-minute walk, you will find Quinta da Roêda. CROFT PORT is one of the most distinguished of all Port houses. Founded in 1588, it is the oldest firm still active today as a Port wine producer. The company is renowned above all for its Vintage Ports as well as for its range of wood aged reserves and tawnies, time-honored styles refined by skill and experience passed down the generations. But in spite of its rich heritage and history spanning over four centuries, Croft has never been constrained by tradition. Today, as in the past, it maintains a pioneering spirit, continuing to create innovative new styles such as Croft Pink, the first-ever rosé Port. Guided tour in the vineyard and traditional Lagares, tasting of PINK, Reserva, and Tawny 10 year and roasted almonds.

After the wine experiences, you will enjoy dinner at Cozinha da Clara Restaurant. With fabulous views over the river, Quinta de la Rosa's Restaurant was opened in the summer of 2017. Named after Clara’s grandmother whose love of food and entertainment was legendary, the restaurant is called "cozinha da Clara", literally meaning claire's kitchen. The executive chef is Pedro Cardoso.

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Day 3: Cruise in a Rabelo Boat

Breakfast in the Hotel followed by Check-out.

On this day, you will have a Douro River Cruise in a typical Rabelo boat. Aboard the boat live moments of intimacy with nature while you travel with emotion along with the history until the times when the Rabelo boats moved by the force of the sails. Feel like a true sailor, an integral part of the boat in a unique environment. In a 2h experience, starting and ending at Pinhão, be amazed by the scenarios that the Douro has to offer.

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