Douro in 4x4 Wine Tasting and Lunch and Boat Tour

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. First glimpse of the fantastic landscape of the Douro Valley, classified by Unesco as a World Heritage Site.

   10 min

2. Here in Pinhão, we will start to discover the River Douro and its slopes, now through a different perspective provided by a tourist boat tour for about 45 minutes. The beautiful Villa de Pinhão is located on the right bank of the river Douro, in the heart of Alto Douro Vinhateiro where are located many of the main wine producing farms of Porto.

   45 min

3. We follow trails that snare between vineyards and villages, reaching the Miradouro de Loivos, known as a “veranda over the Douro and the Pinhão”. From above, the landscape is impressive, offering a unique perspective on the valleys and the course of the river Douro. the region was rich and exported wine and, Mostly olive oil. While the Vandals remained for a short time in the region, the Visigoths founded a kingdom that lasted until the arrival of Muslims from North Africa and the Near East.

   15 min

4. In Valdigem is the Quinta dos Poços, a traditional family property located in the heart of the Douro Valley. Here enjoy an all-terrain experience in 4x4 by the vineyards, enjoy the beautiful landscapes from the private viewpoint and visit the family chapel. Explore the cellar and finish with a taste of authentic DOC Douro wines.

   1 hAdmission included

5. Lunch and wine tasting at Quinta do Lodeiro. In Peso da Régua, you will visit the Quinta do Lodeiro, a historic property that combines rustic charm with contemporary comfort. The farm offers an elegant environment with swimming pool, chapel, beautiful gardens where we can find one of the Pombaline landmarks that once delimited the Douro Demarcated Region, as well as its cellars and proof room. Here, we will enjoy a harmonized lunch with a selection of Douro and Porto wines, providing a true immersion in the local flavors. Lunch includes entries, main dish, dessert and coffee. At the end, we will visit the cellars, where we will try Porto wines with 10, 20 and 30 years of aging.

   2 hAdmission included

6. The Bagaúste Dam is located between the municipalities of Peso da Régua and Lamego, 4 km up from the city of Régua, at km 105 of the Douro navigable road (distance from the river foz). It was inaugurated in 1973. The dam has a displacement of about 27 meters, and it is through its enclosure that the cruise boats that sail between the Régua and the Villa do Pinhão pass. The dam is located along the road N222, which connects Régua to Pinhão, and there is a parking lot nearby. Here, visitors can park and observe the cruise boats crossing the enclave — a process that can take up to 30 minutes and often attracts many curious people to see the boats pass.

   10 min

7. Stop at the Covelinhas Viewpoint, an area where the Douro River reaches one of the widest sections between the two banks. The view on the water mirror is fantastic, as is the view offered to us of the other bank.

   10 min

8. Stop at the famous Miradouro de San Leonardo da Galafura. This point offers spectacular panoramic views over the River Douro and the vineyard-covered slopes, providing a perfect opportunity for unforgettable photographs.

   20 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Porto

• Its from-price is 10% above the median of the 408 day trips we list in Porto.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Porto

Porto tumbles down steep hills to the Douro River, a granite city of tiled churches, riverside cellars and port wine aged across the water.

The Ribeira district lines the riverbank with colourful houses, cafés and boats, part of a UNESCO-listed old centre beneath the iron arches of the Dom Luís I Bridge. Above it, the São Bento station hall is covered in blue-and-white azulejo tiles, the Clérigos Tower rises above the rooftops, and the Sé cathedral stands on its hill.

Top-ranked sights in Porto: Clérigos Church and Tower (Torre & Igreja dos Clérigos), Dom Luis Bridge (Ponte de Dom Luis I), Porto Cathedral (Sé Catedral do Porto).

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