Visit the magnificent Douro Valley during a hike and a wine tasting.
Highlights
Admire the spectacular view over the Douro Valley
Explore the small village and walk through the terraced vineyards and olive groves
Experience the best of the Portuguese cuisine at lunchtime
Visit the top Port Wine Cellar and learn more about this superb, Douro wine
Description
Duration: 8 hoursPrice: from €134,10
The Douro area is unique due to its schist soil virtues and its privileged sun exposure, and has breathtaking natural landscapes.
If you only have one day to spend in the Douro River Valley, enjoy its highlights. It includes a picturesque village walking tour and wine tasting.
Itinerary of the tour:
– Meeting point in your hotel in Porto or Braga at 09h00 AM.
– 1h30 by car from your hotel to the Douro Valley.
– The driver will stop the car in Pinhão, where the hike in the vineyards begins. That is included a hat and a bottle of water. Level: Easy. There is a house to rest in the middle of the trail. The house has a restroom and one living room.
During the walk, you can enjoy the peace of the Douro as well as a magnificent view of this world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Valley, while learning about the terroir of the Douro and its soil, landscape, climate, and its unique grape varieties. You will walk along the vineyards, olive, orange, and fig trees.
– Around 1pm: Lunchtime.
– You will visit the Pinhão Train Station. It is the most beautiful building in the region. Pinhão Train Station is famous for its tiles.
– The last stop will be a winery and taste the delicious Port Wine (Which includes a standard three wines).
You will be back at the train station or your hotel around 6 PM.
Included:
• Pick-up and drop-off at the accommodation in Braga or Porto
• Lunch in the Douro Valley
• Local Guide
• Gift: refillable water bottle and one hat per person
• Port Wine tasting in the Douro Valley (Standard three great wines)
What to bring:
– hiking boots or tennis shoes. Sunscreen & sunglasses for sunny days. During the cooler seasons, it’s important to wear and an extra layer of clothing.