Can you imagine yourself in a region carved directly by the hands of God? Endowed with a unique design, the Douro region is a Unesco Heritage Site where the vineyards are hand-drawn in extraordinary terraces forming a true work of art sculpted in the midst of nature.
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Fall in love with charming, colorful, and beautifully authentic Oporto, with the famous Douro river as the ultimate backdrop for an awe-inspiring day.
Can you imagine yourself in a region carved directly by the hands of God? Endowed with a unique design, the Douro region is a Unesco Heritage Site where the vineyards are hand-drawn in extraordinary terraces forming a true work of art sculpted in the midst of nature.
Hallmarks on this experience include 1 to 3 days, with the possibility to visit and discover the entire region from Porto to Minho (by van and boat), tasting Port wine in the cellars next to the Douro River, as well as mandatory stops at Oporto like Torre dos Clérigos, Sé do Porto, Livraria Lello, São Luís Bridge, São Bento Train Station, among others.
The sublime Douro. The prodigy of a landscape that strips itself from its being. It’s not a panorama for the eyes to contemplate its nature’s excess, A geological poem. An absolute beauty.” (Unofficial translation) This way, Miguel Torga, one of the most prominent Portuguese poets of the XX Century, describes Douro’s Valley.
Marão is the name of the hill that leads us to Amarante, our first stop, and where we can pray to a well-known matchmaker saint, Saint Gonçalo de Amarante. Besides admiring the church and the convent that foes by the name of the worthy saint, we can also see the bridge from the XVIII Century that unites the margins of the Tâmega River, the largest Douro’s affluent. It will also be an opportunity to taste one of the land’s five conventual pastries in one of the bakeries that overlook the river.
Continuing our way to Douro’s Valley to see his schist terraced fields, vineyards, olive trees, and mountain charms that rise to the sky. Unesco considered this region a Heritage of Humanity in 2001. 335 stone marks surround this production region with the name “Feitoria” (factory). This way, Marquês de Pombal created the first demarcated wine region in the world on September 10, 1756. With it, he ensured the quality of the product, avoiding adulterations, balancing the production and the market, and stabilizing the prices.
We will also have time to admire a breathtaking view of the Miradouro de Casal de Loivos (viewpoint) and visit Pinhão’s train station, where the 24 tile panels show us the arduous work of producing the precious nectar.
One of the options to keep in mind in this tour will be enjoying the ride aboard a Rabelo boat, as the ships used in the past for the transportation of wine between Douro’s Valley and Gaia’s wine cellars (Caves) are called. To navigate on the calm Douro River’s water while admiring the magnificent landscape that appears to have been sculpted by some renascence master is an unforgettable experience.
Finally, we will have time to visit a wine production farm where traditional grape stomping (pisa) mixes with some technology to produce Porto Wine and table wine.
– Experience carrying out in a van, individual, couple, or group (family or friends), up to 8 people;
– Operated by a multilingual guide;
– Total route of 360 Km (223 mi), with departure and arrival in Porto;
– Farm + River Boat tour Experience: Offer.
– Confirmation will be received at the time of booking;
– Experience possible to perform solo; pair (2 people); as a family, or in a group, up to 4 to 8 people in a Van;
– An adult must accompany children;
– Maximum 4 to 8 people per van;
– Pick up and drop off at the Hotel;
– This is a private experience. Only your group will participate.
– Advisable comfortable clothing and warm coats, especially in the colder seasons (autumn and winter). Waterproof in winter;
– Sun protection in all seasons;
– Food restrictions must be notified to the guide;
– Hotel / Apartamento [Porto]
– Sá Carneiro Airport
– Local guide;
– Live explanations on board;
– Reception and drop off at the hotel/apartment;
– Private Tour.
– Any value related to food and drinks, or others, in addition to what is foreseen in the experience;
– Entrance to museums and monuments and any other tickets;
– Gratuities.
– Not wheelchair accessible;
– Service animals allowed;
– Close to public transport.
– Up to 7 days before: 100% refund of the amount already paid;
– Up to 72 hours before: Refund 75% of the amount already paid;
– Up to 48 hours before: Refund 50% of the amount already paid;
– Less than 48 Hours/No Show: No refund.
– All prices given are per person, considering: Transport + Personal Guide;
– Prices do not include meals, monument access fees, tolls, or ferry tickets;
– Offers can be adjusted/canceled according to unforeseen circumstances, e.g., traffic, weather conditions, police restrictions, sporting events, social events, closure of monuments, etc.;
– Everyday Is Sunday declines all responsibility for the closure of public spaces, alteration or cancellation of transport schedules or monuments, and alteration of the ticket fees they charge;
– The duration of each tour is merely indicative. For all experiences charged by the hour, the final term is defined by the time consumed, considering the beginning until the end of the tour;
– For all experiences billed per hour, the overtime period will be billed in blocks of 60 minutes, considering the hourly price of each hour block;
– Exceeded time for full-day tours will be charged €100/hour.
All employees received certified training provided by “Turismo de Portugal” on how to comply with the recommendations of the National Health Authority; We operate private tours only; Vehicles and equipment are sanitized by the recommendations of the National Health Authority.
When there are restrictions regarding SarsCov2 or other pandemics, what you can expect during your visit:
– Regular temperature checks for staff
– Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
– Guides required to wash hands regularly
– Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
– Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
– Face masks are required for guides in public areas
– Gear/equipment sanitized between uses
– Face masks are required for travelers in public areas
– Social distancing enforced throughout the experience
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– See the Pricing section
– Up to 7 days before: 100% refund of the amount already paid.
– Up to 72 hours before: Return 75% of the amount already paid.
– Up to 48 hours before: Return 50% of the amount already paid.
– Less than 48 hours/No Show: No refund
– This experience is organized and executed by Everyday Is Sunday and its partners. EIS is a registered trademark of WB Consulting Lda., which operates under the licensing of Turismo de Portugal RNAAT 2176/2018.018.