CHARM DOURO small group, Valley & Wineries by LuxVan, River Mouth Sunset by Boat
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CHARM DOURO small group, Valley & Wineries by LuxVan, River Mouth Sunset by Boat

1 day
Small Group
Sunset & Sunrise
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Stop At: Sao Goncalo Church, Praca da Republica, Amarante 4600-038 Portugal

From your hotel in Porto, you’re picked up in the morning for the drive to Amarante. We will stop at the city of Amarante to visit its old bridge and São Gonçalo Church, a symbol of the local identity built in the XIII century by the city's patron saint São Gonçalo, a benedictine monk. Amarante's sweets and cakes are extremely famous and you will have the opportunity to taste them at a well known cake-shop.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Casa de Mateus, Freguesia de Mateus, Vila Real 5000-291 Portugal

After Amarante we will proceed to the Mateus Palace in the city of Vila Real. Mateus Palace, set in beautiful gardens on a vast farm, is considered to be one of the finest examples of baroque civil architecture in Portugal. You will learn from a certified guide the story of the palace and at the end enjoy walking and taking pictures in the gardens. 

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Quinta de Avessada, Rua Direita, Favaios 5070-272 Portugal

The highlight of the voyage is the lunch in the wine region of Favaios. The lunch includes several tasting starters, a regional stew or roast, and a fruit and dessert buffet.White and red Douro wines are served, as welll as Muscat wine of Favaios and Port wine. After lunch you will visit the estate wine cellars (May to October)

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: The Douro Valley, Lugar Da Ponte, Pinhao 5085-060 Portugal

From your hotel in Porto, you’re picked up in the morning for the drive to Amarante. We will stop at the city of Amarante to visit its old bridge and São Gonçalo Church, a symbol of the local identity built in the XIII century by the city's patron saint São Gonçalo, a benedictine monk. Amarante's sweets and cakes are extremely famous and you will have the opportunity to taste them at a well known cake-shop.

After Amarante we will proceed to the Mateus Palace in the city of Vila Real. Mateus Palace, set in beautiful gardens on a vast farm, is considered to be one of the finest examples of baroque civil architecture in Portugal. You will learn from a certified guide the story of the palace and at the end enjoy walking and taking pictures in the gardens. 

The highlight of the voyage is the lunch in the wine region of Favaios. The lunch includes several tasting starters, a regional stew or roast, and a fruit and dessert buffet.White and red Douro wines are served, as welll as Muscat wine of Favaios and Port wine. After lunch you will visit the estate wine cellars.

The tour continues driving downhill from the Favaios region to Pinhão, on the right bank of the Douro river. In Pinhão you will visit the train station with its fantastic azulejos (tiles) pannels from early XX century.

We will return to Porto via the road N222 Pinhão - Peso da Régua, that is considered one of the most beautiful in the world. 17 miles, 93 soft bends and breathtaking views of the Douro Valley.

Stop At: Barragem de Crestuma-Lever, Lever, Vila Nova de Gaia 4515-658 Portugal

But your tour is not over yet!

At Crestuma dam you will get aboard Arraes, a dutch classical boat, 11,30m long and 3,30m wide with 2 cabins, kitchen and WC, fully equipped to provide you a dream Douro river cruise to contemplate the world heritage beauty of Porto. Navigation downstream toward the river mouth at Foz do Douro, passing through the 6 Porto bridges while enjoying a fantastic tasting menu of Portuguese typical food with Douro wines and Port Wine.

Your Douro Valley full-day tour ends with return transport to your Porto hotel.

Duration: 2 hours

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Included
  • Visit to São Gonçalo church and the old bridge in Amarante
  • Tasting of conventual sweets in Amarante
  • Regional Lunch in Favaios with tasting of Douro white and red wines, Favaios muscat and Port Wine.
  • Guided visit to the Favaios estate cellars.
  • Two hours dream boat trip from Crestuma dam to Douro river mouth at Foz do Douro
  • Tasting menu on board with Portuguese typical food and Douro wines
  • Hot & Cold Drinks
  • Photo & Video
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Luxury Air-Conditioned Van
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Entry/Admission - Casa de Mateus
  • Entry/Admission - Quinta de Avessada
  • Entry/Admission - Barragem de Crestuma-Lever
Not included
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Children ages 3 years and under are free, but their seats are subject to availability
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Original
50%
Cultural
50%
Nightlife
20%
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