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Private Tour Alto Douro: wines, hiking and cruise from Porto

About this experience

A private trip in a Tesla Model 3 electric car that will take you to the Alto Douro Vinhateiro Region, a cultural landscape declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, including a stop at Peso da Régua and a visit to Pinhão. On the way, we will pass through two quarters. At the first we will have lunch, a light meal accompanied by a taste of wines.

At a glance

  • Duration: 8 hr–10 hr
  • Private experience

What is included

  • Wine tasting in one of the most emblematic estates of the Douro region.
  • Rabelo boat cruise
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick-up
  • Drop-off
  • Brunch

Not included

  • Everything not mentioned in the Includes.

Itinerary and highlights

Passing through Peso da Régua with a coffee stop;
Stop in Pinhão and view the Station and riverside area;
Walk between Casal de Loivos and Quinta do Jalloto, and return, with a possible stop at Quinta do Bomfim, Symintgton, a route of 9kms and easy to moderate difficulty.

A walk through the vineyards with views of the Douro River and Pinhão

This station has a tile panel that portrays the life of the people of the Douro in the past.

A visit to the village of Casal de Loivos, a village in the Douro Wine Region with a breathtaking view over the Douro.

In the afternoon, there will be time for a magnificent cruise on a Rabelo boat between Pinhão and the Tua River, where you will have the opportunity to admire the panoramic views of the terraced vineyards.

Wine tasting at a local winery (optional, available by booking at the time of reservation or on the day).

Meeting and pickup information

  • Telephone contact and GPS location

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • VIDABOA tours

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Advisable for people with some physical fitness and who are used to walking.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Available tour options

  • Pickup included

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