This special private tour service will have a duration of 5 days, covering the oldest wine region in the world, Douro Valley, and also Porto, one of the most beautiful cities on Europe, second largest in Portugal. Although the itinerary can have minor adjustments, here is the suggested route/itinerary:
- DAY 1 – From Lisbon to Porto
This special private tour will start from Lisbon in the morning period and head north of the country to the famous city of Porto (around 3h drive). After arrival, drop your luggage at the hotel and head to downtown and stop for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon visit the famous wine cellars of Porto/Gaia, close to the river and enjoy a wine cellar visit and wine tasting and one of the best wineries. Overnight in Porto. Pick-up at your hotel in Lisbon, transfer to Porto and drop-off at your hotel in Porto are included.
-> Recommended hotel – Intercontinental Porto – 5 Star Medium Rate: https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/intercontinental.en-gb.html
- DAY 2 – Full-Day Tour of Porto
Visit the major highlights of Porto, the second most important city of Portugal. In the morning period visit historical places such as the Cathedral of Porto, Clerigos Tower and Lello Bookshop, among the best libraries in the world, where J. K. Rowling (Harry Potter Writer), inspired for her books. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant and visit in the afternoon the coast of Porto (Foz), including also sightseeing along the west side of the city, passing by Casa da Musica, Porto Synagogue, and much more. Overnight in Porto. Pick-up and drop-off included at your hotel in Porto.
-> Recommended hotel – Intercontinental Porto – 5 Star Medium Rate: https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/intercontinental.en-gb.html
- DAY 3 – Transfer to Douro Valley – Peso da Regua
Depart from Porto to the countryside, to Douro Valley, the oldest wine region in the world. Arrive at Peso da Regua and visit the sightseeing along the day and it’s beautiful landscape. Check-in at your hotel and stop for lunch near the river. In the afternoon period, take a boat trip upstream from Regua to Pinhao (2h approx). Visit Pinhao and it’s famous train station, considered one of the most beautiful in the country, and complimentary port wine tasting. Return to hotel by car, 20min approx. Overnight in Douro Valley. Pick-up at your hotel in Porto and drop-off at your hotel in Douro Valley included.
-> Recommended hotel – Six Senses Douro Valley – 5 Star Luxury Hotel: https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/six-senses-douro-valley.en-gb.html
- DAY 4 – Full-Day Tour of Douro Valley, Wine Cellar Visit and Wine Tasting
Spend the full-day relaxing and visiting Douro Valley and Peso da Regua. Morning visit to Regua and it’s beautiful farms and stop for lunch at local restaurant. Port wine tasting in the afternoon period and visit to a local farm. Free time after the winery visit at your hotel. Overnight in Douro Valley. Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Douro Valley included.
-> Recommended hotel – Six Senses Douro Valley – 5 Star Luxury Hotel: https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/six-senses-douro-valley.en-gb.html
- DAY 5 – Transfer from Douro Valley to Lisbon – Last day
On this last day return from Douro Valley back to Lisbon. The transfer from Douro Valley to Lisbon will take approx 5h duration. Possible stop on the way for lunch, and optional sightseeing in Coimbra, Fatima or Tomar (2h). Overnight in Lisbon on your last day. Pick-up at your hotel in Douro Valley and drop-off at your hotel in Lisbon included.
-> Recommended hotel – Tivoli Lisboa – 5 Star Medium Rate: https://www.booking.com/hotel/pt/tvlisboalisboa.html
* Times on each stop may vary, depending on group pace and preferences, since this tour is totally private, some stops may be skipped according to customer preferences.
* Admission fees and lunch/dinner/meals/accommodation are not included, and should be booked/paid separately.
Special 5-Day Wine Tour to Porto
