Tours & tickets

Port Wine Institute, Porto

Be welcome by an unconventional guide who enjoys trips with focus on local heritage, history and cultural features associated with wine tasting. Experienced with a niche sector of visitors who prefer private rather than mass tourism. Discover the Douro Valley on this driving tour heading to best implanted wineries on this day trip from Porto. Admire natural and man sculptured views of the valley, classified as Unesco World Heritage, and sample a range of world apreciated wines and flavors enjoying a magnificent lunch or picnic composed of regional delicacies. Be picked up at the designated meeting point in the morning and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle (Mercedes-Benz Van) towards the wine region of Sabrosa. Short stop for a coffee break at the historical town center in Amarante before venturing further into the mountains. Arriving at the traditionally family-owned vineyard, enjoy a guided tour of the winery's facilities. Following a hand-picked selection of their fine Port and DOC wines, sit back and relax on a scenic drive to the countryside to have lunch and savor typical and delicious Portuguese food with local specialties accompanied with Douro table wine. After lunch, rest in a smooth journey for the next winery with a selection of renowned Port Wines. Walk around their high-quality facilities while admiring sweeping countryside views before tasting their delectable Ports. To finish the experience, a boat trip along the river Douro in Pinhão, a relaxing moment to enjoy the views and contemplate the lush rolling landscapes from the vineyards. Take a scenic drive National Highway 222, which winds along the river Douro before returning to your accommodation in Porto.