Top Mesao Frio Day Trips

Experience the unique culture and landscapes of northern Portugal’s Douro Valley on this full-day excursion. With a private guide, visit several wineries to learn about the area’s rich winemaking traditions and take in the views of the UNESCO-listed wine terraces at many viewpoints. Your day concludes with a relaxing “Rabelo” boat ride along the Douro River.

This tour emphasizes two of the Douro Valley wine-producing villages for visitors to this UNESCO World Heritage region: Favaios and Provesende. We will visit them! Among the Douro wine villages, you’ll find the remains of Romanesque churches, 17th century palaces; traditions and handicrafts and well-established wine estates (quintas). Plus some incredible scenery. Favaios is known for its fortified moscatel wine, which is lighter and often more refreshing than port wine and it's also known due to their traditional bakeries. The village of Provesende itself has a surprising number of grand manor houses decorated with stone coats of arms. Between these two villages we will visit a wine producer and will taste his wines with a typical meat cake. Olive oil tastings will be also included! And, of course, Port wine with cinnamon cake. Breathtaking views will follow us all day!

Lose yourself in the flavors and sights of the Douro Valley with this private guided tour. Travel to Peso da Régua for port wine tasting and views of the Douo River. Drive along the scenic N-222 road through the valley to Pinhão to see its ornate railway station and sample some local olive oil and honey with a visit to another winery.

Spend two days savoring Portugal’s Douro Valley on this private all-inclusive wine tour. This region popular for a variety of delicious wines is yours to explore in a private air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll snap photos over the Douro River and visit a typical Quinta for a wine tasting experience. See other sites like a historic train station, visit Lamego and Se’s Cathedral, and drink up a variety of port wines and sample olive oils from around the region.