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Go wine tasting amid the vineyard-clad hills of the Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage–listed region famous for its port wine production. Feast on regional specialties with a traditional lunch in the scenic village of Pinhao and visit carefully selected wine estates for an introduction to award-winning local varietals. Your full-day tour from Porto concludes with a sightseeing boat cruise on the Douro River.

If you want to experience Canyoning for the first time, this is your best option! It is performed in recreational rivers, where you can try different techniques such as classic or guided abseiling, slides, jumps into the water (optional) or even water slides! It´s the tour where you will live an unforgettable experience. Ideal for all kinds of groups or events (birthdays, company groups, scouts, etc).

While Porto is packed full of attractions, plenty moe lies beyond its city limits. Explore one of Portugal’s most holy sites, Fatima, and the university town of Coimbra on this insightful day trip from Porto, which takes care of travel logistics so that you don't have to. In Fatima, learn about the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Rosary and the alleged Virgin Mary apparitions that have happened here. Then, enjoy time in Coimbra, where you will see many university students during an informative walking tour.

The UNESCO-listed beauty of Porto spans both land and water, and this half-day sightseeing tour allows you to admire the historic city from both perspectives. Go port tasting in the atmospheric cellars before escaping the land-based crowds during a cruise on the Douro River. Ideal for first-timers in Porto, this experience combines two must-do activities without you having to book them separately.

Venture from Porto to Spain on this day trip to Santiago de Compostela and the sacred pilgrimage route, St James Way. For centuries, pilgrims have made their way along this historic path, and on this tour, you can glean a part of their experience with your guide. Navigate between the sacred sites of Santiago de Compostela and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town with your guide leading the way. On your way back to Porto, stop at the charming Valença do Minho, dominated by a fortress of two towers.

Indulge in the world-renowned wineries of Portugal’s Douro Valley on this guided day trip from Porto. Visit two wineries nestled into the valley, each with their own sweeping views and high-end wines. Gain insider insight into the local cultivation practices from the winemakers themselves, sample wines, enjoy a traditional 3-course lunch, and go on a 45-minute river cruise.

Join a local surf enthusiast for a personalized surf experience on northern Portugal’s best beaches. Get picked up in central Porto and head to an ideal spot for the day’s conditions. With all gear provided—wetsuit, surfboard, and water—you have everything you need for this tailored session, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned surfer.

Get a feel for Gerés on this intimate, small-group walking and 4X4 tour which will have you feeling like a local. Observe waterfalls, enjoy a hike during which your guide provides fascinating insight into the flora and fauna, and dive into a crystal-clear lagoon if you wish. Not only will you cover lots of ground in just one day, you’ll learn about the people and culture of the region too.

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Experience both the history and culinary culture of Oporto during a 3.5-hour walking tour. Taste port wine, the city's specialty, and walk through the streets lined with architectural gems. Wine tasting and skip-the-line entry to Oporto attractions are included. Hotel pickup and drop-off available.

Rafting is defined as going down the river with rapids in inflatable boats. In the end, we booked an experience with a toast from Alvarinho Quintas de Melgaço.

Soak up the beauty of Northern Portugal away from the crowds on land during this full-day cruise from Porto to Pinhão. Known as the heart of the Douro Valley, Pinhão is a classic village that embodies traditional Portuguese charm. The best way to see it? By boat, of course. Enjoy breakfast and lunch onboard the vessel as you cruise up the Douro River, admiring the lush mountains and peaceful waters. Disembark in Pinhão, visit a renowned winery estate, and enjoy a guided tasting before heading back to Porto.

Challenge yourself in one of Summers best experiences, Canyoning! Canyoning is a mountain river descent where you will adventure yourself along the riverbed using different tecnhiques and aproaches, such as walking, jumping, sliding and rope maneuveurs. All along the River you will find times to experience jumping, sliding or rappelling in waterfalls into crystalline water lagoons. In this River, you will have a unique feeling of freedom and communion with nature! Frades River This Pristine River, beautifull as it is rich in History stands right in the middle of the Arouca Geopark, in the Freita Mountain.

Admire the landscapes of Northern Portugal on a day trip from Porto to Régua by bus and boat. Begin your day with a scenic drive from Porto, watching as the landscape transforms from urban to rural and admiring the Douro Valley’s terraced vineyards. In Régua, hop onto a cruise boat, which will transport you back to Porto along the Douro River. Enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch on board.

Enjoy a fun day of whitewater rafting on the Tamega River near Porto. Jump in a boat with fellow rafters and your instructor and traverse the various rapids along the river. Get your adrenaline pumping with two different intensity levels and enjoy the beautiful scenery as you paddle to the end of the course.

Go deep into Peneda Geres National Park during this family-friendly canyoning excursion. You'll join your guide in Castro Laboreiro, the heart of the national park, where you'll conquer a route that is manageable for children as young as six. Walk along the Varziela River, enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Abseil off rocks, ride down natural slides, and leap off of rocks into the lagoon during this fun activity.

Delve into the Douro Valley with this full-day scenic private wine tour. Stop at several “quintas” (wine estates) for guided tastings of Douro DOC and Port wines and enjoy a 50-minute Douro River cruise. Visit the charming village of Pinhão for a traditional three-course lunch and a stop at the railway station, considered the most beautiful in Portugal.

Rafting activity on the most radical river in Portugal, the Rio Paiva! It is a wild river, with white water, which provides sections for different levels of difficulty and experience, between classes II and V. Thanks to routine monitors, you don't need to have previous experience in the sport. This includes the descent of rapids in an inflatable boat, jumps into the water, contact with white waters, among other group interaction dynamics.

Our school, Onda Pura, was established in 1994 and is one of the first surf schools to be implemented in Portugal. We are located in Praia de Matosinhos, considered one of the best beaches in the country with perfect conditions for surfing. Our partnerships like Deeply and WSL (World Surf League) guarantee our veracity. At Onda Pura we have the right space, all the material necessary to practice surfing and an excellent team of professionals trained and certified by the FPS (Portuguese Surfing Federation). We are waiting for you!

Spend a day exploring the UNESCO-listed Douro Valley during this small-group wine tour that takes you through the picturesque Portuguese countryside. Your guide picks you up, and whisks you off to the valley, with stops at beautiful Peso da Regua and Pinhão. Enjoy a river cruise and lunch at a local restaurant in Pinhão. You also learn about the area's wine production with tastings at two wineries.

Explore Arouca Geopark with this amazing adventure. Canyoning with a lot of scenic interest, it crosses a decommissioned mining complex. This river has beautiful lagoons along the route, with several waterfalls, rappels and jumps (optional), which make this river quite fun to go down. A good choice to have your first Canyoning experience and an opportunity to excel. Easy to moderate difficulty activity lasting approximately 4 hours. This activity can be carried out all year, the ideal time being from Spring to Autumn. We will pick you up from your accommodation in Oporto and bring you back as soon as the activity ends.

Along the route, we present the region of Arouca Geopark, as well as the works of Passadiços do Paiva and Suspension Bridge 516 Arouca. Use of panoramic vehicles.

Although small in size, Portugal has a rich and varied gastronomy, based on the Mediterranean diet but with several influences. In this Cooking Class you will learn to prepare traditional Portuguese dishes based upon typical recipes. Menus are always seasonal and incorporate local products wherever possible.You will prepare and enjoy a four course meal: appetizer, soup, main course and dessert. After the class you can enjoy a well deserved meal with the dishes you prepared, paired with different Portuguese wines. Take home the memories of the city and prepare a Typically Portuguese Meal for your friends and family. - Hands-on cooking class by a local Chef instructor. - Wines from demarcated regions and beverages included. - Class is made up of 8 participants maximum - Family friendly.

During this tour we will take you to explore archaeological monuments dating back to the 4th century BC. that were used in the beginning as a way of remembering and adoring their dead. During this adventure you can get to know several Dolmens / Orcas (from Fiais da Telha, Ameal, Palheira among others) as well as several granite outcrops that fed the imagination of our ancestors leading to the emergence of several stories and legends. Halfway through our tour, you will still have the opportunity to taste some of the regional products that will surely make your mouth water. All this will always be accompanied by breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable demonstrations of Nature.