Day Trips from Porto to Casal de Loivos

If you always wanted to know the Douro valley and see the place where the Port wine is born, then this is your best option. This tour was considered by SAPO Viagens as one of the 14 best Wine Experiences in Portugal for 2022. Our tour takes you to the best locations of the valley, to enjoy a reich and comprehensive day. Here you'll have the best of everything: Wines, Gastronomy, Views and in-depth knowledge, guided by a local.

Discover the beauty of the Douro Valley on a scenic hike through the amazing hills of Pinhão, with a total elevation gain of 370 meters. Enjoy the tranquility of nature while taking in panoramic views of the Douro Valley and river. This walk leads us to a stunning viewpoint where you can see wave after wave of mountains beyond the wide expanse of the Douro. It's a magnificent tour that perfectly shows what the Douro Valley means: the river, villages, wine estates, and vineyards. Learn about the region's history, flora, and fauna as you traverse the scenic trail. At the end, we celebrate this region by having a picnic lunch with wine at a Wine Estate (or Traditional homemade picnic) Tour highlights: - Private experience; knowledgeable guide - Typical picnic with wine; - Local insights; Stunning views; - Low impact tourism, sustainable experience.

Spend a day indulging in food and wine, without the worry of driving, on this small-group tour from Porto to the Douro Valley. Uncover the region’s rich winemaking history as you enjoy a guided tasting of Port wines and olive oil at a local estate followed by a delicious Portuguese lunch. Cap off the day with panoramic views of terraced vineyards along the Douro River.

Exploring the Douro Valley’s wineries independently means coordinating transportation, tastings, dining, and sightseeing across the region. Let a guided tour handle the logistics while you visit local wineries, taste Portuguese wines, and enjoy a regional lunch surrounded by UNESCO-listed vineyard scenery. A Douro River cruise adds another perspective, combining the valley’s wine, food, and landscapes in one convenient outing.

Discover Portugal’s Douro Valley on this full-day private tour from Porto. Visit traditional vineyards including Quinta da Roeda to learn about wine-making and sample local wines. Enjoy an authentic Portuguese lunch (own expense) in Pinhão and explore the scenic village. This private tour offers personalized transportation in a luxury Mercedes and a flexible itinerary tailored to your preferences.

"The Douro sublimated. The prodigy of a landscape that is no longer forced to be overwhelmed. It is not a panorama that the eyes contemplate: it is an excess of nature; A geological poem. Absolute beauty." This is how Miguel Torga - one of the greatest Portuguese poets of the 20th century - describes the Douro Valley and we invite our customers to discover with us the first wine region in the world to be demarcated and regulated.

We will arrive in the Douro Valley via scenic roads. You will fall in love at first sight with the silence and breathtaking views. The Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is unique. It awakens passions, romance, and hidden aromas. It is here, with visits to a large producer and a small producer, that we will discover different concepts and family stories. The different local products where wine is king and olive oil is part of the Douro. We will taste the famous Port wine and table wine. Lunch will be at a prestigious farm paired with delicious wines. This is a *private full-day tour intended to be relaxing so you can enjoy the silence that deeply envelops you. It's simply about enjoying the peace, the flavors, the aromas, letting go and discovering. A prestigious and exclusive experience. *A minimum of three people is required for the tour.

Discover the Douro Valley like never before during a wine-tasting experience with a farm-to-table lunch. Enjoy 13 curated wine tastings, explore three wineries with expert winemaker presentations, a gourmet chef’s lunch at the 1735 Manor House, and a 1-hour boat tour—all without booking each experience separately. Plus, letting someone else drive means you can sip without stress.

Embark on an exclusive tour through the heart of one of Portugal’s most beautiful wine regions. Along the way, we will make several stops at carefully selected viewpoints, offering panoramic views over valleys covered with vineyards, the serpentant river and typical villages. These moments are perfect for photographs, to relax and to feel the true essence of the region. The highlight of the tour is the visit to local farms and producers, where you will be welcomed by those who live the wine every day. Here, you will have the opportunity to participate in commented tasting, discovering aromas, varieties and production methods, while tasting unique wines, from the freshest to the most solid. Between viewpoints and cellars, the tour also includes short cultural stops, contact with local tradition and, if desired, free time to appreciate regional products. ✨A tour designed for those looking for unforgettable landscapes, authentic flavors and a genuine connection to land and wine.

We treat our customers as our friends, We carry out the tour very calmly Porto's departure around 8.30am First stop in Amarante to visit one of the most beautiful churches in Portugal with a surprise Visit and wine tasting in a cellar Boat trip Lunch time Visit some viewpoints Some suprises

With a special price from 4 pax (€165 only), explore the stunning Douro Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on this exclusive 4x4 tour. Tour the vineyards along paths with breathtaking landscapes and enjoy private wine tastings at prestigious estates, with a delicious lunch harmonized with local wines at Quinta do Lodeiro. The adventure also includes a panoramic cruise on the river, providing a unique perspective on the landscape. Experienced guides guarantee an immersive experience on extraordinary trails, making this tour unmissable for wine and nature lovers. Daily departures from Porto, Villa Nova de Gaia, Braga, and Guimarães Travel in comfort in spacious 4x4 vehicles accompanied by specialized guides. Include: Collect; - Wine and gourmet lunch tastings, including Port wine tastings with 10, 20, and 30 years of aging; - Discover breathtaking viewpoints and enjoy a relaxing one-hour cruise on the Douro River

Discover the Douro Valley in comfort and safety with an official guide and private transportation from Porto. This experience includes lunch, water, a Douro River boat trip, a visit to a local wine estate and wine tasting. Enjoy scenic viewpoints, the charming village of Pinhão and beautiful vineyard landscapes, with time for photos and a relaxed experience throughout the day.

Discover Douro and Trás-os-Montes in a unique way with a 45-minute panoramic flight, exclusive for two people. Fly over vineyards, villages, and farms, while the curves of the river reveal the beauty of the region. After landing, a lunch at a family farm with eight generations of history awaits, where you can savor local wines and hear family stories. The experience continues with a visit to a viewpoint to appreciate the landscape from the ground, followed by a relaxing boat trip on the Douro, passing by estates and slopes covered with vineyards. - 45-minute panoramic flight over the Douro and Trás-os-Montes - Lunch at a family-style with house wines - Time to enjoy the landscape at a viewpoint Boat trip on the Douro to end the day

I’ll begin this day with you on a boat trip along the Douro. Then I’ll take you to discover one of the region’s largest estates, where care for the land and sustainability are part of everyday work. We’ll visit the property, enjoy a guided wine tasting and sit down to lunch, with time to discover the estate’s wines, gin, Port and olive oil. I’ll end the day with you at one of the Douro’s most beautiful viewpoints, with a sparkling wine or a local Port and time to let the landscape become a memory.

Discover the wine tradition of the Douro region, guided by a family that has cultivated wines for six generations. The visit includes a tour of the estate and the historic house, where the owners share their stories and renowned wines. After this cultural experience, enjoy a glass of Port wine while admiring the stunning view of Pinhão. To finish, relax on a boat trip of approximately one hour, which offers a new perspective on the beauty of the Douro.

Take a full-day food and wine tour through Portugal’s scenic Douro Valley. Avoid the hassle of planning and driving and let your driver-guide chauffeur you between local wineries—where you’ll sample both wine and Port—and an olive oil museum, where you can taste locally-produced almonds, honey, and bread along with regional oils. Experience the winding Douro River on an optional cruise in the picturesque town of Pinhão.

Take a break from the busy streets of Porto and spend the day immersed in the lush landscapes of the Douro Valley on this full-day excursion. Alongside a private guide, explore the wine region by Jeep and stop at various viewpoints to take in the scenery. Other activities include a cruise along the Douro River and a wine tasting at one of the area’s top estates.