Day Trips from Porto to Portugal - page 16

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.

Relive the history of the Duoro River with a vineyard trip and riverside lunch. Copying bygone journeys when the region's wine was transported in casks by boat and train, the private day trip includes a boat cruise and a train ride, complete with some impressive views. A tasting session at the vineyard is among the highlights.

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.

Opt for a luxurious experience of the UNESCO-listed Douro Valley on a premium yacht cruise that includes wine tasting and a gourmet lunch. Enjoy undivided attention from your captain and crew as you sip sparkling wine aboard your private yacht, before sampling Douro wines without having to worry about driving afterwards.

Embark on an immersive full-day trip through the Douro Valley and Amarante, starting from Porto. Discover stunning landscapes, regional flavors and unique cultural experiences. Includes pick-up at the hotel, the iconic N222 route to Peso da Régua and a guided tour to a farm with three distinct wines: Porto Wine, sparkling wine and Green Wine, with an explanation on the production methods. In Pinhão, enjoy a private cruise on the Douro River with regional tapas and wines. Continue to Amarante to explore the historic center and the Church of São Gonçalo, taste the traditional local pastel and Green Wine. Finish with snacks in a typical bag before returning to Porto, around 3:30 p.m.

What sets this tour apart is the way history and food are woven into one day. Beginning with pickup in Porto, your local guide brings Minho’s past to life at Bom Jesus and Braga’s cathedral quarter, then you meet portuguese people — a baker for Torta de Guimarães, and a small producer tasting. In Guimarães you explore the castle and view the Ducal Palace exterior while hearing the story of Portugal’s origins. The day ends with a small vinho verde tasting and local food pairing/tapas, leaving you with memories, flavours and stories you won’t find on a standard Tour.

Embark on a private 8-hour tour to the Douro Valley from Porto, featuring luxurious travel and expert-led winery visits. Enjoy a comfortable pickup from your hotel or port in Porto, setting off in a high-end vehicle with a professional driver. The journey takes you through the stunning landscapes of Portugal's most renowned wine region. Experience two group tours at prominent Douro Valley wineries, conducted in English by the wineries' own guides. Delve into the art of winemaking, explore vineyards and cellars, and learn about the unique characteristics of Douro wines. Savor tastings of exquisite local wines at each winery, enriching your understanding and appreciation of this celebrated wine-making tradition. Admire the picturesque views of terraced vineyards along the Douro River, adding a serene backdrop to your luxurious wine exploration. This tour, inclusive of all local taxes, promises a day of elegance, education, and indulgence in Portugal's famed wine country.

Discover the sacred and scholarly on a private guided tour of Fátima and Coimbra, complete with entrance to the renowned University of Coimbra. Begin by immersing yourself in the spiritual heart of Portugal at Fátima’s Sanctuary, delving into the lives of the shepherd visionaries who witnessed Marian apparitions. Then, in Coimbra, marvel at the ancient university’s Joanina Library and the Romanesque splendor of the Old Cathedral. This tour includes entry to the University of Coimbra, allowing you to explore its historic halls and academic heritage. Your personal guide and driver will ensure an intimate and informative experience through these iconic Portuguese destinations, making it a journey filled with cultural richness and spiritual insight.

This private tour is a journey to the real beginning of the portuguese nation. You will go to the place where Portugal was born and where everything started. Your private driver and tour guide will pick you up from your place of choice in Porto and start driving towards Guimaraes. This city is regarded as the birthplace of Portugal, and hosts a very wide variety of monuments and old buildings. Get to know the charming city centre of gothic buildings, traditional houses and delightful plazas. You will visit the ancient castle of Guimaraes, which is considered as the first of Portugal. This city has been declared as World Heritage site by the UNESCO in the year 2001 due to its high amount of historic and emblematic monuments. You will visit the oldest town in the whole country, Bracara de Augusta (Braga), which exists since the 1st Century BC.

Discover the best of what Porto has to offer, and do it in style, aboard your own tuk-tuk. Zip around town with your dedicated guide and see the city’s top landmarks including the Se Cathedral, Sao Bento train station, Clerigos Tower, and the Dom Luis I Bridge. Feel the wind in your hair while you drive around and learn about the city’s history from your guide.

Travel between Lisbon and Porto with ease with this private transfer service. Start in either city and enjoy a comfortable journey to your destination with the opportunity to stop in two villages—Obidos and Nazare—along the way. This is a great way to explore more of Portugal in a short period of time.

Travel between Lisbon and Porto in ultimate private luxury with your local guide who is also your driver. Your journey can start in Lisbon and end in Porto, or start in Porto and end in Lisbon, discovering the best of Portugal along the way. Choose the journey that suits you best: a direct trip or include 1, 2, 3, or 4 stops. You can select your preferred stops from our curated list of iconic Portuguese sites, such as Óbidos, Nazaré, Aveiro, Batalha Monastery, or Fátima. At each stop, you will enjoy a personalized, private experience: all information and guidance is provided in advance so you can explore independently at your own pace. Enjoy tailored recommendations, insider tips, and a seamless journey combining luxury, flexibility, and authentic Portuguese culture for an unforgettable private trip.

These visits are guided by our multilingual guides with professionalism and friendliness. Discover and travel with us on this exclusive experience to the majestic Douro Valley. Considered several times one of the best wine destinations in the world, this is an unmissable trip for lovers of Wine, Gastronomy and Nature. On this tour we will explore the unique and intense character of the Douro River, the oldest demarcated wine region in the world. This is an exclusive and authentic experience. With us you will get to know the History of the Region, its charismatic people, customs and traditions in a relaxed way. Let's get to know and explore the famous Port Wine as well as the prestigious table wines. We intend to provide a day of experiences, incredible and transformative memories in this special Douro Valley.

Porto is a picture-perfect city, its beauty easily captured in a single frame — monumental churches dressed in blue tiles line a steep street opening up onto a view over the Douro River to Vila Nova de Gaia on the other side of the river, where the city’s famed Port wine lodges and their iconic billboards dot the hill. Dig deeper into the backstreets and we find the complexities of city life and the culinary diversity that comes with it. On this full-day food tour, with at least ten tasting stops, we’ll start with the city’s favorite pastry, the éclair, and strong coffee before visiting a 3rd generation chocolate-maker. We’ll stop into a tavern for a quick petisco of smoked meat and whatever’s fresh and then visit a traditional cheese shop for a tasting. We’ll sample one of Porto’s famed sandwiches at a lunch counter crowded with locals and head to a neighborhood restaurant to taste the freshest fish and finish with a tasting Port wine and gooey cakes created in a Portuguese convent.

Visit the pilgrimage town of Santiago de Compostela the convenient way, with a private guide just for your personal group. Skipping the rush of a standard group day trip, you’ll have a calm day instead, exploring at your own pace. Ample time is included to explore the UNESCO-listed city center, along with some bonus time in Valença do Minho where a food tasting of traditional delicacies awaits.

Portugal is one of the only places in the world that produces *vinho verde*, a crisp variation of white wine. Learn more about this exclusive varietal on a private wine tasting tour that you can tailor according to you. Sample wine at several wineries without having to worry about taking the wheel afterwards.

Explore the Alto Minho region on this comprehensive tour from Braga. With a guide in the lead, you'll follow a carefully curated itinerary that is all arranged for you; just simply sit back and enjoy the ride and the scenery. Highlights include the village of Arcos de Valdevez, the town of Ponte de Lima, an the city of Viana do Castelo. Midday, stop for a traditional Portuguese lunch that enables you to learn about and taste Portuguese cuisine.

Overview of your e-Bike and Green Wine Tour: Discover Amarante, one of the most beautiful towns in Northern Portugal and explore one of the most beautiful wine regions in Portugal: The Vinho Verde Wine Region, also called Green Wine! We meet up in Porto and we set off towards Amarante. Upon arrival, you will have time for a coffee and toiltels. On a e-Bike, we will enjoy the beautiful landscape of the Green Wine Region throughout a cycling way that runs among mountains, vineyards, along a river and through the charming and historical town of Amarante! Level of difficulty: Easy/Moderate Free time for lunch! We will suggest from different options in the center of Amarante. There are great options for everyone: meat, fish or vegetarian! In the afternoon, we ‘ll visit a local Vinho Verde producer, beautifully located, where you will do a short walk along the property, learn about the whole process of Vinho Verde production and try some of their best Green Wines! Return to Porto

Small group – Max 8 people – mini van! HIGHLIGHTS: Premium wine Tastings at a Boutique Winery Private River Cruise with snacks and drinks Amazing lunch experience with Wine Pairing at a Old Winery Begin the day at 8:20 a.m.with a scenic trip from Porto to the heart of the Douro, crossing the Green Wine region and taking in the striking northern landscapes. Visit a boutique winery for an informative tour and a Premium Wine Tasting of DOC wines, Port wines, and olive oil, all enjoyed with views over the valley. Continue along one of the world’s most beautiful roads to Pinhão for a Private River Cruise, offering a new perspective of the valley with snacks, fine wines, and insights from the crew. Stop at a spectacular viewpoint with one of the best panoramas in the Douro. Enjoy a memorable lunch in the gardens of a local winery, featuring regional dishes, local ingredients, and dessert paired with premium Port wines. Pescatarian and vegetarian options are available. Return to Porto

The Gerês National Park is home to some of northern Portugal’s most spectacular natural scenery and this tour lets you explore areas only accessible with a guide. Accompanied by an expert instructor, enjoy a thrilling full-day canyoning adventure—zip-line and rappel through the canyons, jump from the top of waterfalls, slide down natural slides, and swim in natural pools.

Conquer Portugal’s biggest mountains range on this full-day tour of Serra da Estrela. After a convenient hotel pickup, venture to the foothills of the Serra da Estrela, where you’ll encounter sweeping views and stunning landscapes. Soar to the highest point in Portugal, where you can take in panoramic sights that extend for miles. Learn about the local ecology while enjoying an adventurous day in Portugal’s nature.

Traverse Portugal’s only national park on this full-day private tour of Peneda-Gerês. After a convenient pickup at your hotel, enjoy a leisurely drive to Peneda-Gerês where you’ll encounter beautiful landscape, rushing waterfalls, verdant valleys and a diverse array of Portuguese flora and fauna. Spend the day strolling its pathways, taking a scenic boat ride and visiting the thermal waters of Gerês and the Sanctuary of São Bento da Porta Aberta.

Discover Portugal’s premier wine region, the Douro Valley, and experience its beauty on a full-day excursion from Porto. Alongside a private guide, visit local villages including Amarante and Pinhão to get a better look at the region. Other activities include a Douro Valley river cruise and a wine tasting at a local estate.

Explore two of Portugal’s most beautiful historic towns on a private day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Coimbra and the fishing village of Aveiro. You’ll admire the scenery from two different perspectives as you take a boat ride on a traditional moliceiro boat and explore the historic center of Coimbra on foot.