Come and discover what the Douro has to offer in its purest form.
On this fantastic tour, accompanied by our local guides, you can enjoy Douro wines and learn about how they are produced. We will visit rustic estates, far from mass tourism, where you can see the real work behind the production of the wines that give the region its name.
You will visit the fantastic viewpoint of São Leonardo da Galafura with breathtaking landscapes and get to know the region's cuisine. Note that lunch will be served at a traditional farm in the region, accompanied by excellent wines, a truly pure experience.
Allow yourself to sail down the Douro River from Régua to Pinhão and contemplate one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Douro Valley.
Note: Nov–Mar: Douro dams closed. Régua–Pinhão cruise replaced by a 1-hour trip on a rabelo boat in Pinhão (3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.). Train 5:15 p.m.–5:41 p.m.
We hope to provide you with an unforgettable experience!
The meeting point is at Cais da Régua, right next to the "Ideias Douro" shop.
The meeting point or pick-up is at Cais da Régua (next to the "Ideias Douro" shop). You will start your tour with our guide, a local from the region, who will be able to give you a pure perspective on what you will see throughout the day. You will start your tour with our guide, a local from the region, who will be able to give you a pure perspective on what you will see throughout the day.
Our first stop will take you to a world of flavours and traditions at Quinta Coimbra de Mattos, in Galafura. Here, you'll have the chance to explore the secrets of wine and the winemaking process in a stunning setting where the vineyards embrace the Douro. Expect a tasting of 5 carefully selected wines, each sip a celebration of the land and the passionate work done on the estate.
The next stop is the imposing Miradouro de São Leonardo da Galafura, one of the most emblematic places in the Douro region. With a breathtaking panoramic view, this belvedere offers one of the most beautiful views of the Douro river valley, with its terraced vineyards and picturesque villages scattered across the horizon. A perfect moment to capture unforgettable memories and soak up nature.
Our journey continues with a delicious lunch at Quinta da Laceira, a haven of authentic flavours and warm hospitality in the heart of the Douro. While you savour your meal, prepared in this traditional Estate in the region, you can relax in a cosy atmosphere, surrounded by the natural beauty of the landscape. An invitation to savour the best of Douro cuisine, accompanied by the quinta's exceptional wines.
It's time to set sail from Régua to Pinhão, in what is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful areas in the region. The view of the river on both banks, in areas where there are only vineyards and wine estates, it´s a unique landscape.
The journey is drawing to a close, but not before enjoying the train journey from Pinhão to Régua. A journey of around 25 minutes along the famous Douro line that promises to awaken the senses.
This is where your trip ends, after a day full of adventure and, we hope, many experiences to remember!
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