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The Douro Valley, birthplace of Port, is one of the oldest and most beautiful of the historic European wine regions.
In 1756 the Douro Valley became the first classic wine region to be legally demarcated. Its vineyards were comprehensively classified the following year, almost a century before those of Bordeaux.
During this full-day you will live and feel the region with a wine expert, visit some of the best traditional wine producers, taste their wines, taste typical flavors in a winery and appreciate the breathtaking views from the top of the break-neck slopes.
You have the chance to walk among the vineyards that grow on break-neck slopes, learn about Portuguese grapes varieties and learn about all the entire winemaking process.
You can also admire Pinhão village considered the heart of the region, admire the landscape from the top of one of the most beautiful view points located in the region described by some authors one of the most beautiful places in the region.
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Meeting and pickup
We pick up in the city center of Porto
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1The Douro Valley
Enjoy a life time wine experience in Douro Valley Wine Region… The Douro Valley, birthplace of Port, is one of the oldest and most beautiful of the historic European wine regions. Wine has been made there for two thousand years. In 1756 the Douro Valley became the first classic wine region to be legally demarcated. Its vineyards were comprehensively classified the following year, almost a century before those of Bordeaux. Visiting the Douro Valley wine region is the guarantee to discover this beautiful wine region- classified by UNESCO as World Heritage Site, taste fantastic port and DOC wines, appreciate the best flavors and could share ideas and histories with cellar masters if they are available. During this full-day you will live and feel the region with a wine expert, visit some of the best traditional wine producers, taste their wines, taste typical flavors in a winery and appreciate the breathtaking views from the top of the break-neck slopes. In Douro Valley many of the wines are made from genuine Portuguese grape varieties, rather than from international grapes that can be found anywhere in the world today. You will get to know why those grapes and taste wines made from touriga nacional, tinta roriz, touriga franca, sousa and many others. You have the chance to walk among the vineyards that grow on break-neck slopes, learn about Portuguese grapes varieties and learn about all the entire winemaking process. You can also admire Pinhão village considered the heart of the region, admire the landscape from the top of one of the most beautiful view points located in the region described by some authors one of the most beautiful places in the region. We will create a tailored wine experience according to your wine profile choosing top-quality winemakers and restaurants that matches your personal taste and time available.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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