Best of the Douro in a Day: Boat, Wine and Family Lunch
5.0 · 27 Reviews










































Overview
Escape the crowds and enter the private world of the Douro. While most tours take you to crowded commercial cellars, we open doors that are closed to the general public. You will not just visit a "Quinta"; you will be invited to a private lunch at our 14th-century Solar and you will have the opportunity to talk about wines with Teresa, owner of a boutique producer, while they taste their best harvests. Guided by two local brothers, this experience focuses on authentic connection and not just seeing monuments. You’ll travel in a premium Mercedes wagon, sail the river in a traditional boat with Porto wine in hand and discover the “liquid gold” of the Truta family in their handmade olive oil lagar. This isn’t a guided tour — it’s a day spent with places that treat you like family. If you’re looking for an exclusive look “behind the gates” on the heritage, flavors and soul of the Douro, this is the right experience for you.
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Lunch
Tasting of Olive Oil
Organic Vinho Verde Wine Tasting
Port Wine Tasting
Brunch
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Train tickets not including
We will pick up travelers from all accommodations in the Meeting Point area
Reviews
5.0
based on 27 reviews