Douro Valley Private Boat Trip With Wine Tour

Enjoy the fruits of the picturesque Douro Valley from the peaceful luxury of a sailing boat with lunch on board

One of the most relaxing ways to appreciate the breathtaking scenery of the Douro Valley is on a private boat trip along the River Douro. Let your cares slip away as you glide past the layers of terraced curves that form the World Heritage Landscape of the Douro Valley wine region.

Sample local produce and wines with lunch on board with these views as your backdrop.You will also have the chance to visit a local winery and sample their award-winning wines before making the return journey downstream.

SUGGESTED ITINERARY

The late morning starting time for this 4.5-hour experience is flexible, depending on whether you are already in the Douro Valley or taking the train from Porto.

10:00h – Make your own way to Folgosa quay and meet your skipper at 10:00am for your private boat trip. Optionally we can collect you from your Douro Valley hotel or Régua train station.

Once on board the sailing boat, sit back, breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the peaceful surroundings on the way to the picturesque village of Pinhão, the heart of the Douro wine region.

12:00h – You’ll disembark here for a tour at a local winery and enjoy a guided wine tasting session with views of the river.

13:30h – Embark again to return to Folgosa quay. Your lunch will be served on board so you can admire the gently shifting landscape while savouring regional flavours including*:

  • Vegetable quiche
  • Cod quiche
  • Selection of local cheeses
  • Lamego cake
  • Cod fritters
  • Salad
  • Stuffed eggs
  • Sardine omelette
  • Traditional apple preserve
  • Fruit
  • Bread
  • Wines and water

*Please inform us of any food allergies and we will adjust the menu accordingly

GENERAL CONDITIONS

What’s included?

  • Private boat trip
  • Gourmet lunch with paired wines
  • Winery tour and standard wine tastings
  • Water on board

 

What’s not included?

  • Transfers to the Douro Valley
  • Private transfers between Folgosa and Regua train station or your hotel – we can include this for an additional price
  • Personal expenses and gratuities

 

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    Tour Type

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    Nº of people

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    Region

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    Tags
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