Douro Valley

Historic cities with culture and traditions

We introduce you to the oldest demarcated wine region in the world. Vineyards, olive groves, prehistoric rock art, majestic rivers, imposing mountains… the Douro region is full of surprises! Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Douro Valley is characterised by terraced vineyards supported by shale walls, built by hand over centuries, which have transformed the landscape into a living masterpiece.

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Douro Valley e-Bike Holiday

Douro Valley e-Bike Cycling Trip

8 days | from 1.590€

Unforgettable cycling holiday in the scenic Douro Valley. Enjoy a slow adventure riding through terraced vineyards, orchards, and timeless villages. Begin your adventure in Porto, before exploring the rich history and culture of this unique region.

Highlights of Northern Portugal

Highlights of Northern Portugal

9 days | from 1.190€

Experience the best of Northern Portugal. We’ve picked the best parts of some of our favourite walking tours to create an unforgettable itinerary.

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Heart and Soul of Douro Valley

8 days | from 1.170€

Discover the vine-filled landscape of Portugal’s most scenic wine region with spectacular views of the hillsides, rivers and valleys of the Douro Valley.

 
Guided Douro walking adventure

Douro Walking Tour from Favaios to Pinhão

9:00 hours | from 230€

See for yourself how the landscape changes throughout the Douro wine region as you walk from its outer limits to its very heart, the Douro River. Enjoy this guided Douro walking trail with spectacular views of the Pinhão and Douro valleys.

Valença do Douro Walking Tour

Valença do Douro Vineyard Walking Tour

5:00 hours | from 230€

Marvel at the spectacular views of the Douro Valley during an easy walk through the vineyards. After your walk comes the opportunity to learn about the wine-making process used by a wine estate followed by a picnic.

 
Casal de loivos walking tour

Casal de Loivos Walking Tour

6:30 hours | from 220€

Marvel at the varied scenery in the Douro wine region on a half-day walk from a northern wine village to the majestic Douro river. Visit vineyards and wineries en route and take in the stunning views from the ridge along the Pinhão Valley.

Douro Valley Discovery Tour

Douro Valley Highlights Discovery Tour

10:30 hours | from 184€

If you only have one day to spend in the Douro Valley, enjoy its highlights and most dramatic vistas on our comprehensive private tour from Porto. It includes picturesque villages, a boat trip, winery tour and tastings.

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Douro Valley Private Boat Trip With Wine Tour

4:30 hours | from 214€

One of the most relaxing and peaceful ways to appreciate the breathtaking scenery of the Douro Valley is on a private sailing boat trip along the River Douro. Savour an on board picnic and visit a Douro winery to taste local wines.

 

If you visit in early spring, the landscape is decorated with puffs of pink and white: it’s almond blossom season! One more reason to fall in love with this incomparable region.

The world-famous port wine has its origins here so be sure to taste some as you explore. Stroll through vineyards and olive groves, visit wine cellars, enjoy tastings of special wines, artisanal bread, cheeses and so many other delicacies.

It is the perfect way to experience local hospitality and culture as well as the natural beauty of the Douro Valley!

You can also appreciate this extraordinary scenery during your train journey from Porto, or on a wooden rabelo boat, once used to transport casks of wine downstream to the Port houses in Vila Nova de Gaia.

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The Douro is more than wine… Head further upstream and gaze at the natural border between Portugal and Spain, where the Douro and Agueda rivers created the canyon flanked by the Arribas del Duero and Douro International Natural Parks. This prehistoric landscape is home to unparalleled fauna and flora. It is a true sanctuary for rare birds of prey such as the vultures and royal eagles that nest in the cliffs.

You can feel echoes of ancestral history with every step as you walk the streets of Freixo de Espada à Cinta, an ancient Roman road and various shepherd trails that are still in use. The Côa Valley, is an open-air museum of Paleolithic Art that has more than a thousand rock engravings, some of which you will visit.

The Douro is more than wine… Head further upstream and gaze at the natural border between Portugal and Spain, where the Douro and Agueda rivers created the canyon flanked by the Arribas del Duero and Douro International Natural Parks. This prehistoric landscape is home to unparalleled fauna and flora. It is a true sanctuary for rare birds of prey such as the vultures and royal eagles that nest in the cliffs.

You can feel echoes of ancestral history with every step as you walk the streets of Freixo de Espada à Cinta, an ancient Roman road and various shepherd trails that are still in use. The Côa Valley, is an open-air museum of Paleolithic Art that has more than a thousand rock engravings, some of which you will visit.

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