The 10 Best Scenic Railroads in Northern Portugal, Portugal

What better way to get acquainted with the stunning landscape of the Douro Valley wine region than to explore on foot? During a non-taxing Douro walking tour through the vineyards you will have spectacular views of the surrounding hills and valleys. After your walk comes the opportunity to learn about the winemaking process used at a wine estate. Then, settle yourselves amid the grape vines for a delicious picnic lunch prepared using fresh, local produce and accompanied by fine Douro wines, naturally.

Inclusions: Guided Douro walking tour, Winery tour and standard tastings, Picnic lunch with wine, Water

Exclusions: Transfers to and from Valença do Douro (these can be arranged for an additional fee), Personal expenses and gratuities, Snacks and drinks not mentioned above

You will discover the forest and nature at the "Serras do Porto" park. Leave the noise and stress of the city behind and enter in a natural park where you can hike in the mountains, just beside river, cross suspended bridges and visit ancient villages inhabited by only 5 people. In this perfect bucolic landscapes we will stop for a picnic with traditional products, cheese, fruit, and beverage, including local wine if desired. During the walk it's usual to see the shepherd and his sheep. Feel embraced by the nature, this peaceful place where you only hear the relaxing sound of the river and the birds! Don't forget to bring your camera as you will take amazing photos.

Inclusions: Fruit salad, water melon, roasted sausage, smoked meats, cheese, bread, lupines, olives, egg custards (pastel de nata), and green wine (vinho verde). Fully vegetarian or vegan picnic available.

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This walking tour is the perfect experience to have an overview of Douro Valley. You will walk through the middle of the vineyards with stunning views over the Douro Valley and the River Douro with the opportunity to visit an olive oil museum with olive oil tasting. Before reaching the river, call into a renowned winery for a tour of the cellars and another celebratory port wine tasting session overlooking the river. Private tour. Limited to a maximum of 6 travellers

Inclusions: Experienced, knowledgeable English-speaking guide, Transfer from Pinhão to Granja, Picnic Lunch, Visit + tasting in a wine estate, Private tour, Bottled water, Visit + tasting in an olive oil museum

Exclusions: Transfers to Pinhão (these can be arranged for an additional fee)

This is the cruise everyone talks about! Enjoy a sublime boat ride: embark in the city of Porto and enjoy the beauty of the Douro to Régua. A magnificent boat tour that takes place on Sunday to discover the best that the Douro has to offer! This day trip offers a cruise from Porto to Régua, including an wonderfull experience. The Alto Douro Vinhateiro, constitutes the one of the most representative and better conserved demarcated wine regions in the world. This trip gives you the opportunity to know all the secrets preserved in the Douro wine region, the essence of the wine at their purest state.

Inclusions: A complete lunch will be serve on board with drinks included., Panoramic river cruise, Restroom on board, Hotel pick up and drop off (if shuttle option included)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal expenses, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)

This is the cruise everyone talks about! Enjoy a sublime boat ride: embark in the city of Porto and enjoy the beauty of the Douro to Régua. A magnificent boat tour that takes place everyday to discover the best that the Douro has to offer! This day trip offers a cruise from Porto to Régua, including an wonderfull experience. The Alto Douro Vinhateiro, constitutes the one of the most representative and better conserved demarcated wine regions in the world. This trip gives you the opportunity to know all the secrets preserved in the Douro wine region, the essence of the wine at their purest state.

Inclusions: It usually consists of coffee, bread, croissants and juices., A complete lunch will be serve on board with drinks included., Hotel Pick up and drop off (if shuttle option included), Restroom on board, Panoramic River Cruise

Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal expenses, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)

This is the cruise everyone talks about! Enjoy a sublime boat ride: embark in the city of Porto and enjoy the beauty of the Douro to Régua. A magnificent boat tour that takes place on Sunday to discover the best that the Douro has to offer! This day trip offers a cruise from Porto to Régua, including wine estate visit and tasting. The Alto Douro Vinhateiro, constitutes the one of the most representative and better conserved demarcated wine regions in the world. This trip gives you the opportunity to know all the secrets preserved in the Douro wine region, the essence of the wine at their purest state.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Wine Estate Visit, Wine tasting, Restroom on board

Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal expenses, Hotel pickup and drop-off

This is the cruise everyone talks about! Enjoy a sublime day on the renown wine region of Douro: depart from Porto and enjoy the beauty scenic views along the way. Once in Régua, A magnificent boat tour that takes place everyday to discover the best that the Douro has to offer! This day trip offers a cruise from Régua to Porto, including an wonderfull experience. The Alto Douro Vinhateiro, constitutes the one of the most representative and better conserved demarcated wine regions in the world. This trip gives you the opportunity to know all the secrets preserved in the Douro wine region, the essence of the wine at their purest state.

Inclusions: A complete lunch will be serve on board with drinks included., Hotel pick up and drop off (if shuttle option included), Panoramic River Cruise, Restroom on board

Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal expenses, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)

I start by asking you, do you really want to feel the Douro and live a Genuine and Authentic experience? If so, you have found the right place ... I will invite you to start a quiet and full of walking (aromatic plants, vineyards, olive trees, flowers) along the paths and vineyards of a village with very traditional Douro people. Here you just have to enjoy all nature, panoramic views, mountains, birds, and many more that your soul and body will surely feel. The walk is about 5km, easy, almost always downhill. And since after these kilometers we will need to replenish energy, nothing better than a very typical lunch, with very homemade food, where many of the foods used in the preparation of this meal comes directly from the Thursday where will be lunch. See you soon !! Let's feel Moura Morta and the Genuine and Authentic Douro?

Inclusions: Lunch in contact with Nature and Vineyards, at Quinta Familiar do Douro, Douro and Port Wine Tasting directly from Pipa in Winery

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In this seven-day trip, we explore the three regions of the northern interior of Portugal, with which we have roots, and that offer a diversity of landscapes, heritage, nature, gastronomy and people so genuine, who are able to conquer forever those who know them. So it was with us.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Guide, Environmental cruise along Douro river, Train trip Pocinho - pinhão, Accommodation with breakfast

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There is no way to escape Porto’s charm. Every corner of Portugal’s “undefeated” city is full of surprises that you will discover through all your senses. Understanding the history of this colorful city and its surroundings, is understanding Portugal’s history. Having a glass of green wine & grilled sardines in the streets of Matosinhos, is delving into one of the most basic elements of Portuguese cuisine. Listening to a lost fado, is the beginning of getting a feeling only Portuguese have a word for: “saudade”. Walking the alleyways of Miragaia with a local, is the way to see the hidden “simple wonders” that rushed tourists, miss. Riding a tram or a bus to Gaia or Foz do Douro to enjoy the beaches and sunsets, is living how locals do. And of course, sipping a Port wine in one of its family-owned shops is embracing the culture of a city like no other - Bem vindo ao Porto!

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Local Host, Local Transport Pass, Accommodation for 7 nights, 2 Amazing Escapades (included activities), Free Wander Abouts (optional activities led by your host)

Exclusions: Private Transportation, Flight tickets, Meals & entrance tickets not specified