What to do and see in Pinhao, Northern Portugal: The Best Walking Tours

CHARM DOURO is a unique experience to romantics that value quality in the details! Come on board and depart with us to Douro Valley, get enchanted by breathtaking landscapes, savor wonderful delicacies, taste world famous wines and finish the day at the city of Porto cruising the river from Crestuma dam, passing through the 6 bridges to the river mouth at Foz do Douro watching an unforgettable sunset. HighLights • Full-day Douro Valley tour from Porto with an expert guide • Visit to the city of Amarante with tasting of conventual sweets • Guided visit to Mateus Palace and gardens in Vila Real • Regional lunch at a renowned Favaios Estate • Dream boat trip at sunset, cruising the river from Crestuma dam to the mouth at Foz do Douro • Fantastic buffet on board with regional portuguese products and Douro wines.

Inclusions: Visit to São Gonçalo church and the old bridge in Amarante, Tasting of conventual sweets in Amarante, Regional Lunch in Favaios with tasting of Douro white and red wines, Favaios muscat and Port Wine., Two hours dream boat trip from Crestuma dam to Douro river mouth at Foz do Douro, Tasting menu on board with Portuguese typical food and Douro wines, Photo & Video, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

We will take you to those places that only a local knows. Discover the astonishing landscapes of the Douro Valley with an expert guide and a small group tour until 6 people and only one language. Visit 2 different/small family Quintas/Wineries,where you will taste some of the great Douro DOC wines, as well as tawny and ruby ports. Discover Douro gastronomy in a beautiful scenery and make a river cruise in the traditional boats used to transport port wine to the cellars in Gaia. Here, at Pinhão, in the heart of Douro Valley, you will be able to admire the old terraces along the windy roads and have the opportunity to take photos in wonderful viewpoints. Get to know the locals and relax while finding unforgettable small villages on the way. We guarantee you won't feel the pressure to leave. A new experience to your senses!

Inclusions: Guiding visit and wine tastings, Expert driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Small-group tour (6 people), Only 1 language guarantee, River cruise, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch at the winery (you will choose à la carte according to your interests), Gratuities

This is a full-day walking tour in Pinhão, the heart of the Douro valley! We'll start by transferring you from your hotel in Porto to Provesend, where you'll start hiking the São Cristovão Trail, by the vineyards of the valley, on a tour adapted to your pace and guided by local guides. You will bike in the car-free trails by the quaint villages of the Douro plateau and valley, until you reach the village of Pinhão, by the Douro river. We'll visit Pinhão, and have lunch there, at a local wine estate, where you'll taste the excellence of the Portuguese cuisine of this region, always accompanied by local wines. In the afternoon, you'll be able to hike a few more miles by the Douro's vineyards and enjoy a wine tasting experience, before being transferred back to your hotel in Porto.

Inclusions: Nutrition and hydration during the Hike, Insurance (during the ride, for accidents only), Lunch at local restaurant in Pinhão, Visit to a local wine estate and wine tasting experience, Hotel pickup and drop-off in Porto, Private guided walking tour by the Douro valley adapted to your experience - from 8 to 16km hike

Exclusions: Drinks during lunch, Gratuities

Venture away from the bustling city and spend a day exploring the peaceful, evergreen Douro Valley. Discover Portugal’s renowned vintners as you rumble along dirt roads in a capable 4x4, sample a glass of the area’s famous port and indulge in a tasty picnic lunch.

Inclusions: Lunch, Wine tasting, Winery Visit, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Personal expenses

Enjoy a wonderfull day out into Douro Valley discovering the history of Port Wines and have the chance to learn all about the history of this unique types of wine. Don’t miss the opportunity of visiting 3 producers of the region from small-sized family own to big corporate brands, all with exquisite Ports and the not less known wines from the Valley. Culminate your day out trying the local gastronomy at one of the wineries that we’ll going to visit while tasting there delicious wines and Port's.

Inclusions: Lunch in a vineyard, Visit to 3 vineyards, Hotel pickup and drop-off (in your central located hotel in the historic centers of Porto and Gaia), Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities

Join us for this Wine journey where you'll sample different types of wine in 3 family-run Wine Estates and find how they make the famous Port Wine! Get driven into the Valley by an expert guide/driver and experience the Douro Region through its culture and food. See how the preparation of food and wine is truly an art form. You'll get to try various types of wine (Moscatel, Douro House Wine, Douro DOC Wine, Port Wine), but also Olive Oil and other local delicacies. Round-trip transportation from your accommodation in Porto is included.

Inclusions: Private local guide;, Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation or any place that you prefer in the Centre of Porto;, Tour made in a Private 5-9 seater vehicle with air conditioning;, Visits to 3 Wineries in different parts of the Douro Valley;, Taste Moscatel Wines, White and Red Douro DOC Wines, Port Wine and Olive Oil;, Visit to one of the most beautiful Viewpoints in the Region;, Regional Lunch in a local restaurant paired with White or Red Douro DOC Wine.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Pick-up and drop-off OUTSIDE of Porto – an extra fee applies, paid to the guide on the day

Leaving at 9:00 am in a air conditioned minivan, let's head to the wonderfull and beautiful Douro Valley. Just before doing the first activity, it's for a coffee break to rest from the long journey and glimpse for the first time the majestic landscape. Your day will start with a wonderfull one hour cruise on Douro River, so relax and enjoy the scenery! Following, time for lunch, held at the amazing first vineyard. Enjoy a 4 course meal paired with wine form their production in a 17th century property followed with the visit to their instalations culminating with tastings of their delicious Ports. Don't miss the chance of visiting yet another wonderfull family sized small production in the last produer, which love from the art burst from his words. Have the chance of tasting their reds, whites and heir old Port's. After a long day of wine tasting, relax and enjoy your ride back to Porto

Inclusions: Have a delicious lunch in a winery, Have several samples of Port Wine and Wine from the region, Air-conditioned vehicle, Visit two Vineyards and tastings of their excelent wines, One hour river cruise

Exclusions: Gratuities

If you enjoy wine, this tour is definitively for you! Book this tour leaving from Porto, and have the chance to visit three vineyards and sampling several Port's as well the famous Douro wines. See the difference between several producers, from small-sized family owned to the big corporate companies. Culminate your experience trying the local gastronomy in one of the vineyards with majestic landscaping as your background set. Don't miss the chance to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Douro's Valley beautiful scenery spending a day strolling along the magnificent Douro River and beautiful roads!

Inclusions: Indulge lunch held at a vineyard, Wine tastings, Enjoy the several Ports as well Wine tastings throughout the day, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Professional guide, Visit to three Vineyards and tastings of their excelent wines

Exclusions: Gratuities

Learn all about Port wine, and experience 3 of the best and oldest brands of Port wine production. Indulge in a 3-hour, small-group, walking tour exclusively dedicated to Port history and become an expert in the art of Port tasting. Learn more about Douro Valley, the first demarcated wine region in the world! That's right, have a chance to experience 10 different Port's from three different and renowned wine houses with professional tastings. Book this tour and you'll be guided to the right places!

Inclusions: Wine tasting, Local guide, Tasting of up to 10 Port wines at three different wine houses, Alcoholic Beverages, Visit to three different Port Wine Brands

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

Emerge yourself into this great adventure, where unique wines are complemented by natural landscapes, architecture, cultural secrets and history. Despite the small size - Portugal has multiple treasures to be discovered. Each region prepares you different scenarios, like : local recipes, traditions, customs and so many wine styles. I propose you joining me in this trip and enjoy the Portuguese culture made by a rich and ancient history. Famous monuments, colorful villages, kilometers of stunning coastline, amazing wines, rich gastronomy and the marvelous hospitality of the locals.... During my tours you can expect: - visit of the best wineries - lunches and dinners in the best local restaurants (suggestions) - an particular approach to the country meeting - touristic and off the beaten track. For groups, bigger than 7 persons, please contact me for a special price. I do accept childrens in this tour too, but the price may differ for them.

Inclusions: Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Wine tastings

Exclusions: Accommodation, Lunches and Dinners (except first dinner), Gratuities