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Douro Valley Wine Experience (UNESCO) - Private Shore Excursion (designed for cruisers) |
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Tour a winery and taste award winning wines in a place unlike no other... |
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Through a unique landscape of mountain and river it was born one of the most famous God nectars: Port wine
Designated UNESCO World Heritage, the wine valleys of the Douro region provide some of the most spectacular scenery in Portugal, and the sprawling mountainous landscape of the Douro Valley itself is perhaps the most beautiful of all.
Enjoy a leisurely tour in a private van through this magnificent countryside en route to Portugal's wine country. The first stop will be the charming town of Amarante. This ancient town is filled with fine Romanesque architecture. While there you will visit, the 16th century Monastery of São Goncalo, on the banks of the river, as well as the lovely Roman Bridge.
Next in Peso da Regua you will experience an award winning winery, complete with a guided tour, tasting and an impressive lunch consisting of Portuguese specialties at the estate. Your tour concludes upon your return to Porto.
This is a must visit if you are exploring the North of Portugal! |
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Enjoy a leisurely tour in a private van through this magnificent countryside en route to Portugal's wine country.
The first stop will be the charming town of Amarante, there you will visit, the 16th century Monastery of São Goncalo and the Roman Bridge. Next in Peso da Regua you will experience an award winning winery, complete with a guided tour, tasting and an impressive lunch consisting of Portuguese specialties at the estate. Your tour concludes upon your return to Porto. |
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| Meet up location: Pickup at the Port where the cruise ship is docked. |
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| End location: Delivery to the Port where the cruise ship is docked. |
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| Duration: 7 hours 30 min. |
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| Note: Tour can be customized based on guests' requests. |
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| 30 € - The price of the tour does not include the tour and wine tasting fees or lunch. |
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| Professional guide and transportation service in private van (including tolls). |
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| Entry fee to vineyard for tour and tasting, lunch and any personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, etc). |
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| Tour #: 37881 |
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| Tour Type: Shore Excursion, Cultural, Food and Wine |
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| Transportation Method: Guests will be driven in a private spacious air conditioned van for 6 passengers. |
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| Activity Level: Light |
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| It is possible to do this tour in a wheelchair although some places are more difficult to access. Please advise of limitations and I will do my best to accommodate your needs. |
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| Kid Friendly: Yes. I welcome families with children on this tour as the sites are impressive to see and educational. The legal drinking age must be followed. |
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| Language(s): English (fluent), French (basic), Italian (conversational), Portuguese (fluent), Spanish (fluent) explanation |
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| Maximum travelers: 6 |
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Tour in Porto, Portugal:
"This tour was our second with Miguel. This time we had the honor of having his beautiful wife Jennifer with us. We had ,..." [more]
Theresa Sheffield - Nov, 2012
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Tour in Porto, Portugal:
"Miguel is an outstanding guide. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and provided us with so much in,..." [more]
Howard Evans - Oct, 2012
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