Régua: Wine Tasting at a Farm, Traditional Lunch, Cruise and Train

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ID: GYG845210-1343537
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Country: Portugal

Duration: 09:00 hours


Description

Enjoy a unique day with our guides. Taste 5 wines (Douro and Porto), have lunch at a traditional farm, enjoy a cruise between Régua and Pinhão and return to Régua by train.
Our aim is to offer a unique cultural experience for lovers of wine and the work of Miguel Torga. It all starts in Régua, where, in the morning, we'll set off for a Quinta in the region.

Here you will have the opportunity to taste 5 wines, visit a rustic Quinta in the region and get to know a little more about the work of the people who brought his name to the Douro.

This will be followed by a visit to the São Leonardo de Galafura viewpoint, a landmark in the region with a privileged view over the entire Douro valley.

Accompanied by our guides, you will then travel to a local family farm where lunch will be served. Expect a traditional lunch consisting of typical Portuguese dishes.

After lunch, we'll embark on a cruise along the River Douro, sailing between Régua and the town of Pinhão.
Régua and the town of Pinhão. Here you can enjoy one of the most picturesque landscapes in the Douro region.

Disembarkation at the Pinhão pier is scheduled for 17:00. After some free time to explore the area, a charming train ride along the riverbank follows.

Get ready for a sublime journey full of breathtaking scenery and authentic Douro flavors!

Highlights

  • The wine tasting takes place in a century-old estate with wines dating back to 1858
  • You will visit small Portuguese producers, far from mass tourism.
  • Our guide is a local with a lot of knowledge of the Douro Valley and its wines

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Vegetarian and gluten-free meal options and other dietary restrictions will be taken into consideration if requested before the day of booking.
Child seats available on request.
Tour group sizes may increase without prior notice.
The services included in the tour are subject to availability and may change without prior notice.
Visits and Wine Tastings at the Quintas are only conducted in Portuguese and English.
The Pinhão - Régua route will be made by train, if available by CP. In the event of a CP strike, the return trip will be made by minibus.
You can find the guide at the left end of the pier near a wooden structure covered with vegetation (next to the ideia douro store).
INCLUDED
  • Transportation by air-conditioned mini-van or mini-bus
  • Local guides
  • Visit to a century-old estate
  • Tastings of 5 wines (D.O.C Douro and Port wines)
  • Olive oil and jam tasting
  • Stop at the viewpoint with free time
  • Lunch at a small family farm
  • Lunch prepared by the farm's owner with traditional food (vegetarian and gluten-free options available)
  • Boat trip (2 hours)
  • Unlimited bottled water at lunch
  • Unlimited wine at lunch
  • Photos
  • Train ride along the banks of the Douro River
NOT INCLUDED
  • Hotel shuttle service
  • Other meals and drinks (except those included in the program)
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuity (optional)

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.