Wine tour Portugal, Porto and the Douron Valley Deluxe

Join on a unique wine trip to northern Portugal.

We will travel through the rugged landscapes of the Douro river valley, getting to know the wine growing that started in the Middle Ages. The extremely beautiful postcard landscapes next to lovely small villages, the sea, rivers and canyons captivate the traveler. On the way, we will visit the vineyards located on the mountainous granite and slate soil of the Dao region, where the vineyards rise between dense eucalyptus and pine forests.

On the way, we will get to know the charming city of Porto, whose atmosphere of the historic district with small restaurants and wine bars will make everyone fall in love. We taste wonderful long-matured port wines. On the way, you can enjoy luxurious dining, even in restaurants with a Michelin star.

Tomi Naarvala from Wineserver is on the trip as a wine expert.

Travel program

DAY 1. WEDNESDAY

Lufthansa morning flight from Helsinki to Porto.

Arrival in Porto in the morning and transport to the Douro river valley. We enjoyed lunch in the terrace restaurant of Quinta do Vallado’s beautiful winery hotel, surrounded by vineyards. After lunch, winery visit. After the visit, we continue to the other side of the river, to Lamego, where we stay in an elegant hotel, Hotel Rural Viscondes Varzea.

Dinner on the terrace of the hotel restaurant while admiring the wonderful scenery.

DAY 2. THURSDAY

Breakfast at the hotel. Checking out from the hotel.

We travel along the banks of the Douro River and admire the beautiful scenery with its vineyards. First we visit the memorable winery Quinta do Crasto. We enjoy aperitifs in the estate’s modern panoramic swimming pool and taste the estate’s wines in the stunning scenery of the Douro River, surrounded by vineyards. After the visit, we will continue our journey to the city of Pinhao, where we will enjoy a wonderful lunch with wines by the Douro River in the restaurant of the elegant Vintage House Hotel. After lunch, we continue our journey to the Dao wine region to the historic town of Viseu. Accommodation in the historic Pousada de Viseu hotel in the city center.

A free evening to explore the charming town of Viseu.

DAY 3 FRIDAY

After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and departure for the winery visits in the Dao region. In the morning we will visit the Chao de Sao Francisco winery. After the visit, a 6-course tasting lunch at the Michelin-starred Mesa de Lemos restaurant. After a long lunch, the trip continues to the city of Porto, where we stay at the NH Porto Jardim hotel. A free evening to enjoy the charming atmosphere of Porto, for example, in one of the charming little restaurants along the Douro River.

DAY 4. SATURDAY

Breakfast at the hotel. We leave for Vilanova di Gaia, i.e. on the other side of the Douro river, to visit the Sandeman winery. After the tour and tasting, the afternoon is free to enjoy the city or shop and have lunch.

On the last evening, we enjoyed dinner at Enoteca 1756, the restaurant of Porto’s oldest wine producer, with a multi-course dinner.

DAY 5. SUNDAY

After breakfast, we will take an hour-long 6 Bridges cruise, during which we will see the Douro from a completely different perspective.

Lunch Wine bar in Taberna Rio with wines.

Transport to the airport and Lufthansa evening flight to Helsinki.