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4.9 ★ (1,126 reviews)
9 h up to 8
2 quintas · 1 h on the water · lunch · hotel pickup
from €199 per adult
Free cancellation
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Porto: Douro Valley, 2 Wine Regions, Sommelier, Boat Trip & Lunch
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What you pay for
A sommelier and transport with two quinta tastings plus lunch and a one hour boat trip; tips extra
Grapes journeys takes you from Porto to taste seven wines in Vinho Verde and five in the Douro with a sommelier. The nine hours cost from €149 per adult and include lunch plus a one hour boat trip. You meet opposite Gruta on Rua de Santa Catarina for an 8:30 or 8:45 departure daily. Travel takes three of those nine hours.
The catch: There is no accommodation pickup; travel takes 3 of the nine hours.
- Duration
- 9 hours, including 3 hours of travel
- Price basis
- Per adult
- Departures
- 8:30 and 8:45 daily
- Meeting point
- Rua de Santa Catarina opposite Gruta, Porto
- Quintas
- 2 family quintas across Vinho Verde and the Douro
- Lunch
- Meal with Douro DOC wines in Pinhão
- Boat
- 1 hour from Pinhão
- Group
- Up to 8 guests
- Main trade-off
- No accommodation pickup; 3 hours spent travelling
- In the price
- Lunch; Guided visit to a Douro Valley winery with 5 wine tasting, including Port Wines and DOC Wines; Private transportation; Guided visit to a Vinho Verde wine estate with 7 wines to taste.; 1h Boat cruise, amazing scenery and plentiful Photo oportunities.; Bottled water
- Not in the price
- Gratuities
- Guide languages
- English
- Cancellation
- free cancellation until 24 hours before
Itinerary
You travel from Porto to Penafiel, reaching Pinhão for lunch and a boat trip before the final tasting in Sabrosa.
- 1
Penafiel 90 min
You visit the family quinta's vineyards and olive grove before a tasting with regional food. Watch port opened with heated tongs.
- 2
Valença do Douro 15 min
Pause for valley views at Valença do Douro.
- 3
Pinhão 1 h
Douro DOC wines accompany lunch. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are available, with other dietary needs catered for on request.
- 4
Pinhão 1 h
You board in Pinhão after lunch for a boat trip along the Douro.
- 5
São Cristóvão do Douro viewpoint 10 min
Stop for photographs before the drive continues to the second quinta.
- 6
Sabrosa 1 h
The second family quinta combines a tasting with a look at port production and ageing. Douro DOC wines come with food pairings.
The quinta visits take 90 minutes in Penafiel and an hour in Sabrosa. The nine hour day includes three hours on the road, ending opposite Gruta on Rua de Santa Catarina.
What is included
Included
- Lunch
- Guided visit to a Douro Valley winery with 5 wine tasting, including Port Wines and DOC Wines
- Private transportation
- Guided visit to a Vinho Verde wine estate with 7 wines to taste.
- 1h Boat cruise, amazing scenery and plentiful Photo oportunities.
- Bottled water
Not included
- Gratuities
Options and departures
The single option includes both quinta tastings with lunch and the boat trip. Departures run daily at 8:30 and 8:45.
Means: Take the 8:45 departure if you want the later start; both times have the same itinerary.
Meeting point and pickup
- Meeting point
- Meet opposite Gruta restaurant on Rua de Santa Catarina in Porto; there is no collection from your accommodation.
- Return
- The return transfer drops you where you met the guide in Porto.
Who it is for
Choose this for tastings across two wine regions if you're happy travelling in a group of up to 8. Lunch and the river hour are covered. You spend three hours travelling and arrange your own journey to the Porto meeting point.
For Porto pickup, take Oporto Sensations' shared day from €199 per adult; collection stays within Porto city. If you want your own sommelier, Sommelier Tours costs from €365 per adult with three producer visits. Lunch is extra, and there is no boat.
Means: Take 8:45 for more time to reach Gruta; the 8:30 departure suits you if starting earlier matters.
Not for
- Travellers who need accommodation pickup
- Groups larger than 8
- Anyone unwilling to spend three hours travelling
Know before you go
Children and alcohol
Children aged 6 to 16 can join, with infants aged 0 to 5 also accepted and infant seats available. Adult pricing starts at 17. Alcohol is served only from age 18.
Meeting in Porto
Your guide meets you opposite Gruta restaurant on Rua de Santa Catarina for the 8:30 or 8:45 start. There is no hotel collection.
Group and booking
Bookings take 1 to 8 travellers and must include an adult; the van carries no more than eight. A minimum group rule also applies to departures.
Quinta visits
Wear comfortable shoes for the vineyard visits. You have bottled water throughout the nine hour day, including the drives between the two wine regions.
Tickets and booking
Keep your ticket on your phone for the start of the tour; only mobile tickets are accepted. Your booking is accepted immediately.
Cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure to receive all your money back. Later cancellations receive no refund.
Cancellation and booking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Confirmation: instant. Ticket: show it on your phone. Up to 8 travellers per booking.
Reviews
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People also ask
What does the Grapes journeys Douro tour include in the price?
The tour costs from €149 per adult for both quinta tastings and lunch with wine. Your boat trip from Pinhão lasts one hour. Transport and bottled water are included; tips are extra.
How many wines do you taste with Grapes journeys?
You taste seven wines at the Vinho Verde estate and five at the Douro quinta. The second tasting includes port and Douro DOC wines, with food pairings served at the quinta.
Can vegans take the Grapes journeys tour from Porto?
Yes, lunch includes vegan and vegetarian choices during the nine hour tour across both wine regions. Other dietary arrangements are available on request.
How long is the Grapes journeys Douro tour?
The full day lasts nine hours, with three hours spent travelling between Porto and the two wine regions. You have an hour for lunch in Pinhão before boarding the boat.
Is Grapes journeys a private tour from Porto?
No, you join a group of up to eight guests in a small van for the journey. The two quinta visits take you through Vinho Verde and the Douro with a sommelier.
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