Private Douro Valley Tour with Provesende, Pinhão & Scenic Views

What you pay for

Private vehicle and driver from Porto with bottled water; quinta visits and tastings cost extra

Endless Weekend Tours runs a private drive from Porto to Provesende, with 20 minutes at Casal de Loivos. The 10 hour day costs from €81 per person in a group of 7. Pickup is from selected Porto accommodation for the 8:00 departure on available dates. You choose a van or SUV and pay separately for tastings and lunch. The boat trip also costs extra.

The catch: The starting price needs 7 people in the van; tastings and lunch cost extra. The boat is extra too.

Duration

10 hours

Group and price

Private, up to 7; per person with 7 travelling

Departure

8:00, Monday to Sunday on selected dates

Pickup

Selected Porto accommodation

Viewpoint

Casal de Loivos, 20 minutes

Quintas

Optional visits and tastings at extra cost

Lunch

Separate payment at a restaurant or quinta

Boat

Optional trip at extra cost

Main trade-off

Transport price only; visits and meals extra

In the price

Extra options can be added on request, See section Exclusions; Transport in luxury vehicles, with maximum comfort and extra equipment tailored to your needs.; Assistance after booking to select optional winery visits, tastings, lunch experiences and boat ride; Personal accident and liability insurance.; Our executive vehicles offer Wi-Fi, bottled water, refreshments, and a relaxing atmosphere.

Not in the price

Wine tastings and winery visits, selected separately after booking; Winery lunch or traditional restaurant lunch, selected separately after booking; Douro River boat ride in Pinhão, selected separately after booking; Premium Visit & Tasting to Quinta do Seixo; Premium Visit & Tasting to Quinta da Pacheca; Premium Visit & Tasting to Quinta do Valado

Guide languages

English, Spanish, French, Portuguese

Cancellation

free cancellation until 24 hours before

Itinerary

You travel from Porto through Provesende and Pinhão, with Casal de Loivos above the river and optional visits along the way.

1. 1
   Provesende 20 min

   Walk through Provesende past the parish church and manor houses; a bakery visit depends on the day's route.

2. 2
   Casal de Loivos viewpoint 20 min

   The stop at Casal de Loivos looks over the Douro and terraced vineyards, with time for photographs.

3. 3
   Pinhão 30 min

   At Pinhão station you can see tiled panels showing wine production and the harvest, then spend time by the river.

4. 4
   Douro River at Pinhão 45 min

   A boat trip is optional and paid separately; it can fit between a tasting and lunch if schedules allow.

5. 5
   A quinta in the Douro 1 h

   You can add port or Douro wine tastings. The quinta choice depends on your preferences and availability.

6. 6
   Bagaúste Dam and Régua riverfront 10 min

   Near Bagaúste Dam you stop by the river before the route reaches the Régua riverfront.

7. 7
   N222 towards Régua 30 min

   The N222 follows the river towards Régua. Photo stops depend on the route and the time left after lunch and any tastings.

8. 8
   the Régua footbridge 10 min

   Stop at the metal pedestrian bridge over the Douro in Régua.

9. 9
   Peso da Régua Pass by, no stop

   The route passes through Régua without a scheduled visit to the Douro Museum.

The 10 hour day includes 20 minutes each in Provesende and at Casal de Loivos. Optional activities depend on the bookings you add. You return to Porto after the Régua stops.

What is included

Options and departures

The van takes up to 7 and the SUV up to 3, with pickup included in both. Both depart at 8:00 on selected dates from Monday to Sunday.

Means: Choose the van for 4 to 7 people; the SUV takes up to 3.

Meeting point and pickup

Porto pickup

Your driver collects you from selected Porto accommodation. The vehicle is reserved for your group.

Before departure

Be ready 10 minutes before the start. Infant seats are available if you are travelling with a small child.

Pickup is available from selected hotels and accommodations in Porto.

The booking page lists the 283 pickup points.

Who it is for

Choose this if your group wants Casal de Loivos with control over which paid visits to add. The van holds up to 7. It suits people happy to arrange lunch separately; take a package if you want meals and tastings settled together.

For a shorter day, Living Tours' private half day costs from €108.75 per person in a group of 8. Choose Portooneprivatediscovery for Galafura with lunch, from €175 per adult in a group of 6. Its viewpoint stop is brief.

Means: Book the van at 8:00 for 4 to 7 people; smaller parties can choose the SUV, which takes up to 3.

Not for

• Groups needing more than 7 seats
• Travellers wanting tastings and lunch in the price
• Anyone needing a shorter day than 10 hours

In harvest: arrange optional quinta visits ahead for September and October; the transport booking alone does not reserve tastings.

Know before you go

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 7 travellers per booking.

Reviews

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Counted on two sites: 38 on Tripadvisor at 5.0 and 6 on the booking page at 5.0, updated 22 October 2026. We show the numbers, not the texts.

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