Taste of the Douro Valley
Taste of the Douro Valley
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Taste of the Douro Valley
8 Days Starting and ending in Porto, Portugal
Visiting: Porto, Douro Valley, Douro Region, Viseu, Vila Real
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Tour code:
TTDOU
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on the "Taste of the Douro Valley" tour and immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of Portugal. This journey begins with Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service, whisking you from home to Porto. Over seven nights, explore the historical and charismatic city of Porto, visit the port wine cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia, and wander through the medieval towns of Amarante and Lamego. Enjoy a scenic Douro river cruise, taste exquisite wines at renowned estates like Quinta da Aveleda and Quinta de São Luiz, and experience the picturesque landscapes of the Douro Valley by train. With guided tours, delicious meals, and ample leisure time, this tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and relaxation.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: Porto
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your flight to Porto. On arrival, we transfer inland to São Vicente, an area known for its thermal therapeutic waters - the ruins of the original Roman baths are adjacent to the grounds.
Day 2
Location: Porto
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning we travel into Porto for a guided tour of the city that lends its name to both the country and the wine. Although its Lisbon that often steals the limelight, Portugal’s second city is in no way second best. On the banks of the river Douro (gold river), Porto is a treasure of a city - historical, charismatic, and eclectic, where forget-me-not-blue tiled façades rub shoulders with colourful street art. We explore pockets of old Porto (including the cathedral) and UNESCO-listed Ribeira, the riverfront historic quarter lined with painted townhouses, jumbled cobbled alleyways and grand neoclassical buildings.
In the afternoon when the sun is firmly over the yard arm, we cross the river to Vila Nova de Gaia, the centre of Portugal’s port industry. Tawny, ruby, vintage, white, all the port in the country comes to Gaia to mature in the riverside cellars. There are 60 wine lodges in total, with names familiar to anyone who’s ever perused the top shelf of a British pub, including Taylor’s and Graham’s. We visit a wine lodge to learn about the history, processes, and production.
Day 3
Location: Douro Valley
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travelling inland towards the heart of the Douro Region, we make some spectacular stops along the way. We'll visit Quinta da Aveleda to see this renowned wine estate, before heading to the honey-coloured medieval town of Amarante. Built on a 4th-century BC Roman settlement on the green banks of the River Tâmega, there’s time to walk across the Ponte São Gonçal bridge, where heroic locals fought off the French in the Napoleonic wars, and shop for souvenirs, embroidery, and linens in the main street.
Driving into the vine-covered hills of the Douro Alto, we stop for a guided walk of the medieval town of Lamego. Like much of Europe’s Russian Doll architecture, with churches built on temples and palaces built on forts, Lamego fell in and out of Muslim and Christian control. The effects of which we see in the Moorish castle, Gothic cathedral, and Renaissance villas. The jewel in the crown is the Nossa Senhora dos Rémedios, a beautiful rococo and baroque church with sweeping steps decked in azulejos (Portuguese tiles). We then continue to our hotel in Tabuaço, a village surrounded by the terraces, vines, and slopes of the Douro Valley.
Day 4
Location: Douro Region
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We head to Pinhão, a pretty village on the curve of the river where there’s time to explore independently and grab some lunch before boarding our river cruise. Draped across the riverbanks like a patchwork emerald quilt, we spend a lazy afternoon sipping wine and cruising past the pine-forests and wine terraces of the Douro Region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with an excellent vintage, boasting over 2,000 years of winemaking.
On our way back, we’ll make a stop at the Quinta de São Luiz for the chance to taste some of their products.
Day 5
Location: Douro Valley
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
There are few experiences more idyllic than drinking wine in the sun-drenched vineyards of the Douro Valley. But the area has even more in its wheelhouse, including its scenic railway. Leaving the town of Régua, we trundle our way through the valley as the landscape reveals perfectly plaited vineyards dotted with cypress trees and whitewashed quintas. Disembarking in Pocinho, we travel through pretty medieval villages to Carvalhal, a quiet village on the edge of the valley.
Day 6
Location: Viseu
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today is at leisure to enjoy the spa and pool at the hotel. Or you can choose to take an optional tour around the narrow streets, white balconied buildings and bell towers of Viseu, including entrance to its highlight, the Museu Nacional Grão Vasco. Although virtually unknown to travellers, Viseu has impressive historical credentials that go back to the Iron Age. Changing hands through Roman, Visigoth and Moorish occupation, with the occasional raids from Spanish Castilian troops, today it’s a peaceful and laid back city with a great arts scene and beautiful flower-filled squares and churches.
Day 7
Location: Vila Real
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today is free or you can choose an optional excursion to Vila Real's stunning Palacio do Mateus. A near perfect example of baroque architecture, if the ornate balustrade and elaborate spires look familiar, it's because you’ve been eyeing up too many bottles of rosé. The palace image features on the distinctive flask-shaped bottles of Mateus wine. You’ll continue to the Quinta da Pacheca for a guided tour and wine tasting experience.
Day 8
Location: Porto
Meals Included: Breakfast
We transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
What's Included
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International flights
Prices are based on return flights with TAP Portugal or British Airways from London Heathrow or Gatwick.
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7 nights in hotels
Accommodation for 7 nights in hotels is included.
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Titan tour manager
A Titan tour manager will be available throughout the tour.
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14 meals
14 meals are included: 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners.
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Guided walking tour of Porto
A guided walking tour of Porto is included.
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Visit a port wine cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia
A visit to a port wine cellar in Vila Nova de Gaia is included.
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Visit to Amarante
A visit to the town of Amarante is included.
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Tour of Lamego town and the Nossa Senhora dos Rémedios
A tour of Lamego town and the Nossa Senhora dos Rémedios is included.
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Douro river cruise
A cruise on the Douro river is included.
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Quinta da Padrela wine tasting
A wine tasting at Quinta da Padrela is included.
What's Not Included
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Optional tours
Optional tours such as the tour around Viseu and the excursion to Vila Real's Palacio do Mateus are not included.
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Lunches
Lunches are not included in the tour package.
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Personal expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional drinks, and tips are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with international flights from London Gatwick, and enjoy seamless transfers and excursions by coach, including a scenic train journey through the Douro Valley.Accommodation
Enjoy 7 nights in comfortable hotels, providing a relaxing base after each day's exploration of the Douro Valley and its surroundings.Check out our Q&As
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What kind of travel service is provided for this tour?
The tour includes Titan's VIP door-to-door travel service, which collects you from your home for your flight to Porto and provides a vehicle for your journey home upon return.
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What kind of meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes 14 meals: 7 breakfasts (days 2-8) and 7 dinners (days 1-7).
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What kind of guided tours are included in the itinerary?
The itinerary includes a guided walking tour of Porto, including the cathedral entrance, a guided walk of the medieval town of Lamego, and a guided tour of the Quinta da Pacheca wine estate.
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Are there any wine tasting experiences included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes visits to several wine estates such as Quinta da Aveleda, Quinta da Padrela, and Quinta de São Luiz, where you will have the opportunity to taste their wines.
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Is there any free time or leisure activities included in the tour?
Yes, Day 6 is at leisure to enjoy the spa and pool at the hotel, or you can choose to take an optional tour around Viseu. Day 7 is also free, with an optional excursion to Vila Real's Palacio do Mateus and a guided tour and wine tasting at Quinta da Pacheca.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
Travel in the destination is by coach, and there is also a scenic train journey through the Douro Valley included in the itinerary.
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 7 nights in hotels.
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Are there any river cruises included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a Douro river cruise, where you can enjoy the scenic views of the Douro Region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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What historical sites will be visited during the tour?
The tour includes visits to historical sites such as the ruins of the original Roman baths in São Vicente, the medieval town of Amarante, the Moorish castle, Gothic cathedral, and Renaissance villas in Lamego, and the Nossa Senhora dos Rémedios church.
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Do I have to pay a Single Supplement?
In most cases a single supplement will apply. If the price for a Single room for sole occupancy is not shown, please ask our team for details and we will be able to check the details for you.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We've been taking our customers across the world on escorted tours for more than 40 years
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Our commitment to sustainable travel is part of our ethos. We love exploring the world and hope that, alongside our customers, we can be part of a bigger change in respecting the people and wildlife on our planet and minimising the impact we have on our environment.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
With some COVID-19 rules and restrictions still in place there are a few details that you need to know. This information is subject to change. It’s your responsibility to monitor changes and ensure you fulfil all relevant criteria for travel. Rest assured that we’re on hand to help and answer any questions you might have.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You’ll receive your Final holiday documents via email approximately 14 days prior to your departure.
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