7 days / 6 nights
6 Breakfasts included
Arrival in Porto. Transfer from the airport by metro or private car if you choose it.
Accommodation in Porto
8 km, +250 m/-250 m
Breakfast
3 km, +100 m/-100 m
Breakfast
For the next 3 nights you will stay in either Pinhão or Regua.
Pinhão: Private transfer to the magnificent São Bento station. The train (2h40) follows the banks of the Golden River to the village of Pinhão, which lies in a bend of the Douro. Check in at your accommodation and enjoy lunch in the city. Afternoon transfer to Tedo quinta. Walk through the vineyards and along the Tedo, a beautiful tributary of the Douro. The river's flow and the vine lines on the slopes create an enchanting landscape. Possibility to taste port wines from the quinta. Return by taxi to Pinhão.
Regua: Private transfer to the magnificent São Bento station. The train (2h10) travels along the banks of the Golden River to the capital of Alto Douro, Peso da Regua, which lies in a bend of the valley. Check in at your accommodation near the central train station. Enjoy lunch in the city. Afternoon transfer to Tedo quinta. Walk through the vineyards and along the Tedo, a beautiful tributary of the Douro. Possibility to taste the port wines. Return by taxi to Regua.
Accommodation in Pinhão / Regua
8 km, +50 m/-550 m
Breakfast
Pinhão: Transfer to the village of Provesende on the heights of the Pinhao valley for a walk along the centuries-old slate terraces where vines alternate with olive and orange groves. This is the Douro landscape in all its splendor, classified by UNESCO as a world heritage site. Possibility to visit Quinta de la Rosa and taste its wines, followed by a boat trip on the Douro to Tua, a tributary of the river. (approximately 2h cruise time)
Regua: Spectacular train journey (25 min) from Regua to Pinhão, whose small station is decorated with azulejos depicting the history of the vineyards. Private transfer (20 min) to the village of Provesende on the heights of the Pinhao valley where you can enjoy a walk along the centuries-old slate terraces where vines alternate with olive and orange groves. This is the Douro landscape in all its splendor, classified by UNESCO as a world heritage site. Possibility to visit Quinta de la Rosa and taste its wines, followed by a boat trip on the Douro to Tua, a tributary of the river. (approximately 2h cruise time). Return by train to Regua.
Accommodation in Pinhão / Regua
1 h, +100 m/-100 m
Breakfast
8 km, +350 m/-450 m
Breakfast
Pinhão: Transfer to Quinta Nova. Walk through this magnificent vineyard, whose slopes are reflected in the river. Among the vineyards, a granite stone bears witness to the demarcation and naming of port wines in the 18th century, when this quinta was built. Its coat of arms and chapel remind of its aristocratic origin. Possibility of visit (cellar and museum) and wine tasting, for an additional fee. From the small station in Ferrão, train (2h30) or private transfer (1h30) to Porto.
Regua: Train from Regua to the small station in Ferrão (20 min). A small road overlooking the Douro leads to Quinta Nova. Walk through this magnificent vineyard, whose slopes are reflected in the river. Among the vineyards, a granite stone bears witness to the demarcation and naming of port wines in the 18th century, when this quinta was built. Its coat of arms and chapel remind of its aristocratic origin. Possibility of visit (cellar and museum) and wine tasting, for an additional fee. From the small station in Ferrão, train (2h30) or private transfer (1h30) to Porto.
Accommodation in Porto
Breakfast