Portugal's Wine Country | Porto & Douro Valley Roadtrip

Drive your way through Porto and the Douro Valley in the North of Portugal.

Drive your way through Porto and the gorgeous Douro Valley region in the North of Portugal!

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  • The perfect trip for those who seek to combine the city atmosphere with the unspoiled nature and more relaxed lifestyle of a place like the Douro Valley. 
  • Head north to explore the stunning Douro Valley (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) stopping at the many "Quintas", wineries, orchards and vineyards along the way tasting the Port and DOC Douro wines, olive oil, almonds and honey that are produced in the region. 
  • Portugal's second-largest metropolis, Porto, has many interesting places to visit and things to do. Go on a boat cruise on the Douro River and marvel at its stunning landscape. With an outstanding urban landscape and a 2,000-year history, what a great place to wander around its alley-woven medieval city center. Visit the extravagant baroque churches and stroll along Ribeira with its picturesque houses and lively atmosphere. Admire one of the most beautiful libraries in Europe- Livraria Lello.
  • Make this trip your own: add more nights and local experiences.
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  • The itinerary is available also by train! Please reach out to our Customer Support team for further information. 

Itinerary

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Day 1
Arrival in Porto & Drive to the Douro Valley

Arrival in Porto. Drive to the Douro Valley (take the N222,  60 miles, 97 km, approximately 1h15). Check-in at the hotel in Douro Valley.

Highlights:

  • Casal De Loivos Viewpoint
  • Abelheira Viewpoint
  • São Salvador do Mundo Viewpoint

Suggestion for the day:

For the afternoon, we suggest a visit to a winery:

  • Quinta da Pacheca
  • Quinta da Roêda
  • Quinta das Carvalhas
  • Quinta de La Rosa
  • Quinta do Crasto
  • Quinta do Panascal
  • Quinta do Seixo
  • Quinta do Valado

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Suggestion for the day:

  • Visit Peso da Régua and Museum do Douro.

From Peso da Régua you’ll be 20 minutes away from Lamego, also worth visiting.

We also suggest that you take some time to visit at least one wine village:

  • Provesende
  • Trevões
  • Salzeada
  • Barcos
  • Ucanha

Check out from the hotel in Douro Valley. Drive to Porto.

Suggestion for the day:

  • We recommend taking a stroll around downtown Porto and having a “francesinha” for lunch/ dinner accompanied by Portuguese wine.

Highlights :

  • Bridge D. Luís I
  • Ribeira
  • Livraria Lello
  • Torre dos Clérigos
  • Majestic Café.

Suggestion for the day:

  • Drive to Guimarães (33 mi/ 54 km, approximately 40 minutes). Guimarães is known as the "Cradle City" of Portugal since it was here that the first King of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, was born. Associated with the formation of Portugal, the historic center of Guimarães was classified as an official World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The city is remarkably well-preserved, and its rich heritage and history is demonstrated by the graceful iron balconies, granite balconies, and porches, manor houses, arches connecting narrow streets, floor slabs smoothed by time, towers and cloisters that abound everywhere the eye can see. In this city, for a moment, it seems as if you stepped back in time to a medieval setting, where nobility built jaw-dropping villas, like the Casa Mota Prego, the Palácio de Vila Flor, do Toural and many others--all of which give Guimarães a unique and awe-inspiring atmosphere.

Highlights in Guimarães: Palace of the Dukes of Bragança, Guimarães Old Town, Guimarães Castle, Citânia dos Briteiros.

Suggestions for the day:

  • Explore coastal Porto: Foz do Douro, Matosinhos, Senhor da Pedra.
  • Visit Aveiro: Situated between the sea and the ria (estuary) and criss-crossed by a network of channels, it is no wonder that Aveiro is often referred to as "The Venice of Portugal". Visitors can cruise the water-filled landscape of Aveiro aboard moliceiros (these slim, colorful boats used to be used by locals to collect algae and seaweed), or hop on a "BUGA" bicycle to cruise the flat streets of the city.  Marvel at the beautiful Art Nouveau architecture that marks the city along the main channel. Visit Aveiro's many museums dedicated to its history, art and architecture. 

*itinerary presented is a suggestion and the length of stay may vary. All tours are suggestions unless specifically stated.

About the Destination:

Douro Valley

With three World Heritage Sites recognized by UNESCO, there is no shortage of reasons to visit the Douro Valley, one of the most stunning landscapes in all of Portugal. In the Historic Centre of the city of Porto you will find remarkable buildings lining the riverbanks. Many of these buildings are directly linked to the production of wine and bear witness to the urban development that this production has provoked over the years. On the opposite bank of the river, you will find the city of Vila Nova de Gaia, a hive of commercial activity with the famous Port wine cellars.

Following the river Douro upstream, you reach the Alto Douro Wine Region. This is a land of traditions, a place of enchantment and mysticism, a great stretch of land where Nature reigns in perfect harmony with the inhabitants that have shaped the valley slopes and organized the land into vineyards. Each of these vineyards can be accessed by winding roads that pattern the landscape. There has been evidence of wine production for more than two thousand years in the region but it was only in 1756 that the Demarcated Douro Region was created and wine production in the region was organized and became internationally recognized. 

Porto

The New York Times says: "From its stunning Beaux-Arts station to its cool bars serving Porto's signature drink, this charming city combines the best of old and new." Porto is indeed a city of endless charms that combine a rich history, old buildings covered in colorful azulejos (hand-painted tiles), modern architecture, a picturesque riverfront, and a high-spirited atmosphere that celebrates the joy of life.

Built along the hillsides overlooking the mouth of the Douro river, Porto is a registered UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the port wine, produced exclusively on the Douro Valley. 

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Reviews

8.1 Based on 17 reviews
Emily, New York
02 May 2022
We had a fantastic trip the hotels were fabulous, high quality and in good locations. The car rental was useful in the Douro valley and we had an east experience with the rental company.
Thomas, Texas
10 Dec 2019
Wonderful weather for 5 of 6 days, so overall excellent! People were so kind and welcoming! We saw so much and had a great time.
James, California
19 Nov 2019
Great trip. Superior accommodations. Second trip booked through Portugal Getaways and both have been fantastic values and great! We are very seasoned travelers and have found Portugal to be a fantastic place to visit! Thank you.
Emily, New York
02 May 2022
We had a fantastic trip the hotels were fabulous, high quality and in good locations. The car rental was useful in the Douro valley and we had an east experience with the rental company.
Thomas, Texas
10 Dec 2019
Wonderful weather for 5 of 6 days, so overall excellent! People were so kind and welcoming! We saw so much and had a great time.
James, California
19 Nov 2019
Great trip. Superior accommodations. Second trip booked through Portugal Getaways and both have been fantastic values and great! We are very seasoned travelers and have found Portugal to be a fantastic place to visit! Thank you.
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