Douro Valley (UNESCO) Grape Harvest Tour - SEASONAL EVENT!
Designated UNESCO World Heritage, the wine valleys of the Douro region provide some of the most spectacular scenery in Portugal. Enjoy a once lifetime experience in this magnificent valley, the harvesting and treading of the grapes! Driving in a private van, the first stop will be the charming town of Amarante, an ancient town filled with fine Romanesque architecture. There you will visit the 16th century Monastery of São Goncalo and a Roman Bridge. Next in Peso da Regua you will experience an award winning winery, complete with a guided tour. One of the highlights of this tour is participating in the actual hand picking of the grapes prior to an impressive lunch consisting of Portuguese specialties. After lunch, roll up your pants and take part in the traditional grape treading where you will stomp grapes in the cellars with your bare feet, something very special to experience! After your hard work of treading the grapes, you will get you enjoy a tasting of the wines. The wine harvest in the Douro Valley is a once in a lifetime experience, something unlike no other! Your tour concludes upon your return to Porto.
Duration: 10 hours
Departure time:
8:00 am (or as per guests’ itinerary)
Pricing: “Starting From” price based on eight guests.
Price per Person: (minimum 2 people)
Tour for 2 people: 245 EUR (per person not per group)
Tour for 3 people: 215 EUR (per person not per group)
Tour for 4 people: 195 EUR (per person not per group)
Tour for 5 people: 190 EUR (per person not per group)
Tour for 6 people: 185 EUR (per person not per group)
Tour for 7 people: 180 EUR (per person not per group)
Tour for 8 people: 175 EUR (per person not per group)
Enjoy a leisurely tour in a private van through this magnificent countryside en route to Portugal's wine country for the grape harvest, a once a year event! The first stop will be the charming town of Amarante, there you will visit, the 16th century Monastery of São Goncalo and the Roman Bridge. Next in Peso da Regua you will experience an award winning winery, complete with a guided tour and harvesting of the grapes. Frist, you will pick the grapes, then take a break and enjoy an impressive lunch consisting of Portuguese specialties before returning to the harvest where you will roll up your pants and take part in the traditional grape treading where you will stomp grapes in the cellars with your bare feet. Your tour concludes upon your return to Porto.
Tour departs from your hotel or any location requested by guest in Porto.
Other departure points available upon request (and may be subject to additional fees).
At the hotel or other location as requested by guest.
Wear comfortable walking shoes; terrain is uneven with cobblestones.Please bring something comfortable to wear to tread the grapes in (ie. shorts and a t-shirt), these clothes most likely will get stained from the grape juice. You will tread the grapes with your bare feet.
Entrance fee to winery for tour, tasting and participation in grape harvesting and lunch.
Professional guiding services.
Private transportation in modern spacious air conditioned minivan.
All mandatory insurance required by the Tourism of Portugal Organization.
Freeway tolls.
Free Wi-Fi on board.
Bottled water.
Any personal expenses (souvenirs, bottles of wine, snacks, etc).
Note: This tour is only available during harvesting season from September to mid October. All tours to be confirmed with vineyard.
Tour can be customized based on guests' requests. Tour subject to change based on weather, traffic conditions, holidays, etc. The order of sites visited may vary based on the guide’s discretion.
Wear comfortable walking shoes; terrain is uneven with cobblestone.
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Full payment upon booking (subject to availability).
Cancellation Terms
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- More than 14 days prior to the tour: 80% refund.
- 14 to 7 days prior to the tour: 20% refund.
- Less than 7 days: No refund*.
*Note: If travelling on a cruise ship which does not dock for some reason, a full refund will be made.
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- Cash (as agreed upon by both parties)