This exclusive tour is crafted in collaboration with the Porto Social Club and is tailored for its community.
Tour Itinerary
Meet your private BUS driver at theLAB
9:00 am - Western European Summer Time
Meet your private BUS driver at theLAB and leave towards Douro Valley
Visit, wine tasting and lunch at Quevedo
11:00 am - Western European Summer Time
Your wine experience today will begin at a family owned winery, located in the picturesque town of S. João da Pesqueira in the Douro Superior wine region. Upon arrival, one of the family members will lead you on a walking tour of their undulating vineyards over the Douro River, followed by an intimate wine tasting. This winery is part of a new generation of small family wineries based in the Douro, with over a century of Port Wine experience.
After lunch, leave towards Quinta das Aranhas
3:30 pm - Western European Summer Time
Grape stomping
4:00 pm - Western European Summer Time
Now is the time we put you to work. Make sure to have shorts or a suit that you don’t mind getting dirty. We’ll be climbing in a lagar, more info on that soon!
This experience is dependent on the current status of the harvest when we arrive
Leave for dinner
5:30 pm - Western European Summer Time
BBQ at Toca da Raposa
6:00 pm - Western European Summer Time
Today we will have an early dinner served on top of the valley at a very special location. Our dinner will be with a local restaurant who sources all of their foods locally while maintaining family traditions. We’ll be on top of one of their vineyards as we watch the sunset across the valley while dining on assorted grilled meats, eating cor de boi tomatoes, and other local delicacies. This is truly a highlight of the trip!
Return to Porto
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Western European Summer Time
Arrive and drop-off at theLAB
Limited spots available - secure yours now!
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INFORMATION & DOCUMENTS
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Included
- Full-day private English-speaking BUS driver at your disposal in Douro Valley;
- Full-day wine expert Ryan Opaz, CEO of Catavino, Wine Expert, and Co-Author of Foot-Trodden: Portugal and the wines time forgot, guide service;
- Winery visit, wine tasting, and lunch in São João da Pesqueira;
- Grape stomping activity;
- BBQ dinner overlooking the Douro Valley at Sunset;
- Return transportation from Porto to the Douro and back;
- Catavino’s expert coordination and support;
- Welcome information packet, restaurant recommendations, our 24 hour contact number.
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Not included
- Gratuities;
- Personal Expenses;
- Travel Insurance.
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Terms & Conditions
Cancellation Fee
- Payments made are non-refundable.
Important disclaimer- In the event of unforeseen circumstances such as inclement weather, canceled or delayed flights, natural disasters, any personal reasons, etc. that may affect your travel plans or alter your trip plan and your ability to follow the itinerary, we will do our absolute best to accommodate you and offer alternatives. However, we highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect yourself in the event of unexpected changes in case a solution cannot be offered, as refunds and reimbursements are not guaranteed.