Régua: Wine tasting at a Quinta, traditional lunch, cruise, and train ride
Porto District, Porto
Enjoy a unique day with our guides. Taste 5 wines (Douro and Porto), have lunch at a traditional estate, enjoy a cruise along the banks of the Douro, and return to Régua by train.
This wine tasting and Douro Valley tour departs from Régua, ideal for wine lovers interested in local producers and cultural experiences.
Highlights
- The wine tasting takes place at a centuries-old estate with wines dating back to 1858.
- Visits include small Portuguese producers away from mass tourism.
- Guides are local experts with extensive knowledge of the Douro Valley and its wines.
Description
The tour begins in Régua with a morning departure to a local winery where you will taste 5 wines and visit a traditional estate. Learn about the history and work of the people who shaped the Douro region.
Next, visit the São Leonardo de Galafura Belvedere viewpoint for an overview of the Douro Valley. Then travel to a local family estate for a traditional Portuguese lunch prepared by the estate owner, including vegetarian and gluten-free options.
After lunch, enjoy a cruise along the Douro River between Régua and Pinhão (April to October). From November to March, the boat tour is replaced by a 1-hour rabelo boat ride in Pinhão due to closed dams.
Return to the Pinhão dock around 5:00 PM, with some free time to explore before boarding a scenic train ride along the riverbank to Régua.
Includes
- Transportation by air-conditioned minivan or minibus
- Local guides
- Visit to a centuries-old estate
- Tasting of 5 wines (D.O.C. Douro and Port wines)
- Extra-virgin olive oil and preserves tasting
- Stop at the São Leonardo de Galafura lookout with free time
- Lunch at a small family estate prepared by the estate owner (vegetarian and gluten-free options available)
- Boat tour: 2-hour cruise (April to October) or 1-hour rabelo boat ride (November to March)
- Unlimited bottled water and wine during lunch
- Photographs included
- Train ride along the Douro Riverbanks from Pinhão to Régua
Excludes
- Hotel pick-up service
- Additional meals and drinks not specified in the program
- Personal expenses
- Optional gratuities
Important Information
- Vegetarian, gluten-free, and other dietary requirements accommodated if requested before booking.
- Child seats available for children aged 4 and above only.
- Tour group sizes may increase without prior notice.
- Services are subject to third-party availability and may change without notice.
- Wine estate visits and tastings are conducted in Portuguese and English.
- The return trip from Pinhão to Régua is by train, subject to CP availability; in case of strikes, transport is by minibus.
- From November to March, due to closed dams, the boat cruise between Régua and Pinhão is replaced by a 1-hour rabelo boat ride in Pinhão.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring comfortable shoes, a camera, and a light jacket. Book in advance, especially during peak season, as group sizes can vary and availability is limited from November to March due to navigation restrictions.
