Private Tour Along the Douro to Heritage Cities 9 Days 8 Nights (Porto, Régua, Salamanca, Pinhão)

• Picked up from Porto Airport by private van with driver, then head into the city to check in to your accommodation.
• In the evening, head out to explore Porto's evening atmosphere as your flight schedule permits.

The first day's itinerary is adjusted according to your arrival flight.

hotel Overnight Porto · example hotel City hotel in Porto (4-star) or equivalent

• Visit St. Francis Church near the banks of the Douro River.
• Stop at Bolsa Palace, the former stock exchange building in the historic district.
• Visit an Azulejo Tile Workshop to learn about Portuguese decorative tile art.
• Stop at the Porto Tram Museum, then stroll through the old town and sample local cuisine at your leisure.
• Travel by van through the Douro Valley to Régua and stay overnight.

Admission fees, workshop fees, and meals are not included in the van price.

hotel Overnight Régua · example hotel City hotel in Régua (4-star) or equivalent

• Visit the Douro Museum to learn about the region's winemaking history and culture.
• Travel to Vila Real to visit Casa de Mateus (Mateus Palace), an 18th-century Baroque manor.
• Stroll through the palace gardens, admiring the trimmed hedges and Mexican cedar tunnel.
• Continue to Pinhão through scenic vineyards before crossing into Spain to stay overnight in Vega de Terrón.

Admission fees to the museum, palace, and gardens are not included in the van price.

hotel Overnight Vega de Terrón · example hotel City hotel in Vega de Terrón (4-star) or equivalent

• Travel by van to Salamanca to explore a city boasting architectural heritage from Roman, Arab, and Christian cultures.
• Stroll through the city atmosphere and sample tapas at your leisure.
• Travel back into Portugal to Barca d’Alva for an overnight stay.

Admission fees, meals, and tapas are not included in the van price.

hotel Overnight Barca d’Alva · example hotel City hotel in Barca d’Alva (4-star) or equivalent

• Depart from Barca d’Alva and travel along the Douro Valley route via Ferradosa.
• Tour along the Port Wine Route, stopping to view vineyards and visit wineries of your choice.
• Continue to Pinhão, stroll around the riverside town atmosphere, and stay overnight.

Winery visits and wine tasting fees are not included in the van price. Advance reservations are recommended.

hotel Overnight Pinhão · example hotel City hotel in Pinhão (4-star) or equivalent

• Depart Pinhão for Lamego to explore the town's atmosphere and cultural heritage.
• Travel by van back to Porto, taking in views of the Douro Valley along the way.
• In the evening, relax at your leisure or choose to attend a Fado performance, traditional Portuguese music.

Admission fees and Fado show tickets, if chosen, are not included in the van price.

hotel Overnight Porto · example hotel Hotel in Porto (4 stars) or similar

• In the morning, stroll or relax in Porto at your leisure.
• Travel to Guimarães to take in the old town atmosphere and architecture.
• Stop by the village of Afurada to experience the fishing community atmosphere before returning to your hotel in Porto.

Admission fees to attractions are not included in the van price.

hotel Overnight Porto · example hotel Hotel in Porto (4 stars) or similar

• Have breakfast and relax in Porto at your leisure.
• Schedule van transfer to your accommodation for the final night to prepare before your return flight the next day.

Hotel and breakfast costs are not included in the van price.

hotel Overnight Porto · example hotel Hotel in Porto (4 stars) or similar

• Pick-up from your hotel in Porto by private van with driver, then travel to the airport according to your return flight schedule.

Flight costs are not included in the van price.