One Day Douro Valley Tour from Porto (Option B)
Train to the valley, private cruise on a vintage wooden boat
Duration: 10h45 (09:15 – 20:00)
Departure: Porto → Mosteiró → Porto Antigo
Max. passengers: 2
Type: Fully private tour (train + boat)
This one day Douro Valley tour from Porto was designed for travellers who want the best of the Douro in a single day. Combining a scenic train journey with a private river cruise on a vintage wooden boat, this private day tour from Porto reveals the wild beauty of the Bestança Valley, historic estates and premium wine experiences in the heart of the UNESCO Douro wine region.
What’s Included
• Welcome drinks
• Train from Porto to Mosteiró
• Guided visit to Bestança Valley
• Exclusive private cruise on a vintage wooden boat
• Guided visit with premium wine tasting and lunch at Quinta S. Bernardo
• Guided visit to Fundação Eça de Queiroz
• Guided walk and wine tasting at Quinta da Covela
• Riverside picnic by the creek
• All mandatory insurance (Turismo de Portugal)
Itinerary
09:15 — Train from Porto to Mosteiró Begin your journey with a scenic train ride into the Douro Verde, a greener, wilder stretch of the valley.
10:45 — Boarding at Porto Antigo Embark on your private cruise aboard a classic wooden boat.
11:00 — Bestança Valley Navigate toward the mouth of the Bestança River, known for its clear waters and pristine natural setting.
13:00 — Quinta S. Bernardo (Wine Tasting & Lunch) Guided visit followed by a premium wine tasting and lunch featuring local, seasonal produce.
16:30 — Fundação Eça de Queiroz Cultural visit to the house-museum of one of Portugal’s most important literary figures.
17:30 — Quinta da Covela (Walk, Wine & Picnic) Walk through historic vineyards, enjoy a curated wine tasting and relax with a picnic by the creek.
20:00 — Return to Porto Drop-off at hotel or agreed location in Porto. End of the tour.
Why this tour is special
• Porto → Douro in one day — seamless train + boat experience
• Bestança Valley — wilder, greener side of the Douro
• Wine, culture & nature — Quinta S. Bernardo, Covela, Fundação Eça de Queiroz
• Fully private — your boat, your pace
Note: Please make your reservation 30 Days prior to your intended departure date.