Two Days in the Douro Valley (Private Wine & River Journey)
Train from Porto, private cruise on a vintage wooden boat, boutique stay & premium wineries
Duration: 2 days
Departure: Porto → Mosteiró → Porto Antigo
Max. passengers: 2
Type: Fully private tour (train + boat)
Accommodation: Quinta S. Bernardo (boutique hotel)
This two day Douro Valley tour is a luxury Douro wine journey designed for travellers who want to go beyond a day trip and truly immerse themselves in the valley. Combining a scenic train ride from Porto with a private river cruise on a vintage wooden boat, boutique accommodation and exclusive winery visits, this itinerary reveals the most authentic landscapes, flavours and heritage of the Douro at a refined, slow pace.
What’s Included
• Train from Porto to Mosteiró
• Welcome drinks
• Guided visit to Bestança Valley
• 2-day exclusive private cruise on a vintage wooden boat
• Guided visit with premium wine tasting and lunch at Quinta da Covela
• Guided visit to Fundação Eça de Queiroz
• 1 night at Quinta S. Bernardo (Superior room or similar)
• Dinner at Quinta S. Bernardo Restaurant
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Guided visit with premium wine tasting at Quinta dos Murças
• Lunch at DOC Restaurant (Chef Rui Paula)
• Guided walk through the vineyards
• Premium wine tasting at Quinta do Ventozelo
• Riverside picnic
• Fuel, qualified crew, insurance and VAT
Itinerary
DAY 01
Porto → Douro Verde → Bestança → Covela → Quinta S. Bernardo
09:20 — Train from Porto to Mosteiró Scenic journey into the greener, wilder stretch of the Douro (Douro Verde).
11:00 — Boarding at Porto Antigo Embark on your private river cruise aboard a classic wooden boat.
11:30 — Bestança Valley Navigate toward the mouth of the Bestança River, known for its clear waters and pristine natural setting.
13:30 — Quinta da Covela (Wine Tasting & Lunch) Guided visit followed by a premium wine tasting and lunch featuring local, seasonal produce.
17:00 — Fundação Eça de Queiroz Cultural visit to the house-museum of one of Portugal’s most important literary figures.
19:30 — Check-in at Quinta S. Bernardo Boutique stay with dinner overlooking the Douro.
DAY 02
Régua Dam → Murças → DOC → Ventozelo → Picnic → Return to Porto
10:00 — Departure from the hotel Sail upstream toward the heart of the valley.
11:00 — Régua Dam Experience the navigation through the 41-metre lock system.
12:00 — Quinta dos Murças (Wine Tasting) Guided visit to a historic estate known for its diverse terroirs and biological viticulture.
13:30 — Lunch at DOC Restaurant (Michelin) A refined gastronomic experience by Chef Rui Paula with panoramic river views.
16:30 — Quinta do Ventozelo (Wine Tasting) Visit one of the largest and oldest estates in the Douro demarcated region, followed by a curated tasting.
18:00 — Riverside picnic Relax by the river with a final glass of wine.
19:00 — Return to Porto End of the tour .
Why this tour is special
• Porto → Douro in two days — seamless train + private boat experience
• Iconic estates — Covela, Murças, Ventozelo + Fundação Eça de Queiroz
• Michelin dining — DOC Restaurant
• Boutique stay — Quinta S. Bernardo
• Fully private — your boat, your pace