Wine Escape in Portugal: From Douro to Alentejo 7-Day Tour
Duration
7 Days
Participants
Min. 2 Adults
Start
Lisbon
Languages
PT, EN, FR, SP
Difficulty
Intermediate
Pick Up / Drop Off
Personalized
Tour Type
Private
Safe Travels
Avoid Crowds
Portugal has a strong wine culture and tradition. In our small country we have 14 different Wine Regions.
From North to South, we will discover each one of them and their climate, soil and traditions.
On this 7-day tour we will visit the most important Wine Regions in Portugal and taste the different wines that are produced in our country. The Wine Regions that we will visit on our program are: Lisboa, Península de Setúbal, Alentejo, Minho, Douro Valley and Bairrada. From sparkling wine, green wine, white or red wine, port and moscatel, we will taste them all. Embark on this wine experience and visit the best wine producers in Portugal.
Check our complete itinerary.
Day 1 Península de Setúbal Wine Region
We will start our Portuguese wine experience in the Region of Setúbal. Peninsula de Setúbal among other wines is famous for a fantastic rich, deep gold-colored dessert wine called Moscatel de Setúbal.
In Setúbal we will visit one of the most important Wine Estates in the Region, Ermelinda de Freitas. They are known for their quality wines, and you can taste them for yourself at the end of the visit.
Lunch will be in Setúbal Town, a city planted between Arrábida Mountain and the Sea.
After lunch we will depart to Évora, where we will have a guided visit through the city.
Drop off at the hotel in Évora, where we will spend the night.
Morning:
Pick up at the hotel in Lisbon
Departure to Setúbal
Guided visit of the Ermelinda de Freitas Wine Estate
Wine Tasting
Lunch at Setúbal
Afternoon:
Departure to Évora
Guided visit of the São Francisco Church and Bones Chapel
Walking through Giraldo’s Square
Guided visit of the Évora’s Cathedral
Guided visit of the Roman Temple
Drop off at the hotel in Évora
Day 2 Alentejo Wine Region
On our way to Estremoz, we will visit a cork factory. The cork is one of the most produced products in the Alentejo.
The Alentejo Region is characterized by its vast plains and its hot, dry climate.
There are many wineries in the Region offering a wide range of wines.
In Estremoz we will visit João Portugal Ramos Wine Estate. One of the most important wineries in the Region. We will have a guided visit of their vineyards and follow all the wine process. It will end with a wine pairing lunch at their farm.
On our return to Évora we will visit another important wine estate in Alentejo, Herdade do Esporão or Quinta da Cartuxa.
We will have a guided visit to the winery and a wine tasting at the end.
We will spend the night in Évora.
Morning:
Pick up at the hotel in Évora
Guided visit to a Cork Factory
Departure to Estremoz
Guided visit to João Portugal Ramos Wine Estate
Lunch with a wine pairing at João Portugal Ramos Wine Estate
Afternoon:
Departure to Évora
Guided visit to Adega da Cartuxa or Herdade do Esporão, Wine Estate
Wine tasting at the end
Drop off at the hotel in Évora
Day 3 Lisboa Wine Region
After the Alentejo Region we will move on to Lisbon Wine Region. The Lisbon Wine Region is one of the most dynamic and varied regions. It spreads from Lisbon to the West Coast.
Our visit will be to Quinta da Chocapalha, one of the best producers in the Region. Quinta da Chocapalha is close to Torres Vedras, located in the sunny hills of Alenquer. Through new modern cultivation techniques, Quinta da Chocapalha has achieved recognition in the quality of its wines.
We will have a guided visit of their farm, the vineyards, the cellars, and the houses.
The wine pairing lunch will be at the Wine Estate.
In the afternoon we will visit Óbidos, the best-preserved medieval village in Portugal.
Departure to Porto where we will spend the night.
Morning:
Check-out and pick up at the hotel in Évora
Departure to Lisbon Wine Region
Guided visit of the Quinta da Chocapalha
Lunch with wine pairing in Quinta da Chocapalha
Afternoon:
Departure to Óbidos
Guided visit of the Medieval Town of Óbidos
Visit to the Óbidos Castle
Taste of Ginjinha de Óbidos
Departure to Porto
Drop off and check-in at the hotel in Porto
Day 4 Douro Wine Region – Oporto Wine
Porto city is recognized by the Porto Wine Cellars. Porto wine is produced in Douro Valley where they vineyards are located. In Porto the Wine Estates have their cellars that store to wine and prepare it to be commercialized.
During the morning we will have time to have a walking tour to visit this charming city. We will see Porto Cathedral, the tiles at São Bento Station, São Francisco Church, Clérigos Tower and Church and Lello Bookshop.
After our cultural visit we will depart to Vila Nova de Gaia where we will visit our first cellar in Porto, Graham’s.
After the visit and the wine tasting we will have lunch at Vinum, the restaurant in Graham’s Porto Lodge that has an amazing view of Porto City.
In the afternoon we will visit another well-known cellar, Porto Calém. In Calém we will have a guided visit of the cellar and a wine tasting accompanied by a Fado Show.
Drop off at the hotel in Porto.
Morning:
Pick up at the hotel in Porto
Walking through Lello Bookshop and Clérigos Church and Tower
Visit to Porto Cathedral
Guided visit of the São Bento Train Station
Walking through the Stock Exchange Palace
Walking through the church of São Francisco and the catacumbas
Departure to Vila Nova de Gaia
Guided visit of a Porto Wine Cellar – Graham’s
Wine tasting at the end
Lunch at Vinum in Graham’s Port Lodge
Afternoon:
Douro River Cruise – 6 bridges tour (1h)
Guided visit of the cellar of Porto Calém
Wine tasting with a Fado Show
Drop off at the hotel in Porto
Day 5 Minho Wine Region – Green Wine
On our way to Douro Valley we will find another Wine Region that is famous for the green wine (Vinho Verde), Minho Region.
Best served young when the wine is at its peak of aromatics and crisp acidity. Vinho Verde is ideal to pair with salads, fish, and vegetable dishes. It is always served chilled.
In Penafiel we will visit Quinta da Aveleda, one of the best Vinho Verdes of the country.
We will have a guided visit of the winery and a wine tasting at the end.
Our lunch will be in Douro Valley in front of Douro River.
In the afternoon we will visit one of the best wine estates in Douro Valley, Quinta do Panascal. Tour and wine tasting.
Drop off at the hotel in Douro Valley.
Morning:
Check-out and pick up at the hotel in Porto
Departure to Penafiel
Guided Visit of the Quinta da Aveleda, Green Wine Estate
Wine Tasting
Departure to Douro Valley
Lunch at DOC
Afternoon:
Guided visit of the Wine Estate in Douro Valley – Quinta do Panascal
Wine taste at the end
Drop off and check in at the hotel in Douro Valley
Day 6 Douro Valley Wine Region
Douro is one of the most important Wine Regions in Portugal. Port is the most famous wine in Portugal and it grows in the Douro Valley. The hills along the Douro River have been worked by hand into terraced slopes. It’s such an impressive and beautiful landscape that the entire region is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We will start our day by going to the most beautiful viewpoint in Douro Valley, in Casal de Loivos. From here you can have a beautiful view of the whole valley.
We will go to Pinhão and take a small cruise on Douro River (1H) on a typical boat.
Next, a visit to one of the two most important wine estates in the Region, Quinta do Crasto or Quinta Nova.
Lunch will be with a wine pairing at one of the Wine Estates.
After lunch we will visit Real Companhia Velha, a Wine Estate located in Pinhão. We will have a guided visit and a wine tasting at the end.
Drop off at the hotel in Douro.
Morning:
Pick up at the hotel in Douro Valley
Departure to Casal de Loivos
Viewpoint of Casal de Loivos
Small cruise in Douro River at Pinhão – 1h
Departure to a Wine Estate in Douro Valley
Guided visit and tasting at Quinta do Crasto or Quinta Nova
Lunch at the Wine Estate
Afternoon:
Departure to Pinhão
Guided visit of the Real Companhia Velha (Wine Estate)
Wine tasting at the end
Drop off at the hotel in Douro Valley
Day 7 Bairrada Wine Region – Sparkling Wine
On the last day of our program will be enjoy a visit to the Aliança Underground Museum. Aliança produces one of the best sparkling wines in Portugal and belongs to Bairrada Region.
We will have a guided visit of the museum that is in their cellars and we will have a wine tasting at the end.
We will drive up to the Bussaco National Forest, one of the most important forests in Portugal. You can breathe nature here.
We will have lunch at Bussaco Palace and we will have a guided walking tour through this beautiful and amazing forest.
Return to Lisbon and end of the program.
Morning:
Check out and pick up at the hotel in Douro
Departure to Bairrada
Guided visit of the Aliança Underground Museum
Wine taste of their Sparkling Wine
Departure to Bussaco National Forest
Lunch in Bussaco Palace
Afternoon:
Guided visit of the Bussaco Forest
Departure to Lisbon
Drop off at the hotel in Lisbon and end of the program
Inclusions
Entrance tickets for monuments and attractions:
- Visit and classic wine tasting at Ermelinda de Freitas
Entrance ticket to the Bones Chapel in Évora
Entrance ticket to Évora Cathedral
Visit and wine pairing lunch at the Winery João Portugal Ramos
Visit and premium wine tasting at Quinta da Cartuxa
Visit and wine pairing lunch at the Winery Quinta da Chocapalha
Tasting of Ginjinha de Óbidos
Entrance ticket to Porto Cathedral
Entrance ticket to Stock Exchange Palace in Porto
Visit to Graham’s wine cellar with classic wine tasting
Douro river cruise in Porto – 6 bridges tour – 1h
Visit to a Porto wine cellar with premium wine tasting and a Fado show
Visit and classic wine tasting at Quinta da Aveleda
Visit and classic wine tasting at Quinta do Panascal
Visit and classic wine tasting at Quinta Nova
Visit and classic wine tasting at Quinta das Carvalhas
Visit and classic wine tasting at Aliança Cellar
Douro River Cruise in Pinhão on a typical boat – 1h
Entrance ticket to Bussaco National Park - Professional tourist guide all the circuit
- Private guided visits inside the monuments and attractions
- Transport in private luxury Mercedes with air conditioning
- Pick up and drop off from hotel/accommodation
- Wi-Fi on board
- Water on board
- All obligatory insurances
- Fuel
- Parking
- Tolls
Exclusions
- Hotels/Accommodation
- Meals
- Gratifications
• Every cancelation must be done by sending an email to: booking@vangotourism.com.
• For any cancellation made until 7 days before the booking, you will be totally refunded of the amount paid.
• For any cancellation made between 7 days and 72 hours before the tour, you will be charged 25% of the amount paid and refunded of the reminiscent.
• For any last-minute cancellation made 48 hours before the tour, you will not be refunded on the amount paid.
Tour por Portugal
Achava que não precisava de guia para rever Portugal. Susana, na sua confortável van, fez a diferença nos acompanhando por Lisboa, Vale do Douro e Porto. Sempre amável e pronta para no atender; levou-nos aos melhores pontos de interesse; nos fez viajar pela história de Portugal. Reservou excelentes restaurantes e bares intimistas para ouvirmos o Fado. Foram momentos inesquecíveis.
Best Tour Company
I was in Portugal for my 50th and this was the best part of my trip. Susana was amazing. Great customer service, attention to detail, patient and very knowledgeable. The vehicle was spotless and we felt like we were with a friend or close family member..She made us so comfortable during our first encounter with her at our hotel pickup. I knew immediately that we had picked the best company. She even customized our tour at the last minute and is passionate about what she does. She went above and beyond to ensure that we maximized our experience. I have already referred her to several friends and colleagues of all ages. I will be going back with my elderly parents next year and will certainly book again with her company. I would rate the company and services a 10 out of 10.
Day 1 Península de Setúbal Wine Region
We will start our Portuguese wine experience in the Region of Setúbal. Peninsula de Setúbal among other wines is famous for a fantastic rich, deep gold-colored dessert wine called Moscatel de Setúbal.
In Setúbal we will visit one of the most important Wine Estates in the Region, Ermelinda de Freitas. They are known for their quality wines, and you can taste them for yourself at the end of the visit.
Lunch will be in Setúbal Town, a city planted between Arrábida Mountain and the Sea.
After lunch we will depart to Évora, where we will have a guided visit through the city.
Drop off at the hotel in Évora, where we will spend the night.
Morning:
Pick up at the hotel in Lisbon
Departure to Setúbal
Guided visit of the Ermelinda de Freitas Wine Estate
Wine Tasting
Lunch at Setúbal
Afternoon:
Departure to Évora
Guided visit of the São Francisco Church and Bones Chapel
Walking through Giraldo’s Square
Guided visit of the Évora’s Cathedral
Guided visit of the Roman Temple
Drop off at the hotel in Évora
Day 2 Alentejo Wine Region
On our way to Estremoz, we will visit a cork factory. The cork is one of the most produced products in the Alentejo.
The Alentejo Region is characterized by its vast plains and its hot, dry climate.
There are many wineries in the Region offering a wide range of wines.
In Estremoz we will visit João Portugal Ramos Wine Estate. One of the most important wineries in the Region. We will have a guided visit of their vineyards and follow all the wine process. It will end with a wine pairing lunch at their farm.
On our return to Évora we will visit another important wine estate in Alentejo, Herdade do Esporão or Quinta da Cartuxa.
We will have a guided visit to the winery and a wine tasting at the end.
We will spend the night in Évora.
Morning:
Pick up at the hotel in Évora
Guided visit to a Cork Factory
Departure to Estremoz
Guided visit to João Portugal Ramos Wine Estate
Lunch with a wine pairing at João Portugal Ramos Wine Estate
Afternoon:
Departure to Évora
Guided visit to Adega da Cartuxa or Herdade do Esporão, Wine Estate
Wine tasting at the end
Drop off at the hotel in Évora
Day 3 Lisboa Wine Region
After the Alentejo Region we will move on to Lisbon Wine Region. The Lisbon Wine Region is one of the most dynamic and varied regions. It spreads from Lisbon to the West Coast.
Our visit will be to Quinta da Chocapalha, one of the best producers in the Region. Quinta da Chocapalha is close to Torres Vedras, located in the sunny hills of Alenquer. Through new modern cultivation techniques, Quinta da Chocapalha has achieved recognition in the quality of its wines.
We will have a guided visit of their farm, the vineyards, the cellars, and the houses.
The wine pairing lunch will be at the Wine Estate.
In the afternoon we will visit Óbidos, the best-preserved medieval village in Portugal.
Departure to Porto where we will spend the night.
Morning:
Check-out and pick up at the hotel in Évora
Departure to Lisbon Wine Region
Guided visit of the Quinta da Chocapalha
Lunch with wine pairing in Quinta da Chocapalha
Afternoon:
Departure to Óbidos
Guided visit of the Medieval Town of Óbidos
Visit to the Óbidos Castle
Taste of Ginjinha de Óbidos
Departure to Porto
Drop off and check-in at the hotel in Porto
Day 4 Douro Wine Region – Oporto Wine
Porto city is recognized by the Porto Wine Cellars. Porto wine is produced in Douro Valley where they vineyards are located. In Porto the Wine Estates have their cellars that store to wine and prepare it to be commercialized.
During the morning we will have time to have a walking tour to visit this charming city. We will see Porto Cathedral, the tiles at São Bento Station, São Francisco Church, Clérigos Tower and Church and Lello Bookshop.
After our cultural visit we will depart to Vila Nova de Gaia where we will visit our first cellar in Porto, Graham’s.
After the visit and the wine tasting we will have lunch at Vinum, the restaurant in Graham’s Porto Lodge that has an amazing view of Porto City.
In the afternoon we will visit another well-known cellar, Porto Calém. In Calém we will have a guided visit of the cellar and a wine tasting accompanied by a Fado Show.
Drop off at the hotel in Porto.
Morning:
Pick up at the hotel in Porto
Walking through Lello Bookshop and Clérigos Church and Tower
Visit to Porto Cathedral
Guided visit of the São Bento Train Station
Walking through the Stock Exchange Palace
Walking through the church of São Francisco and the catacumbas
Departure to Vila Nova de Gaia
Guided visit of a Porto Wine Cellar – Graham’s
Wine tasting at the end
Lunch at Vinum in Graham’s Port Lodge
Afternoon:
Douro River Cruise – 6 bridges tour (1h)
Guided visit of the cellar of Porto Calém
Wine tasting with a Fado Show
Drop off at the hotel in Porto
Day 5 Minho Wine Region – Green Wine
On our way to Douro Valley we will find another Wine Region that is famous for the green wine (Vinho Verde), Minho Region.
Best served young when the wine is at its peak of aromatics and crisp acidity. Vinho Verde is ideal to pair with salads, fish, and vegetable dishes. It is always served chilled.
In Penafiel we will visit Quinta da Aveleda, one of the best Vinho Verdes of the country.
We will have a guided visit of the winery and a wine tasting at the end.
Our lunch will be in Douro Valley in front of Douro River.
In the afternoon we will visit one of the best wine estates in Douro Valley, Quinta do Panascal. Tour and wine tasting.
Drop off at the hotel in Douro Valley.
Morning:
Check-out and pick up at the hotel in Porto
Departure to Penafiel
Guided Visit of the Quinta da Aveleda, Green Wine Estate
Wine Tasting
Departure to Douro Valley
Lunch at DOC
Afternoon:
Guided visit of the Wine Estate in Douro Valley – Quinta do Panascal
Wine taste at the end
Drop off and check in at the hotel in Douro Valley
Day 6 Douro Valley Wine Region
Douro is one of the most important Wine Regions in Portugal. Port is the most famous wine in Portugal and it grows in the Douro Valley. The hills along the Douro River have been worked by hand into terraced slopes. It’s such an impressive and beautiful landscape that the entire region is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We will start our day by going to the most beautiful viewpoint in Douro Valley, in Casal de Loivos. From here you can have a beautiful view of the whole valley.
We will go to Pinhão and take a small cruise on Douro River (1H) on a typical boat.
Next, a visit to one of the two most important wine estates in the Region, Quinta do Crasto or Quinta Nova.
Lunch will be with a wine pairing at one of the Wine Estates.
After lunch we will visit Real Companhia Velha, a Wine Estate located in Pinhão. We will have a guided visit and a wine tasting at the end.
Drop off at the hotel in Douro.
Morning:
Pick up at the hotel in Douro Valley
Departure to Casal de Loivos
Viewpoint of Casal de Loivos
Small cruise in Douro River at Pinhão – 1h
Departure to a Wine Estate in Douro Valley
Guided visit and tasting at Quinta do Crasto or Quinta Nova
Lunch at the Wine Estate
Afternoon:
Departure to Pinhão
Guided visit of the Real Companhia Velha (Wine Estate)
Wine tasting at the end
Drop off at the hotel in Douro Valley
Day 7 Bairrada Wine Region – Sparkling Wine
On the last day of our program will be enjoy a visit to the Aliança Underground Museum. Aliança produces one of the best sparkling wines in Portugal and belongs to Bairrada Region.
We will have a guided visit of the museum that is in their cellars and we will have a wine tasting at the end.
We will drive up to the Bussaco National Forest, one of the most important forests in Portugal. You can breathe nature here.
We will have lunch at Bussaco Palace and we will have a guided walking tour through this beautiful and amazing forest.
Return to Lisbon and end of the program.
Morning:
Check out and pick up at the hotel in Douro
Departure to Bairrada
Guided visit of the Aliança Underground Museum
Wine taste of their Sparkling Wine
Departure to Bussaco National Forest
Lunch in Bussaco Palace
Afternoon:
Guided visit of the Bussaco Forest
Departure to Lisbon
Drop off at the hotel in Lisbon and end of the program
Inclusions
Entrance tickets for monuments and attractions:
- Visit and classic wine tasting at Ermelinda de Freitas
Entrance ticket to the Bones Chapel in Évora
Entrance ticket to Évora Cathedral
Visit and wine pairing lunch at the Winery João Portugal Ramos
Visit and premium wine tasting at Quinta da Cartuxa
Visit and wine pairing lunch at the Winery Quinta da Chocapalha
Tasting of Ginjinha de Óbidos
Entrance ticket to Porto Cathedral
Entrance ticket to Stock Exchange Palace in Porto
Visit to Graham’s wine cellar with classic wine tasting
Douro river cruise in Porto – 6 bridges tour – 1h
Visit to a Porto wine cellar with premium wine tasting and a Fado show
Visit and classic wine tasting at Quinta da Aveleda
Visit and classic wine tasting at Quinta do Panascal
Visit and classic wine tasting at Quinta Nova
Visit and classic wine tasting at Quinta das Carvalhas
Visit and classic wine tasting at Aliança Cellar
Douro River Cruise in Pinhão on a typical boat – 1h
Entrance ticket to Bussaco National Park - Professional tourist guide all the circuit
- Private guided visits inside the monuments and attractions
- Transport in private luxury Mercedes with air conditioning
- Pick up and drop off from hotel/accommodation
- Wi-Fi on board
- Water on board
- All obligatory insurances
- Fuel
- Parking
- Tolls
Exclusions
- Hotels/Accommodation
- Meals
- Gratifications
• Every cancelation must be done by sending an email to: booking@vangotourism.com.
• For any cancellation made until 7 days before the booking, you will be totally refunded of the amount paid.
• For any cancellation made between 7 days and 72 hours before the tour, you will be charged 25% of the amount paid and refunded of the reminiscent.
• For any last-minute cancellation made 48 hours before the tour, you will not be refunded on the amount paid.
Tour por Portugal
Achava que não precisava de guia para rever Portugal. Susana, na sua confortável van, fez a diferença nos acompanhando por Lisboa, Vale do Douro e Porto. Sempre amável e pronta para no atender; levou-nos aos melhores pontos de interesse; nos fez viajar pela história de Portugal. Reservou excelentes restaurantes e bares intimistas para ouvirmos o Fado. Foram momentos inesquecíveis.
Best Tour Company
I was in Portugal for my 50th and this was the best part of my trip. Susana was amazing. Great customer service, attention to detail, patient and very knowledgeable. The vehicle was spotless and we felt like we were with a friend or close family member..She made us so comfortable during our first encounter with her at our hotel pickup. I knew immediately that we had picked the best company. She even customized our tour at the last minute and is passionate about what she does. She went above and beyond to ensure that we maximized our experience. I have already referred her to several friends and colleagues of all ages. I will be going back with my elderly parents next year and will certainly book again with her company. I would rate the company and services a 10 out of 10.
