Douro Valley Half-Day: Wine Brunch Cruise & Scenic Winery Tour
Overview
Discover the beauty of the Douro Valley without the early wake-up call! Depart Porto at a comfortable 10:00 AM and travel along one of Portugal's most scenic roads before embarking on a relaxing one-hour Wine Brunch Cruise through the heart of the UNESCO-listed Douro Valley. Enjoy three DOC Douro wines paired with traditional Portuguese cheeses, cured meats, bread, and olive oil, surrounded by breathtaking vineyard landscapes.
Continue to a carefully selected wine estate for a guided winery tour, where you'll discover the fascinating winemaking process, learn about the region's centuries-old traditions, and enjoy a tasting of three Port wines.
With a leisurely morning departure, spectacular scenery, six wines to taste, and a unique Wine Brunch Cruise on the Douro River, this thoughtfully designed seven-hour experience lets you discover the best of the Douro Valley and return to Porto by late afternoon.
What's Included
- All cruise tickets, winery admission fees and wine tastings included
- 1-hour Douro Wine Brunch Cruise with 3 DOC Douro wines, cheeses, cured meats, bread & olive oil
- Scenic drive along the famous N222 road through the Douro Valley
- Premium transportation aboard an air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz vehicle
- Professional tour guide throughout the experience
- Guided winery tour with a tasting of 3 Port wines
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Rua de Ferreira Borges
4050-253 Porto, Portugal
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Douro Valley can be very hot in summer and cold in winter, so we recommend wearing light clothing during the warmer months and warmer layers in winter.
- We recommend bringing a bottle of water, particularly in the summer months, to stay hydrated throughout the tour.
- Weather Note: This tour operates in all weather conditions. All planned activities take place in covered or protected spaces, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience regardless of the weather.
- Not recommended for children - if you are bringing children, please inform us in advance, as car seating is mandatory by Portuguese law
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- All cruise tickets, winery admission fees and wine tastings included.
- 1-hour Douro Wine Brunch Cruise with 3 DOC Douro wines, cheeses, cured meats, bread & olive oil.
- Scenic drive along the famous N222 road through the Douro Valley.
- Premium transportation aboard an air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz vehicle.
- Professional tour guide throughout the experience.
- Guided winery tour with a tasting of 3 Port wines.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Douro Valley Half-Day: Wine Brunch Cruise & Scenic Winery Tour is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Douro Valley Half-Day: Wine Brunch Cruise & Scenic Winery Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All cruise tickets, winery admission fees and wine tastings included
- 1-hour Douro Wine Brunch Cruise with 3 DOC Douro wines, cheeses, cured meats, bread & olive oil
- Scenic drive along the famous N222 road through the Douro Valley
- Premium transportation aboard an air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz vehicle
- Professional tour guide throughout the experience
- Guided winery tour with a tasting of 3 Port wines
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Douro Valley can be very hot in summer and cold in winter, so we recommend wearing light clothing during the warmer months and warmer layers in winter.
- We recommend bringing a bottle of water, particularly in the summer months, to stay hydrated throughout the tour.
- Weather Note: This tour operates in all weather conditions. All planned activities take place in covered or protected spaces, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience regardless of the weather.
- Not recommended for children - if you are bringing children, please inform us in advance, as car seating is mandatory by Portuguese law
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
