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Douro from Porto - explore the cradle of Barca Velha wine

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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$1,088 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Enjoy a guided tasting of selected wines at Quinta do Vale Meão
  • Enjoy a scenic train ride through the stunning Douro Valley
  • Discover the rich history of the Douro Valley and its renowned wine production
  • Savour a traditional Portuguese lunch at a local restaurant in Pocinho
  • Explore the history of Barca Velha’s birthplace on an exclusive guided tour

Activity location

    • Porto
    • Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Largo da Estação, 5050-237 Peso da Régua, Portugal | We will be there waiting for you. It'll be easy to find us due to our clothes which are always with our logo, TIME OFF. Any doubts feel free to call us, in advance.
    • Peso da Régua, Vila Real, Portugal

Check availability

No pickup needed — we’ll meet at the tour starting point
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

We will be driving to the tour start point ourselves, so we won't require the pickup/ transfer service. We will meet you directly at railway station.

Starting time: 11:00 AM
Price details
AU$1,088.22 x 1 AdultAU$1,088.22
Total
Price is AU$1,088.22
Until Sat, 28 Mar
Pickup from Porto
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

We'll pick up you at your Hotel/ any place if in Porto area.

Starting time: 9:30 AM
Price details
AU$1,339.35 x 1 AdultAU$1,339.35
Total
Price is AU$1,339.35
Until Sat, 28 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Train tickets to and from Pocinho
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Typical Portuguese lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private and exclusive visit and wine tasting at Quinta do Vale Meão
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pickup service (if it's option required)

What you can expect

Embark on a journey to the Douro Valley to visit Quinta do Vale Meão, a bold and visionary project founded in the late 19th century by the remarkable D. Antónia Adelaide Ferreira, known as Ferreirinha.

We’ll start the day with a scenic train ride from Régua to Pocinho, admiring the stunning landscapes along the Douro River. Upon arrival, enjoy a traditional Portuguese lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, enjoy an exclusive private tour of Quinta do Vale Meão, a family-owned winery renowned for creating the famous dry red wine Barca Velha in 1952.

Discover the winery’s rich history and winemaking process, followed by a tasting of their finest wines. After the visit, we’ll return by train to Régua, completing a memorable day immersed in Douro’s culture and beauty.

Schedule
9:30 AM - Pickup at Porto area (if you don't check the pickup service, jump to 11:00 AM).
11:00 AM – Meeting at Régua railway station
11:18 AM – Train departs to Pocinho
12:41 PM – Arrival in Pocinho
1:00 PM – Traditional Portuguese lunch at a local restaurant
3:00 PM – Guided tour and premium wine tasting at Quinta do Vale Meão
5:15 PM – Train departs back to Régua
6:40 PM – Arrival in Régua
6:45 PM – End of the tour at the railway station for those who did not require pickup. The others continue the journey by train to Porto (São Bento railway station), arriving at 8:25 PM

Location

Activity location

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    • Porto
    • Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Largo da Estação, 5050-237 Peso da Régua, Portugal | We will be there waiting for you. It'll be easy to find us due to our clothes which are always with our logo, TIME OFF. Any doubts feel free to call us, in advance.
    • Peso da Régua, Vila Real, Portugal