Paulo picked us up at our hotel at 9AM as promised, and we did not return until about 7:30 PM. The Douro Valley experience was pleasing to all our senses,... read more and the added bonus was all the information that Paulo imparted to us. His personal...More

  We enjoyed this tour as the only 2 English speaking people with 6 other French speakers. Our Guide Filipe Madeira was able to cater to our needs and support the... read more other tour members by interchanging his language and information to suit our questions and interests....More

  We had an absolutely brilliant experience, no doubt in part because we were the only couple on the tour, but that said, the tour company was willing to take us... read more at the very last minute (we only booked late the night before) and with just...More

  Me and my daughter were picked up at the hotel to join our guide Felipe and 4 other people. He obviously felt very passoinate about the Douro region and wine... read more making because he could talk about it for hours.In a simply stunning environment we got to taste 2 table whines and 4 port wines,, together with some bread and olive oil. After that, we drove to a magnificient panoramic view over the valley and got plenty of time to take some unforgettable pictures. For lunch we went to a first class B&B that also producued their own whine. The 5-course meal was simplly exquisite, also accompanied by local wines and some whine tasting afterwards. Then we drove to the river where the boat was waiting for us. Again, stunning views all over the place and, although for me somewhat over the top, again some port wine tasting and a llittle snack. The whole experience was simply magnificent and our friendly driver drove us safely home back to to hotel (no drinking for him...) It was like the best family trip ever! More