Douro Valley
Ancient terraces, Port lodges, and landscapes that stop your breath.
The Douro Valley is Portugal's most dramatic wine landscape — terraced schist hillsides plunging to a serpentine river, producing wines of extraordinary depth. Beyond Port, the Douro's table wines are among Europe's most exciting discoveries.
The Experience
Private cruise along the Douro to the Quinta vineyards
Foot-treading harvest experience at a historic quinta
Vertical tasting of aged Tawny Ports at a family lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia
Stays at a UNESCO-listed quinta converted into a boutique wine hotel
“The Douro does not announce itself gently. It arrives all at once — the terraces, the river, the silence — and you understand immediately why people have given their lives to this place.”
— Anthony Clemenza
Some places change how you see the world. This is one of them. I keep coming back because there's always something new to discover.
— Anthony
A Glimpse
Your Days
Day 1
Arrival in Porto
Explore the Ribeira district. Evening Port tasting at a family lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Day 2
Journey Upriver
Private cruise along the Douro to the Upper Valley. Arrive at a UNESCO-listed quinta for your stay.
Day 3
The Vineyards
Morning among the terraced vines. Vertical tasting of aged Tawny Ports spanning five decades.
Day 4
Harvest Experience
Traditional foot-treading at a historic quinta. Farewell dinner on the terrace at sunset.
Day 5
Departure
Morning transfer through the valley with stops at scenic viewpoints.
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