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    Day 1

    61 mi

    Boat Tour, Quintas, Vineyards, and Wine Tasting at Douro Valley

    Douro Valley is an incredible region full of wineries, vineyards, Quintas, and greenery. Take a day to explore it, and find out everything about the wine production, history, and culture of the area.
    You will spend your night in a magical Quinta in a wine barrel stylishly transformed into a cool bungalow, and visit an iconic Six Senses resort for lunch with a jaw-dropping view.
    10:352 hrs

    The Wine House Hotel - Quinta da Pacheca

    Welcome to the magical Quinta da Pacheca, where you'll stay for a night in your barrel ensuite! What a unique catch! Check in, and get ready for a vineyard tour with wine & cheese tasting.
    You will not only sleep here, but it's also a huge beautiful area with vineyards, wineries, spa, restaurant, and pool in wholesome greenery. Be ready to try some 40 y.o. wines!
    1.6 mi
    10 min
    12:452 hrs

    Six Senses Douro Valley

    You have to visit this iconic resort! It's a real castle among all the lush greenery and vineyards with magnificent views.
    Order lunch in its restaurant, have your meal and some wine with a view of the valley, and stroll around the resort to truly feel what this place is about!
    17.9 mi
    40 min
    15:301 hr 30 min

    Magnifico Douro Events Ltd

    To admire the Douro Valley, even more, have a ride along to Magnifico, where you'll park your car and jump into the boat for a one-hour tour via the Douro river. You will have a great boat tour with a guide telling you the history of the region and some interesting legends and stories of the Valley.
    P.S. You can check and pre-book the tours here.
    Open hours: Daily: 10:00 - 18:00
    25.4 mi
    50 min
    17:502 hrs

    Viewpoint of São Leonardo de Galafura

    This is a high point over the Douro Valley with views of vineyard-covered hills, plus a chapel, and a picnic area.
    Walk around, take photos, and have a little picnic with stunning views.
    16.8 mi
    40 min
    20:3015 hrs

    The Wine House Hotel - Quinta da Pacheca

    Come back to your Quinta de Pacheca. One of the best wine brands is made here - Pacheca. You have to experience a slow-paced dinner at its restaurant The Wine House, enjoying the fusion of Portuguese traditional food and local wines.
    You may want to reserve a table in advance.
    FYI: There are a spa, pool, massages, and other treatments available in Quinta you can enjoy while staying there.
    Open hours: Daily: 12:30 - 15:00, 19:30 - 22:00
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