Portugal · Wine & Beer

8-Hour Douro Harvest Tour with Wine Tasting and River Cruise

8 Hours Round trip from Rua de Vilar Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Participate in the celebrated Douro grape harvest
02 Taste fantastic red and white wines in the Douro Valley
03 Walk among vineyards on the valley's dramatic terraced slopes
04 Learn about the winemaking process with cellar masters
05 Enjoy a 60-minute boat tour on the Douro River

See the first steps of the winemaking process in the famous Douro Valley and join its celebrated grape harvest for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Take part in the seasonal work, learn about local wine traditions, and share ideas and stories with cellar masters. Taste fantastic red and white wines, appreciate typical flavours, and enjoy the festive atmosphere of harvest time in one of Portugal's most renowned wine regions.

See the first steps of the winemaking process in the famous Douro Valley and join its celebrated grape harvest for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Porto, Douro Valley

Languages English, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Douro Harvest Experience in the Valley

Every year in September, the Douro Valley changes from its summer greens to a blanket of gold and eventually red. This is the perfect time to enjoy the late summer days in the valley. The grape harvest is a celebratory ceremony, when workers and villagers gather in a festive spirit, but it is also a busy time of year when everyone is working hard on the vine terraces of the Quintas.
During this harvest experience, you will work with the workers and receive scissors, a bucket, and a hat for the sun to pick the grapes. These are the tools you will use, and the activity is a real physical workout - almost like going to the gym and working your muscles.
By the end of the day, sometimes you will also tread the grapes with your feet and leave your footprint in the wine, whether Port or DOC wine.
During this wine adventure, you will walk among vineyards growing on break-neck slopes, enjoy the breathtaking views, learn about the winemaking process, taste wines, and appreciate typical flavours.

The route