Douro Wine Country
Terraced vineyards, river cruises and port-wine estates in the world's oldest demarcated wine region.
Photo: Petr Adam Dohnálek, CC BY-SA 3.0 CZ, via Wikimedia Commons
Porto → Régua · Peso da Régua
Night: PinhãoDouro Line by trainoptional
A journey from São Bento with the river alongside for almost the whole route. An alternative to driving.
Douro Museum
The story of the world's oldest demarcated wine region and of Port wine.
São Leonardo de Galafura viewpoint
The viewpoint Miguel Torga called "a geological poem". Best late in the afternoon.
Pinhão · Sabrosa
Night: PinhãoPinhão Station
A small station clad in azulejo tiles showing grape-harvest scenes.
Douro boat trip
A rabelo boat or launch from the Pinhão quay, between terraced vineyards.
Quinta visit and tasting
Tour the vineyards and cellar with a tasting of DOC Douro wines and Port. In September you can join the grape harvest.
Provesende village
Granite wine village with manor houses and a pillory.
Alijó · São João da Pesqueira · Pinhão
Night: PinhãoCasal de Loivos viewpoint
The most photographed view of the Douro: the river bending and Pinhão far below.
São Salvador do Mundo
Chapels scattered across the hillside, with the Douro dropping steeply below.
Pinhão – Tua trainoptional
The most beautiful stretch of the Douro Line, hugging the river.
Lamego · Tarouca · Vila Real
Night: Return to PortoSanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies (Nossa Senhora dos Remédios)
Baroque stairway of almost 700 steps, with azulejo tiles and fountains.
Lamego Cathedral (Sé) and centre
Gothic cathedral and old streets. Try the bola de Lamego (meat-filled bread) and the local sparkling wine.
Ucanha fortified bridgeoptional
Medieval bridge with a toll tower, unique in Portugal.
Casa de Mateusoptional
Baroque palace and gardens, the image on the Mateus Rosé wine label.