Douro and Vinho Verde

5-day experience based at wine hotels

Douro and Vinho Verde wine tour, aerial harvest, credit Comissão de Viticultura da Região dos Vinhos Verdes

At a glance

Region:Multi Region
Type of Tour:
Duration:5 Days
Guide Price:From £1150 to £1700 per person
Number of Meals:4 breakfasts, 2 picnic lunches, 1 winery lunch+ 2 dinners.
Number of Winery Visits:8 wineries
Number of Wines Tasted:Approximately 23
Tour Transport:2 full day guided and transported tours and transfer from Douro to Vinho Verde hotel
Dates / Availability:Available mid-week and weekends throughout the year

Trip Summary

Douro and Vinho Verde Wine Tour

This comprehensive package invites you to discover two of Portugal’s most enchanting wine regions in one seamless journey. You’ll begin with the bold, complex flavours of the Douro before transitioning to the bright, zesty charm of Vinho Verde, and your Grape Escape will be based at two of our favourite wine hotels for a truly unique experience.

The Douro Valley is famed for its breathtaking terraced vineyards, dramatic river vistas, and its production of full-bodied DOC Douro wines and the world’s finest Ports. Just an hour to the northwest lies the Vinho Verde region, offering a refreshing contrast with rolling emerald hills, cooling Atlantic breezes, and crisp, aromatic white wines. Crafted from native grape varieties such as Loureiro, Alvarinho, Arinto, Avesso, Azal, and Trajadura, these wines capture the fresh, lively spirit of the region.

Exclusive Vinho Verde wine tasting, grapes, credit Quinta da Raza
Douro and Vinho Verde Wine Tour, red wine in the Douro

This unique itinerary allows you to immerse yourself in the traditions, flavours, and landscapes of both regions, beginning in the UNESCO World Heritage Douro Valley, where you will explore its celebrated vineyards and taste its legendary wines, before heading into the lush Vinho Verde countryside to enjoy its vibrant, refreshing styles.

For those arriving in the Douro Valley by train, we will arrange for a driver to collect you from Pinhão station. After checking in at your first hotel, Quinta de la Rosa, you will be taken on an introductory tour of the on-site winery, concluding with tastings of three of the estate’s wines. In the evening, a delicious three-course wine-tasting dinner will be served in the hotel’s gastronomic restaurant.

After breakfast on day two, you will make your way on foot to your first visit (the hotel would be delighted to arrange a taxi for you, if you prefer). We will arrange for you to visit two premium wineries, both producing DOC Douro wines and Ports. At each estate, enjoy behind-the-scenes tours of the winemaking facilities and cellars, with extensive tastings. At one of the wineries, a gourmet picnic lunch of meats, cheeses, and local delicacies will be served alongside a bottle of wine and a glass of Port in a stunning location overlooking the Douro Valley. The evening will be free to enjoy at your own pace.

Douro and Vinho Verde, wines of the Douro, beautiful landscapes

After a leisurely breakfast on day three, check out of your hotel. Your private English-speaking driver will pick you up and take you to an additional Douro winery for a visit, tour, and tasting.

From here, your journey continues into the lush landscapes of the Vinho Verde region, where you will begin your introduction to this vibrant wine area with a visit to Quinta de Santa Teresa. Overlooking beautiful rolling hills, this family-owned estate is one of the very few certified organic wineries for Vinho Verde. Your visit will start with a lunch showcasing the flavours of the region, paired with wines that highlight the diversity of the local grapes. After lunch, explore the estate’s gardens before touring the winery and learning more about their sustainable, organic production methods.

Following your visit, your driver will take you to check in to the stunning Monverde Wine Experience Hotel, nestled in the heart of the Quinta da Lixa vineyards.

Vinho Verde wines, wine, credit Quinta de Santa Teresa AD Wines
Monverde Wine Experience, Sup Banheira, credit Monverde Wine Experience Hotel

Your Vinho Verde wine tour begins with a guided visit around the hotel’s own winery, where you’ll explore the atmospheric cellars and learn what makes these lively, refreshing wines so distinctive. In the evening, take a seat in the hotel’s panoramic restaurant for a three-course dinner showcasing the region’s flavours, each course paired with the estate’s wines.

After a leisurely breakfast the next morning, your private English-speaking driver will collect you ready for a day of discovery in the Vinho Verde region.

Your first stop will be Quinta da Raza. This is an award-winning estate set among gently rolling vineyards. Here, you’ll be guided from the vines to the winemaking facilities, which will conclude with a tasting of their elegant wines. Following such an insightful visit the experience continues with a picnic lunch in a private vineyard setting, where traditional Portuguese food will be served while you admire your beautiful surroundings!

Monverde Wine Experience Hotel, outside dining, credit Monverde Wine Experience Hotel
Exclusive Vinho Verde wine tasting, terrace, credit Quinta da Raza

In the afternoon, visit a nearby winery for a hands-on blending experience. Taste the Vinho Verde region’s key grape varieties before creating and bottling your own bespoke wine blend, complete with a personalised label to take home as a lasting memento.

Return to Monverde in the early evening where the rest of the night is yours to relax, enjoy the hotel’s facilities, or dine at a local restaurant.

On your final morning, after a leisurely breakfast check out of your hotel.

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Outline Itinerary

Day One of your Douro and Vinho Verde Wine Tour

  • For guests arriving in the Douro Valley by train, a driver will meet you at Pinhão station and transfer you to your hotel, Quinta de La Rosa.
  • After checking into your preferred room grade at Quinta de La Rosa, begin your stay with a guided tour of the estate’s winery. Learn about the production of both DOC Douro wines and Ports, then enjoy a tasting of three of the estate’s wines.
  • In the evening, savour a delicious three-course wine-tasting dinner in the hotel’s gastronomic restaurant, with each dish carefully paired with wines from the estate.

Day Two of your Douro and Vinho Verde Wine Tour

  • After breakfast, make your way on foot to your first winery visit of the day (the hotel will be happy to arrange a taxi if preferred).
  • Today you will enjoy a tour and tasting at two premium Douro estates producing both DOC Douro wines and Ports.
  • At one of the estates, savour a gourmet picnic lunch of local meats, cheeses, and delicacies, served alongside a bottle of wine and a glass of Port, all in a stunning viewpoint over the Douro Valley.
  • Return to your hotel in the late afternoon. The evening is free to enjoy at leisure.
Exclusive Vinho Verde Wine Tasting, tiles, credit Quinta de Santa Teresa AD Wines
Exclusive Vinho Verde Wine Tasting, Quinta de Santa Teresa wines and picnic, credit Quinta de Santa Teresa A&D Wines

Day Three of your Douro and Vinho Verde Wine Tour

  • After breakfast, check out of your hotel, your driver will take you to the Vinho Verde region, stopping at a Douro winery for a tour and tasting.
  • Enjoy a visit at Quinta de Santa Teresa, an organic, family-run estate, where you’ll enjoy a wine-paired lunch, explore the gardens and winery.
  • Check in to Monverde Wine Experience Hotel. You’ll then enjoy a guided winery tour.
  • In the evening, enjoy a three-course dinner in the panoramic restaurant with estate wine pairings.

Day Four of your Douro and Vinho Verde Wine Tour

  • After breakfast, your driver will return to take you on a full day in the Vinho Verde region.
  • Visit Quinta da Raza for a guided tour, tasting, and picnic lunch overlooking the vineyards.
  • In the afternoon, create your own wine blend at a nearby winery after tasting the main Vinho Verde grape varieties.
  • Return to Monverde in the early evening and enjoy a relaxing night at the hotel or dinner locally.
Monverde Wine Experience, Quinta da Raza grape treading, credit Quinta da Raza Lda
Vinho Verde Portugal Wine Tour, Quinta da Raza, grapes harvest, credit Anabela Trindade

Final Day of your Douro and Vinho Verde Wine Tour

  • After a leisurely breakfast, check out of the hotel.

 

(ii) The outline itinerary is indicative and is subject to minor changes depending on supplier availability. Availability cannot be guaranteed until we have received a confirmed booking, together with the deposit payment (or payment in full where the dates of travel are in less than 60 days). If the named accommodation / visits are not available, we will endeavour to find suitable alternatives of a similar grade; this may be subject to a supplement or a rebate depending on the price available.

Accommodation

Package Prices

  • These prices are per person and based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin or double room.
  • These are realistic guide prices, based on travel in standard season (usually April to the end of October). Considerable discounts often apply for travel out of season (usually November to the end of March) or if there are more than two of you travelling together. Please let us know your preferred travel dates for a definitive price.
  • Although we propose specific hotels as part of our standard packages, we enjoy excellent relationships and preferential rates at the majority of the hotels in each of our featured destinations. Therefore if you would prefer to stay in a different hotel, this can be arranged. Please contact us for the relevant supplements/discounts.
  • Other room grades are available at most of the hotels that we work with. Just let us know which hotel you prefer and we will send you the relevant supplements for the various room grades.
  • Single supplements and extra night prices are available upon request.
Hotel NameRoom GradeStar RatingDurationPrice Per Person
Douro and Vinho Verde HotelsElegant4*5 Days£1700Book Now
Grape collection Douro Valley

Enhance your Experience/Tour Upgrades

If you would like to make your Grape Escapes holiday even more special, there are a number of additional activities that we can arrange for you. To complement the experience, these could be arranged to fit in/around your current itinerary or we can arrange additional nights and room upgrades at your hotel, as well as your travel arrangements, a stop-over en route and even a visit to another part of the country! See below for some of the most popular upgrades.

  • Stay longer! Just let us know your preferred hotel and room grade, and we will provide you with the relevant supplement for extra nights with breakfast.
  • Additional tours and activities! We would be delighted to provide inspiration for more wine tours and cultural activities. The possibilities are endless!
  • Experience the region’s gastronomy. The wine regions are brimming with unique gastronomic dining opportunities and what better way to enjoy a glass than with a mouth-watering meal? We offer a variety of menus to suit every budget. Contact us for prices.
  • Tailor-made tour extensions. The team at Grape Escapes have travelled extensively in Europe, not just in the wine regions and can therefore recommend and arrange tailor-made tour extensions to other regions and cities, for example Paris in France or Bilbao in Spain.
Vinho Verde wines, vineyard at Quinta de Santa Teresa, credit Quinta de Santa Teresa AD Wines
Wines of the Douro

Further Information

Travel

Given the wide range of travel options to Douro and Vinho Verde, the package price does not include travel. Please see our Porto and the Douro Valley travel page for detailed information about how best to travel to the region.

About Multi-Region Breaks

For more information please see our Multi-Region Tours page.

Further Information / To Book

To secure your booking, a 20% deposit is required. Your remaining balance will then be due 60 days before you travel. Please call us on +44(0) 1920 46 86 66 or e-mail info@grapeescapes.net to request a booking form.

Vinho Verde wines, dining, credit Quinta de Santa Teresa AD Wines

"The tours and tastings were generous and informative, and the meals - particularly the picnic lunches - were delicious. This trip was obviously a long time in the planning and everyone at Grape Escapes was helpful, understanding and easy to work with."

Molly - London, UK

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Image credits: Comissão de Viticultura da Região dos Vinhos Verde, Quinta da Raza Lda, Grapes Hospitality – The Fladgate Partnership, Quinta de Santa Teresa AD Wines, Monverde Wine Experience Hotel