Fernwayer's Things to Do in the Douro Valley
Douro Valley, Portugal, winds through terraced vineyards and river-carved hillsides. The things to do here unfold between historic quintas, scenic boat journeys, traditional villages, and one of the world’s oldest wine regions.
Welcome to the Douro Valley, the world's oldest demarcated wine region. Our Douro Valley tours take you along river bends on tranquil boat rides through terraced vineyards for intimate tastings and along windy roads in search of the region's best lookouts. You'll discover Portugal's rich wine heritage but also step inside historic palaces, meet artisans shaping ceramics by hand, and immerse yourself in musical traditions that echo through the villages in the east. As summer begins to wrap up, we invite you to join the annual harvest, picking grapes and stomping them before hunkering down for a traditional lunch paired with regional wines. Our experiences showcase the Douro through the people who have lived here for generations, preserving a way of life that is forever tied to the land and its resources.
Our Douro Valley Experiences: Porto Tastings, Mateus Palace & Pottery Workshops
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