Our classic day
Douro Valley
Wine, cruise, and lunch at Ventozelo — the day most guests book first.
From €275 pp · private €695 for 2 · max 5 · Porto pickup.
€275
pp semi · min 2
€695
private for 2
Max 5
Tesla day
~08:30 - 19:15
Porto to Porto
~40min
river cruise
Ventozelo
wine-paired lunch
Why this day
The Douro in one arc
This is the tour we suggest for your first contact with the Douro Valley — a complete, wide-angle day rather than a single winery stop.
If you already know the region, or want a deeper focus on wine, hiking, or a specific area, ask us about our more specialised experiences. This page is for the comprehensive first day.
Shorter day — Essentials from €225.
Pair with a Transfer
What makes it different
Wine-paired lunch at Quinta de Ventozelo, farm-to-table dining at an estate that was the 2021 Gourmet Getaway runner-up
Truly small groups — maximum 5 guests, so the day stays comfortable, personal, and unhurried
Tesla + professional host — quiet, spacious, fully electric travel with a dedicated driver/host from Porto to the Douro and back
The full first Douro story — local flavours beyond wine, a Douro River cruise, and a classic Port tasting at a family quinta (since 1792)
One seamless day — pickup, experiences, lunch, and return included (tolls and charging covered)
Included
Tesla and host
Porto pickup & drop-off
Casal de Loivos olive oil museum + tasting
~40 min river cruise
Ventozelo wine-paired lunch (veg/vegan on request)
Seara D’Ordens Port tasting
Tolls and charging
Not included
Personal purchases at estates
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup & drop off not included on semi-private tour
Estate visit after lunch if time allows — we do not guarantee it.
Pricing
Semi-private
€275 pp
Min 2 · max 5. Couple ≈ €550.
Private
€695 for 2
+€275 per extra guest · max 5. Couple €695
The day
08:30 – Pickup at your Porto meeting point
10:15 – Casal de Loivos — olive oil museum tour and tasting (Douro wines, olive oil, almonds, honey)
12:00 – Douro River cruise (~40 min; Pinhão area toward Ventozelo)
13:00 – Wine-paired lunch at Quinta de Ventozelo
15:00 – Quinta de Ventozelo — estate / museum experience (as time allows after lunch)
16:30 – Quinta Seara D’Ordens — vineyard visit and Port tasting
19:15 – Return to Porto
Exact times are indicative and may shift slightly with traffic, cruise slots, and the pace of lunch.
Notes
Vegetarian and vegan lunch options are available — please tell us about any dietary needs when booking.
Bookings accepted until 48 hours before the experience.
For groups larger than 5, please enquire about availability.
Timings may be adjusted slightly with daylight saving time and river/estate schedules.
Hotel and/or Douro pick up and drop off is included in the Private tour
This is our recommended first Douro day. If you already know the Valley or want a more specialised focus, ask us about our other experiences.
Portugal EV Tours
Small-group Douro days and Tesla journeys from Porto. Max 5 guests on tour days.