Multi-day · 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites
N222 – The Douro Road
From Porto to the edge of Spain: Porto on foot, the N222 in a Tesla, two nights at Quinta de Ventozelo, and Foz Côa's prehistoric rock art. The perfect short city-and-countryside break.
3 days · 2 nights · private driver/guide · price on request.
3 days
2 nights
Private
driver/guide throughout
Ventozelo
both nights
3 meals
a day
3 UNESCO sites
Porto · Douro · Côa
Min 2
on request
Why this trip
One road, three World Heritage sites
The National 222 connects Porto to the border with Spain and crosses three UNESCO World Heritage sites: Porto, the Douro Valley and Vila Nova de Foz Côa. It's the perfect 3 to 4-day escape for a short city-and-countryside break, and it fits an extended weekend.
Only have a day? See the Porto Tour with Luís or our Foz Côa day.
What makes it different
Porto on foot with a local guide, a francesinha or pulled-pork sandwich lunch, and a Port cellar tour and tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia
The N222 by Tesla, with viewpoint stops along the way (a long drive: about 3 h for 140 km / 87 mi, or the motorway instead)
Two nights and dinner at Quinta de Ventozelo
A morning boat transfer to Pinhão, D'Origem's olive-oil museum in Casal de Loivos, lunch at Clara's Kitchen (Quinta de La Rosa) and a Port tasting at Quinta Seara D'Ordens
Foz Côa: a 4x4 visit to a rock-art site in the largest open-air museum in the world, lunch with Douro Superior wines, and a guided tour of the museum
What's included
Private driver/guide for the whole trip
2 nights at (minimum) 4-star wine hotels: nights 1 and 2 at Quinta de Ventozelo
3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Tickets, entrances and tastings mentioned in the itinerary
Not included
Personal purchases
Gratuities (optional)
Booking depends on hotel availability. Contact us before booking.
How to book
The trip
On request
Minimum 2 participants. Pending hotel availability.
Your dates
3 to 4 days
Tell us your dates and group size, and we'll check hotel availability before you book.
The days
Day 1 – Porto: a morning walk through Vitória, Clérigos and Lello, Aliados, São Bento station, the Majestic café and the Cathedral; a francesinha or pulled-pork sandwich lunch; a Port cellar tour and tasting in Vila Nova de Gaia; then the N222 to the Douro with viewpoint stops. Dinner and overnight at Quinta de Ventozelo.
Day 2 – Douro Valley: a morning boat transfer from Ventozelo to Pinhão and its small tiled station; the D'Origem olive-oil museum and tasting in Casal de Loivos; lunch at Clara's Kitchen, Quinta de La Rosa; a Port tasting at Quinta Seara D'Ordens; then back to Ventozelo for the evening.
Day 3 – Vila Nova de Foz Côa: a 4x4 visit to a Foz Côa rock-art site; lunch at the museum restaurant with wines and regional products of the Douro Superior; a guided tour of the Foz Côa Museum; then back to Porto or Vila Nova de Gaia.
Notes
Minimum of 2 participants.
Booking depends on hotel availability. Please contact us before booking.
The N222 is a long, slow drive: about 3 hours for 140 km (87 mi). We can take the motorway instead.
Portugal EV Tours
Small-group Douro days and Tesla journeys from Porto. Max 5 guests on tour days.