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Douro Valley the Heart of Port wine country
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€ 125 Euros
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ProductID:
1095 |
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Type:
Full Day Tour Private
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Country:
Portugal |
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Theme:
Wine Tours and Cultural Adventures
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Region: Northern Portugal |
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Group Size:
1 - 6 People
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Start City:
Porto |
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Duration:
1 Day (Duration: 09h00 approx.)
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Season:
Jan - Dec | |
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Exploring the Douro Valley. The journey through Port wine country is one of the most pleasant travel experiences in Southern Europe, passing by many of the famous vineyards along the way.
The bustling suburb of Vila Nova da Gaia lies opposite Oporto on the steep south bank of the mighty River Douro. Sitting on top of a pre-Roman fortified hamlet, it was given town status in 1255 by King Afonso III and then bequeathed to the aristocracy in order to counteract the power of the bishops of neighbouring Oporto, who were charging unreasonably high shipping tolls at the time. Gaia today is dominated by the Port wine lodges, with over fifty wine companies based in its narrow, twisting streets. Here, the ageing and blending of most of the world's supply of Port wine takes place beneath a sea of red roofs emblazoned with some of the most famous names in winemaking.
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THE TOUR INCLUDES:
- Transportation in Mercedes Benz Class E for
2 People, Mercedes Mini-Bus for 4 People to 8 People (or similar
type cars)
- Private English-Speaking Chauffeur (NOTE: that the chauffeur
for this day is not an official guide so the clients will be
taken right to all the monuments, but the clients will have to
enter the monuments to visit on their own without the
chauffeur.)
- Entrance Fees to all sites mentioned in itinerary
- Local Taxes
THE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Airfare
- Transfers not specified in the itinerary
- Entrance fees not specified in the itinerary
- Beverages not specified in selected meals
- Meals not specified in itinerary
- Laundry Expenses
- Telephone & Facsimile charges
- Excess Baggage charges
- Passport & Visa fees
- Personal & Travel Insurance
- Airport & Departure Taxes
- Optional excursions
- Room Service
- Tip and Gratuities to Chauffeur
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