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Douro Experience – Boat and Train – The Douro Experience tour will offer you on board boat and then on a train ride through part of the history paths used to carry the Port wine barrels to Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia cellars.
After the tour, enjoy lunch at a regional restaurant with the locals who live and work in Douro’s vineyards.
Your day will be complete with a visit and wine tasting where you can enjoy the terraced landscape of the Douro Vinhateiro.
The Douro vineyards are an important part of Portugal’s heritage. Grapes are grown on steep terraces supported by walls. The vineyards produce high-quality grapes for Port wine. The grape varieties are mostly native, such as Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, and Touriga Franca. Vineyard owners still use traditional methods such as hand harvesting, foot treading, and granite lagares for fermentation. Traditional methods preserve the wine’s unique flavor, while the hot and dry climate in the region stresses the vines, leading to concentrated grape flavors. Visitors can take tours of the vineyards, learn about the winemaking process, and taste different wines. The Douro vineyards’ cultural and natural significance led to their recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The vineyards’ beauty, history, and tradition render them a must-visit destination for wine lovers and travelers interested in Portuguese culture.
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The Douro Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the tour offers a chance to learn about the region's rich history and culture, as well as its famous wine-making traditions. The tour also includes stops at wineries, where you can taste and learn about the different types of Port wine produced in the region. Overall, the Douro Experience tour is a great way to discover the beauty and history of the Douro Valley, while also enjoying the unique flavors of its world-famous Port wines.
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