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Aerial view of the Douro Valley in Portugal

Luxury Travel to the Douro Valley made for you

Tours and tastings in the world's oldest wine region

Discover Portugal's port wine region

The Douro River winds its way from the north of Spain, along the Portuguese border and eastward to Porto where it meets the sea. Roughly midway on its course across Portugal, a stretch of its waters is flanked by a dramatic valley covered in bright green rows of grape vines. This is the Alto Douro, where wine has been produced for some 2000 years. Becoming the first wine growing region in the world to be formally demarcated in 1756, it is now a UNESCO World Heritage protected landscape.

It is most famous for its port, a sweet brandy fortified wine that must originate in this valley to be considered the genuine article. Naturally, your luxury Douro Valley experience wouldn’t be complete without a tasting or two. There are a wonderful array of traditional and boutique growers to discover on tours and tastings, where you’ll get a first-hand look into the process of growing and making the famous drink.

There are also some incredible vineyard stays in the area, putting you right at the heart of the action. Our favourites include Six Senses Douro Valley, part of Jacada’s Positive Impact Collection and perfectly situated for indulging in the region’s splendid grape harvest.

For Douro Valley family travel, the region’s sprinkling of historic towns and rustic villages are also wonderful to wander around, while the rugged mountains to east are home to the Côa Valley’s prehistoric rock art and some great hikes. Other popular activities in the area include challenging mountain biking, laid back river cruises and bird watching.

  • Bottles of red wine in a wine cellar in the Douro Valley
  • Buckets of grapes from the grape harvest in the Douro Valley
  • The Douro river winding through the Douro Valley
  • Tasting red wine in the Douro Valley
  • A man carrying a bucket of grapes from the wine harvest in the Douro Valley
  • Aerial view of the Douro Valley and river
  • Port tasting in the Douro Valley

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Experiences picked by our Douro Valley specialists

Trace 2,000 years of winemaking heritage

Discover the history and processes behind 2,000 years of wine growing pedigree in the region

Hike the UNESCO-listed river terraces

Explore the beauty of UNESCO World Heritage protected landscapes around golden vineyards and the Douro river on some fantastic hikes

Taste port at boutique Douro wineries

Indulge in tours and tastings as you learn about local wines and port at boutique and traditional wineries

A word from one of our experts

Listen to our Europe expert, Murray, talk about how to make the most of your trip to the Douro Valley, with visits to port houses and vineyards as well as boating days along the river.

Murray Mitchell Travel Designer

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When to visit

To experience the grape harvest, the best time to visit the Douro Valley is in October. Not only will you get to watch the harvest in full swing – and sample its bountiful produce, you’ll also get to witness the region’s picturesque hills cloaked in a tapestry of rich orange, red and golden hues. You can expect temperatures between 13 ° C–22 ° C (55 ° F–71 ° F), and generally pleasant weather during this time.

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Behind the scenes in Portugal

Through the Positive Impact Collection, we celebrate the truly remarkable properties that make a meaningful difference in the world. Six Senses Douro Valley, a 19th-century manor, provides an unrivalled welcome into the Douro Valley, the world’s oldest demarcated wine region. Join us as we journey behind the scenes and explore the deep-rooted traditions of wine that have shaped this land for generations.

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