Your full-day wine tour begins in Porto where your expert guide will teach you about the history of the region and its wine while driving to the Douro valley. On our way, there will be a coffee break in the historic town of Amarante. Here, you can admire the impressive Church and Convent of São Gonçalo or taste some of the amazing pastries at one of the iconic pastry shops. Arrive at Sabrosa, the birthplace of Fernão de Magalhães (Magellan), the great fifteenth-century Portuguese navigator and the first man to circumnavigate the world. Head to a family-owned wine estate, where you’ll enjoy a guided tour of the property, learn more about the wines and their unique character, and taste 3 of the estate’s wines. The estate is the perfect setting for your lunch. A Complete lunch will be served at the estate, including pairings of Douro wines (red and white), at the terrace overlooking the vineyards in the summer, or at the winepress room during the winter. After lunch, drive to Pinhão, with a photo stop at São Cristovão Viewpoint. Take in extraordinary panoramic views of the Douro landscape. You'll be able to admire the meeting of the Pinhão River with the waters of the Douro River. Then, embark on a cruise at Pinhão, taking in unique views of the wine estates and valleys. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of a renowned wine estate (Quinta da Roeda – Croft/Taylor’s group or Quinta São Luiz – Kopke/Burmester group) and learn about the history and the wine-making processes there. After your tour of the vineyards and the estate, enjoy a tasting of the three wines produced there. Afterwards, return to Porto by the scenic road N222, considered by many to be one of the most beautiful roads in the World.