we're going to be in Porto for 3 days in April 2024. We're very experienced travelers, 62 and 68 years old. In addition to walking tours in Porto, one thing we're considering is a day cruise on the river, maybe with a stop at a winery or two. Our other option is to just rent a car or get a driver for a day and go to a hotel or winery/hotel just for a day before returning to see Porto.
The two services recommended in Rick Steve's recent book - Douro Azul and Rota do Douro - have pretty mediocre reviews currently on TripAdvisor.
Has anyone used these services or can anyone recommend anything else?
thanks
joe
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Mid-Atlantic area
6572 posts
I think mediocre is a generous term based on the reviews I read. Good luck.
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I have been searching for information and reviews on a company offering multiday trips into Douro called Roteiro do Douro - They offer lots of different options and have been easy to work with over emails. However, I cannot find any reviews? And they have told me they are not on Trip Advisor- I would appreciate any help looking into this company before I finalize my 3 day booking with them.
There are a multitude of other companies offering daytrips out of Porto. Two that have good reviews and I have also been in touch with are:
Portoalities
portoalities.com
Magnifico Douro
magnificodouro.pt
Also in Douro I am working with Antonio at Douro Walks for some day walking tours
dourowalks.com
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falmouth, Maine, United States
14 posts
thanks very much for taking the time to respond; appreciate it. Joe