Published on Dec, 2024
We had a lovely day with Carmo! She is so friendly and fun! We loved the different experiences we had in the Douro region, all in one day! Pastries in a village, stunning views at a winery. Delicious samples of Port wine and learning about the wine-making process. A scenic boat ride on the river. Our lunch with a view was pork, rice, potatoes, salad and green beans. A veggie soup was the appetizer and chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream (with shaved chocolate) was dessert. My only advice is to dress with lots of layers as it was about 10 degrees colder (Fahrenheit) in the mountains than in Porto. Our driver Ramos did an excellent job driving us through all the twists and turns and mountain roads. We felt very safe and comfortable. Lastly, this trip is SUCH a steal and worth every penny! We had to pay a bit out of pocket for tea/coffee and a pastry as well as any wine we wanted to purchase at the winery. Everything was reasonably priced. It was such a great experience from beginning to end. Highly recommend!