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Our best day in Portugal! Managed from pickup beautifully by Antonio and perfectly welcomed aboard by Pascale and Bruno! We enjoyed every moment! The quintas tours were well timed and informative and all the special treats delicious and well organised! The perfect memorable day! Bravo to the team! Till we meet again! Chrissy and family.…
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Date of experience: January 2020
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We had the absolute pleasure of cruising the Douro on a private yacht guided by Bruno. Our tour included a trip to a family winery for an amazing home-cooked lunch and wine tasting. The location was impossibly beautiful, but what really set our trip apart was spending time with this amazing family in their home, hearing their stories, drinking their wine, experiencing Douro. Bruno, our guide, was THE BEST...knowledgeable, passionate and friendly. It felt like we were with our long lost Portuguese friend, a friend who just happens to be a wine expert. He took great care of us. Everything provided was top-notch, and we could not have been happier about how it turned out or sadder that our tour had to end.…
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Date of experience: September 2019
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The Perfect Overview Tour that we booked with Douro Vintage tours and was guided by Elios was the absolute best wine/ sightseeing tour that we have ever had anywhere in Europe!!!! Our day spent with Elios went above and beyond and exceeded all our expectations. It was the perfect combination of wine tasting, sightseeing, & authentic Portuguese cuisine. It also included olive oil tasting and a rabelo boat ride on the Douro. I booked this tour approximately 6 months in advance based on TA reviews and can confirm that all reviews are accurate. I had requested Bruno for our guide as most reviews only mention him.... and was mildly disappointed to learn that he would not be. However, we could not have been more pleased with Elios. Do not worry if you book and cannot have Bruno.... this company only uses exceptional guides:) Elios picked us up promptly at our Quinta in a luxury van and expertly navigated the narrow, twisting roads of the Douro. From the moment he greeted us warmly with his genuine smile and witty humor... we knew he was the perfect guide for us. Throughout the day Elios graciously shared in his genteel manner, many stories and information while also patiently answering our never ending questions. If I had to pick a highlight from the tour this would be difficult to do because the day just kept getting better and better as it progressed. However, most memorable for our group of 4, fun loving 60 year old Canadians would have been his surprise for us at the top of the scenic lookout, as well as our lunch at the tiny restaurant where we had lunch. All the wine tastings were amazing and carefully chosen. The visit to the olive oil museum with tasting a bonus. The one hour boat ride from Pinhao a fun experience & one we were glad was part of the itinerary. So there you have it.... book this tour!!! I recommend it highly without hesitation. Douro Vintage Tours think of everything to deliver a magical day in Douro. Thank you for the memorable experience. And big thanks to Elios.....we were so happy to have had the good fortune for you to be our guide !!!!!! Kind regards, Donna Wearing from Toronto …
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Date of experience: September 2019
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You must book a tour with Bruno if you're visiting the Duoro Valley. I recently traveled to Portugal--to Duoro Valley and Alentejo--with my husband and parents. Through our agent, we booked a full-day tour with Bruno visiting Quinta do Bomfim, Quinta da Marka and Quinta da Pacheca, as well as taking a private boat cruise on the river. It was a picture-perfect day filled with much more than just wine. Bruno was able to explain the history of the area and provide information on the region's culture, and is, of course, very knowledgeable about the area's port and wine. Bruno books private tours of the winery, so you're able to avoid large groups which keeps the day more intimate and interesting. The entire day ended up being one of our favorite days of the trip. Highly recommend!…
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Date of experience: September 2019
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