The Douro Tour that was planned for me was very well-thought-out and designed for my budget and requests. Quinta Ventozelo was the perfect setting for relaxation, I would definitely return again.  The staff were wonderful and the accommodations upscale.There were just enough included meals and each one was excellent.  Everyone needs to take a cruise on the Douro to appreciate the scale of vineyards in the region.  It's breathtaking. My driver, Ivan, was the perfect host. He is so knowledgeable about his country and loved sharing his stories. I could not ask for better. Thank you for making my tour in Douro Valley a trip I will always cherish. 

Fernando was the most knowledgeable driver. He allowed us flexibility. 
All wine experiences were great, especially the Carvalhas stop. 

The hotel was very nice, especially the breakfast. 

The food arrangements were all great (specially the Pacheca dinner). 

The Douro Valley is a very special place with beautiful scenery, friendly people, and incredible ports. We also got to know some very good local portuguese wines. 

We absolutely LOVED our wine tour!! We could not believe how amazing the day was from the two tours with wine tastings, to the amazing lunch, to our kind driver Francisco! We felt so happy we did this. I would love to share a review if you want to send me a link. Thank you so much!

Best,
Courtney  

Thank you for your assistance and expertise in planning our trip to Porto and the Douro Valley. I have given a lot of thought in responding to your request about the highlight of our tour. In short, I wouldn't change any details of the roadbook you designed for us.  The arrangements you made for us exceeded our expectations.  We were happy to final be able to be seated at the Majestic Cafe after not being able to be seated during our 2018 trip.  Each winery tour was special.  We enjoyed each tour and learned interesting information at each tour.  Of the three, We probably enjoyed the tour at Graham's the most, but all the wines we tried were delicious! The Douro Valley tour was probably the highlight and the most complete.  We had wanted to be able to explore the various quintas from a boat tour on the river, and were able to get photos we couldn't manage before on our own.  Antonio was a very entertaining and knowledgeable guide.

It was well worth the time we spent with him, and he was absolutely correct about the fabulous food at the Quinta da Pacheca.  What a fascinating and beautiful place!

I would gladly contact you again to help us plan future trips to Portugal.  In fact, some friends may be planning a trip to the Algarve next year.  I will be very happy to recommend you and Wine Tourism in Portugal to help plan their trip.

My wife and I want to thank you for the wonderful trip to Portugal.  From Lisbon to Porto and all points in between, the food, wine, architecture, and physical beauty of Portugal was absolutely amazing.  It was the trip of a lifetime.  On another note, our driver, Luis, was an absolute delight.  By the end of the trip, he was not only our driver but our friend for life.  We believe that Luis's talents are being underutilized as simply a driver.  His incredible grasp of the English language, his encyclopedic knowledge of the history of Portugal, and his remarkable and extensive recommendations for local food, wine, and culture make him a perfect tour guide.  If you have a position for a true tour guide, I can think of no one more perfectly qualified.  Luis is a tremendous human being.  You all are fortunate to have him. 

I recently embarked on a one-day tour of the Douro Valley, and it exceeded all my expectations. The highlight of the trip was undoubtedly the breathtaking Douro River cruise. 

Overall, this one-day tour of the Douro Valley was a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to experience the natural beauty and rich culture of this remarkable region.

I had an incredible experience with Wine Tourism Portugal. The visit to the monastery, the cooking lesson with Maria, and the boat cruise on the Douro River were the highlights of the trip. We learned so much about the region and wine making from João, our amazing and knowledgeable tour guide and driver.

Overall, Wine Tourism Portugal curated an exceptional experience that beautifully blended cultural exploration, culinary delights, and scenic beauty. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to discover the rich wine culture of Portugal in an immersive and enjoyable way.

So hard to pick one - everything was so good.   A few comments:
Both Gabriel and Gonçalo were OUTSTANDING drivers. Very kind, competent, good conversationalists.  They were great guides as well as drivers. Gonçalo provided wonderful historical context of Portugal as a whole as well as Lisbon.  I learned so much from him - great teacher!

The wine tour and lunch at Quinta de Chocapalha might be the best overall wine tour I have ever experienced - and I've been to many.  Monica gave a very detailed history of the property, the different sections of land and grapes, microclimates, terroir, and the facilities.  She had a great sense of humor as well as being knowledgeable.  Lunch with wine pairings was wonderful as Alice Tavares spent the entire time with us.  Love the wines and all the people.
The boat ride through the Douro Valley was wonderful. Beautiful day, the captain of the boat was charming and personable.  

We finally got back and settled. I would like to comment on several things that help with the highlights of our tours. You were the first step in making the trip exceptional. Working with you was one of the most pleasant interactions that I have had in a long time. You were always calming to any change, questioning the trip's modifications.

That started with making the trip wonderful. In today’s world, people have jobs and they just do the bare minimum.  You and your staff love what you do and it shows. The driver Fernando Ferreira was also exceptional.  He treated us with care and made sure that we enjoyed our tours. He knew the event better than we did and prepare for us for upcoming events.

Furthermore, he always had cold water, which was pus for me because I drink a lot of water. He was also very knowledgeable of Porto, the wineries, Douro Valley., and Portugal. Maria Jose Moreira did a wonderful job with our walking disability. She managed to get my Husband to walk for three hours, which he has not done since his back surgery three years ago.  She also pointed out some wonderful places to buy local things from Porto. Highlights were the Hotels, the wineries, the meals, and working with your company.

Quinta do Vallado Wine Hotel was beautiful to locate in the Douro valley with wonderful smell of fruits tree, herbs, and views. Perfect after long travel. The breakfast was fresh and accommodation was comfortable. Winery was great also. PortoBay Flores Hotel was a great pick in Porto, right in the heart of things, loved the location, comfortable, with wonderful breakfast. All the wineries were wonderful. They all made wine, but each one had such a unique characteristic. Six senses dinner at the chef table was special, great first night. Cooking workshop was wonderful. Doc was great.

Decastro was wonderful, we got a chance to taste Portugal food, it was great, but there was no wine pairing.

I would like to thank you for such a wonderful visit to your country.

To say Dan and I enjoyed the tour you planned for us would be an understatement. It was absolutely fantastic, over the top!! Highlights were many: Bomfim 1896 for the quality of the food, the gracious service, and beautiful setting; the cruise for that perfectly lovely boat, incomparable scenery and wonderful lunch; the tour with Alvaro ( I don’t know if I have his name exactly right here) at Quinta Carvalhas for all he explained to us and showed us (he even scrambled up a hillside to pick cherries from a tree for us) and the wine tasting we had with him. We also greatly enjoyed our tours and tastings at Quinta do Bomfim and Quinta Nova. The hike and picnic at Quinta de Ventoleza came at just the right time in the tour. We were ready for some exercise, and both the food and wine provided for the picnic that followed in that peaceful setting were delicious. 

There were only two experiences that were a little less wonderful than all the rest; surprisingly, the visit to DOC was one of them. The service was hurried and the food was certainly good, but not excellent. The plates all appeared to have been prepared long ahead of time rather than freshly made and though they were interesting to the eye, we didn’t find the flavors to be memorable. As my Dan said, it was a sort of like a factory there, where they were moving a high volume of people through as efficiently as they could. The other experience was at Quinta da Pacheca. The atmosphere there was a little too commercial for our tastes. This was the only visit we made where we felt some pressure to make a purchase, with a card listing prices sitting up prominently on the table in front of us when we sat down, and our guide asking us what we’d like to buy before we left. Everywhere else, we had to ask our hosts how to make a purchase. A small issue, but it did make a significant difference in the quality of the experience. We spoke with another couple later that day at our hotel who we’d run into at Quinta da Pacheca, and they made a similar observation. 

A couple other notes for you; Vila Galé was very nice. Our room (103, I think) was incredible. It was huge, comfortable and the views were spectacular. The bathroom was tiny, but adequate. And finally, our driver was a mixed experience for me. He was certainly a skilled and knowledgeable driver, just a bit too talkative for my tastes. I don’t want to jeopardize his standing with you, but thought you should know in order to match future clients with drivers suited to their personalities. 

Finally, I have to thank you again for all you did for Dan and me. I really enjoyed working with you and we will never forget our incomparable tour of the Duoro Valley. You and your team are aces!

All the best to you,
Diane