The Douro Valley is one of those places that looks too perfect to be real – endless terraces of vines rolling down to the river under a big sky. This small-group day keeps things relaxed and personal: you’ll wander quiet villages, step inside family wineries where the owners explain how they make their DOC wines and ports, then sit down to a proper three-course Portuguese lunch with glasses that actually match what’s on the plate. The gentle river cruise in the middle of the day is the cherry on top – no crowds, just the hills and water sliding by.
