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title: Visiting Porto? How to Plan a 1-Day Tour to the Douro Valley
description: Take a one day tour in douro and discover the best things to do in Douro. Visit the most famous wine farms in Douro and take a cruise in the Douro.
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# [Visiting Porto? How to Plan a 1-Day Tour to the Douro Valley](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/how-to-plan-a-tour-in-douro)

 Written by [Wine Tourism in Portugal](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/author/wine-tourism-in-portugal) | 01-Jun-2015 09:00:00

For those who are visiting Northern Portugal, one of the best things to do in Porto is take a [one day-trip to Douro](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/wine-tours/river-cruises/one-day-tour-in-douro-with-a-river-cruise), to discover the less urban and more natural side of one of Portugal's most famous wine regions.

Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 2001, the [Douro Region](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/best-wine-destinations-douro) is the oldest Demarcated Region in the world and is definitely worth a visit.

<https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/quinta-do-seixo>

## Visit the Best Vineyards in Douro

Douro has an immensity of activities for visitors to engage at, so if you're only spending a day in Douro it will be difficult to chose from the wide range of experiences perfect for wine lovers.

At [Quinta de La Rosa](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/catalogue/wineries-vineyards/quinta-de-la-rosa-winery/?res=2), located in one of Douro's terraces, you will have the opportunity to visit and sample some of the best Portuguese wines. On the opposite side of the Douro river, find [Quinta do Seixo](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/catalogue/wineries-vineyards/quinta-do-seixo/?res=2), a vineyard with over 100 years of history. Finally, make a visit to [Quinta da Pacheca](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/catalogue/wineries-vineyards/quinta-da-pacheca-winery/), one of the best well-known wine estates in the Douro Valley, which stands out for having been the first to bottle wine under its own brand.

<https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/wineries-vineyards/quinta-da-pacheca-winery>

## Take a Sailing Cruise in Douro

What better way to discover Douro than with a cruise? After a wine tasting in some of the best [vineyards in Douro](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/wineries-vineyards), a calm relaxing sailing cruise will end your tour in Douro in the best way. [Set sail in an exclusive boat](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/catalogue/wine-experiences/wine-cruises/douro-a-vela/)with a skipper that will let you relax and enjoy your company or, if you prefer, share some of his knowledge about the region, enriching your experience.

<https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/catalogue/wine-experiences/wine-cruises/douro-a-vela/?res=2>

## How to Get From Porto to Douro

From Porto to Douro you can either [take the train](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/catalogue/wine-tours/half-day-full-day/discover-douro-valley-by-train-full-day-experience/) and enjoy the beautiful views along the way, or you can [book a private driver and guide](https://www.winetourismportugal.com/en/customize-your-tour-or-experience) who will take you whenever you want to go. 

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