The Best Tips for Planning Wine Tours in Portugal

Portugal is one of the best wine destinations in the world where you can indulge in wine tours, peaceful views and unique experiences. Here are some useful tips to help you plan a visit to wineries and vineyards in Portugal and make the most of your tour in Portugal.

1. Learn about the Portuguese wine regions

In order to better plan your wine tour in Portugal, first we advise you to learn more about the best Portuguese wine regions and make your own itinerary. Investigate a little about the types of wines produced in each wine region and make a decision knowing what you will get. If you are in Porto maybe it is easier to book visits to Porto wine cellars, but if you are looking for a wine tasting in the vineyards maybe you will find wine tastings in Douro or wine tours in Alentejo better. Feel free to ask for our help!

2. Guided wine tasting tours or on your own

Next you have to decide whether you want to book a wine tour with a professional guide or if you just want to relax and learn more about the wines at the site with the producer. 

3. Book your tasting tours in advance

Portugal wineries are famous worldwide and tend to be filled up fast, mostly in the summer or fall when the harvesting takes place and wine tourism peaks. So if you want to make sure you will have the chance to visit that particular vineyard or winery in Portugal, make sure to book your wine tour in advance and you don't have to worry again. 

4. Wine tours with children

Maybe you are wondering how it is possible to make a wine tasting tour with kids but we can guarantee you that it is not only possible, but also enjoyable. Many wineries and wine estates in Portugal have activities for children which take place outdoors. Some even have animals such as dogs, horses or goats for your children to play or be entertained with and other activities such as cooking workshops, bird watching and jeep tours.

5. Luxury wine tours or harvesting with the locals

One of the good things about Portugal is that there is a wide range of offers when it comes to wine tastings and tours. You can taste the finest Portuguese wines paired with the best chocolate, jam or cheese made in Portugal or you can just get your gloves on and take part in the harvest. Our advise is: do both!

6. Be Aware of the Distances

Sometimes two wineries or estates may seem close in the map but in the country the journeys may take a little longer than expected. Our advice is to always check the map in the Portuguese wine regions tab in our site or ask for our help to help you plan a tour that you will be able to do and enjoy in your own time. 

We hope this tips will be useful for planning your wine vacations. If you are already dreaming of your next wine tour in Portugal and are inspired by our suggestions, you can easily book wine tours and experiences in our site. Our booking process is very simple, you just have to:

1. Register in our site.

2. Choose the experience(s) you want to book.

3. Insert the Information required (date, number of adults and time of the visit) > BOOK NOW 

4. FINALIZE and wait for the confirmation email.

If you prefer, we can make the reservations for you or even plan you a custom tour with your favourite wineries, cellars and estates. Just contact us at contact@winetourismportugal.com and enjoy your trip!