Ladies Vintage Tour into the world of wine: Luxury & pleasure in the Alto Douro in an MGA from Vintage Tours
Your Vintage Tour into the world of wine in the Alto Douro
This exclusive Vintage Tour for ladies takes you from the lively city of Porto along picturesque roads to the breathtaking Alto Douro, the oldest wine-growing region in the world. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this region combines centuries-old wine culture with spectacular nature and offers you a travel experience full of elegance, pleasure and relaxation.
The very first journey along the south bank of the Douro River opens up breathtaking views of the iconic vineyards that gently stretch across the hilly landscape. Your journey takes you to exclusive wine hotels where you can relax after an eventful day amidst the vineyards. Here you will experience the essence of Portuguese wine culture, enjoy exclusive tastings and be enchanted by the tranquil beauty of the landscape.
But this classic car tour offers more than just great wines: you will delve deep into history – from the world-famous prehistoric rock engravings in Vila Nova de Foz Côa, which bear witness to a culture dating back thousands of years, to the elegant Palácio de Mateus, which fascinates visitors with its magnificent architecture and picturesque gardens.
Deceleration, enjoyment and style take centre stage on this trip. Whether you sample fine wines at a wine tasting, discover the traditional cuisine of the Alto Douro in carefully selected restaurants or simply drive through the impressive landscape - every moment is an invitation to savour life with all your senses.
The highlights of your tour
The highlights of your tour
- Experience wine culture - explore the legendary Alto Douro and immerse yourself in the history of the oldest wine-growing region in the world.
- Luxurious accommodation - you will stay in exclusive wine hotels with their own wineries. Here you will feel the soul of the Portuguese wine tradition.
- Breathtaking landscapes - The journey along the Douro River will delight you with its gentle vineyards, dramatic rock formations and picturesque villages.
- Cultural treasures - you will visit the famous prehistoric rock engravings of Vila Nova de Foz Côa and the magnificent Mateus wine castle.
- Culinary delights - Experience Portuguese hospitality and the exquisite cuisine of this traditional region in stylish restaurants.
- Unforgettable driving moments - your classic car tour takes you on carefully selected roads through one of the most impressive river valleys in Europe.
- This trip is a tribute to pleasure, elegance and unforgettable experiences. Let yourself be seduced by the magic of the Alto Douro and experience an adventure full of style, culture and joie de vivre!
Your road trip
After your arrival in Porto, we start with a detailed introduction to the operation of our perfectly maintained MGAs. This is followed by a guided tour to Vila Nova de Gaia, the town on the southern bank of the Douro River, where the famous port wine cellars are located. A joint visit to one of the most traditional wineries rounds off the afternoon. We return to the Palacio do Freixo and meet for dinner in the restaurant of the 18th century Renaissance palace.
On our first day of driving, we start along the southern bank of the Douro and drive to Porto Antigo. Here we have lunch with a view of the Douro. At this point, you can see the vast expanse of the river, which almost resembles a lake in Porto Antigo. After our lunch break, we continue along the traditional N222 into the Alto Douro as far as Pinhão. Here we are introduced to the long history of winegrowing on the Douro during a wine tasting - always with a view of the river lying in the valley. We end the day with dinner together on the terrace of one of the most exclusive wine hotels in the Douro Valley.
We set off in the morning in the direction of Vila Nova do Foz Côa to visit the unique rock paintings from the Palaeolithic period. The route to Foz Côa takes us along the south bank through the wine-growing region of the Alto Douro. With its countless twists and turns and the deeply incised valley, the Douro becomes our constant companion on this stage. After visiting the rock paintings, we stop for refreshments in Barca D'Alva and cross the Douro to cycle back to Pinhão on its north side. Here, too, the winding road takes us through the wine-growing region - always with a view of the Douro.
Today we leave the Douro Valley to visit the Renaissance palace Palácio de Mateus, one of the oldest wineries in the region, which has also played a major role in Portuguese history. We enjoy a guided tour of the palace grounds and are then invited to lunch in the former kitchen of the palace. Here we enjoy the typical cuisine of the region in a private atmosphere. In the early afternoon, we will begin our return journey to the Douro Valley and enjoy the view of the endless vineyard terraces that frame the Douro.
We drive back to Porto along the north bank of the Douro and take the opportunity to take one last look at the picturesque river valley from one of the most beautiful vantage points. After lunch together in Porto Antigo, the last section of the route takes us to the Palacio do Freixo. Here you have the option of using the airport transfer or extending your stay (can be booked individually).
Services
Your Vintage Tour includes the following services
These services are not included
- Travelling to Porto
- Overnight stay in a single room (can be booked individually)
- Dinner and overnight stay in the Palacio do Freixo on the last day (can be booked individually)
Available dates
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Not Available Available PackagesMondayMay 11, 2026FridayMay 15, 2026€3.350Not AvailableSold Out
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Available PackagesMondaySep 28, 2026FridayOct 2, 2026€3.35010Available
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Available PackagesMondayMay 10, 2027FridayMay 14, 2027€3.35010Available
FAQs
When curating this Vintage Tour for Ladies, we have placed particular emphasis on a good balance between active travelling time and time for sightseeing and relaxation. You will spend the night in exclusive hotels with an excellent infrastructure for relaxing and unwinding. Here you can organise your free time as you wish. This offer makes our Vintage Tours for Ladies an all-round harmonious trip that you will enjoy with all your senses.
On this vintage tour, you will stay in exclusive wine hotels, some of which have their own wine cellars. This gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture of winegrowing in the Douro Valley. The wine hotels tell the story of the centuries-old tradition of winegrowing in the Douro. The Palácio de Mateus also looks back on a long tradition of winegrowing. During your vintage tour through the Douro Valley, you will experience how the entire region is shaped by the culture of winegrowing.
During this Vintage Tour through the Douro Valley, you will be accommodated in exclusive wine hotels that offer you a unique ambience - not least because of their privileged location and the unrivalled view of the Douro Valley.
This tour is characterised by the wonderful landscape of the Douro Valley and the Alto Douro wine-growing region. On carefully selected routes, you will discover partly deserted and majestic landscapes. This promises pure driving pleasure paired with unique impressions.
We have planned your Vintage Tour so that, in addition to driving our classic cars, you also have enough time to enjoy the landscape and culture. On your Douro tour, you will cover around 150 kilometres each day in your classic car. We have planned sufficient breaks between the individual stages.
In Vila Nova de Foz Côa, we find evidence of people who migrated to the Iberian Peninsula from Eastern Europe, Africa and Asia many thousands of years ago and became the inhabitants of this region. Here, in the endless hills and valleys, they made their home and left their mark with images of bulls carved in stone. These Palaeolithic petroglyphs are unique in the world.
The winding tour, which is full of scenic surprises, requires a high level of concentration from the drivers as well as a little driving skill. Nevertheless, the tour is also very suitable for less experienced drivers who enjoy classic cars and appreciate the sporty character of our MGAs.
Our Vintage Tours for Ladies are designed in such a way that, in addition to the driving experience, you also have enough time to experience the culture of the region intensively. You will receive a road book at the start of the tour, in which the routes are described in detail. This gives you the opportunity to set your own pace on the sections of your Vintage Tour and linger with your fellow riders where you particularly like it.
After your arrival at the hotel, you will receive a comprehensive briefing on our MGAs and also have the opportunity to familiarise yourself with the car on a short test drive and get ready for your vintage tour. From this moment on, you will realise how much driving pleasure the MGA Roadstern offers, not least because of its appearance, which fits wonderfully into the overall picture!
We take care of the transport of your luggage between the individual stages - so you can cover the day's stages with a small amount of hand luggage.
Our MGAs offer weather protection - so we will try to organise the tours as planned even in bad weather - because the tour is worth it!
Our MGAs are more than 60 years old and require a careful hand - this is our express wish for you!
The group size is a maximum of 10 participants. This allows us to respond much better to your individual needs and gives you the opportunity to exchange ideas with your fellow travellers - if you like.
The total distance of this road trip through the Alto Douro is around 800 kilometres, making it one of our longer tours. However, we promise you an optimal driving experience!
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