Douro River Cruise

Tuesday 14 March 2023

Amy woke up 'early' this morning and took her morning run on the Vale Do Inferno Trail around the vineyard.

We had breakfast at the Quinta.  There was an amazing set of yogurts as well as the usual assortment of cheeses and meats.

After breakfast, we headed to find a river cruise.  We got our tickets and went to explore the Pinhão train station.

We joined the river cruise for a beautiful trip up the Douro River, an area only accessible by river or train.

After returning from the cruise, we moved to the Quinta do Bomfim, part of the group that has Dow Port Wines, for a tasting.

After the tasting, we visited the Miradouro Vale de Mendiz.

Tonight, we are staying at the Quinta da Pacheca.  Again, this is a working vineyard, but this is a much different situation.  This Quinta gave us a bottle of port and provided us a guided tour of the facilities and a wine tasting as part of our stay.  There is also a full-service spa on site.

After a walk around the vineyard, we took the tour and discovered the peacocks... Now, if we can only find them again. 

They roost right outside our room window.

Then it is time for dinner at the Quinta's restaurant.