Sail the Douro: 3-Day Luxury Yacht Experience

A Glamorous Escape Inspired by the French Riviera

Picture this: the glamour of Saint-Tropez, the charm of Mónaco, and the cinematic beauty of Cannes — now imagine all of that transposed to the Douro Valley, Portugal’s crown jewel of wine, elegance, and timeless allure. Welcome to a 3-day luxury retreat where Portuguese soul meets Riviera sophistication, aboard a private vintage yacht navigating the Douro’s golden curves.

Day 1 — Arrival: Where Portugal Meets Prestige

Your journey begins in Porto, where a private chauffeur greets you at the airport and whisks you away in luxury to the heart of the Douro Valley. Here, tradition and tranquility await at Quinta de Ventozelo, an estate of cinematic beauty and soulful charm.

Settle into your suite — either the Casa Romântica or Casa do Rio — and choose how you wish to begin this sensorial adventure: a slow hike through vine-covered trails or a private jeep tour across the estate’s secret corners.

In the afternoon, a private wine tasting introduces you to the estate’s finest expressions, guided by a local expert. As the sun begins to dip behind the hills, dinner awaits at Cantina de Ventozelo: a rustic-meets-refined culinary experience where local ingredients are treated with haute cuisine precision.

Day 2 — Cruising Through Elegance: From Wine Estates to River Glamour

Awaken to the calm of the valley and board your private vintage wooden yacht — handcrafted, intimate, and dripping with Riviera nostalgia. As you sail towards the Bagaúste Dam, expect slow living at its most luxurious: champagne flutes clink, the wind kisses your face, and the terraced vineyards rise like amphitheaters to your performance of leisure.

Disembark for a visit to Quinta da Vacaria, a storied estate blending winemaking tradition with aristocratic elegance. Here, you’ll tour, taste, and be transported.

A private lunch at Casa da Vinha, perched high above the valley, feels like a scene from a 1960s French film — poetic, panoramic, and delicious. Every course of the tasting menu is a tribute to the region’s culinary roots, elevated by sophisticated execution and wine pairings that linger like verses.

As twilight returns, cruise back along the river and prepare for a dinner that merges tradition with modern artistry: Bomfim 1896 by Pedro Lemos. Watch the chefs in motion, feel the heat of the wood-burning oven, and toast to a day that felt eternal.

Day 3 — River Reverie & The Grande Finale: Quinta do Vesúvio

Your final morning begins with breakfast served onboard as the yacht gently glides along the river. The calm is cinematic; the Douro is golden.

Your last stop is the majestic Quinta do Vesúvio — a place of legend, landscapes, and lasting impressions. Explore its expansive vineyards on a private jeep tour, sip on a Tonic Port with curated bites, and let the heritage of the land speak through its wines.

Lunch on the veranda is a fitting farewell: timeless, private, and unforgettable. 

An Escape Like No Other

This 3-day luxury yacht experience isn't just a travel itinerary — it's a statement. It’s where French Riviera elegance meets Portuguese authenticity. Where yachts glide past 18th-century terraces and fine wines flow with the rhythm of the river.

This is the Douro. But not as you know it.

Luxury Tours invites you to sail it in style.