Live the Live ™

No matter where you drive in Portugal, you’ll see grapevines and olive trees. But the Douro Valley is special, and I wanted to really enjoy it all: the food, the wine, the scenery—without any hassles. So I signed up for an all-day tour. Our guide knew all the back roads, had tons of great information, and took our small group around in a comfortable van, allowing us not only to enjoy the incredible UNESCO heritage site scenery, but also drink some great wine from small family vineyards without worrying about driving. And I made a few new friends along the way.

It was great to experience the roads of the Douro Valley without having to drive! I highly recommend signing up with one of the many tours, but pay a little extra and go with the small vans that hold a maximum of eight or 10 people. It’s a much better experience, and you just might make a few friends along the way.