Portugal has been all the rage in the last few years, and with good reason. On this tour we will explore one of the oldest wine regions in the world.
We spend the first three nights in the vibrant city of Porto: savoring the fresh and varied seafood, the 300-year-old Port wines houses, and walking along the Ribeira.
We will then make our way to the further reaches of the Douro valley, visit some remarkable vineyards and taste the beautiful still red and whites of the Douro.
Steep hillside terraces. Drop dead views. Incredible wines and traditional food.
Porto is a feast for the senses. Old Europe at its finest. Naturally beautiful with steep banks rising from the Douro River. The Atlantic Ocean is a mere mile away. The historical center is compact, we will walk most places. There are so many historical sights to enjoy, the question is how best to spend our limited time. And the food. The Portuguese love to eat. Traditional food, lots of meat, lots of fish, simply prepared using the highest quality ingredients.
Coupled with some of the best red wine you may drink this year, plus incredibly unique and great white wines, makes this a trip for the senses without taking into account Port wine. If you don’t drink Port on a regular basis, you will learn a bit and wind up with a Port wine habit after the trip. If you already enjoy Port, prepare yourself for the gift of some highly sought-after vintage and colheitas.
Culture, wine and food - We are going to do a guided tour around the historical center of Porto, stopping along the way for some wine, tapas and perhaps a Francesinha, a traditional sandwich of Porto.
Dinner - It’s all about wonderful fresh seafood in our quick ride to Matosinhos.
Culture, wine and food - We are going to visit the most incredible small church you’ve seen in the morning before heading out on our private boat up the Douro.
Wine and food - Our dinner will be a feast for the senses with incredible, inventive dishes and unique pairings at Almeja. Watch out for this up and coming young chef.
Culture - We are going to visit the old stock exchange in the morning before heading out for the day.
Food & wine - We are going to eat sushi along the coast for lunch.
Wine tasting - We will visit our favorite port wine lodge for a tour and tasting
It really is as beautiful as it looks. One of the oldest demarcated wine regions in the world. Steep hillside terraces. Drop dead views.
Incredible wines, rustic fare. We will spend three days eating and drinking, while exploring both the power and finesse of Douro wines. The Douro is an approximately 90 minute drive from Porto. We will head to the Douro the morning of day 4. We are staying at the beautiful, cozy yet contemporary Quinta do Vallado.
Culture, food & wine - We are going to have tapas and wine while we cruise up the Douro in our private boat. You will remember this natural beauty forever.
Dinner - Tonight, we will have dinner at the hotel.
Culture - We are going to visit the town of Lamego to see its wonderful chapel.
Wine tasting - Fernando and Liliana are good friends who own and operate the super small winery Quinta de Tourais.
Food - We will eat lunch today at a traditional tasca in Lamego.
Wine tasting & lunch - Eating lunch at Quinta do Castro is a tradition on the last day of our Porto & Douro tour. The food is delicious, wines awesome and the view is as good as any winery you will ever visit.
On Sunday morning, we will head back to Porto at 9:30 am. We can help you arrange a different drop off location and/or time.
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