Northern wines of Portugal
- Portugal
- Tour
The tour we offer is an adventure to discover Northern Portugal flavors. We'll make you visit the wine properties in Douro and Minho, showing the peculiarities and the differences of each region. You'll taste the wines and fall in love with local cuisine, accompanied by the melodies of Fado music during your journey.
Arrival at Oporto airport.The afternoon is free for a walking tour of the city, discovering its enourmous historic, artistic and cultural heritage: a unique chance to fall deeply in love with this romantic city. As the evening comes, you'll be offered a typically Portuguese dinner accompanied by the notes of splendid Fado music, Unesco Intangible cultural heritage. Return to the hotel.
After a tasty breakfast, you'll be driven to Campanhà Train Station. You'll reach Douro Valley by train: looking out the window, you'll indulge yourself in the beautiful landscape sorrounding the river. The first stop will be a visit to one of the most emblematic Douro wine properties. Sorrounded by a priceless panorama, you'll take your time to discover Portugal traditions and flavors, while walking among wineyards, warehouses and cellars. After the visit, you'll be served a delicious lunch with wine tasting. Before the night comes, you can sit back and relax while watching vineyards aligned along the river banks while sailing Douro waters. Dinner and accomodation in the wine property.
After breakfast, you'll have the chance to visit the wine property where you are lodged. You'll discover the history and tradition that sustain the identity of this amazing place, with the chance to taste the wine. On the way back to Oporto city, there is another stop left. You'll be in the region of Minho and you'll be served a lunch with typical local dishes. You'll also have the opportunity to visit another wine property: here, as the landscapes, flavors and culture slowly change, you'll discover famous "vinho verde". Return to Oporto and accommodation in hotel.
After breakfast, the last day will be dedicated to the visit of Vila Nova de Gaia wine cellars, with Port wine-tasting on the riverbanks. Transfer to the airport and departure.