Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the old vineyards of the Douro Valley, which have changed little since the 18th century.

Luxury One-Week Portugal Food & Wine Tour

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Countries Visited

Portugal

Places Visited

Lisbon, Alfama, Baixa, Belem...

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Suggested Duration

7 Days

Iconic vineyards, gorgeous villages, port cellars, UNESCO World Heritage wine regions, and gastronomic delicacies are all yours on the ultimate Portugal food and wine tour with a one-week journey through the majestic landscapes and the flavors. There will be Lisbon and Obidos, the very best of Alentejo, and then the Douro Valley and Porto. From Michelin dining to a wine spa there are many luxury highlights, but you will remember the tiny backstreet secrets just as much.

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Trip Highlights

  • Sink your senses into the Douro Valley’s old-world vineyards, where the estates and production are little changed since the 18thcentury
  • Explore Lisbon’s gastronomic secrets, including the place where pastel de natapastries were invented
  • Luxuriate in a wine spa before a food and wine pairing
  • Cruise along the Douro River in a traditional rabelo, a vessel used to transport wine barrels up and down the river
  • Enjoy a private port tasting with lunch at one of Porto’s famous cellars
  • Admire the rich wines and hearty foods of Alentejo, a region that forms the backbone of Portuguese cuisine
  • Take a leisurely journey across the Iberian mountains, stopping at vineyards and villages around Arraiolos, Estremoz, Belmonte, and Trancoso
  • Discover Lisbon’s wine bars and pair each glass with a local delicacy
  • Ride a horse and carriage through the medieval town of Obidos, with little stops to get involved with local gastronomy
  • Expert dining reservations help you explore the old and new worlds, from quaint village restaurants to iconic city favorites

Detailed Description

Handcrafted to overwhelm your senses, this one-week tour is a feast of both new and old-world flavors. Portugal may have only recently become a hot travel destination, but its culinary tradition is long and proud. Endless sunny days meet with wild mountains and a cooling Atlantic breeze. While Spain and France hog the culinary limelight, Portugal’s cuisine remains very much a mystery to outsiders. Authenticity has been preserved, and you can truly savor regional diversity. On this handcrafted tour, you will experience the flavors of Lisbon, Obidos, Alentejo, and Douro.

Prepare your senses and jump into a feast beginning with a day spent exploring Lisbon by the glass. Wander the old neighborhoods first and find where the pastel de nata was invented, and then hit the wine bars of Chiado for a cultural experience accompanied by Lisbon’s little culinary treats. Spend the next day out of the city to visit a couple of country estates before an afternoon spent riding a horse and carriage through Obidos. The following day will be all about Alentejo with a wine spa and lots of tastings followed by the Chapel of Bones and the secrets of Evora. Out here the food changes, with lots of ham and cheese to go with the wine for a different combination.

A lovely route will take you north to wind up and down Iberia’s frontier and through the grand villages of yesteryear. Cross forests of cork to Arraiolos before arriving in the terroir-driven hills of Estremoz. Indulge in Belmonte and Trancoso as the road twists north to the Douro Valley, yet another of the UNESCO World Heritage sites on your tour. Visit vineyards closed to the public, taste with winemakers and cellar masters, dine at Michelin-starred village restaurants, and sample your way through the mountains. Most the places you will visit are far from the road and nowhere near the beaten track, usually requiring invitations and reservations many months in advance. But alongside those experiences, you will also sample the very local customs with lunches at village cafes and aromas from home kitchens.

Next, you will discover the Douro Valley on a rabelo, the traditional wooden vessel used to transport wine barrels up and down the river. It will be the perfect way to arrive at a vineyard and the only means for a wine connoisseur to make the journey into Porto. Azulejo tiles mark the facades as you will spend an evening in the old city with a Michelin-starred dinner showcasing the distinctive flavors of northern Portugal. You will then end this one-week Portuguese food and wine tour with a private port tasting and gourmet lunch at one of the world’s most famous port cellars. It will be a fitting conclusion to your tour as it will be exclusive and exquisite while overflowing with flavors that usually go under the radar.  Don’t take just our word for it - consider reading some of our travelers’ reviews of Portugal.

Starting Price

$6,300 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service

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We had an excellent trip! We loved the tours and how the Zicasso travel company was accessible during the duration of the trip. We encountered one issue, but the team responded and worked with us to resolve it.

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This trip was fantastic! My husband and I, along with my three daughters in their 20s, had the best time. Planning with Zicasso's travel expert was easy. She was quick to respond to emails, texts and calls before and during the trip.

We wanted some unique experiences, like making Portuguese filigree jewelry, and she found a great place for us! The hotels she selected were perfect for our larger group.

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Portugal Multigenerational Trip Review: Douro Valley, Lisbon,...

The trip was a fantastic introduction to Portugal and a great mix of history, activities, and relaxing.

We had three generations of family members on the trip, with a wide range of interests and dietary needs. Zicasso's travel company did an amazing job guiding us every day and accommodating last-minute changes. Each of the guides were very knowledgeable about the area and history, and flexible to our needs.

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The planning experience was wonderful overall. From the initial conversation about what my family was looking for to the final touches to the itinerary, Zicasso's travel expert was engaging, responsive, and helpful.

The accommodations he selected for us exceeded expectations; they were spacious, beautiful, and well-located. The tours/activities suggested were really fun and gave us a sense of the locale in a unique and memorable way that fit our family well. Once we were in-country, communications were easy and helpful. We felt very well cared for.

Payment to our travel company was easy and it was a real pleasure once we were in-country to have all the identified items already paid for. I would definitely book a trip with them again.

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Zicasso's travel company, especially our agent, did a fantastic job! They listened to our preferences and planned an unforgettable itinerary. We would absolutely use them again.

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