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Portugal Itinerary: Gourmet Food and Wine Tour

  • Lisbon and Douro Valley
  • 6 nights / 7 days, prices start from USD $5,000 per person

Indulge in an exquisite 6-night, 7-day gourmet journey through Portugal, savouring the unique gastronomy and winemaking traditions refined over centuries. Begin your adventure in Lisbon, where traditional dishes take a contemporary twist, before taking a private transfer to the breathtaking Douro Valley to experience Portugal’s most iconic wines. Enjoy luxurious accommodations, private tours, and exclusive tastings on your customized luxury tour.

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savour fresh seafood in lisbon, sip bold port in the douro, and taste the best of portugal one bite at a time.

Top Highlights

  • Explore the rich history of Lisbon with visits to Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, and the picturesque Alfama district on a private guided tour.
  • Shop local markets and learn to prepare authentic Portuguese dishes alongside a professional chef.
  • Discover the time-tested techniques behind Portugal's famous port wines with a private tour and tasting at a historic Douro Valley estate.
  • Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Douro Valley on a private river cruise, taking in the terraced vineyards and historic quintas.
  • Visit the Douro Valley's most prestigious vineyards for private tastings and insights from expert sommeliers.
  • Delight your senses at Michelin-starred restaurants.

What’s Included

We design unforgettable and luxurious journeys just for you. Our bespoke trips include:
  • Double room accommodations
  • Breakfast at hotels
  • Private transfers
  • Private tours and experiences
  • Full support from your travel designer and on the ground

Portugal boasts an enormous range of culinary traditions that vary from region to region - but what never changes is the quality. Blending the best of land and sea, and always centred around fresh, seasonal ingredients, it is said that the Portuguese cook with heart and soul. In the north, hearty, rustic dishes like caldo verde with cornbread and tripe stew with white beans offer a savoury authenticiy, whereas in the south, the bounty of seafood is perfect for dishes like the traditional Cataplana, with lobster, clams, squid, mussels and other catch-of-the-day lightly flavoured with white wine, tomato and herbs.

Best Time to Visit

Portugal’s mild climate means there’s always a great time to visit. Enjoy the spring blossoms from March to May, bask in the summer sun from June to August, or savor the harvest season in the vineyards from September to November. Winter in Portugal is mild, perfect for exploring its historic cities and coastal towns.

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Itinerary

Arrive in Lisbon

Lisbon

Lisbon is where culinary traditions from across Portugal come together, providing inspiration for a talented generation of creative chefs and up-and-coming restauranteurs. The city boasts a culinary culture of its own, along with a long list of Michelin-starred restaurants and charming local eateries to explore. Experience the single tasting menu “Belcanto” at the restaurant of the same name, boasting two Michelin stars, where chef José Avillez takes guests on a journey of gastronomic discovery influenced by Lisbon’s maritime shoreline and its distinct districts: in the words of this celebrated chef, “cooking is our very own fado, and our own form of expression”. Delight in communal dining with fellow foodies on a trip to the Time Out Market, where you’ll find some of the city’s finest food purveyors and culinary artisans under one roof. 

And, no trip to Lisbon is complete without a coffee and Pastel de Nata at the birthplace of this famous dessert – the Pasteis de Belém bakery next to the Jerónimos Monastery, where these traditional custard tarts have been prepared for 300 years.

Suggested Accommodation: Hotel da Baixa


Douro Valley

Known for centuries for its fortified Port wines, the Douro today produces a wide variety of wine styles. The vineyards of this breathtaking valley are themselves feats of engineering, built along steep mountain terraces constructed as early as the 17th century to hold soil and rainwater to nourish the vines, along with olive, almond and oak trees. The mountainous landscape lined with picturesque vineyards has earned the Douro UNESCO World Heritage status and made it one of the world’s most emblematic destinations for vinophiles, producing wines of unequalled complexity and richness. 

Portugal itself boasts an astounding number of indigenous grape varieties; in the Douro, noteworthy red varieties include Tinta Roriz, Touriga Francesa, Touriga Nacional and Tinto Cão whereas predominant white varieties are Malvasia Fina and Viosinho. Discover Douro and Port wines paired with local specialties in the quintas (estates), famous for their hospitality. Enjoy guided tastings at historic estates such as Quinta das Carvalhas, whose century-old vines produce wines brimming with character and elegance. The region also has much to offer to all those seeking relaxation, history, heritage or culture.

 
Suggested Accommodation: Lamego Hotel & Life


Depart from Lisbon

We design each itinerary around you, so this suggested itinerary is a starting point that we can tweak or transform into something just for you.

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