Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Porto
You'll land at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport and settle in. Dinner is on the menu if your flight gets in at a reasonable hour, but the main thing is to rest and adjust to the time zone. The tour officially starts tomorrow, so tonight is really just about getting comfortable.
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport - Day 2
Porto
After group breakfast, you'll head out on a scavenger hunt through Porto's streets with time to wander and discover things on your own. By evening, head down to the coast for a beachside dinner with fresh seafood and ocean views to cap off your first full day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Group breakfast), Dinner (Beach dinner with seafood overlooking the ocean)
Included Activities
- Group breakfast
- Day scavenger hunt through Porto
- Beach dinner with seafood
Landmarks/POIs Porto - Day 3
Douro River to Douro Valley
Start early with a 6-glass wine tasting led by Rafael on a private boat as you cruise up the Douro River toward the wine region. You'll take in Portuguese countryside along the way, then stop for lunch featuring local dishes in the Douro Valley. Dinner comes later back at your base.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Classic Portuguese lunch in the middle of the Douro Valley), Dinner
Included Activities
- 6-glass wine tasting on private boat with Rafael
- Douro River boat tour
- Classic Portuguese lunch in Douro Valley
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Douro River Douro Valley - Day 4
Porto
This one's yours to plan. Check out Porto at your own pace while guides share tips on where to go and what to see. You can either join Rafael for wine shopping to test what you've learned, or meet up with others later for cocktails in town. Pretty flexible day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Free exploration of Porto with insider recommendations
Optional Activities
- Wine shopping with Rafael
- Cocktails
Landmarks/POIs Porto - Day 5
Moncao
Road trip out to Rafael's family estate in the vineyard region around Moncao. Walk through the vineyards and get a lesson on grape types and how harvesting works, then participate in a cooking class with a professional chef and Mrs. Lima. The evening wraps up by the campfire with mulled wine and food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Campfire dinner with mulled wine and food)
Included Activities
- Road trip to Rafael's family estate in Moncao
- Vineyard walk and learning about grape varieties and harvesting
- Professional cooking class with chef and Mrs. Lima
- Campfire evening with mulled wine and food
Landmarks/POIs Moncao - Day 6
Moncao
You'll harvest grapes alongside Rafael's family and local workers, getting hands-on with the actual work. After that, learn to bake Nata, a traditional Portuguese pastry. Then visit the local Palace to explore the area's history, and finish with an advanced wine tasting where you'll try new varieties and sharpen your palate skills.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Grape harvesting with family and neighbors
- Learn to bake Portuguese Nata pastry
- Local Palace visit
- Advanced wine tasting with new grape varieties
Landmarks/POIs Local Palace, Moncao - Day 7
Return to Porto
The road trip back to Porto marks your final night. A private cocktail class with an award-winning bartender happens in a speakeasy, teaching you some skills before a farewell dinner featuring Porto classics. After dinner, head out for evening drinks with the group to wrap things up and celebrate.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner in Porto with classic Porto dishes)
Included Activities
- Road trip back to Porto
- Private cocktail class with award-winning bartender in speakeasy
- Farewell dinner with classic Porto dishes
Optional Activities
- Evening drinks after dinner
Landmarks/POIs Porto
