Experience the food & wine of Lisbon, the fairytale town of Sintra, the Alentejo Wine Region, the Duoro Valley, and Porto with one of Chicago’s leading wine experts, Jim Bryant.
This tour is preceded by the
2023 Iberian Food & Wine Ocean Cruise.
You may partake in one or both of these incredible experiences!
Tour Highlights:
Portugal Wine Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Friday, September 29, 2023 (Lisbon)
Disembarkation and direct transfer to the fairy tale town of Sintra for a half-day visit including Quinta da Regaleira. We will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with a sea view before heading to our hotel in Lisbon: the Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa, for two nights. Dinner this evening is at the Michelin Starred restaurant LOCO! L, D
Day 2: Saturday, September 30, 2023 (Lisbon)
Full day along the Alentejo Wine Region with a stop at Quinta do Zambujeiro for a magical wine experience. Continue to Esporao Winery for a tasing with lunch included at their 1-green- Michelin-star restaurant. Dinner is at Leisure tonight. B, L
Day 3: Sunday, October 1, 2023 (Porto)
Meet our driver today and transfer to Porto. Along the way we enjoy a tasting at Filipa Pato Winery, followed by lunch. Our next stop is at Casa de Santar for a tasting. Upon arrival at The Yeatman Hotel (for 3 nights), we enjoy a wine Masterclass with the Sommelier. Dinner is at leisure this evening. B, L
Day 4: Monday, October 2, 2023 (Duoro Valley)
The Douro Valley is a Unesco World Heritage site producing Port and table wines in equal measure. Today we visit two of the best wineries in the region; Quinta de la Rosa and Quinta da Foz. Lunch al fresco is included. Dinner is at leisure this evening. B, L
Day 5: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 (Porto)
Discover Porto, Portugal’s second largest city. Your guide will lead you through the vibrant Ribeira distract, Porto’s Old town and a visit to two of the most famous Port lodges in the city, Grahams and Taylors including tastings. Lunch at your leisure today. This evening, enjoy a special Farewell dinner at the 2 Michelin Star Yeatman Restaurant in the Hotel. B, D
Day 6: Wednesday, October 4, 2023 (Porto)
Today you are transferred to Porto airport for your departure flights. B
This itinerary is subject to changes and substitutions of similar or enhanced elements.
Included In The Tour Cost:
All applicable porterage, taxes and gratuities, meals and tours as described.
Airfare is additional – Ask us for a quote!
Not Included In The Tour Cost:
Airfare and travel insurance are additional. We are happy to arrange your international air and Travel Protection specifically for these tours. Transfers not specified in the itinerary. Entrance fees when not mentioned. Meals when not mentioned. Room service. Excess baggage charges. Passport or Visa fees.
