On this immersive break in Porto you will get under the skin of this wonderful city and also have chance to venture into the Douro region, a site for wine production for over 2000 years, with centuries old wine making traditions. It is a UNESCO Heritage Site, and this is your chance to experience incredible culture, cuisine and the region that produces some of the best wine on earth.
Your city break in Porto begins with you being picked up from the airport and transferred straight to your accommodation, where you’ll have some free time to refresh, re-energise, and get your bearings before you head off for your first wine tour.
DAY 02 | SATURDAY | OCT14
3h30_Vintage & Port Wine: At Vila Nova de Gaia pier you will enter a wine cellar – The Port Wine Cellars, with a stunning viewpoint to the river and the Ribeira do Porto area for a 3.5 hour vintage and Port tasting.
2h_Visit Winery Cellar (Gaia)
Transfer from the Hotel to Dinner and return
Dinner in a traditional Fado House
DAY 03 | SUNDAY | OCT15
Your adventure takes you to the magical Douro Valley, where you’ll enjoy a beautiful train journey, time spent in a traditional winery and a wine tasting session that introduces you to the stunning wines the region produces.
Find out what makes Porto tick and discover local cuisine with a local guide on a food tasting tour
Take the train out to the stunning Douro Valley for a wine tasting session
Explore the hidden gems of the city thanks to the insider knowledge of your local hosts
Catherine de Freitas is passionate about sport and nature and is an
“advocate” of sustainability. She is a Certified Rock-Climbing Instructor -
UIAA of the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation and has
climbing and mountaineering as her passions.
Your city break in Porto begins with you being picked up at the airport by your local host, who will transfer you straight to your hotel in Porto.
Your hotel is in the heart of Old Town Porto, the most beautiful and atmospheric area of the city, so is a perfect base for your free time when it comes to exploring.
As part of the break, you will take the train out to the Douro Valley region, returning on the same day to your hotel.
Accommodation:
Eurostars Porto Douro 4* with breakfast
– Double Room W/ River View.