If you're interested in nature, history, stunning landscapes, food and wine, and culture, you should have Portugal in your travel sights. One of the oldest nations in Europe, Portugal has a rich history. We'll explore this fascinating country through its food, wine, and culture. Portugal has nearly 500 miles of awe-inspiring beaches and coastlines. It boasts a near-perfect Mediterranean climate. Feast and be dazzled by the tile art, gorgeous pottery, and fascinating history. On this trip, we'll explore phenomenal landscapes, medieval buildings, castles, and cathedrals. We'll dine on authentic cuisine and learn to tell the difference between an Albariño, a Vinho Verde, and a Verdelho while basking in the near-perfect weather. Sound like a fairytale?
Here's a day-by-day itinerary of the trip
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Storytellers Palace was built at the beginning of the 20th century by the architect Korrodi. Here Korrodi grandeur meets modern luxury in this historic São Martinho do Porto hideaway.
Quinta do Vallado - Winery and Farmhouse is a boutique hotel and winery located in the Douro region, devoted to wine tourism and a farm to table experience. The combination of new and old here is masterful and the pool with small bar is an oasis. You'll relish the views.
Porto Bay Flores is a former 16th century palace. With an indoor pool, gym, restaurant and bar, the amenities prove its a 5-star hotel!
“I followed my heart and it led me to Portugal.”
Portugal is a country full of wonders — charming castles, pristine beaches, and a metropolitan capital spattered in remnants of the past. Its buildings are covered in thousands of intricately decorated tiles in countless colors and patterns.
Everything stated in itinerary above including most meals plus wine or beer with dinner
All guides, experts, tastings and entry fees
7 Nights Lodging in Beautiful 4 and 5 star resorts
All in-country transport including airport transfers
Cooking Class
Numerous wine and port tastings and tours
Roundtrip airfare to Portugal. Note you will fly into Lisbon Airport and depart from Porto airport.
Additional wine, beer or spirits beyond what is offered at dinner
Travel and Medical Insurance (required)
Personal Souvenirs
Spa treatments
Plan on flying into the Lisbon Airport. Since the tour ends in Porto, you can either fly out of Porto with a connection to Lison or another European airport.
The trip officially starts on the afternoon of May 25th, but if you are traveling across an ocean to get to Lisbon, consider arriving a day early so you have time to relax and adjust to the local time zone. If you do decide to arrive early, please let us know and we will take care of booking your room and make sure that you are kept in the same room as you will be in when the trip starts.
We will have a zoom call about 6 weeks before the trip starts to discuss all that information and give you a packing list. Here is a great website that we love that will help you with packing and travel trips.
The weather at the end of May is going to be AMAZING! Expect temperatures to be in the low to mid 70's but some days it could reach up into the 80's. Please bring a light sweater in case it gets cool at night. Don't forget to bring a hat for the sunny days we are out and about.