Douro, Bairrada & Dão: The Wines of Northern Portugal Trip

From Lisbon to Porto and the Douro, uncover the magnificent food and wine of Portugal

A food and wine trip that immerses you in the great cities of Lisbon and Porto, and in the heart of the Bairrada, Dão and Douro River wine regions of Portugal. The Bairrada and Dão wine regions are little known but coming onto the radar due to young innovative winemakers making wines with the native grapes and in many cases from old vines. One thing we love about the region is that you feel like you’re in on a secret, early. Then it’s on to the Douro Valley whose stunning visitas and historic quintas–family wineries–bring visitors from across the globe. You’ll see why, once you see the Douro River views from your quinta hotel. In the Douro and in Porto you will taste Porto’s namesake wine–port–at wineries and in historic port lodges. Fantastic food throughout and boutique and/or luxury hotels on this private trip. Suitable for couples, families and groups of friends.

Trip At A Glance

10 Days / 9 Nights

Days 1 - 2 in Lisbon

Your days in Lisbon include a private food and cultural tour which becomes dinner and free time for exploring the City on Seven Hills. We’ll take care of your restaurant reservations at some of the great eateries in Lisbon.

Days 3 - 4 in the Bairrada and Dão Wine Regions

Travel north to two under-the-radar wine regions famous for bold reds, complex whites and sparkling wine which traditionally accompanies roast suckling pig. Once you try it you’re a convert (unless of course you’re a vegetarian)!

Days 5 - 7 in the Douro River Valley

Stay at a boutique winery hotel directly on the Douro River. Your Douro immersion will include visits and tastings at family-owned wineries and your dinners will include river views.

Days 8 - 10 in Porto

Dive into Porto’s food culture with a walking food tour with enough Portuguese tastes to do you for the day. Visit the fish market in Matosinhos–oceanside Porto–and take your fish to a local fisherman’s restaurant where they’ll prepare you lunch. By this time you’ll have experienced the (huge) portions at restaurants, and your dinner at slightly upscale traditional Abadia do Porto Restaurant will likely be one for the record books! Be careful what you order. Dine in what is often called the restaurant with the most exquisite setting in Portugal– Casa de Chá da Boa Nova–set on the rocks overlooking the Atlantic. After dinner they often open up the floor to ceiling windows where you can sit and watch the sunset, glass of Portuguese wine in hand.

2 or more people: A trip with your dates and your group.

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