Portugal for Food Lovers by Self Drive

Lisbon, Porto & the Douro Valley

Best time to travel

Jun – Oct

Ideal length

9 nights

Perfect for

Couples

From (incl flights)

€3,999 pp

At a glance

International flights from Dublin to Lisbon and home from Porto.
Private airport transfer as well as 6 days’ pre-arranged car rental.
9 nights’ accommodation in Lisbon, Porto and the Douro Valley.
Privately guided food tours in Lisbon and Porto, sampling some of Portugal’s most renowned dishes along the way.
Exclusive wine tastings in some of the most celebrated wine estates of Lisbon and the Douro Valley.

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Introduction

There’s no better way to experience Portugal’s thriving food and wine culture than combining Lisbon, Porto and the Douro Valley. From the humble pastéis da nata to the full-bodied Porto wine, its Iberian heartlands and marvellous coastal cities have quickly made it become a leader in gastronomic excellence. On this suggested itinerary, we begin in the bohemian streets of Lisbon, introducing you to the heartfelt tradition of fado and the humbling cuisine of the capital. Venture up north, for vintage ports and flavourful cuisine in the Quintas of Porto before finishing in the UNESCO protected vineyards and valleys of the Douro Valley.

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Trip Overview

Depart from Dublin to Lisbon.

Your private driver will be waiting to transfer you to your luxury hotel in the heart of Bairro Alto. Start exploring and board the iconic yellow carriages of the city tram, stopping off to visit traditional fado bars, vivid street art murals and azulejo tiled eateries.

Embark on a private guided walking food tour.

In the company of your local guide, enjoy culinary delights at some of Lisbon’s finest eateries and market stalls. Enjoy treats along the way, like delicious pastel de nata and flavourful bacalhau (salt cod). Finish with a river cruise down the Tagus for a seafood treat.

Sample pastel de nata on a privately guided walking food tour

Set out for the vineyards of Quinta de Sant’Ana.

Transfer to the rolling hills of Lisbon’s countryside to arrive in the historic country estate of Sant’Ana. After an exclusive tour and wine tasting, return to Lisbon for a traditional fado experience in Bairro Alto.

Leave the capital for Porto.

Another culinary experience awaits, as you pick up your rental car and drive to the port wine capital of Portugal. We’ve arranged a three night stay, wonderfully enhanced by a privately guided walking tour of the historic landmarks, bakeries and chocolateries.

Witness the vintage port cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia.

In the company of your expert guide, enjoy a private visit to the cellars, followed by an exclusive wine tasting. In the morning, drive through the picturesque valleys to arrive in the heart of the UNESCO protected Douro Valley.

Admire the astounding beauty of the region.

Spend three nights in a luxury hilltop resort, surrounded by picture-perfect villages, vineyards and farmhouses. In the evenings, enjoy classic Portuguese dining that highlights the outstanding local and seasonal produce from the valley.

Enjoy an exclusive private wine tasting and picnic lunch at Quinta da Roeda.

Today’s setting is in one of the finest vineyards in the Douro Valley. Enjoy a guided walking tour, followed by a decadent picnic lunch and private wine tasting, sampling the sweet, fortified wines of Douro.

Enjoy a guided walking tour, followed by a decadent picnic lunch and private wine tasting

Transfer to the international airport for your flight home.

Arrive in Dublin.

Tailoring your holiday

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