Food, Wine, and Culture in Portugal

What to expect on this itinerary
A destination of discovery, with classic cities, dramatic landscapes, and sites representing a rich past. This is what you will find on this 9-Day Food, Wine, and Culture in Portugal tour. Enjoy the dramatic interior of Porto’s Se Catedral, bohemian Lisbon neighborhoods, the castle walls of Obidos, and the magnificent wine region along the Douro River, biting into flavors of traditional Sintra queijada or Belem’s pasteis de nata to embrace delectable Portugal.
Customizable Itinerary
Porto - Discover a Splendid UNESCO World Heritage Site
A city so historically significant it was recognized by UNESCO, every road in picturesque Porto unveils an archeological gem, the towering Romanesque Porto Cathedral a magnificent example. Step inside and immediately recognize the contrasting textures of the bright, domed, marble ceiling and the organ’s steel pipes climbing the walls. Columns within columns are decorated with wrap-around wreaths and bold yet subtle marble figurines of angels and prophets. Discover the bold Sao Bento Railway Station, with each interior wall depicting the tale of the Battle of Arcos de Valdevez, stories laid out in precise blue and white tiles, while a colorful band forms a strip just below the ceiling to regale the power and pride of King Joao I.
What's Included:
Porto - Wind Your Way Through the Douro Valley
Evora - Experience Medieval Charm En Route to Evora
Evora - Taste the Secret Flavors of Evora
Evora - Sip and Savor the Wine Varieties in Alentejo
Lisbon - Capture the Beauty of Breathtaking Setubal Peninsula
Lisbon - Wander Bohemian and Bold Neighborhoods of Lisbon
Lisbon - Feel the Romance of Charming Sintra
Lisbon - Enjoy One Last Look Before Flying Onwards
Trip Highlights
- Wander the walled city of Obidos, admiring the splash of pink of bougainvillea covering white-washed walls.
- Visit the picturesque and hauntingly dramatic cathedral in Porto and learn of kings and prominent men through tales told in tiles on the famous Sao Bento Railway Station
- Weave your way along the Douro River and capture the scenic beauty of the vineyards flanking the body of water
- Savor the taste of Evora as you bite into the Alentejo smoky sausage and smooth Evora DOP cheese.
- Enjoy classic Alentejo red wines, fruit-forward, floral, and served in wineries set on large plots of land, surrounded by vineyards.
- Soak up scenes of a turquoise ocean as it laps against pristine white-sand beaches along the Setubal Peninsula
- Walk the bohemian neighborhood of Alfama and delight in a pasteis de nata or two in the popular neighborhood of Belem
- Take some time out to discover charming Sintra, with its Pena Palace a highlight of any visit to this picturesque town
Starting Price
$2,700 per person (excluding international flights)
What's Included
- Accommodations
- In-country transportation
- Some or all activities and tours
- Expert trip planning
- 24x7 support during your trip
Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.
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Zicasso's travel expert made the trip seamless and easy, from greeting us at the airport to providing drivers and guides for our excursions, selecting beautiful hotels in fantastic locations, and sending us off at the airport. I would highly recommend her to anyone traveling to Portugal.
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Portugal is a beautiful country, with so many great things to offer! We loved every minute of our time there!
Zicasso's travel agency helped us plan the perfect trip! They listened to what we were looking for and helped execute the vision flawlessly! We were able to strike the right balance between busy days, seeing all there is to see and learning about the culture, history, and landscape of Portugal, and more relaxed time to take it all in and explore on our own!
Our agent and her team paid close attention to the details, which went so far in making sure we had the perfect trip!
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Our Zicasso travel agent curated a private tour for the six of us, including the perfect mix of historical, gastronomical, wine, and cultural experiences.
We stayed in Lisbon, Évora, the Dao Valley, the Douro Valley, and Porto. We traveled in a comfortable Mercedes van and, to break up our trips, we stopped at amazing sites along the way as we traveled from city to city.
Some of our favorite things were a private sunset sail in Lisbon, a fado dinner, the Évora Cathedral, a cork trek and wine tasting in Alentejo, the monastery at Batalha, wine tastings in Santar (Dao Valley), a boat ride on the Douro, wine tastings and hiking in the Douro Valley, the Bom Jesus shrine in Braga, the Port tasting and dinner in Porto, and multiple pastry tastings along the way.
Our guides were fantastic. They were attentive, on time, and very knowledgeable about the history and culture of each place we visited.
There were very few issues on our 17-day tour, which was literally one of the smoothest and best-curated trips we have ever had. We will use our travel company and agent again as we intend to go back to Porto and the Douro Valley.
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